Curriculum
Jefferson-Houston offers a variety of academic and special programs
Jefferson-Houston's academic program includes reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, SEAL, and family life. The school also provides the following:
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Art instruction with a certified art teacher.
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Vocal music instruction with a certified music teacher.
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Instrumental music lessons with certified music teachers.
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Physical education classes with certified P.E. teachers.
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Strong program for talented and gifted children who perform above their grade level academically.
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Instruction in family life education at levels appropriate to age.
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English as a second-language classes.
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Special education programs.
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Library and media center visits.
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Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) college preparation program.
Special Academic Programs
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English Language Learners
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Achieve 3000
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IB cross-curricular integration
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Literary Arts/Creative Writing
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Physically Handicapped
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Preschool
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Special Education
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Title I Reading, Local Reading
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Guided Reading
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Guided Math
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Think Through Math
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Reading Counts!