Mission

The mission of Jefferson County Schools is to prepare responsible, productive citizens who are life-long learners.

About

The Jefferson County School System is located in beautiful East Tennessee, with eleven (11) schools serving approximately 7,000 students. The Town of Dandridge is the county seat and known as "Tennessee's second oldest town". There are six elementary schools (PreK-5) schools, two elementary/middle (K-8) schools, two Middle Schools (6-8), and a comprehensive high school (9-12).

school-Based Setting

Jefferson County Schools are comprised of eleven schools currently serving a growing population of over 7,000 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Jefferson County Schools serves a diverse student population including children who are economically disadvantaged (~34%), Hispanic (~10%), English Language Learners (~4%), and have disabilities (~14%).

Internship

The school psychology internship at Jefferson County Schools provides a continuum of experiences including assessment, consultation, observation, interviewing, report writing, small group and individual counseling, and crisis intervention.

Experiences are available across the ranges of child development from birth to three programs through high school.

Interns are encouraged to develop independent as well as collaborative skills for working in schools.

Jefferson County Schools

1221 Gay Street
Dandridge, TN 37725

Phone: 865.397.3194
Fax: 865.397.3301

Website: https://www.jc-tn.net/