First Quarter Honor Rolls 2023-2024
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce honor rolls for the second quarter of 2022-23.
Aniya Bradley Recognized for Academic Achievement
Jackson Academy junior Aniya Bradley earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs showcase students’ strong academic performance and celebrate their hard work in high school.
Shadowing is Fun and Eye-Opening
On Friday evening, after the band rehearsed for the 2023 Arlington Open Invitational in Tennessee, an unconventional send-off took place. Parents of the 10 senior band students were invited to join the band on Raider Field.
Homecoming Court To Be Honored October 6
Congratulations to the following members of the 2023 Jackson Academy Homecoming Court.
2024 National Merit Semifinalists
The National Merit Scholarship Program recognized Jackson Academy seniors Richard “Red” Deaton, Noah Pressler, Gautam Ray, and Titus Taylor as semifinalists on September 13.
FCA Speaker Talks to Students About Their Identity in Christ
Eleventh grader Thomas Blanks shared wisdom with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes this week. “When someone asks, ‘Who are you?’, What do you think about?” he asked. “Do you identify with the sports you play? Your grades? Your accomplishments?”
Raiders Visit Football Buddies in Classrooms
Football Buddies is another JA tradition, but this year, teachers and coaches enhanced the program to include more opportunities for buddies to connect. The Raiders visited their first grade buddies in their classrooms for the first time.
Cheer and Accent Campers Perform at Game
The Cheer and Accent campers from this past JA Summer Camp performed at Friday’s football game with the Accents and cheer teams. The young, spirited campers showed off what they had learned during camps this summer. They experienced Friday night under the lights alongside their cheer and Accent role models.
Students Stretch Themselves as They Find Their Interests
Unique summer experiences create lifelong memories. Just ask three Jackson Academy students who spent their break pursuing scientific interests, learning through traveling, or becoming a published illustrator.
Upper School Hosts Club Fair
According to the Gitnux.com report, “The Most Surprising High School Extracurricular Activities Statistics and Trends in 2023,” students involved in extracurricular activities have a 19 percent higher GPA compared to non-participating students.