Extended Services Program
 
Julie Luck Jensen, Director of Extended Services
(847) 756-2349
jluckjensen@barrington220.org
 
The Extended Program addresses the needs of students for educational services distinct in nature and content from the existing standard program in District schools. District 220 identifies students for extended classes as those who demonstrate achievement or potential aptitude in general intellectual ability, specific academic aptitude, or performance in visual arts.

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The mission of Barrington Community Unit School District 220 is "Inspiring all learners to achieve excellence." Extended Service Programs are logical manifestations of a concern for excellence and the development of each student's potential. These programs strive to provide opportunities and challenges which match student abilities.
 
Program Offerings:
 

Elementary: Students identified for Extended Mathematics in grades 3-5 participate daily in a pullout resource program at their home school for accelerated learning experiences and intervention.

Students identified for Extended Reading in Grade 3 participate in pullout resource services twice a week, and students in grades 4 and 5 receive daily intervention.

Both resource programs strive to challenge students by giving them opportunities for advanced critical and creative thinking with problem solving and inquiry approaches in the areas of mathematics and language arts.

The self-contained program in grades 3-5 is available for students who qualify intellectually, where daily intervention in all academic areas is provided. The grade level curriculum is compacted to allow time to accelerate and explore other areas beyond the scope of the regular curriculum.

Middle School: The Middle School Extended Program offers accelerated classes in English, Mathematics, Science and Art. There are separate classes for Extended Math students in grades 6-8, as well as for those students who are in Extended English. Extended Science students attend separate daily classes in grades 7 and 8. Extended Art classes meet one period per week in Grade 6 and two periods per week in grades 7 and 8.

High School: Students from the Middle School Extended Services Program transition into appropriate Honors and Advanced Placement classes at Barrington High School.

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