Jefferson County School Districts
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ALEXANDRIA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Alexandria Central School District is located in the heart of the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River at Alexandria Bay, NY. This resort village is situated on the US-Canadian border, just 5 miles north of the Thousand Islands International Bridge and Interstate 81. It is approximately 28 miles north of Watertown and Fort Drum, 100 miles from Syracuse, and 30 miles down river from Kingston, Ontario Canada.The District has a K-12 population of approximately 680 students housed in one building with a staff of 80 full time personnel. The school offers many extracurricular and interscholastic activities. Ninety percent of our graduates enroll in schools of higher learning. The school is considered the hub of the community where most civic, social, and cultural activities are scheduled.
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BELLEVILLE HENDERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Belleville Henderson Central School serves as a center for education for all students incorporating the home, school, and community, guaranteeing an education that includes a foundation for life-long learning, individual well-being, responsible behavior, and the pursuit of excellence to meet the challenges of the future.
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CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The mission of the Carthage Central School is to empower our students with kowledge, skills, character, and passion for learning, so they will thrive as contributing citizens in a diverse and changing society.
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GENERAL BROWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mission Statement: The mission of the General Brown Central School District is to prepare and inspire each student to meet future challenges.
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INDIAN RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The District is governed by a nine member Board of Education through the superintendent of schools, James Kettrick. The Board of Education has developed the goals below for each of the students attending school at Indian River. The entire educational program is geared toward developing productive, successful citizens through a broad range of stimulating activities and educational programs.
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JEFFERSON-LEWIS-HAMILTON-HERKIMER-ONEIDA BOCES
The Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services offers its 18 component school districts high quality services to students, teachers, administrators, parents and community. These include Career/Technical Education, Programs for Exceptional Students, shared teacher services, staff development, curriculum development, instructional support services, educational communications, non-instructional support services, and assistance with state and federal educational programs.
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LA FARGEVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Far above all other high schools stands old LCS, She will shine in all her glory above the rest. Lift your voices ever onward let the echos ring. For we love our alma mater praise to her we sing.
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SACKETS HARBOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
he Sackets Harbor Central School Community is dedicated to educational excellence as we empower our students to embrace life's challenges with knowledge, character, and a commitment to learning as they become contributing citizens in the American democratic way of life.
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SOUTH JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our mission is to provide the best educational experience .... from the staff, family and community perspectives.
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THOUSAND ISLANDS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Thousand Islands Central School District is located in Northern New York on the mighty St. Lawrence River, between the Lighthouse at Lake Ontario and the Thousand Islands Bridge, Interstate 81’s gateway to Canada.We have approximately 7,000 year round residents in the area, which includes the villages of Cape Vincent and Clayton, the hamlets of Depauville, Fishers Landing, Rosiere, Clayton Center, St. Lawrence, and the connecting countryside. Our summer population increases many fold, as friends come from all over New York, the northeast, and Canada to live in and visit this beautiful area.The economy of the area is based on tourism in the summer, including boat tours of the Thousand Islands area; dairy and beef cattle farming, and small industries. A number of motels, restaurants, trailer parks, and cottage colonies serve the tourist trade. Some of the world’s best bass, pike, and muskie fishing exists on the St. Lawrence River. There are also three state parks in the District plus several others that our within a short drive.The Thousand Islands Central School District has a student population of around 1100 students. Its physical facilities include two elementary buildings: Cape Vincent Elementary in Cape Vincent and Guardino Elementary in Clayton. The Middle School and the High School are located on a common campus at Sand Bay midway between the village of Cape Vincent and Clayton. The District offices are located in the High School building and Board of Education meetings are held in the High School Library.The District’s schools are organized K - 5 Elementary, 6 – 8 Middle School, and 9 – 12 High School. At all levels teachers and administrators recognize the importance of a child-centered approach which requires sensitivity and understanding of developmental requirements of student growing from primary years, through budding adolescence, into young adulthood. The instructional programs of the District are designed to meet the varying needs of its active student population. Excellence and equity direct the efforts of the District’s professional staff from Kindergarten to 12th grade. There is a strong academic emphasis at all levels supported by a full range of specialized services including speech and language development, special education and remedial programs, counseling and psychological services, plus a school physician and registered nurses that serve each building in the District.The special interests and talents of our students are met through a full curriculum of instrumental and choral offerings, art classes, technology courses, and an array of occupational education classes available through the Bohlen Technical Center at BOCES in Watertown.Advance placement courses and early college admission offers challenging opportunities to our college bound students anxious to get an early start on their college courses. At least 80% of the Thousand Islands graduates pursue post high school educational options – many receiving Regents Scholarships and National Merit Scholarship recognition.Physical education and interscholastic sports activities are supported by dedicated teachers and coaches backed up by strong community support and good facilities. A full gymnasium is located in each elementary school and two more are situated in the Middle School and High School. In addition to a fitness center/weight room, there is a pool at the High School providing all District students with swimming and water safety instruction as well as community recreation. Large and well maintained grass fields at each building round out the District’s physical education and sports facilities.
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WATERTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Watertown City School District is dedicated to educational excellence which provides each individual with opportunities to realize maximum potential for personal growth and social responsibility, enabling each to meet the challenges of the future.