School type Public, high school Principal Dr. Lee Ann Calvert Enrollment 1375 (2015) Mascot Cavalier | Founded 1972 Grades 9–12 Phone +1 434-525-2674 Number of students 1,375 (2015) | |
District Bedford County Public Schools Similar Forest Middle School, Brookville High School, E C Glass High School, Liberty High School, Liberty Christian Academy | ||
2016 jefferson forest high school graduation ceremony
Jefferson Forest High School (JFHS) is one of the three high schools in Bedford County, Virginia. Jefferson Forest High School was first opened in 1972. The Principal is Dr. Lee Ann Calvert, the assistant principals are Ms. Jean Marie Johnston, Mr. Troy S. Doss, and Mr. Donnie Norman.
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- 2016 jefferson forest high school graduation ceremony
- Jefferson forest high school marching cavaliers
- Structure
- Staff
- Athletics
- Notable alumni
- References
Jefferson forest high school marching cavaliers
Structure
JFHS is designed with four levels and houses over sixty-six classrooms. In 2008-2009, the school was renovated and added two new science and math hallways. In addition to regular classrooms, there is a library, weight room, gymnasium, auditorium, home economics room, industrial arts facility, band room, chorus room, and an art room. Jefferson Forest High School's past enrollment in 2006–2008 is 1,250 students and 1,375 in 2008–2009. There are 180 days in the school year. Each day starts with an optional zero period at 7:30 a.m. and continues with six additional periods.
Staff
Support staff includes four administrators, four guidance counselors, two librarians, and one full-time and one part-time school nurse, and five secretaries. In addition, there is one English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher. 39% of teachers hold advanced degrees. 61% hold four-year degrees including seven teachers holding provisional licenses. All administrators hold advanced degrees. Five aides serve as personnel resources for the library, special education classrooms, and guidance office. One full-time resource officer provided by the county sheriff’s department assists with legal and safety issues. The custodial staff includes nine employees, and the cafeteria staff includes nine part-time and two full-time employees.