Why SDOJ?
District At A Glance
- The School District of Jefferson encompasses an area of 94 square miles and is nestled between Madison and Milwaukee.
- The district has five schools: Three elementary schools (PreK-5), middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12).
- Student enrollment of about 1,600
- Certified Staff - 161 / Support Staff - 107
Performance
Achievement & Spotlight
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 Visitors to our schools will immediately get a sense of our “small district atmosphere,” but will quickly find that our curricular and co-curricular offerings place us at a level that aligns with much larger districts. In addition to academic excellence, the district provides students with service learning projects thereby giving back to our supportive community. Jefferson offers expansive programs for our early learners with Early Childhood opportunities and 4K and 5K kindergarten programs. We believe in starting children off right and being prepared to meet their individual needs and understanding their individual personal development. Jefferson High School graduates are academically prepared for postsecondary education and/or receive the necessary knowledge and technical skills needed for employment in their desired field. We are proud to hold NATEF Certification for those students interested in the automotive industry. |
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Setting the course for success, the district’s five established priorities keep student learning in the forefront of all decision making:
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District Facts
- Students with disabilities and exceptional education needs are provided with a full continuum of special education and related services by special education teachers, psychologists, and social workers. Students with exceptional talents have their needs addressed through the district's Challenge Program.
- All new teachers are teamed with a mentor teacher who provides information, support, and guidance throughout the educator’s first year in the district.
- Teachers help update curriculum through a process which incorporates research, new materials, and feedback from students, parents, and employers.
- Specialists provide diagnostic and remedial services in reading at all levels as well as regular instruction in art, music, and physical education for elementary students. The district offers a full range of special programming for students with limited-English skills.
- The district has adopted the Common Core State Standards and a focus toward Career and College Readiness Skills. Further, the district is committed to the development of challenging and engaging standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Systematic staff development activities provide staff with a variety of opportunities for dialogue with colleagues, K-12 curriculum alignment, technology training, strategic planning and professional growth.
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