Prior to the opening of school and during the school year, both classified and certificated employees participate in safety inservices. Quality of Instruction and Leadership Fort Jones Elementary stresses the basic academic needs of students in grades K-6. The CORE curriculum is aligned with the state frameworks and the California content standards. Intensive instructional programs such as the Reading Academy and Student Success class are in place for students who are at risk of learning. Special programs meet the unique learning needs of all students including those with special needs.
Every effort is made to provide a balanced curriculum for all students.
Leadership at Fort Jones Elementary consists of the Board of Trustees, administration, certificated and classified staff, parents, and students. Monthly grade level meetings Teacher preparation periods used for lesson design and planning Collaboration meetings between special program teachers and regular classroom teachers Student Study Team and Individual Education Plan meetings All efforts are made to ensure that students, parents and staff are treated equitably regardless of gender, ethnicity or disability. The following chart describes that Fort Jones Elementary exceeded the State's required annual number of instructional minutes per grade level. Instructional minutes for classroom music is 40 minutes per week. Minimum Days Fort Jones Elementary had 4 minimum days for the 1999-2000, and 29 collaboration and planning days.