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Jefferson County
Public
Schools |
With more than 97,000 students enrolled
in integrated schools, the Jefferson County
Public School District is the 26th largest
in the United States.
Students attend one of 87 elementary schools,
22 middle schools, 19 high schools, and
a variety of specialized locations.
The grade structure places kindergarten
through 5 in elementary school, grades
6 throuogh 8 in middle school, and grades
9 through 12 in high school.
In general, school hours are from 9:00
a.m. to 3:20 p.m. for elementary schools
and 7:35 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. for middle
and high schools.
District
wide the student/teacher ratio is approximately 17:1. More than 80%
of District teachers hold master's degrees or above.
SAT and ACT scores show that Jefferson County Public School's student
score well when compared with national median scores and with districts
throughout Kentucky. District wide, each year nearly 60% of the graduates
continue their education in college or advanced training.
The District is committed to providing students a
comprehensive academic program with emphasis in reading and mathematics.
Elementary
schools are are organized into the Primary Program(K-3) and the Intermediate
Program (grades 4 and 5). The Primary Program offers a flexible, multi-age
enviroment in which students learn in ways and at a pace which meets their
individual needs, interests and abilities. Children in elementary
school study basic skill subjects - language arts, math, science, social
studies, physical education, art, music, library skills and computer skills.
Middle
schools are organized into interdisciplinary teams through which teachers
coordinate basic skills instruction in language arts, math, science and
social studies. In addition, related arts courses are offered including
art, band, chorus, foreign language, general music, home economics, orchestra,
physical education and technical education.
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