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.
We have program continuity to (we feed to these high schools): Paxon School for Advanced Studies, Stanton College Prep, and Samuel W. Wolfson High School.
Courses offered for high school credit:
Algebra I (all students are required to take this course at JWJ)
Geometry
Biology
Physical Science
African American History
Foreign Languages (Spanish and Chinese)
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