San Jose Schools-Programs And Projects

San José Schools are members of a largeNew Program: One San Jose Schools high school,
urban school district serving about 32,000 studentsLeland High School, has instituted the "Every 15
from kindergarten through grade twelve. San JoseMinutes" program. This is an anti-DUI program which
Schools represent the eleventh largest urban schoolemphasizes good decision making for high school
district in California, with thirty one elementaryjuniors and seniors. The program has two phases;
schools, seven middle schools, and seven highphase one is a simulated accident scene and phase
schools. The student population is 31% Anglo, 49%two is a funeral that includes guest speakers who
Hispanic, 13% Asian, 3% Black and 4% otherhave lost loved ones in alcohol related collisions. The
minority. The district's web page states the followingprogram brings the San Jose Schools students as
Vision Statement: "San Jose Schools [are] learningclose as possible to losing a loved one, and brings
communit[ies] that inspire students to be the besthome the reality of an alcohol related collision.
they can be, equipping them with world class skills, aJust For the Kids: Another new program that San
commitment to lifelong learning, active citizenship in aJose Schools are participating in is the Just For The
diverse society, and respect for self and others."Kids program. This helps schools and communities
Service Projects: San Jose Schools students learncompare their schools to similar schools in the state.
about service projects through a partnership withParents and educators can access the Just For The
Youth Re:Action Corps ( a high school based programKids web page at The data is free and gives easy to
to educate young people about local, national andunderstand data on every public school in California,
international issues, empower them to create plansincluding San Jose Schools. The information is
for social change, and invest financially in their visionsdesigned to help schools and communities raise
of a better world.student achievement.
Awards: On May 27, 2007, San Jose SchoolsOpportunity: On Monday, April 2nd the non-profit
announced that the Capitol Expressway Auto DealersCalifornia Dictionary Project, in conjunction with San
Charitable Foundation donated $50,000 to 12Jose Schools and 100 volunteers from the
elementary schools and supports 38 third gradecommunity, will distribute dictionaries to all 3rd grade
classroom libraries. San Jose Schools SuperintendentSan Jose Schools students. Founded in 2002, the
Don Iglesias, stated, "We are very grateful...for theirCalifornia Dictionary Project has distributed more than
generosity and commitment to education displayed75,000 dictionaries to kids who attend San Jose
by their...donation. Literacy is the key to successfulSchools.
learning for our students."