Jefferson Elementary School

The principal is a kook - she is so phony. She pretends to care about kids, but she only cares about raising money. Some of her staff is incompetent and she knows.
--Submitted by a parent

The steps and process for special needs children needs to be evaluated. The transition process for the child is awful. They threw the child right into the system and the child is the one that suffers. When I spoke to the special needs teacher she didn't even pay attention to me. She didn't even know anything about my child. It would have been better if she had a file on my child. The way I was introduced made me wonder how disorganized is this classroom.
--Submitted by a parent

Jefferson school does not welcome kids with special needs.The teachers seem to avoid the effort they need to put for the kids needing extra help.The principal's actions and leadership needs to improve.
--Submitted by a parent

We are very pleased with the teaching staff. They really seem to care about the students. The parents support the school in all activities -sports,academics,fundraisers,etc. The only negative is questionable leadership from the Principal. Although she seems to care for all the children, her actions and leadership could improve.
--Submitted by a parent

Jefferson School is not the place to be for children with special needs. The current adminstrator is a fine person and very open and willing to accomodate, however the staff that is on hand has a long way to go before being able to handle the needs of students with special needs or in need of in-class- support.
--Submitted by a parent

Jefferson School has maintained its excellence through many changes of administrators....The current administration and teachers always have the child's best interest in mind at all times.....There is a fair consistency in behavioral expectations for all children. the academics are constantly under scrutiny for improvement, and collaborative efforts between parents, and all staff is obvious. The tolerance for divsersity creates wondeful preparation for life. Its a warm welcoming atmosphere, where respect is accepted. children are always learning the right way to behave, and are spotted or caught doing the right thing. Children will learn alongside of children with all abilities and practice their toleration for all people. Positive self esteem is the key, and 'EVERY STUDENT IS AN HONORED STUDENT IS OUR MOTTO'.
--Submitted by a teacher