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Preparing for the Future
Preparing for the Future
ACP at the School District of Jefferson ensures every student is prepared for life after high school no matter what path they plan to take. This includes:
Career and technical education
Dual Credit courses that provide advance placement and/or advanced standing at Madison College for students pursuing an associate degree program upon graduation from high school.
Early College Credit Program offered at the 4-year universities and Start College Now Program offered at the technical colleges for students interested in pursuing rigorous coursework while earning both high school and college credit.
Advanced Placement courses for students interested in equivalent college credit at the university level.
Youth apprenticeships or other job training/work experience to assist students in meeting industry standards and certifications.
Please see the Academic and Career Planning Guide for more detailed information.
Career Pathways
Career Pathways
JHS offers programs of study for each of the 16 Career Clusters. There are more offerings in particular career pathways (such as Manufacturing and Health Science) based on local labor market statistics showing higher employment in these industries. Student interest is also taken into consideration, using course requests and reports measuring things like career and career cluster matches in Xello.
Please see the Academic and Career Planning Guide for programs of study and course offerings.
Redefining Ready
Redefining Ready
Each year the Department of Public Education (DPI) puts out school and district reports cards that define the students we produce based on single grade level assessments, attendance, and graduation. Our district believes students should be defined by more than a single test score because standardized test scores may not necessarily provide an accurate representation of our students’ potential in life beyond high school. Additionally, we believe that Redefining Readiness Indicators more accurately reflect the educational landscape of the 21st century. Because students learn differently, they should be able to demonstrate their readiness in multiple ways.
Please see our SDoJ Redefining Ready website for more information and a direct link to our JHS dashboard
AVID at SDoJ
AVID at SDoJ
AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. AVID’s curriculum and core strategies are some of the best research-based teaching methods designed with the brain in mind to sharpen the skills and habits proven effective for long-term success in high school, college, and beyond. At its core, AVID is a blend of teaching strategies, curriculum, and training designed from best practices in teaching and learning. Jefferson Middle School and Jefferson High School are dedicated to a school-wide AVID philosophy within all classrooms.
The core component of the AVID Program is the AVID Elective Course (AVID Launch), which supports students as they challenge themselves in rigorous classes. Students are taught writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading skills while being immersed in a college-going and career-focused culture. AVID Launch is an elective course and exists in grades 7-12.
Please see our AVID website for more information.
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