Overview

Our School

Jemez Day School is the elementary learning environment for the Jemez Pueblo youth. Our educational program focuses on grades K-6, introducing students to the classroom environment and guiding them through reading, language arts, math, and science. Our students thrive in a safe and nurturing environment where they receive mental, social, and emotional support. All Eagles are prepared for the following academic levels and beyond.

Our curriculum preserves and protects the Native language, culture, and heritage of the Jemez people. Our dedicated teachers and staff encourage the Towa language, culture, and traditions to provide students with a well-rounded Native education. Jemez Day School helps students develop into knowledgeable, responsible, and mature leaders by implementing the Jemez traditions into the curriculum.

The character of Jemez Day School Eagles includes the following qualities:

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Persistence  
• Hard work
• Leadership
• Self-reliance  

Teachers are committed to promoting and modeling reading for enjoyment and reading to learn. Developing reading habits enhances their intellectual curiosity, reading comprehension, and overall thirst for knowledge. Our community of learners becomes proficient or advanced in all New Mexico Standards-Based Assessments.

Jemez Day School recognizes the unique needs of students and gives every student the tools and resources they need to reach their fullest potential. Our Eagles develop into lifelong learners and problem solvers who can apply their academic knowledge to real-life situations. We are beginning the learning process, and we take pride in preparing our Eagles for their brightest futures. 

Vision

SUCCESS FOR ALL 

Jemez Day School recognizes that the global communities of the 21st century must care, respect, and share the resources of Mother Earth. Our vision is to create a family school so the community of learners can:

• understand computers, as well as the technology of today and tomorrow;
• work cooperatively with global communities;
• communicate effectively with other cultures and share the democratic principles of life, independence, and generosity.
• acquire life skills and attitudes that lead to better quality lives;
• prepare themselves for the jobs of the future; and
• solve problems in flexible, adaptable ways through a variety of talents.

Mission

Jemez Day School will:

• Maintain, protect, and encourage the Native Language, culture and heritage of the Jemez people
• Develop Character: honesty, integrity, persistence, hard work, leadership and self-reliance
• Be a community of learners who read well and are problem solvers
• Provide for and foster the individual needs of each child in a safe and nurturing environment
• Prepare students to apply academic knowledge to real life situations

Learning Goals

• The number of students performing at or above grade level proficiency in ELA will increase by 10% as measured by the BIE summative assessment.
• The number of students performing at or above grade level proficiency in math will increase by 10% as measured by the BIE summative assessment.
• The number of students performing at or above grade level proficiency in writing will increase by 10% as measured by the BIE summative assessment.
• 10% of ELL students will exit the program with a score of 4.2 or above as measured by the WIDA Spring Assessment.
• JDS teachers will raise student engagement by maintaining or increasing the ELEOT active learning score of 3.46.

Theme for 2026-2027

BE INTENTIONAL