On behalf of the Johnson Elementary School and the Jackson School District, I am happy to welcome you to our website.
Johnson Elementary School Goals 2024-2025
Targeted Instructional Practice, Academic Rigor and Data Analysis
Health, Safety and Socialization for the Whole Child
Strategic Planning and Alignment for the School Community
In Jackson, high academic, social and character education standards serve as the framework for board, district, and building objectives. Overall, achievement test scores and report card grades reflect a high level of academic excellence and success. In addition to the important "basics," we place an emphasis on developing written expression skills and offering our students learning opportunities based on their individual needs.
We continue to improve student achievement at all grade levels and to close achievement gaps where they exist. We continually review our special education programs to ensure that every child's needs are met in accordance with their Individual Educational Program (IEP). At Johnson, we will also track and provide necessary educational interventions through our Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) team. These interventions help students that benefit from additional support acquire the skills necessary to grow as a student and close any education gaps that may exist. Curriculum standards are actively addressed within the district through grade-level meetings, department meetings, and K-12 articulation within the district curriculum meetings. High district standards are continually reinforced through a wide variety of instructional methods and materials. The school district provides our staff with numerous in-service programs and exceptional instructional and curricular resources.
The rich and varied curriculum of Johnson School is further enhanced through services provided by building specialists. These special area teachers include a reading specialist, literacy and math intervention teachers, literacy coaches, Title I teachers, a media specialist, a technology/computer teacher, art, music, physical education and a guidance counselor. A child study team, speech teacher, and occupational and physical therapists serve children with special needs.
The Johnson School administration and staff realize the importance of home-school cooperation and communication. This is encouraged through parent conferences, Back to School Nights, school and class web pages and active discussion with parents. Parents also have access to the Portal system and Blackboard Data systems, which keep them up to date on grades, assignments and district happenings. Seasonal and/or monthly e-mail blasts are sent to parents with pertinent information regarding school functions.
At the Johnson Elementary School, an active Parent Teacher Organization takes pride in enhancing the school life of our students. They provide parent information programs on a variety of educational topics. Cultural assemblies, class trips and educational equipment provided by the PTO enhance our school programs. The PTO also sponsors book fairs, bingo nights, carnivals, family holiday events, and other pertinent events. In addition, community members frequently visit the school to share their expertise on subjects such as the environment, drug and alcohol safety and awareness, personal hygiene, fire prevention and patriotic holiday celebrations. Johnson Elementary School's library /media center and computer laboratory are continually improving their equipment and resources. Our entire campus has access to wireless technology. A mobile laptop computer lab is available for differentiated instruction.
Students are encouraged to go beyond the regular school curriculum and to broaden their educational experiences by participating in many extra-curricular activities and competitions. Our students have been recognized for their achievements in the following areas: NJ Math League Contest, Ocean County Math League, National Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, Ocean County Technology Contest, Young Authors Club, Tournament of Champions, and various community and state poster contests.
The administration and staff of the Johnson Elementary School are committed to the continued growth and development of our students. Please feel free to peruse our web site at www.jacksonsd.org and learn more about our district, its goals, and its initiatives.
Yours in teaching and learning,
Mrs. Theresa Licitra
Principal