Johnson County Education Johnson County is nationally recognized for the quality of education provided by six school districts and two colleges. (Click here for a map of the school districts.) Johnson County Schools The Shawnee Mission School District Covers seventy-two square miles and offers diverse programs to a student population of nearly 32,000. In addition to providing a strong core curriculum, Shawnee Mission also provides innovative instructional opportunities including the International Baccalaureate Program for academically talented and highly motivated students, and the Center for International Studies, which is open to students in grades 9 through 12, who are interested in developing skills in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian. The district also offers gifted and talented pupils direct services in grades K-12, and the district special education program includes a complete range of services for pupils ages 3-21 Many of the district's 55 schools have been recognized for academic achievement. Shawnee Mission students consistently score in the top 10 percent of public and private schools in the nation on standardized tests. In 1999, Shawnee Mission students taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the American College Test (ACT) earned the highest scores in district history, with a composite score of 23.4 on the ACT and a total score of 1185 on the SAT. Thirty-eight Shawnee Mission students were named National Merit Finalists in the 1999-2000 school year. The Shawnee Mission School District For more information, call (913) 993-6200  The Shawnee Mission School District  Get a free report on this school.   Gardner-Edgerton High School As a recognized leader in the state of Kansas, the Gardner Edgerton School District has established goals and implements programs/policies that reach far beyond merely meeting expectations. Leading in educational innovation and academic excellence Building visionary, world-class educational opportunities Fulfilling the evolving needs of citizens as lifelong learners Integrating the heritage and promise of our diverse, rapidly growing community Respecting the importance of the individual while promoting the common good  Gardner-Edgerton High School De Soto School District The mission of De Soto Unified School District 232, a dynamic learning community, is to inspire the creative genius in each person by: Leading in educational innovation and academic excellence Building visionary, world-class educational opportunities Fulfilling the evolving needs of citizens as lifelong learners Integrating the heritage and promise of our diverse, rapidly growing community Respecting the importance of the individual while promoting the common good  The De Soto School District Blue Valley School District The Blue Valley School District is a K-12, public education institution where students have opportunities for cultural arts, foreign language classes, and the development of solid work habits. Take a few moments to learn more about this premier school district where the teachers, parents, support staff and administration are all dedicated to children, helping each child to become more than he or she ever hoped to be  Blue Valley School District Olathe KS School District Vision, Purpose, Beliefs Focus on Students Our Vision: Students prepared for their future. Our Purpose: student learning. Our Beliefs: All children can learn. Together we achieve more. Our Core Values: Continuous improvement. Life-long learning. How we do business. . . Staff Guiding Principles - Staff will demonstrate in actions and words: Children first. Respect for all. Team work. Excellence and quality. Commitment to individual needs.  Olathe KS School District Colleges and Universities Johnson County Community College Johnson County Community College provides more than 30,000 students a diverse offering of educational opportunities taught by an award-winning faculty. The college's modern campus is also home to a performing arts facility that features renowned music, theater, comedy and dance. Johnson County Community College 12345 College Boulevard, Overland Park For more information, call (913) 469-8500.  Johnson County Community College  Get a free report on this school.   The University of Kansas Regents Center The University of Kansas Regents Center makes University of Kansas graduate programs available to Kansas City area residents. Courses are taught by faculty from KU's main campus in Lawrence. The University of Kansas Regents Center 12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park  Information about school  Get a free report on this school.   Shawnee Mission Education Foundation The Shawnee Mission Education Foundation was formed in 1989 by a group of dedicated district patrons. Recognizing the financial challenges that school districts face, their intent was to ensure that students receive the best education possible by providing grant opportunities to educators and schools. The Foundation initially relied on financial support from the District but today fully supports itself. A board of directors governs the Foundation and in 1998, the Foundation became a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Grants are awarded to applicants whose projects demonstrate a variety of characteristics, including innovative qualities, curriculum enhancement, and community involvement. They have enabled educators to explore diversity, encouraged parents to become involved in their children's school, build community partnerships, and conduct sophisticated math and science projects. 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