Community High School District 117

Our Vision
District 117 will be a preeminent educational environment in Lake County, realizing excellence through an unwavering commitment to its core values and meeting the needs of our stakeholders.

Core Values — These belief statements are expressions of the District’s morals and ethical code, and our filters for all decision making:

1) We value commitment to creating a positive and safe school environment for all students and faculty that is inviting, promotes creativity, embraces diversity, and acknowledges success.

2) We value a guaranteed and viable curriculum that is challenging and relevant, effectively taught by the faculty. We believe all students are capable of learning this curriculum, and that we are responsible for accurately measuring their academic growth.

3) We value the whole student by promoting their social and emotional development and we encourage them to participate in our extensive extra-curricular programs.

Mission Statement
Community High School District 117, being a community of learners with a vision of excellence, is committed to providing an educational experience that encourages all learners to develop to their fullest potential, to engage in lifelong learning, and to be responsible members of society.

4) We value the ability to realize our District and School Improvement Plans which seeks to meet the needs of every student.

5) We value the willingness to seek assistance as we strive for continuous improvement. Our faculty and students alike will be life-long learners. At the same time, we value accountability and ownership throughout the district.

6) We value creating post-secondary opportunities for all our students while stressing the importance of meeting college readiness standards. Our students will graduate and be successful in our diverse, modern world.

7) We value responsible and efficient use of resources.

While our core values demonstrate our unwavering and non-negotiable beliefs, the specific direction and focus of District 117 is best defined through our actions. The goals and purposes section describes our focus and outlines our action steps for the next five years.

Goals and Purposes — 2010-2015
Click on any of the goals listed below for detailed information about our Strategic Plan.

Student Achievement	Quality Professionals and Qualified Staff	Community Communication	Technology
Diversity	Facilities	Fiscal Responsibility

Community High School District 117 • 1625 Deep Lake Road • Lake Villa, Illinois 60046 • Phone 847-838-7100 • Fax 847-395-7553