The Jefferson School (Closed 2016)

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The Jefferson School (Closed 2016)

22051 Wilson Rd
Georgetown, DE 19947

The Jefferson School is an independent, coeducational day school which offers an innovative academic program designed to foster an enthusiasm for learning and an atmosphere of academic excellence. The school seeks to stimulate intellectual curiosity, academic performance and social commitment.

The multi-aged classes are organized to accommodate the wide range of developmental levels common among young children.

The classes encourage a cooperative learning environment, where children become more accepting of their strengths and weaknesses and learn from each other.

In this setting, students advance at rates which match their individual developmental abilities.

We strive to prepare an environment where children's self-esteem is fostered, where students are prepared to meet the challenges of a complex world, and where children are empowered, academically, emotionally, and socially, to become strong members of the school and the world communities in which they live.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1991

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

75 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Why Choose TJS
Experiential Learning
The Jefferson School excels in the area of integration of curriculum and in providing "hands-on" learning experiences for its students at their appropriate developmental level. Our students actively participate in their education. We believe that children learn best while observing, listening and taking part in group discussions and projects that engage all their senses.
Small Classes
Our commitment to small classes fosters cooperation and respect, allowing our students to become members of a community of learners. We encourage personal relationships between teachers, students and fellow students by allowing them to interact in classrooms with a teacher-student ratio that averages 1:10.
Responsible Self-Starters
Students are encouraged to schedule their time, arrange their day, and to complete their assigned and selected work. As a result of these efforts, our students develop a high level of self-discipline, responsibility and maturity.
Culture of Respect
One of the most important aspects of TJS is our culture of respect. We believe so strongly that this one standard encompasses all others, we choose to constantly affirm that "Respect Is The Rule" of The Jefferson School.
We follow the Five Rules of Respect:
1. Try to be your best self.
2. Use your manners - be polite
3. Be responsible for your words
4. Be responsible for your actions
5. Treat everyone with the same consideration