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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.
At Jackson Academy, dedicated faculty and staff advocate for the responsible use of technology in the classroom. While JA provides a comprehensive browsing filter and employs other safeguards on school-owned devices, Raider families may be interested in resources to help navigate through apps, social media platforms, and viral challenges that are available today.
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.
The Lady Raiders picked up their first conference win of the season Thursday night defeating the St. Joe Lady Bruins 24-6 in Madison.
On Monday, Jackson Academy hosted a group of schools for a tour and lunch. The 24 participants were part of the MidSouth Association of Independent School program, Education Safari, representing MAIS schools from Mississippi.
Last week, first graders fulfilled a JA tradition: the young Raiders met their Football Buddies! First graders have been looking forward to this meeting since they were in kindergarten.
The Jackson Academy cross country team had its first meet of the new school year on August 21 at the Park Place Invitational in Neely Farms in Magee. Congratulations to everyone who ran yesterday.
Ninth grade departed to TimberCreek Camp for the first SOAR Ninth Grade Class Day. The event included activities that challenged students’ communication and teamwork skills.
Staff, faculty, and contractors kept the lights on almost continuously this summer constructing, renovating, and refreshing Jackson Academy’s campus. The second phase of the comprehensive campus master plan took shape with changes across the entire campus.
JA celebrated All Sports Night last Thursday. All 39 Raider teams gathered at the Brickyard for an evening of connection and celebration as the JA community anticipated the year ahead.