The true story of an exceptional community school Nestled in the heart of Oak Cliff, our nonprofit community school is a place where students from three years old through fifth grade come to achieve and be part of a community that learns. At J. Erik Jonsson Community School, we don’t have a lot of elaborate materials or supplies, just fantastic teachers with great lessons, and people who put relationships and learning above all else. What you will see at the Jonsson Community School

• Powerful relationships among teachers, students and families
• Responsive classroom settings and teaching strategies
• A focus on the strengths as well as the needs of low-income children and their families
• The constant desire to innovate
• School procedures and policies that empower educators, families and students
• An emphasis on parent confidence and family engagement

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Mission: The J. Erik Jonsson Community School exists to develop and operate a transforming learning community for urban children and their families that values education and promotes academic excellence and social competence.

Vision: The J. Erik Jonsson Community School is a dynamic community built on the foundations of strong relationships and high expectations. Teachers, students, and families are engaged in an innovative environment that ignites enthusiasm for life-long learning and encourages global citizenship. We are committed to sharing and learning with others through an open exchange of ideas, serving as an example of excellence in urban education.