[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 105 (Thursday, July 30, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1481-E1482]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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                       HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 30, 1998

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Jefferson 
Elementary School. Jefferson Elementary has been credited as a 
California Distinguished School. The faculty and students of Jefferson 
Elementary exemplify excellence with exceptional student achievement.
  Reflecting their school's motto, ``High Above the Rest'', Jefferson 
students demonstrate the highest tradition of individual academic 
success, school pride and ownership of their educational facility. 
Jefferson Elementary's mission is to enable each student to have equal 
access to the core curriculum regardless of his/her academic and 
language proficiency. Jefferson's school-wide goals are linked to their 
District's Mission. Jefferson has developed strong partnerships with 
the School Site Council (SSC) and the Bilingual Advisory Committee 
(BAC). Their ``Student Compact'' actively involves students, parents 
and teachers in focusing on the importance of student achievement and 
accountability, both academic and social.
  Jefferson School is a well-established K-6 campus located on the 
southeast side of Dinuba (population 13,950) in rural Tulare County. 
Jefferson School serves approximately 700 students and their families. 
They are one of five schools (K-6) in the Dinuba Elementary School 
District. Dinuba Elementary School District has been experiencing 
steady growth in the student population over a number of years. Today 
it serves nearly 3,000 students.

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  Jefferson School's state-of-the-art technology gives students an 
added dimension to their educational program. Each teacher has a 
personal classroom computer that is networked to a school-wide web. E-
mail and Internet will soon enhance teacher communication and 
professional discourse. To prepare students for a successful transition 
to middle school, their sixth grade students are introduced to a 
morning core block rotation, stressing reading/language and math. 
Jefferson Elementary, in recognition of the importance of solid study 
skills, provides all intermediate students with a Student Agenda, 
organizational tools and a vital home/school connection.
  Student success in the result of a collaborative effort of all 
members of the Jefferson learning community. Their growth and 
achievement is showcased by their mathematics program, effective 
reading strategies, instruction of second language learners, judicious 
use of well-trained instructional assistants, Extended Day programs, 
use of technology and their P.E. and sports program.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I pay tribute to Dinuba 
Elementary School District Jefferson Elementary School. The students 
and faculty in this school exemplify a care for the community and a 
dedication to hard work. I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing 
Jefferson elementary many more years of success.

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