Mission

The JLS Connections Program is a learning community of students, teachers, and parents where hearts and minds are inspired through inquiry-based instruction — focused on student choice, cross-curricular units, collaboration, and presentation — fostering self-directed, reflective, global citizens.

Vision

The JLS Connections program is a learning community of students, parents, and staff where we inspire hearts and minds through innovative practices, including project-based learning, differentiated instruction and leadership development.

Collaboration and cooperation are an important part of the Connections Program philosophy. This extends to parent support for students and teachers, which at the program level is organized by the JLS Connections Board, a 501(c)(3) organization. The board works to raise funds to support program initiatives, organizes program-wide social events, and aids communication both within and about the Connections program.

To learn more about the application and enrollment process, please visit the Palo Alto Unified District "Choice Programs website.  This PAUSD site is regularly updated to provide information on the application process, the lottery application process, the timeline application and acceptance, and waitlist information.