Your Journey Begins

List of 7 items.

• A Campus that Grows with Them

  Our safe campus and state-of-the-art facilities that are centered around giving children an ideal environment for learning and growing.

• A Caring Community

  Our Character education reinforces values taught at home. The program emphasizes empathy and kindness. Service-learning is a key part of the program, and all faculty and staff members model the values they teach.

   

  We provide a nurturing environment where students feel safe and emotionally supported as they learn.

   

  Our diverse community allows children learn from each other and value those from other cultures, so they are better prepared for their future schools and workplaces.

• Academic Excellence

  JCDS provides a challenging and innovative curriculum that leads students become confident learners and independent, critical thinkers. Students develop teamwork and problem-solving skills and enhance their creativity through project-based learning.

• Education Foundations

  Our developmentally appropriate practices lead to a self-directed and engaged child who is taught at the right level for her or his age and ability.

   

  Our whole-child education nurtures each child’s full potential—building confidence while laying the foundation for lifelong learning. Every student takes part in weekly classes in art, Spanish, technology,library, science lab, and music—expanding their skills and creativity beyond the core curriculum.

• Exceptional Educators

  JCDS boasts a highly effective faculty and staff who teach children to think and care about their world.
  
  

  Our school culture of continual learning through professional development leads to an enthusiastic faculty that follows best practices and stays current with the latest research.

• Learning Beyond the School Day

  Our vibrant after-school Enrichment program includes favorites like dance, band, chess, swimming, art, athletics, and much more—something for every child to enjoy.

• Staying Active

   We focus on healthy living, which is reinforced through daily physical education and daily recess, which supports optimal learning.