Jefferson Academy

Jefferson Academy describes its teaching approach as an academically rigorous, content-rich program designed to help students reach their highest academic and character potential. It emphasizes building fundamental knowledge through the Core Knowledge curriculum, setting high expectations that challenge students intellectually and personally, and fostering a love of learning within a supportive community partnership of parents, educators, and students.

Jefferson Academy Secondary (grades 7–12) uses Jeffco Public Schools’ Choice Enrollment process, and families apply online through EnrollJeffco (enrolljeffco.org). (jajags.com) For the 2026–2027 school year, Round 1 Choice Enrollment runs December 2, 2025 through January 9, 2026; the Round 1 lottery is held in late January, and offers begin going out on or after January 20, 2026. (jajags.com) Round 2 opens January 15, 2026, and Round 2 applicants are placed at the bottom of the existing Round 1 waitlists based on application date. (jajags.com) If a student is new to Jefferson County and accepts an offer, the family must complete online registration and upload a birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of residency. (jajags.com) Enrollment priority categories are listed as: staff children; siblings of current/returning JA students; “Sibling Accepted” (waitlist only); students currently attending Summit Academy or another JA campus; Jefferson County residents; and out-of-county residents. (jajags.com)