Academics
EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING
High School sets foundations for life and we are committed to provide our students with an education that will make them prepared to be successful in life and careers while leading and serving in their communities.
East Jefferson students are expected to exceed their potential every day. Excellence in instruction is our number one priority. We are learners, first and foremost.
Our Warriors are expected to actively engage in the instructional contents from bell to bell. Our teachers know that children learn best when they are leading and taking ownership in all activities. As a result, they are expected to actively participate in all phases of the lesson.
Success requires pushing our own limits. No matter where we start, we win today if we do better than yesterday. Our teachers are committed to supporting all learners. We all process information differently, and we are dedicated to adapting to each individual style and each individual pace.
Achieving success is not easy, but it is priceless. Working hard and challenging difficulties is how we grow.. It is all of our students’ responsibility. It is their job.
Exceeding our potential is a victory. Students’ effort leading to academic improvement will always be acknowledged and celebrated. Progress is always a win.
ACADEMIC COUNSELORS
The academic counselors’ offices are located on the second floor above the main office and next to the Warrior Room. Some of their responsibilities include: individual student academic program planning; interpreting cognitive, aptitude, and achievement tests; providing counseling to students who are tardy or absent; providing counseling to students who have disciplinary problems; collaborating with teachers to present school counseling core curriculum lessons; analyzing grade-point averages in relationship to achievement; interpreting student records; ensuring student records are maintained as per state and federal regulations; helping the administration identify and resolve student issues, needs, and problems; providing individual and small group counseling services to students; advocating for students at individual education plan meetings, student study teams and school attendance review boards; and analyzing disaggregated data.
A-D Tesia Williams
E-K Juaniece Smith
L-P Ella Sprang
Q-Z Pebbles Lilly
Students may see the academic counselors during their lunch period.
