Mission

Jones County Public Schools is a dedicated 21st century learning community committed to providing rigorous, relevant and responsive instruction. It is our mission to promote lifelong learning and achievement through support services for students, parents, and staff.

The Jones County Public School Student Services Department offers support to students, staff, and parents aimed at creating positive emotional climates which help students maximize their potential in the educational setting. An array of professional services and programs are offered through the following areas:

• Healthful Living

• Military Child Services

• Safe and Caring Schools

• Drop Out Prevention

• School Nurses

Purpose and Goals

The Student Services Department provides support to schools through initiatives, programs, activities, and services designed to assist schools in their support of student achievement and well being. The success of the Student Services Department is dependent upon collaborative participation and communication between all stakeholders; this includes the student, school personnel, parents/guardians, and community partners.

The work of Student Services is not academically content specific. However, services are designed with an individual student’s needs or a broader targeted area of concern as the focus. They may be implemented across curricular areas and they may address issues that are not “academic” in nature but negatively impact the student or school in some way.