Thomas Jefferson Middle School

I am a student in the 6th grade ASI and I find the scool great.I learn a lot and my teachers are effective and nice.I really like the principal and vice principal,as they are nice,but strict.I feel challenged here.

i am currently an eighth grade GAP student at Jefferson Middle School. i have to say that i am very pleased with the school in general. i am challenged in the program and the rest of the students, GAP or not, are also doing fine for the most part. The school is making changes and everything has been getting better. i enjoy learning at this school and i wouldn't trade it for a private school any day. the staff is well qualified and friendly, overall it's a good learning environment. :)
--Submitted by a student

THis school is awful. The staff acts like if your child isn't in the GAP program they don't care if they fail. My child is now thriving at a much better public school in a different district. This school is so far behind in it's academics that when we transferred her my child told me that she was learning the same stuff she had done 2 years earlier in elementary school. Sad, Sad,Sad!!! If you don't have to send your kids to Waukegan Public schools, DON'T!
--Submitted by a parent

My child is in the accelerated learning program, We moved here mid-year learned that her standard class was 2 months behind her. She was bored senseless, crying after school because of it. WE went through a lot to get her into the GAP program. A much better fit for my child. She is challenged and doing very well now.
--Submitted by a parent

The Jefferson GAP program really helped me to be more successful in high school. I recommend this program to anyone who is serious about learning.
--Submitted by a student

Awesome school! Gap has influenced my academic achievements greatly. The teachers have taken their time with each student by helping us with our studies.
--Submitted by a student

I'm an 8th grader at Jefferson right now (06-07). I love this school. This is the best school I've ever been to. The GAP program is the best program in the area.
--Submitted by a student

my daughter went to jefferson and it turn out to be one of the best choises i have made for my daughter. when she came from mexico she started in that school (sixth grade) and in only two years in bilingual she got transfered into regular and now she is in high school the CSP program and for what she tells me being in jefferson middle school was a hug help for her success.
--Submitted by Aurora Martinez, a parent