MISSION AND VISION / MISIÓN Y VISIÓN

District Mission Statement
All students will graduate with a vision for their futures, motivated to learn continually and prepared to succeed in their choice of college or career. 

Jefferson Intermediate School Vision
At Jefferson Intermediate School, we envision a learning community where scholars are engaged in experiences that promote higher order thinking, problem solving abilities, and leadership qualities.

Jefferson Mission Statement
At Jefferson, we strive to inspire our students to become lifelong learners by empowering them to acquire, demonstrate, articulate, and value the knowledge and skills that will enable them to participate in and contribute to the global world. We also strive to practice our school's core values, which includes being respectful, organized, authentic and resilient. 

Achieving Excellence Together Alcanzar la excelencia juntos

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
 
⮚ Every child can learn and has potential to be realized.
⮚ Every child is an individual with specific needs.
⮚ Every child has the right to learn in a safe and nurturing environment.
⮚ The education of every child is the responsibility of every staff member.
⮚ Every person is to be treated with respect and human decency.
⮚ Every person will act with integrity and fairness.
⮚ Every person will strive to achieve the school’s mission.