J. Sterling Morton School District 201

Welcome to J. Sterling Morton High School District 201. Morton High Schools serve more than 8,000 students from the communities of Berwyn, Cicero, Forest View, Lyons, McCook and Stickney. In 2003 Morton celebrated its 100th anniversary and is proud to continue into the twenty-first century with vocational and college preparatory courses.

MISSION

J. Sterling Morton High School 201 will provide quality educational experiences that challenge and enable all students as lifelong learners to be productive, responsible members of the global community.

VISION

1. The curriculum is relevant to students and the community; is challenging, integrated, comprehensive; and provides opportunities to develop the skills and knowledge for employability and/or higher education.

2. Instruction is student centered, using multiple and experiential learning strategies and extends beyond the classroom.

3. The students and staff make optimal use of current technology.

4. The staff is engaged in continuing professional development.

5. The climate of J. Sterling Morton High Schools is characterized by the high morale and positive attitudes of staff and students, the value and respect given to each person. It is a safe and nurturing environment.

6. Parents of J. Sterling Morton High School Students are well informed about the District's mission and goals and are active communicators with each other, their children, and all personnel of the District.

7. Working partnerships are developed and shared; decision-making is cultivated between school, community, and home.

8. The District has sufficient resources to attain its mission.

J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. When employing individuals, the district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability.

J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap and/or age in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.