Academic Achievement
JHS academics are founded on mastery of learning standards and pre-collegiate studies. The curricula framework is aligned with state standards, emphasizes literacy and numeracy skills building, incorporates evidence-based practices and promotes relevant interactions with classroom material.
The student to teacher ratio is approximately 12:1. Students receive the academic benefits of small classrooms and individualized learning plans. JHS’s academic support emphasizes Special Education services, timely interventions, and data-driven, personalized instruction.
JHs's Academic programming values
| Evidence-based Practices | Culture of Collaboration | Outcomes-based Teaching | Innovative Curricular Design |
| Diverse strategies to differentiate and personalize learning experiences | Committee work for agreed upon goals and outcomes | Daily learning objectives are aligned with state expectations | The integration of processes (reading, writing, speaking) is exhibited in all classes |
| Marzano's Classroom Strategies Series | All licensed personnel each to directly involve everyone in academic achievement | Comprehensive, and results-oriented continuous improvement model | Utilization of integrated, multidisciplinary units and multiple DOK levels for differentiation and appropriate rigor |
| National Society of Experiential Learning | Daily teacher meetings to engage in discussions regarding student learning | Professional development aligned with individual needs and school goals | Online learning platforms used Google Classroom, Khan Academy, Apex Online, Skills Navigator |