Post on 28-Mar-2015
Andrew Larson– Superintendent
Mary Hettinger – Asst. Superintendent
Junior High Principal
Phil Morrison – High School Principal
Tim Gateley – Asst. Principal - UHS
Janet Ellis Nelson – Unity West Principal
– Asst. Principal
Laura Fitzgerald – Unity East Principal
Cindy Keller Higgins– Special Education Director
District Information
Mentor Program
Wages/Benefits
Class Sizes/Enrollments
Our Campuses
Extracurricular
Co-Curricular
Application
Technology
Visit Us on the Web
Andrew Larson– Superintendent
Mary Hettinger – Asst. Superintendent
Junior High Principal
Phil Morrison – High School Principal
Tim Gateley – Asst. Principal - UHS
Janet Ellis Nelson – Unity West Principal
-Asst. Principal
Laura Fitzgerald – Unity East Principal
Cindy Keller Higgins– Special Education Director
District InformationCommunity Unit School District #7, also known as Unit Seven Schools, is a district that services preschool through twelfth grade. The school district covers 173 square miles and fulfills the educational needs for the communities of Tolono, Philo, Sidney, Sadorus, and Pesotum. In August of 2002, we opened the doors to three new schools Unit East Elementary with a student enrollment of approximately 300, housing students from Sidney and Philo; Unity West Elementary with a student enrollment of approximately 400, housing students from Pesotum, Sadorus, and Tolono; and Unity Junior High with a student enrollment of approximately 200. The total cost of our new facilities was 21 million dollars for 156,414 square feet of educational space. Along with our existing high school, we now have four schools instead of seven. Unit Seven Schools provide a comprehensive curriculum for grades K-12. Pre-school and early childhood programs are available to further the developmental needs of three, four, and five year old children. A full day program is available to the five-year-old entering kindergarten.
Andrew Larson– Superintendent
Mary Hettinger – Asst. Superintendent
Junior High Principal
Phil Morrison – High School Principal
Tim Gateley – Asst. Principal - UHS
Janet Ellis Nelson – Unity West Principal
– Asst. Principal
Laura Fitzgerald – Unity East Principal
Cindy Keller Higgins– Special Education Director
Mentor Program
The first year of teaching is a critical time for informing, supporting, and nurturing. The Unity Mentorship Program provides a mentor for all new teachers to the District.
Our program goals:• To encourage the sharing of information by fostering a climate of support and
guidance.
• To support teacher improvement through continual professional growth and development.
• To encourage collaboration.
• To make first year teachers feel welcome, secure, and part of the Unity Team.
• To ensure success in the first year teachers by assisting them in improving all areas of their instructional effectiveness
Our program features:
• A one day orientation for all new teachers with their mentors and administrators prior to school beginning.
• Mentor teachers appointed who work and offer support to first year teachers for the entire year.
• Monthly meetings with building principal and mentor.
• Faculty handbook to provide basic information about building and district.
Andrew Larson– Superintendent
Mary Hettinger – Asst. Superintendent
Junior High Principal
Phil Morrison – High School Principal
Tim Gateley – Asst. Principal - UHS
Janet Ellis Nelson – Unity West Principal
– Asst. Principal
Laura Fitzgerald– Unity East Principal
Cindy Keller Higgins– Special Education Director
Salary and BenefitsTeacher Salary & Benefits• Competitive salary and benefits package• Board paid for single health, major medical, and
hospitalization• Option for annuity plan instead of board paid health
insurance• Optional Dental plan available at reduced cost to families• Increasing percentage of Board paid contributions to Illinois
Teacher Retirement System totaling 100% by 2006-07 school year
• Paid sick and personal days• Extensive district-sponsored and campus sponsored
professional growth opportunities tailored to needs of faculty and students
• Collaboration with surrounding colleges and universities for implementing research based best teaching practices
• Course credit reimbursement for pre-approved courses• People and resources to help teachers succeed• Extensive athletic and extra-curricular employment
opportunities• Modern facilities, equipment and technology suited for
teaching and learning
Andrew Larson– Superintendent
Mary Hettinger – Asst. Superintendent
Junior High Principal
Phil Morrison – High School Principal
Tim Gateley – Asst. Principal - UHS
Janet Ellis Nelson – Unity West Principal
– Asst. Principal
Laura Fitzgerald – Unity East Principal
Cindy Keller Higgins– Special Education Director
Class Size / EnrollmentsAverage Class Sizes
Kindergarten – 20.2
Grade One – 17
Grade Three – 21.5
Grade Six – 19.6
High School – 18.3
Enrollments
Unity East Elementary School – 336 – including Pre-K
Unity West Elementary School - 486
Unity Junior High School - 212
Unity High School - 475
Andrew Larson– Superintendent
Mary Hettinger – Asst. Superintendent
Junior High Principal
Phil Morrison – High School Principal
Tim Gateley – Asst. Principal - UHS
Janet Ellis Nelson – Unity West Principal
– Asst. Principal
Laura Fitzgerald – Unity East Principal
Cindy Keller Higgins– Special Education Director
Our CampusesUnity High School
Classroom
Rocket Center
Inside
Outside
Unity Junior High School
Computer Labs
Classrooms
Cafeteria
Unity East
Media Center
Classroom
Gym
Unity West
Gym
Classroom
Playground
In August of 2002 we opened the doors to three new schools Unit East Elementary with a student enrollment of approximately 300, housing students from Sidney and Philo; Unity West Elementary with a student enrollment of approximately 400, housing students from Pesotum, Sadorus, and Tolono; and Unity Junior High with a student enrollment of approximately 200. The total cost of our new facilities was 21 million dollars for 156,414 square feet of educational space. Along with our existing high school, we now have four schools instead of seven.
Andrew Larson– Superintendent
Mary Hettinger – Asst. Superintendent
Junior High Principal
Phil Morrison – High School Principal
Tim Gateley – Asst. Principal - UHS
Janet Ellis Nelson – Unity West Principal
– Asst. Principal
Laura Fitzgerald – Unity East Principal
Cindy Keller Higgins– Special Education Director
Extra Curricular ActivitiesUnity Junior High is a member of the IESA and offers the following:
Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Track and Field, Wrestling, and Baseball.
Unity High School is a member of the IHSA and offers the following:
Football, Soccer, Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Wrestling, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Track and Field, Baseball, Softball, Cheerleading, and Dance.
Community Sports include the following:
Youth Football, Wrestling, Soccer, Basketball and Park District Baseball and Softball.
Andrew Larson – Superintendent
Mary Hettinger – Asst. Superintendent
Junior High Principal
Phil Morrison – High School Principal
Tim Gateley – Asst. Principal - UHS
Janet Ellis Nelson – Unity West Principal
– Asst. Principal
Laura Fitzgerald – Unity East Principal
Cindy Keller Higgins– Special Education Director
Co-Curricular ActivitiesUnity Junior High offers the following:
Student Council, Spirit Club, Yearbook Club, a Musical through Chorus, Plays through Drama Club, Jazz Band, along with four dances during the year, sponsored by Student Council.
Unity High School offers the following:
Art Club, Biology Club, German Club, NHS, Pep Club, Rocket Yearbook Club, Scholastic Bowl, Spanish Club, FFA, Band, Chorus, Student Council, Drama Club, Math Contest, Chess Club, and FCCLA.
Andrew Larson– Superintendent
Mary Hettinger – Asst. Superintendent
Junior High Principal
Phil Morrison – High School Principal
Tim Gateley – Asst. Principal - UHS
Janet Ellis Nelson – Unity West Principal
– Asst. Principal
Laura Fitzgerald – Unity East Principal
Cindy Keller Higgins– Special Education Director
TechnologyUnit Seven Schools is working hard to foster life-long learning. It is the belief of our district that technology should play a key role in the education of our students. A new wireless wide area network, a new student information software, digital/on-line grade book and attendance, district e-mail service, and a district technology committee are all areas that Unit Seven has embraced to improve and expand.
We feel that technology is a tool for instruction and are willing to provide staff development to integrate various technologies into our curriculum.
Students using the wireless, laptop lab
Come Visit Our Schools
www.unitsevenschools.com
www.unityrockets.com
www.ujhs.com
www.unityeastelementary.com
www.unitywestelementary.com