Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

I love the teachers and the parent participation. They make sure that learning is a joint effort between school and parents. They have realistic expectations of how students should perform and behave but they give those same students the drive to be their very best.
--Submitted by a parent

We had two children at the school from Kindergarten to 4th grade and couldn't wait to leave. The school is fine for kindergarten through 2nd but would suggest finding an alternative to it after that point. Much of the material the kids learn is boring and dumbed down to the common denominator. The principal is not friendly, does not engage you as a parent and has created an atmosphere of us vs. them. I believe her strength is in writing grants but her interpersonal skills are sorely lacking. There a few exceptional individuals on the staff at TJ but there is also a feeling that the staff is overtaxed. My children hated going to school and are happy to be elsewhere. Last year we moved out of state and are much happier.
--Submitted by a parent

I transferred my son mid-year from a nearby parochial school and what a difference. He has blossomed both academically as well as socially. At TJ they focus on positive reinforcement which is a MUST for a child. He was so far behind when he started in reading thankfully he has a wonderful teacher who has brought him up to speed. HE ACTUALLY READS all by himself!!! This was the best decision we have made by far. Teachers have open communication by phone and email for busy parents and contacts you on the progress your child has made. My son is actually advanced now. At the other school he was not even being taught what they had learned at TJ and I was scared but the teacher worked with us and he has excelled unbelievably.
--Submitted by a parent

TJ is a great school. All teachers and administrative staffs are very friendly and professional. TJ is a safe and good environment for students.
--Submitted by a parent

I currently have a 4th grader and a 2nd grader. They have always been happy at TJ and have always done very well academically. There have been 3 leadership changes in the 5 years we've been at the school, however, the quality of the school has not seemed to suffer and the teachers have remained very consistent. They have a wonderful PTA and great affordable after school programs. They have a brand new fitness room that my son loves. My daughter loves to sing at performance day in music each year. I haven't always agreed with everything the administration has done, but, I believe that they have always had my children's well being in mind.
--Submitted by a parent