James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School

James Weldon Johnson is a dedicated magnet school offering two tracks:

• Academically Talented

• Gifted

When filling out a magnet application, you will be defaulted to select the appropriate track.  You can only apply for the gifted track if your student has been certified as gifted by DCPS, otherwise, you will apply for the academically talented track.  Both tracks have similar curricula and course progressions, because JWJ only offers advanced courses. Students at JWJ must maintain a 2.0 GPA in either program to keep their magnet seat, and must pass all classes, including electives, to be promoted.

Students who successfully matriculate through either magnet track will have the opportunity for program continuity at the following high schools: Darnell-Cookman School of the Medical Arts, Paxon School for Advanced Studies, Stanton College Preparatory School, and Samuel W. Wolfson School for Advanced Studies.

To achieve a high level of success, a JWJ student should have the following characteristics:

• Highly motivated

• Organized

• Self-disciplined

• Inquisitive, desires to acquire knowledge

• Uses time wisely, has time management skills

• Enjoys challenges

• Accepts responsibility and consequences for their actions

• Works independently as well as cooperatively in small groups

• Possesses good study habits

• Plans and completes tasks on schedule

• Respects self and others