Jefferson Village School

Thank goodness my child is in 8th grade this year. I am so tired of teachers having favorites, tired of my child not getting the same treatment. Hey, if you're straight A or even better, if you are a star athlete, you'd be amazed, or sickened, at how a blind eye is turned to unacceptable behavior. But watch out to all those who don't make "the A list". Your child will surely bear the brunt.
--Submitted by a parent

A small community school with great staff, principal, PTA, parents and students! Keep up the good work Jefferson Village! Some our teachers have been working at Jefferson for many many years and I am very happy to have had three out of four children come up through those staff members. Couldn't be happier!
--Submitted by a parent

Jefferson is a fine institution for higher learning generations of my family have gone there and it was a great stepping stone of knowledge for all.

I really like all the teachers. They are very nice. They treat the kids very well. The gifted and Talented program are awesome! I was one of the Odyssey Of The Mind State champs , and got to compete in Baltimore. Thanks for saying Goodbye when we left. I appreciate it so much.
--Submitted by a student

Jefferson might not have the best appearance but Jeffersons staff is extremely nice and are there to give a helping hand. I think Jefferson is a great school!
--Submitted by a student

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--Submitted by a former student

My original comment was made in 2003. I now have only 1 child at JVS. High School has proven to be a blessing for the older 2. That said, there is new leadership at Jefferson. Thank God. There is an atmosphere of discipline and order. The students now know that poor behavior will not be ignored. Let's hope the Interim Principal is allowed to stay.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children in this school system, thank God one will be in eighth grade next year. I can't believe some of the issue's I have had to call the school over, it is disheartening to me and definately my children.
--Submitted by a parent

To be said in JVS's defense is that the school fosters a great sense of belonging to a caring and committed community, an increasingly rare phenonmenon in these digital/ techo/ cyber/ computerized times. The sports program has many committed coaches and parent volunteers (often the same people) who make the sports program excel year after year. And good sportmanship and character are actually taught and demonstrated, too. Does JVS have areas it could improve in? Sure. Could it use more funding, better facilities? Absolutely. But is it a bad school? This parent says a resounding no.
--Submitted by a parent

My concerns about JVS are many. Lack of leadership, unfriendly environment for parents to enter, no foresight from the community. The list goes on. There is a light at the end of my family's dark tunnel, however, with high school approaching in a year. Is my son prepared? I think not. We have a lot of catching up to do.
--Submitted by a parent