Mission & Philosophy

Mission

Jackson Hole Community School prepares students to succeed in college and life, through challenging academics and excellence in teaching, in a community founded on personal relationships, student initiative, and integrity.

Student Statement

Community School students arrive curious about the world, develop skills and confidence in an engaging community, and graduate empowered to make meaningful contributions.

Philosophy

The Jackson Hole Community School delivers an exceptional high school experience that prepares students to be independent thinkers who demonstrate personal integrity and moral purpose. Our commitment to service and experiential programming stimulates individual investment in learning, critical thinking, and a spirit of inquiry in our students. We respect each community member as a unique individual, honor ideas and opinions that are different from our own, and value strong interpersonal relationships. We believe quality education requires a collaborative effort from the school, the home, and the community.

Non-discriminatory Statement

Jackson Hole Community School is committed as an institution to the ideals of diversity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economics, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, and physical ability in its student body, faculty, and staff.

Accreditations

Jackson Hole Community School is dually accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and AdvancEd.

JHCS Guiding Principles

Challenging Academics

Learning Through Discovery

Commitment to Educating

Community Participation

Personal and Group Achievement

Environmental Consciousness

Respect for Diversity

Excellence in Teaching