FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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As a public charter school, the Willie Jeffries School of Excellence is 100% tuition-free!

The school will be located at the intersection of US-301/Five Chop Road and Roquemore Drive.

In its first year, WJSE will serve grades K-6 and add a grade each year until grades K-8 are served.

2024-2025: K-6

2025-2026: K-7

2026-2027: K-8

Yes! As a public charter school, Willie Jeffries will follow all state and federal laws to provide every student with a free and appropriate education.

Yes! Students will wear uniforms in alignment with the model of the school. 

At this time, the school is unable to accept enrollment applications as the opening date of the school is still far away. The best thing that you can do to stay connected now is to complete our interest survey – click here to complete the survey.

The mission of Willie Jeffries School of Excellence (WJSE) is to develop well-rounded, global citizens by establishing a positive and healthy school culture, promoting student achievement, and providing a school of choice for communities, parents, and professionals that fosters educational excellence and prepares students to be competitive in life, college, and their futures.

At full capacity, WJSE’s enrollment will total 765 students. Kindergarten classrooms are designed to accommodate 20 students; 23 students in first through fifth grade classrooms; and 25 students in sixth through eighth grade classrooms.

Interested administrators or teachers can submit their resume to [email protected]

CONTACT

Phone: (803) 250-5717

Email: [email protected]

Office Address: 3105 Five Chop Road, Orangeburg, SC 29115

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