Jeffco Public Schools offers curriculum and academic programs designed to give students the skills they need to compete in college or the workplace. Our mission is to provide a quality education that prepares all children for a successful future.
The following summaries explain what a student should know and be able to do in each grade. See curriculum by grade level.
Jeffco Public Schools offers many educational options from preschool through post-secondary education. Read more about our learning opportunities.
Jeffco Public Schools is committed to preparing students for the 21st century. The district requires the following high school credits to receive a diploma:
- The completion of 24 credit hours of senior high school coursework that equates to 6 courses per year for four years as described:
Content |
Credits |
English |
4 |
Mathematics |
3 |
Science |
3 |
Social sciences |
3.5 |
World languages |
2 |
Electives |
8.5 |
Schools will develop a six year Graduation Plan for each student beginning in seventh grade. The plan will be reviewed each year and will require a parent signature. See the district's policy on graduation requirements.
For most Jeffco schools, progress reports are issued at the end of each six week grading period with a report card issued at the end of each semester. A student's grades can be reviewed on the district's online parent portal. See the policy on high school grading for details on weighted classes, class rank and grade point average.
We want each student to graduate from high school and to have a successful future. To help student's reach their educational goals we offer a variety of methods for gaining high school credits. To learn more, read about Credit Recovery and Dropout Prevention.
Each high school and middle school has counselors to help students reach their full potential. Contact individual schools or call Student Services at 303-982-7263.
Instead of having only the resources of their own school library available, Jeffco Public School students and their parents have access to all the materials within all Jeffco Public School libraries through Jeffco Library Services.
Jeffco Public School students complete a number of assessment tests designed to provide the student and the teacher with valuable information that helps to ensure a successful education. Find out about our assessment tests.
Colorado has three systems to evaluate the performance of schools and school districts and to help monitor pathways to success: district accreditation, state School Accountability Reports (SAR), and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) as part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. These accountability systems were designed to help school staff, parents, and taxpayers understand the academic progress of schools. Read more.
Cay White
Lead Technician
303-982-6994
Debbie Backus
Chief Academic Officer
Priscilla Straughn
Executive Director, DLEA