Academics
Effingham Unit 40 Schools is committed to preparing students with skills that will reinforce them in the classroom, and empower them in the workforce, and beyond. The curriculum for Effingham Unit 40 Schools spans from preschool through high school graduation. Our district’s strategic plan focuses on Curriculum in Goal 5 in the areas of exploration opportunities and challenging curriculum.
- Goal 5a focuses on providing exploration opportunities for our students in grades Preschool -12, where students have choice and control. These activities may cover hobbies, interests, academics, physical or mental health, careers, and so forth.
- Goal 5b focuses on challenging curriculum. For textbooks and core instructional materials, approximately every 6-8 years we rotate the main curricular areas to review, purchase, and adopt core programs. We are working on a cyclical process using our data to help drive our curriculum and instruction needs.
During late Fall 2024, we launched a parent feedback survey through direct emails and text messages. By sharing their insights, parents will help us ensure that our students have meaningful opportunities where they can choose, explore, and grow in areas that spark their interests.
While parent feedback is important, we also value business and community feedback. We shared a business and community focused survey on our Effingham Unit 40 Facebook page. To continue improving and aligning our programming with the needs of our community, we need your expertise. Business and community feedback through this short survey will help prioritize our programs, promote career-focused learning, and create pathways that best equip students for future success. >>TAKE THE SURVEY!<<
Illinois Learning Standards
Illinois Required Assessments
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- Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in grades 3-8
- PreACT 9 Secure in grade 9 (starts Spring 2025, previously used PSAT 8/9)
- PreACT Secure in grade 10 (starts Spring 2025, previously used PSAT 10)
- ACT with Writing in grade 11 (starts Spring 2025, previously used SAT)
- DLM - Alternative Assessment in grades 3-11
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- Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) in grades 5, 8, and 11
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- ACCESS in grades K-12 for students who qualify for English Language Learning services
Multi-Tier Systems of Support (MTSS)
SCHOOL AND DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT CARDS
- Effingham CUSD 40
- Early Learning Center
- South Side Grade School
- Central Grade School
- Effingham Junior High School
- Effingham High School
Effingham Unit 40 applied for and received the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant. This funding supports comprehensive after-school programming for elementary, middle, and high school students at Effingham Unit 40 schools. The purpose of the federally-funded 21st CCLC Program is to provide opportunities for communities to establish or expand activities that will operate during out-of-school hours. This provides academic enrichment opportunities and other activities designed to complement the students' school-day programs, such as tutoring, summer programming, credit recovery, etc. The program gives the opportunity for students and their families to continue to learn new skills and discover new abilities after the school day has ended. More information about the grant can be found on the Illinois State Board of Education website. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the District office at 217-540-1500.