Laura Jeffery Academy
OverviewOur Promise
Laura Jeffrey Academy will provide an environment where students are free to
learn, to explore their potential, to discover their brilliance and develop
their intellect.
LJA’s motto is “Asking questions, making choices.” Learning
to ask key questions is crucial to becoming a critical thinker. Students
create success by making informed choices that have a positive impact on self
and community.
Our Principles
- Practicing Mutual
Responsibility and Individual Accountability. We work together to
solve problems and are accountable for our own choices and our impact on
the community and the environment as a whole.
- Searching for Truths. We
build communities of inquiry capable of supporting free and open
conversation on the most important issues.
- Building Empathy. We
try to be aware of the situations and experiences of other people so that
we can act in ways that are sensitive to the way they see the world.
- Developing Generosity of
Spirit. We assume that each of us tries to do what we believe is right
and just, and we ask each other how we see things that lead us to act as
we do.
- Becoming Competent. We
help each other become increasingly able to bring about the results we
each desire. We believe that effort creates competence and competence
helps build confidence.
- Acknowledging Paradox and
Dilemma. We make progress at LJA by opening our minds to complexity
while continuing to take action in response to the paradox or dilemma.
- Recognizing Strength in Vulnerability.
We value help from others in seeing our short comings and potential as
we continue to evolve and grow.
Core StrengthsLearning – beyond the basics
Laura Jeffrey Academy’s School Framework is based on
a holistic approach to education, addressing teaching and learning, resiliency,
school climate and organizational effectiveness. We provide a
stimulating learning environment with clear expectations and opportunities
to celebrate student learning. LJA’s Interdisciplinary
Power Standards and assessment process ensure that personal,
school, state and federal standards are achieved.
LJA serves approximately 200 students in grades five through eight.
LJA incorporates interdisciplinary learning
in Science, Math, Language Arts and Social Studies. There are two
teachers for every 25 students in these core subject areas, and classes are
arranged in 90 minute blocks. Teaching support includes two special education
teachers, a social worker/dean of students, educational assistants, a literacy
specialist and a math specialist. Educational specialists in Visual
Arts/Drama, Music, Gateway to Technology, Physical Education, and Health enhance
students’ learning experience.
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