The school strives for excellence by creating an environment of delight in inquiry, discovery and learning. Education as a way of life begins with the joy and satisfaction of achievement, mastery and growth in response to stimulating experiences and challenges.
Intellectual curiosity is natural and when encouraged and nurtured becomes a life long pursuit.
The curriculum at JCDS is designed to recognize each child as an individual with unique abilities, personality traits, learning styles, interests, needs, background and ways of responding to the world. Individual and group contexts are provided for children to study at their own level and pace. They develop personal strengths and self-esteem while being challenged to excel. Varied teaching strategies and methods are used and adapted to students' differing abilities and learning styles. Alternative approaches for structuring classrooms such as multi-age groupings, small teams, pairs and larger groups are used to maximize the opportunities for children to learn from each other, develop mutual respect, cooperate on various tasks and projects, and build a whole school community.