Student Support Services

Overview

JCPS Academic Support Programs include a wide range of departments and functions that have a direct impact on students’ welfare and success beyond regular classroom instruction. 

Academic Support Programs include the following:

• Community Support Services (AmeriCorps, Neighborhood Place, and Student Support Services)
• English as a Second Language
• Early Childhood
• Elev8 Student Learning Centers
• Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSCs)
• Guidance Services
• Physical Development and Health Services
• Mental Health Services

Together, these departments and initiatives plan, develop, collaborate, lead, and support caring and academically achieving school communities for every student’s success.

Goals

• Advance the understanding of the JCPS vision, mission, and strategic plan
• Connect the district’s achievement goals to each Academic Support Department’s achievement goals
• Define and refine the important support systems in our school district
• Move forward to close the opportunity (achievement) gap