WELCOME TO DUQUOIN CUSD #300

Our Vision, Mission, Values, and Belief Statements

Our Vision:

All students of Du Quoin CUSD will become productive, contributing members of an evolving society through the collaborative efforts of students, faculty/staff, parents, and the community.

Our Mission:

Du Quoin CUSD will effectively educate and prepare all students to be life-long learners and positive contributors to society and the community through the utilization of diverse and relevant learning opportunities and a supportive learning environment.

Our Values:

We value and are accepting of the "whole child". We value every learning opportunity for children to develop academically, social-emotionally, and through extra-curricular activities.  We value a learning environment that allows students to reach their potential and be a productive member of the community.

We believe:

  • All students can learn.

  • Students and teachers shall be engaged in a positive, productive and safe learning environment.

  • The District will ensure that basic human needs for all students will be met.

  • Students will be prepared for a productive life beyond high school.

  • Through supportive parents, all students will be in attendance and come to school ready to learn.

  • Teachers will strive to teach, motivate, and positively influence all students.

  • Teachers will strive to motivate and positively influence all students.

  • A coordinated curriculum/instructional process will best meet the needs of our students.

  • Communication between the home and school shall be continuous, informative, supportive and collaborative.

  • The District, community, and parents will mutually support the students of our District.

Adopted by the Board of Education as part of the District #300 Strategic Plan 2018