by Jones-Gordon School | Apr 18, 2016 | High School, Lower School, Middle School, School News, Staff
The Jones-Gordon School was named in part after Lindsay Jones’s late mother, Clare. B. Jones, so we were beyond thrilled when Lindsay, vice president and chief policy and advocacy officer for the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), was able to...
by Jones-Gordon School | Mar 9, 2016 | High School, Lower School, Middle School, School News, Student Profiles
Recently, several of our families spoke with Leisah Woldoff, Managing Editor of the Jewish News of Greater Phoenix and Northern Arizona, to talk about the customized learning that takes place at JGS. Follow the link below to learn the effect that The Jones-Gordon...
by Jones-Gordon School | Mar 8, 2016 | School News, Staff
In the March 2016 issue of So Scottsdale!, JGS Head of School, Dana Herzberg, discusses why she has pursued a career in the field of education and why she can’t imagine doing anything else! Don’t miss her story on page 36:...
by Jones-Gordon School | Oct 29, 2015 | Events, School News, Sports
Show your support for the JGS Jaguars! Our flag football game schedule is as follows: Th, 11/5/15, 4:30 pm—vs. El Dorado Private School, at El Dorado Th, 11/12/15, 4:30 pm—vs. Lexis Prep, at El Dorado Tu, 11/24/15, 4:30 pm—vs. Freedom Academy North, at Lexis Tu,...
by Jones-Gordon School | Oct 8, 2015 | Middle School, School News, Staff, Student Profiles
Raising Arizona Kids’ Karen Davis Barr recently spoke with JGS students Yale and Yasha as well as Head of School, Dana Herzberg, for an article in the magazine. Titled, “What it means to be 2E,” the piece describes kids who are known as “twice...
by Jones-Gordon School | Oct 1, 2015 | High School, Lower School, Middle School, School News
Please join us from 5-7 pm on any of the following evenings: Thursday, October 22 Wednesday, January 27 Thursday, February 25 OR! Join us Friday, April 1st for our Student Showcase – see JGS students in action and what we really have to offer our community. (Details...
by Jones-Gordon School | Sep 30, 2015 | High School, Lower School, Middle School, School News
Parenting, Supporting and Loving Special Children (& Their Families!) We’ve all heard the clichés, “Life is full of challenges.” “Life only gives you what you can handle.” “This is only a phase.” But what happens when life gives you more than you can handle and...
by Jones-Gordon School | Sep 1, 2015 | High School, Student Profiles
JGS high school student, Chase, is featured on the cover of this month’s In The ZONA! See Chase’s story here, at In The ZONA online.
by Jones-Gordon School | Aug 14, 2015 | Lower School, Middle School, School News
Today marks the end of the first week of school for a large portion of Arizona’s students. The first week of school is often a hodgepodge of emotions – excitement to see friends, nervousness over “what-ifs,” sleepiness from the change in morning routines, and...
by Jones-Gordon School | Aug 12, 2015 | Middle School, School News, Staff, Teachers
Advanced coursework — check. Comprehensive exams — check. Dissertation — check… We are so very proud of Middle School teacher, Ms. Amber, Ph.D.! Amber’s hard work and dedication have earned her a doctoral degree in Science Education. The Jones-Gordon...