Site Map

Fremont School District 79 Today

Our Students

  • We educate over 2,206 students: Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8
  • We serve students from a 34 square mile area from the communities of Mundelein, Wauconda, Hawthorn Woods, Grayslake, Round Lake, Long Grove and Libertyville.

 

Our Teachers and Staff

  • There are 167 full and part-time teachers and administrators
  • Of that number, 128 educators hold a master's degree or higher
  • Teachers have an average experience of 11 years teaching
  • Fremont employs 298 teachers and support staff that help educate our students.

 

Our Performance

  • AAA bond rating from Standard & Poors
  • Balanced budgets for 9 consecutive years
  • The district has earned the highest financial distinction from the State of Illinois with the Financial Recognition Award, which the district has received every year since the state started the program in 2003.
  • Fremont Middle School received the Illinois State Board of Education Academic Excellence Award
  • Fremont third graders held the highest math scores with 99 percent meeting or exceeding standards on the ISAT.

 

Mission Statement

The mission of Fremont School District 79 is to provide a quality education that prepares today’s child for tomorrow’s world.

Belief Statement

We believe :

Education is a priority and requires the collaborative participation of parents, students, school personnel, and the community.

Education will provide a challenging learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential.

Education will encompass the social, emotional, academic, and physical needs of the child in a safe and nurturing environment.

Education shall embrace the values of trustworthiness, respect, caring, responsibility, fairness, and citizenship in a culturally diverse society.