There are two gyms, a playing field, and a playground. Jefferson County Open School is an alternative school available to students pre-kindergarten through twelfth grades from throughout the district. There is a waiting list for students interested in enrolling in the school. Transportation is available through the school district. The Open School is a school of choice by students, parents, and teachers who want an emphasis on self-directed learning and active participation in the learning process in and out of the school setting.
Students are in multi-aged groups based on interests, needs, and developmental levels.
The staff works in teams and parental involvement is extensive. To graduate a student must complete the Walkabout Program, a series of Passages that are a transition from adolescence to adulthood, and write a narrative transcript that documents learning experiences and accomplishments in the school. The school serves students of all backgrounds and levels of ability and is an accredited member of the North Central Association. There is a balance between each individual's need for freedom and a sense of community. The school provides a positive, nurturing, yet challenging environment where each student can experience the joy of learning and develop the skills and abilities needed to be a life-long learner.