Jefferson Forest High School, affiliated with Bedford County Public School District, offers education to students in grades nine through 12. The school s curriculum includes a variety of subjects, such as accounting, business management, language arts, mathematics, social studies, foreign languages, science, and health and physical education. It also provides programs in computer applications, earth sciences, agriculture and technical courses. The sports activities offered by the school include cross country, football, golf, volleyball, basketball and cheerleading. The services offered by the school include career counseling, transportation assistance and information about colleges. It has various clubs, including animal rights, art, book, community awareness, key, interact, and Spanish and French clubs. The extracurricular activities offered by the school include a jazz band, jewelry making, forensics, visual and performing arts, yearbook and newspaper. Jefferson Forest High School has an enrollment of more than 1,200 students and is located in Forest, Va.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a learning center that provides general academic, speech therapy, and special and gifted education programs. The school enrolls students in kindergarten through grade five. Its staff includes social workers, guidance counselors, nurses, paraprofessionals, instructional technology assistants and reading specialists. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers a variety of extracurricular activities that includes art, music and physical education. The school also operates a parent-teacher association that supports various educational and enrichment programs. It additionally conducts field trips and provides meals and transportation. The school is governed by Bedford County Public Schools, which operates various elementary, middle and high schools. Located in Forest, Va., Thomas Jefferson Elementary School s facilities include a cafeteria, playground, computer laboratory, and library and media center.
