Our school is helping all students develop the World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by providing an environment where students are challenged to grow academically as well as socially. Through the implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum, teachers ensure that students are presented with grade level standards and also provided opportunities for enrichment and remediation. Instructional strategies are varied to meet the learning needs of each and every student. Strong school-community relationships are fostered through community partnerships.

     Teachers work collaboratively to create engaging lessons aligned to state standards.  Students set goals and reflect on their growth throughout the year. Data teams are utilized to monitor student growth and achievement. Assessments provide teachers valuable feedback and allow them to adjust instruction.  Two interventionists provide intensive support to students in the area of reading for grades kindergarten through fifth. Interventions are scheduled during the instruction day which allows access for all students. 1:1 technology is used in all classes to increase computer proficiency, which is vital to developing World Class Skills.

     Partnerships with community organizations allow our students to participate in the Good News Club, The Looney Tunes Bank, Celebration of Character, and Savannah River Ecology Lab activities. School-wide behavioral expectations are taught and reinforced through behavioral celebrations. Our school counselor provides whole group lessons designed to address personal/social, academic, and career exploration domains. Counselor support is also provided in individual and small group settings. 

     We are proud to serve our community and encourage stakeholder support. Opportunities to participate and volunteer are provided through Open House, the Veteran’s Day program, Book Fair, American Education Week, Family Reading Nights, field trips, career day, positive behavior celebrations, various grade level events, volunteering in the classroom, serving on the School Improvement Council (SIC)/Title I committee, and our Parent Teacher Organization. School information is communicated through the school’s website, the marquee, phone calls, conferences, classroom newsletters, automated phone calls, the student handbook, and social media updates. Jefferson Elementary School is helping all students develop the World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by serving stakeholders and challenging students.