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Mike Chapin
Community and Alumni
Relations Director
Phone: 630-301-5044
Cell: 630-849-3798
Fax: 630-844-5710
e-mail: mchapin@sd129.org
West Aurora School District 129 includes North Aurora and portions of Aurora, Montgomery and Sugar Grove. The district serves a growing and diverse population from its urban, suburban and rural areas. The student population is 40.6% Hispanic, 37.9% Non-Hispanic Caucasian, 18.5% African-American, 2% Asian and .2% Native American.
The District houses 12,500 plus students in 12 elementary (K-5) schools and four (6-8) middle schools, one high school, one child development center and one special-education facility.
Guided by “Vision 129,” its comprehensive plan, the District is undergoing a multi-year effort to improve student learning. The plan focuses on four areas:
As part of this process, the District is exploring possibilities such as early-childhood education, a longer school day, an additional academic period at the high school, an enhanced gifted program, as well as additional vocational courses.
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