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Mission & Vision
About Us
Mission:
“Laying the foundation for college and career readiness with a commitment to academic excellence through reasoning, resilience, and responsibility.”
Vision:
We have high standards and expectations for all students. Our students feel comfortable learning and taking risks within the classroom.
News & Announcements
![James Alexander Avant Elementary School is Named One of America’s Healthiest Schools 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727202728/estl189com/azhw9q49as3pqrdjyih7/americashealthiestschool.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727202728/estl189com/azhw9q49as3pqrdjyih7/americashealthiestschool.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727202728/estl189com/azhw9q49as3pqrdjyih7/americashealthiestschool.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727202728/estl189com/azhw9q49as3pqrdjyih7/americashealthiestschool.png","width":1099}])
![District 189 Partners with USTA, USTA Missouri Valley St. Louis, and East St. Louis Community Tennis Association]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727202281/estl189com/qeapjjdjqqbongop1b5c/DSC_0007.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727202281/estl189com/qeapjjdjqqbongop1b5c/DSC_0007.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727202281/estl189com/qeapjjdjqqbongop1b5c/DSC_0007.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727202281/estl189com/qeapjjdjqqbongop1b5c/DSC_0007.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727202281/estl189com/qeapjjdjqqbongop1b5c/DSC_0007.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1727202281/estl189com/qeapjjdjqqbongop1b5c/DSC_0007.jpg","width":2200}])
![First page of the PDF file: SY25BellSchedule1]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722951447/estl189com/i0i5bkfxm5dkgwyywcum/SY25BellSchedule1.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722951447/estl189com/i0i5bkfxm5dkgwyywcum/SY25BellSchedule1.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722951447/estl189com/i0i5bkfxm5dkgwyywcum/SY25BellSchedule1.pdf","width":612}])
![First page of the PDF file: SY25HalfDayPTCSchedule]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722950953/estl189com/z51cwbk5dbn3ymzzhrxp/SY25HalfDayPTCSchedule.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722950953/estl189com/z51cwbk5dbn3ymzzhrxp/SY25HalfDayPTCSchedule.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722950953/estl189com/z51cwbk5dbn3ymzzhrxp/SY25HalfDayPTCSchedule.pdf","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722950953/estl189com/z51cwbk5dbn3ymzzhrxp/SY25HalfDayPTCSchedule.pdf","width":810}])
![First page of the PDF file: 21STCCLCNOTICE]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722891422/estl189com/wzh50hxeai2mce9sic9u/21STCCLCNOTICE.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722891422/estl189com/wzh50hxeai2mce9sic9u/21STCCLCNOTICE.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722891422/estl189com/wzh50hxeai2mce9sic9u/21STCCLCNOTICE.pdf","width":612}])
![SY 2024-2025 School Supply Lists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719864609/estl189com/rsc2zqew8xiavbfsxr4u/SchoolSuppliesimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719864609/estl189com/rsc2zqew8xiavbfsxr4u/SchoolSuppliesimage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719864609/estl189com/rsc2zqew8xiavbfsxr4u/SchoolSuppliesimage.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719864609/estl189com/rsc2zqew8xiavbfsxr4u/SchoolSuppliesimage.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719864609/estl189com/rsc2zqew8xiavbfsxr4u/SchoolSuppliesimage.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719864609/estl189com/rsc2zqew8xiavbfsxr4u/SchoolSuppliesimage.png","width":1800}])
![Summer Food Service]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718045627/estl189com/yhlhejqlvnia5cavgucq/SummerFoodServiceProgram20241.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718045627/estl189com/yhlhejqlvnia5cavgucq/SummerFoodServiceProgram20241.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718045627/estl189com/yhlhejqlvnia5cavgucq/SummerFoodServiceProgram20241.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718045627/estl189com/yhlhejqlvnia5cavgucq/SummerFoodServiceProgram20241.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718045627/estl189com/yhlhejqlvnia5cavgucq/SummerFoodServiceProgram20241.png","width":1545}])
![Summer School 2024 Pre-K through 8th Grade]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717620156/estl189com/rcjgj1rhufs0qg3drwdq/summerschool2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717620156/estl189com/rcjgj1rhufs0qg3drwdq/summerschool2024.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717620156/estl189com/rcjgj1rhufs0qg3drwdq/summerschool2024.png","width":609}])
![District 189 Summer School for High School Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717619332/estl189com/wwsav9upn3bnwjmscdnk/summerschoolhs2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717619332/estl189com/wwsav9upn3bnwjmscdnk/summerschoolhs2024.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717619332/estl189com/wwsav9upn3bnwjmscdnk/summerschoolhs2024.png","width":611}])
![5 Essential Survey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705961978/estl189com/tzv2qnduympgxsy7ymok/5Essentials3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705961978/estl189com/tzv2qnduympgxsy7ymok/5Essentials3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1705961978/estl189com/tzv2qnduympgxsy7ymok/5Essentials3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1705961978/estl189com/tzv2qnduympgxsy7ymok/5Essentials3.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1705961978/estl189com/tzv2qnduympgxsy7ymok/5Essentials3.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705961978/estl189com/tzv2qnduympgxsy7ymok/5Essentials3.png","width":1640}])
5 Essentials Survey
The five indicators that positively affect school success are:
1. Effective Leaders
2. Collaborative Teachers
3. Involved Families
4. Supportive Environments
5. Ambitious Instruction
To access the survey, please contact your school and ask school staff how to participate.
In addition to parent participation, the 5Essentials Survey is taken by all pre-K through 12th-grade teachers and all 4th-12th grade students. It usually requires no more than 30 minutes to complete. The information collected through the survey is rigorously reviewed and analyzed to generate a 5Essentials Report for each school. The 5Essentials Report provides a comprehensive picture of the school environment based on five essential areas critical for school improvement in a meaningful context of similar and successful schools.
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By The Numbers
18.2:1
Class Size
407
Striving Students
102
Synergistic Staff
21
Clubs, Activites & Sports