Academics

District 70 has a strong academic success record.  

Students' studies include language arts, reading, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, health and physical education, and world languages. They also have the opportunity to take instrumental lessons and join band and/or orchestra in fourth grade. In fifth grade, students are  take both a Spanish and a French online course to begin learning a world language. While at District 70, students will be assessed to ensure growth during their K-8 tenure.  Students are supported with social and emotional learning curriculum and personal learning which includes one to one devices. 

Once in middle school, students add world language to their schedules with either French or Spanish. In sixth through seventh grade, the fine arts experience is expanded to include applied tech, consumer education, drama and music. Once in eighth grade, more fine arts electives are added including  animation, video production, beginning guitar, ceramics, 2-D art, interior design, sewing, robotics, early childcare, cooking,  STEAM, improvisation, musical theatre and dramatic productions.