Even with the challenges that the pandemic brings, JGS continues to do everything we can to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of our students. We've been fortunate to be able to remain face-to-face on campus while also ensuring the wellness of our community by adhering to actions that promote a healthy school environment.
We plan to continue in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year, while continually monitoring the situation with guidance from national and local authorities. Jones-Gordon is an innovative private school located in Paradise Valley, Arizona, serving students in 1st-12th grades.
We plan to continue in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year, while continually monitoring the situation with guidance from national and local authorities. Jones-Gordon is an innovative private school located in Paradise Valley, Arizona, serving students in 1st-12th grades.
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With a truly customized education, diverse learners in Grades 1-12 thrive at The Jones-Gordon School! JGS is a college preparatory private school serving elementary, middle, and high school students in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The majority of our 160 students have been diagnosed with dyslexia or other learning difference, but with proper intervention, have been able to achieve their academic (& life!) goals.
As one of only eight private schools in the U.S. and the only Wilson Partner in the Southwest, JGS delivers valuable professional learning to educators throughout Arizona and nationwide. Specifically designed for students with reading and other language-based disorders such as dyslexia, WRS is an intensive, structured, multisensory program for students who have been unable to learn to read and spell with other teaching strategies.
Valley parents have many choices for educating their children: parochial schools, public and charter schools, homeschooling, online learning-even schools who specialize in teaching students with learning difficulties.
We are the ONLY school, however, that combines these essential components for effective learning and student success: 1) multisensory, research-based curriculum and experiential learning; 2) 10 or fewer kids in core classes; 3) an included, daily FLEX hour for remediation, acceleration, or enrichment in the lower and middle schools (optional in high school); 4) a small, family-like, positive, and encouraging learning atmosphere; and 5) highly-skilled teachers and administrators who are passionate about education and who understand how kids-especially those with learning differences-learn!
We are the ONLY school, however, that combines these essential components for effective learning and student success: 1) multisensory, research-based curriculum and experiential learning; 2) 10 or fewer kids in core classes; 3) an included, daily FLEX hour for remediation, acceleration, or enrichment in the lower and middle schools (optional in high school); 4) a small, family-like, positive, and encouraging learning atmosphere; and 5) highly-skilled teachers and administrators who are passionate about education and who understand how kids-especially those with learning differences-learn!
The Jones-Gordon School is proud to have earned accreditation through Cognia, (formerly known as AdvancED Performance Accreditation). In addition, JGS is an approved private day school through the Arizona Department of Education, registered with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and is a College Board secondary institution member.
The JGS campus houses large, comfortable interiors; a student union; sports courts, an expansive field, and multiple covered play areas; indoor and outdoor lunch and learning spaces; a "makerspace" where kids can create anything they can imagine; and our four-legged and slithering critter friends-all on one warm, inviting campus-providing an environment that fosters a close-knit community.
Reviews (8)
Morgan K.
Oct 26, 2021
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We moved our daughter to Jones-Gordon 2 years ago. My daughter is thriving at school. The staff is remarkable in working with each child individually and seeing the whole child. We have seen such a change at home as well. It's hard to verbalize all the amazing things this school is. If your child needs more, this is an amazing school.
Dana W.
Mar 18, 2019
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An absolute life saving experience for our family. From the head of school to HS director and teachers. Everybody is nice and caring and go above and beyond in creating a nurturing environment that works for your child.
Whether you child has a learning difference or emotional struggle, this school will work with you and your family in finding and implementing and monitoring a long term solution. Thank you JGS.
Whether you child has a learning difference or emotional struggle, this school will work with you and your family in finding and implementing and monitoring a long term solution. Thank you JGS.
Alex Ursea
Dec 07, 2018
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Amazing school. Amazing teachers. There is a team for each child and the principal is involved and cares about each child , one child at a time. We are so happy and greatful for the kind nurturing environment and fun community and challenging academics.
Thank you Dana! You are simply the best and are one of a kind.
Thank you Dana! You are simply the best and are one of a kind.
Susan S.
Nov 13, 2018
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Jones Gordon School is phenomenal beyond words. A caring dedicated staff who truly understands Language Based Learning Disabilities and the needs of twice exceptional students. Customized education for each student and a nurturing environment. After years of searching for a school nationwide for my dyslexic daughter she has finally found her perfect fit. We are honored to be a part of the JGS family. Thank you!
Cyndi Q.
Sep 07, 2018
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Sharam Danesh
Aug 02, 2018
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I remember the day we first met in Dana's office 6 years ago. Our son had been rejected from public school due to his behavior arising from extreme anxiety. As his parents, we had a feeling of extreme desperation. In that first meeting, she welcomed him to her school and conveyed her belief in his intelligence. Since then, she never stopped believing in him.
Over the last 6 years at Jones Gordon School, our son has not only completed his high school curriculum, but has developed skills needed to succeed in any university and in his life. It is hard to believe that the boy who walked out of each
Over the last 6 years at Jones Gordon School, our son has not only completed his high school curriculum, but has developed skills needed to succeed in any university and in his life. It is hard to believe that the boy who walked out of each
Al Frank
Dec 31, 2015
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Elizabeth Faulkner
Jul 27, 2015
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The best, most caring enviroment for kids of all ages, and all abilities. Dana Herzberg leads a fantastic team to provide a nurturing place to ignite a passion for learning. Other schools may claim to provide these services but On Track actually delivers. Simply put, On Track Academy is the BEST school in Arizona for kids with special needs.
