Third Quarter Honor Rolls 2021-2022
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the third quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2021-2022 academic year.
JA Show Choirs Excel
Jackson Academy’s show choirs, Showtime and Encore, recently concluded their competition season. Over the past three months, the groups have traveled and competed against some of the top show choirs in the state, the Southeast, and the country, finding success at all levels of competition.
Mindset Matters, Part II: Director of Choral Music Amy Whittenton Shares Insights from Mindset Theory
There are two mindsets within Carol D. Dweck, Ph.D.’s mindset theory: fixed and growth. At its most basic level, a fixed mindset means that a person believes that people’s qualities are unchangeable or “fixed.” The growth mindset opposes this view, stating that time and effort can cultivate people’s qualities. These mindsets impact every person daily and influence how they view themselves, others, and their activities.
Jesse Taylor to Lead Boys Basketball Program
Associate Head of School for Student Life Jimmy Messer has announced that Jesse Taylor has been named head coach for varsity boys basketball at Jackson Academy.
Second Quarter Honor Rolls 2021-2022
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the second quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2021-2022 academic year.
First Quarter Honor Rolls 2021-2022
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the first quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Apple Learning Coach Looks Forward to Helping Teachers Enhance Learning
When we think of coaches, it is usually associated with a sport. But JA has a coach who coaches teachers! It’s called an Apple Learning Coach, and Lori Snider in the Tech Center just became certified in the skill.
Jackson Academy’s Campus Will Reopen Tuesday
Jackson Academy’s campus will reopen Tuesday, August 31. Please continue to pray for all who have been affected by Hurricane Ida. Take care and travel safely as you return to campus on Tuesday. Palmer KennedyHead of School
Jackson Academy Announces Middle School Leadership for 2021-22
Matt Morgan will serve as interim head of Middle School while continuing as associate head of school and academic dean, a position he has held since 2018. Brandt Walker will assume a new position as interim associate head of Middle School while serving as associate athletic director.
JA’s Next Jernberg Scholar Motivated to Be His Best by Teachers, Classmates
Rising junior Jeffrey Gao of Madison has been named a Jernberg Scholar for the 2021-2022 school year. Jackson Academy awards this scholarship to current and incoming students who enhance their school community through academic excellence and character. The scholarship honors JA President Emeritus Peter Jernberg, who significantly influenced independent education during his career in education that included 26 years at JA.