Welcome to the Countryside School website!
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- Cathie Webber, Head of School
Browsing this site will give you a glimpse into the life of our school and the ways in which we are fulfilling our mission: “Joy in Learning and Excellence in Education.” This is our goal, not only in the classroom, but also on the athletic field, on stage, in after-school clubs, on field trips, and working together on service learning projects.
Founded in 1992, the school has served hundreds of students from Champaign-Urbana and the surrounding communities. We believe that “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” (W.B. Yeats) Countryside students are both nurtured and stretched in a program that is fast-paced, exciting and demanding.
At Countryside a student will:
- experience the joy of learning
- gain a deeper understanding of important concepts through an innovative and challenging curriculum
- be guided by motivated, well-trained, and nurturing teachers
- develop character building qualities
- be at ease with speaking, singing, acting, and performing before a group
- communicate in an open, honest, and respectful manner
- be encouraged to and feel comfortable taking risks
- accept personal responsibility for actions, decisions, outcomes
- appreciate differences between individuals and among cultures
- learn to take his/her education and make it his own, and to manage time effectively
I’m confident that you’ll learn a great deal about Countryside School from this website, but clearly the best way to understand this special place is to come visit us, see the energy, and feel the magic.
Cathie Webber
Head of School