Think
Differently
The Middle School years can be exciting and sometimes difficult for students and parents. It is a time of growth and uncertainty and learning to navigate new privileges, opportunities, and challenges as students leave Lower School and become more autonomous in their learning experience. Through it all, we aim to meet your children where they are, to help them discover their talents and find their passions.
We build upon the work of the Lower School, helping your child discover and flourish in their environment. Middle School offers students more independence, while also holding them to higher standards for behavior and commitment.
Through the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, your child will have the opportunity to explore new extracurricular activities and elective courses.
Middle School Curriculum
Your child will be introduced to a departmentalization system in sixth grade and continue through eighth grade, allowing for deeper subject matter expertise instruction and exposure to a greater diversity of teachers. Each year more individualized elective choice become possible, and your child will begin to navigate class changes individually instead of as part of a group.
In the Middle School, your child will have the opportunity to:
Work on school-issued, take-home iPads, developing podcasts and iMovies to demonstrate mastery of a topic and the ability to communicate clearly as well as increase keyboarding skills.
Mentor first graders through the Book Buddies program, ultimately creating a book for their first grade friend.
Delve deeper into spirituality and faith during chapel services held every other week.
Meet Our Division Leader
Kyle Nichols
Head of Middle and Upper School
An experienced teacher and coach, Kyle Nichols joined JA as Head of Upper School in 2024 and was named Head of Middle and Upper School in 2026. He has served as an Advanced Placement teacher who has led students to greater proficiency in AP testing and has coached in three sports. Nichols holds a Bachelor of Science from Samford University, a Master of Education with a focus on history from Mississippi College, and a Specialist in Educational Leadership – Principalship from Arkansas State University.
Middle School Calendar
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Jul 24Friday
Potential Father /Daughter 8th grade Rafting trip
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Jul 24Friday
Potential Father /Daughter 8th grade Rafting trip
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Jul 24Friday
Potential Father /Daughter 8th grade Rafting trip
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Jul 24Friday
Potential Father /Daughter 8th grade Rafting trip
Visit Jackson Academy
Schedule your personal tour of JA’s campus by calling 601.364.5761 or clicking the link below.