In Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), creating a safe classroom environment is key to establishing the conditions necessary to engage our students and provide the just-intime academic support they need to be successful. Together, we aim to inspire, uplift, and enable our students to reach their greatest potential in an ever-changing world. All of our schools share an unwavering focus on three key pillars, which collectively are earning JCPS national recognition for our innovative approaches to education: Backpack of Success Skills, culture and climate, and our ongoing commitment to racial equity.
This handbook includes multiple resources designed to explain, model, and promote school and classroom environments that encourage a sense of belonging for all students. I invite you to review this handbook, which serves as a guide for students, families, and staff to increase engagement, foster adult-student relationships, and find ways to connect with our schools. The handbook includes expectations for district, school, and classroom procedures to assist in understanding and navigating JCPS policies. Additionally, it provides information on progressive interventions and consequences related to inappropriate behavior. We are committed to equitable outcomes for all of our students.
In this revised handbook, our resources for stakeholders continue to expand. We updated many of our existing resources while also highlighting programs for students and families on social-emotional learning, trauma-informed care, and safety. We continue to promote accessibility by increasing our online content via social media, informational videos, and user-friendly overviews of handbook topics.
Our Student Support and Behavior Intervention Handbook (SSBIH) Review Committee and the Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) are committed to ensuring that this resource is accessible and engaging for students and families in JCPS. We will continue to work diligently to ensure that every stakeholder sees improvement in the support provided to JCPS students, schools, teachers, and staff members. Together, we can make a difference for all students.
Dr. Martin “Marty” Pollio Superintendent