Morris Jeff Community School

Our Mission
Morris Jeff Community School offers an education that is a source of freedom and possibility for all students, permitting them to develop their talents fully, become contributing global citizens, and attain the foundation needed to excel at college, career, and beyond.

As an open-access school, Morris Jeff Community School embraces learners of all backgrounds and holds each student to high expectations. Our students are provided with a deep, rich curriculum that engages them in inquiry, develops strong critical thinking skills, and challenges them to a new level of learning. As an IB World School, we aim to prepare students to become lifelong learners and global citizens.

We see ourselves as a model of transformative public education in our city and beyond. Our school continues to collectively imagine and build one of the most diverse public schools in the history of New Orleans, where all students can thrive.

Our graduates are: Empowered Dreamers, Global Citizens, Equity Champions, and Relentless Learners.

This year, we invite you to invest in an important opportunity to strengthen our students’ growth and well-being. This year, we are raising funds to complete irrigation for our new athletic field near the Upper School. Thanks to a generous donor, the first $10,000 we raise will be matched dollar for dollar. Your gift today can have twice the impact.

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we develop students who embody the IB Learner Profile, including the essential attribute of being balanced. IB defines balance as understanding the importance of balancing the intellectual, physical, and emotional aspects of our lives to achieve well-being for ourselves and others.

At Morris Jeff, we know that a truly transformative education extends beyond the classroom. Athletics and extracurricular experiences play a critical role in helping students build resilience, teamwork, discipline, and a strong sense of belonging, all of which are key components of lifelong success.