Hampton-Dumont
Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates
Hampton, IA

Contact Person: Rachel Anderson
Title of Contact: Career Specialist

Contact Information:
101 Twelfth Avenue NW
Hampton, IA 50441
641.456.4893 / 641.456.4633
rsorensen@hampton-dumont.k12.ia.us

Highlights
(a) – Activities
Students in JAG belong to the Iowa Career Association and have a history of
excelling in the competitions at the annual Career Development Conference
(a two-day event involving JAG students from across Iowa).

(b) – Outcomes
The Hampton-Dumont JAG site has received “high performance” status for the past
five years by achieving/exceeding the five national JAG goals regarding the follow-up
status of students:
1. Graduation rate 90% or above
2. Total civilian job placements and military service above 60%
3. Total positive outcomes above 80%
4. Total in full-time placement above 80%
5. Total in full-time jobs above 60%

Level
9-12

Location
Rural

Funding
Private, State, Federal, and local school district

Demographics
Hampton-Dumont Community School District

Program Features

1. Outcome data system
4. Family outreach
5. Community collaboration
6. Aggressive outreach
7. Learning styles/multiple intelligences
8. Positive approaches to discipline
9. Personalized planning
10. Promotes caring relationships
11. Student voice and leadership
14. Mentoring/tutoring
15. Reducing absenteeism
16. Other innovative strategies