Greetings JCES scholars and families,
Welcome to the Lion’s Den at Jay Cooke Elementary School! We hope your summer was enjoyable and that you are ready to channel your enthusiasm and energy virtually, for a successful school year!! There are many great new opportunities at Cooke and we expect our students and their families to demonstrate their ability to represent our school motto: “Every Scholar. Every Day. In Every Classroom, WE WILL SUCCEED!” While we are virtual this school year, we expect our scholars be present and on time, have their cameras on, complete all work, and wear the proper uniform with a ready to learn attitude daily. We have high expectations for your academic and behavior achievements, and hold every scholar to that standard when they enter into the Lion’s Den. Our commitment is towards our scholars and their families, to that end, we will put forth every effort to form respectful relationships while fostering rigorous and enjoyable educational experiences. We ask that you communicate with us and stay involved in your scholars’ educational process so that we can work as a team to ensure success. We look forward to seeing you achieve success here at Cooke and the our entire team is here to support you!! Please remember that your scholar’s journey to school success begins with you and the effort you put forth to realize success.
I look forward to a successful school year for ALL!
Principal Parfitt
Our Mission
Cooke Elementary maintains high expectations for student achievement supported by rigorous, data driven instruction. These high expectations consider the cultural and academic diversity of our students’ strengths and needs. Our students will be engaged in meaningful learning experiences connected to the real world, aiding them to become lifelong learners and productive citizens. Jay Cooke believes that: Every Scholar! Every Day! In Every Classroom! WE WILL SUCCEED!