Jefferson Elementary School

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Welcome to Jefferson Elementary
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Jefferson Elementary

• Located in Jefferson City, Tennessee
• Population 7,760 (City) 45,801 (County)
• Rural and Agricultural
• Major Employers are Hospital and School System

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Jefferson Elementary

• One of the largest elementary schools, 812
  students
• 41 classrooms, 2 administrative offices, a
  clinic, a teachers workroom, cafeteria,
  gymnasium, media center, conference room, and a
  counselors office.
• 4 developmentally appropriate playgrounds two
  are a PTO/community built structure jointly
  maintained by PTO and community civic groups.
  The students also have access to Jefferson
  Elementary School athletic track.

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Jefferson Elementarys Ethnicity
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Teacher Ethnicity
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Educational Level of Faculty
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Teachers Years of Experience
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Grade Level Achievement Scores by Content Area
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Writing Assessment
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Reading Gain Scores
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Math Gain Scores
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Language Gain Scores
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Science Gain Scores
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Social Studies Gain Scores
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Our Mission Statement
Jefferson Elementary School expects the best of
everyone involved in our school community.
Expect the Best!
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Our Vision
On-going School Improvement
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School Improvement Accomplishments

• Computer Lab
• Safety Entrances
• Writing Portfolios
• Take Home Folder Procedure
• Added additional playgrounds

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• Math manipulatives Grades 3-5
• Teacher instruction stations for
  reading program
• Additional parking and striped lot
• Additional copy machines

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Survey Results Students Strengths

• Personal and Social Responsibility
• Interpersonal Skills
• Expanding and Integrating Knowledge
• Thinking and Reasoning Skills

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Survey Results Student Limitations

• Communication Skills
• Learning to Learn Skills

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Instructional Program Survey Strengths

• Staff is dedicated to student learning and our
  schools mission
• Up-to-date curriculum is utilized to direct
  instruction
• Students feel safe and respected
• Technology resources are current

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• Teachers desire more involvement in staff
  development
• Teachers indicate lack of parental involvement
• Lack of adequate teacher planning time

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• Too many programs implemented simultaneously
• Communication from school to home is inadequate

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School-wide Goals

• Students will demonstrate proficiency in language
  arts.
• Communication with parents and community will be
  enhanced.
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• Students will demonstrate proficiency in
  scientific methodology and technological
  application.
• Students will have knowledge and understanding of
  expectations from year to year during their
  school experience.

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JES for the Future