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Vision
The vision of the Jefferson County School District is to be characterized by the use of best practices resulting in effectively providing for the
diverse needs of all learners.

Mission
The Jefferson County School District is committed to
teaching and learning for all.

Commitment Statements
The district has a collective commitment to:

Rigorous Learning for All
Responsible Resource Management
Meaningful Community Relations

Strategic Goals
1. To Prepare Students to be College and Career Ready
2. To Improve Organizational Effectiveness to Support Student Learning
3. To Support a Positive and Collaborative Learning Culture

McAdory High School Winning 2012 Culinary Arts Team earns a winning medal for the fourth consecutive year More >

Students at Gardendale Elementary School participated in a book drive for students at Center Point Elementary School.More >

100 Sophmores honored at Birmingham-Southern April 10 in the 23rd Super Scholars ceremony. The program honors academic achievement from the top 100 scoring sophomores on a standardized test the SATMore >

Instead of the usual single keynote speaker, the 23rd Super Scholars ceremony had five former 2004 graduates from the Shades Valley JCIBMore >

Hueytown Middle Shines at JUNA Celebration to help students understand global thinking.More >

Bryan Elementary gets two PTA Council awards

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Ashley Curry has won a four-year renewable basketball scholarship to Miles College. She signed her papers at Minor High School April 12 and is the daughter of Dale and Erica Curry.

Mt. Olive Elementary Kindergartener Miranda Wass won the county level PTA Reflections contest in the category of photography and received her award April 12 at the county board office.

Minor basketball star Ashley Beverly Kelley signed a four-year renewable athletic scholarship to Troy State University Thursday, April 12 at Minor High School

Madison Pontius, Bryant-Jordan Scholar/Athlete, awarded $1,000 scholarship by JefCoEd SuperintendentMore >

JefCoEd has three of the six metro area National Achievement Scholarships awardedMore >

JefCoEd Wrestling State Champs honored at the BoardMore >

Corner Library wins high school program of the yearMore >

Four media center winners share the John and Ella McCain AwardMore >

Center Point High School ribbon cutting

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Step Team from Adamsville Elementary performs

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Adamsville Students Shine for Leader in Me SymposiumMore >

Leadership Symposium features Leader in Me for K-12 applicationMore >

Gardendale High selected for Skills USA's Welding competition for the stateMore >

Mortimer Jordan High was one of three high schools within the whole county and one of two JefCoEd high schools to make the cut for the Health Officer Healthy School Award given by the JC Department of HealthMore >

Current News

- End of 2011-2012 School Year
- End of 2011-12 School Year Last day for students is May 24, 2012. Click more to see the schedule for makeup days for employees at end of contract due to school closing on September 6, 2011
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- Transfer Application
- The student transfer application period begins on Friday, March 16th and concludes on June 1st
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- Policy Manual
- The proposed JefCoEd Policy Manual is being presented for review and comment. Click for more details.
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Upcoming Events

District Calendar

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Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
29	30	1 Level Three Interactive Whiteboards Leadership Academy - Tier I Exceptional Education Lead Teacher Meeting	2 Leadership Council	3 Curriculum Steering Comm Mtg	4 COC	5 SAT Test Day AP Science Student Study Session - UAB
6	7 DIBELS (7th - 11th) AP Exams (7th - 18th)	8 DIBELS (7th - 11th) AP Exams (7th - 18th) Continuous Improvement by Zone Feeder Pattern	9 DIBELS (7th - 11th) AP Exams (7th - 18th) Continuous Improvement by Zone Feeder Pattern	10 DIBELS (7th - 11th) AP Exams (7th - 18th) Board Meeting	11 DIBELS (7th - 11th) AP Exams (7th - 18th) District Reading Coach Meeting - COB HS Ex Ed Comm. Transition Mtg	12 AP Exams (7th - 18th)
13 AP Exams (7th - 18th)	14 AP Exams (7th - 18th) 4th - 9 wks Quarterly Math Assessment (14th - 18th) Level One Interactive Whiteboards Individual Testing Staff Meeting	15 AP Exams (7th - 18th) 4th - 9 wks Quarterly Math Assessment (14th - 18th) Senior Exams (English/Soc. Studies) Board Committee Meeting	16 AP Exams (7th - 18th) 4th - 9 wks Quarterly Math Assessment (14th - 18th) Senior Exams (English/Soc. Studies)	17 AP Exams (7th - 18th) 4th - 9 wks Quarterly Math Assessment (14th - 18th) Senior Exams (Science/Math) Elementary Counselors' Data Presentations Level Two Interactive Whiteboards Mentor Celebration - K. Tyra	18 AP Exams (7th - 18th) 4th - 9 wks Quarterly Math Assessment (14th - 18th) Senior Exams (Science/Math) Last Day AP Exams iPad Integration	19
20	21 Middle School 9 wks Testing (21st - 24th) Exams (Grs. 9-11) English/Soc. Studies	22 Middle School 9 wks Testing (21st - 24th) Exams (Grs. 9-11) English/Soc. Studies Middle School Counselors' Data Presentations Lead Mentor Institute Planning Meeting	23 Middle School 9 wks Testing (21st - 24th) Exams (Grs. 9-11) Science/Math	24 Middle School 9 wks Testing (21st - 24th) Exams (Grs. 9-11) Science/Math Graduation/Last Day Students Board Meeting	25 PD Day Note: Principals remind teachers of 2012 expiring certifate renewal AMSTI Training Grades K-8	26
27	28 Memorial Day	29 PD Day Deadline for Collaborative Summary Conferences AMSTI Training Grades K-8	30 Make-up Day for Employees due to Tropical Storm Lee 9/6/11	31	1 Deadline Student Transfers	2 SAT Test Day