Beliefs

Mission Statement

Lockport Township High School District 205 will create a nurturing and challenging environment in which all students achieve success, develop personal responsibility, and become lifelong learners. We will promote a partnership with students, parents, businesses, and community; utilize effective teaching methods and current technology; and provide quality, comprehensive academic, career, and extracurricular experiences.

 

Philosophy

Lockport Township High School District 205 believes that:

A quality education is essential to a democratic society.

Students reach their full potential through the cooperative efforts of the school, community, and family.

Education is a lifelong process that provides the foundation upon which success is built.

Students need to learn to be adaptable in a changing world.

Students will be educated in an environment that fosters dignity and self-esteem.

Respect for others and personal responsibility are essential for creating a productive learning environment.

 

Goals

District 205, a comprehensive high school district, will strive to provide for all students the best possible education through:

Programs based on sound learning theories that promote academic, social, physical, and career development and enrichment in a rapidly changing world;

Proper counseling in making decisions regarding their education, careers, and future responsibilities as independent learners;

Participation in school and community programs that will enhance the understanding of the democratic principles of our society;

Opportunities which contribute to self-awareness and positive relationships through creative expression, aesthetic appreciation, physical activities, and good health;

Helping students develop self-direction, rational and critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and independent thought; and

Encouragement for students to develop a well-defined set of values that include a recognition and appreciation of the multicultural, multiracial heritage of American society.

 

Non-Discriminatory Practices

Lockport Township High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All educational and employment opportunities will be offered without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, and disability.

LTHS insures equal educational and employment opportunities are offered to students and staff regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, and disability. Questions in reference to educational and employment opportunities may be directed to:

Todd Wernet
Assistant Superintendent for Personnel
1323 East 7th Street
Lockport, Illinois 60441
815-588-8100

Gender Equity (Title IX)
Disability (Section 504)
Minorities (Title VI)

 

Code of Honor

We, as students and staff of Lockport Township High School, will strive to uphold the highest standards of citizenship.  We will be honest, ethical, tolerant of our differences, and considerate of each other.  We will encourage others to abide by the same ideas.  As students and staff, we will work in unison to bring recognition to ourselves, our families, our school, and our communities.