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Academy Honor Roll Twelfth Grade: Parker Alexander, Anna Douglas Almand, Alexandra Barlow, Lizzie Bowman, Mary Kathryn Brogan, Grace Cartwright, Conley Chinn, Natalie Ford, Grace Herfurth, Mary Hunter Johnston, Claire McClure, Milla McCormack, Kassidy Neal, Chloe Owens, Grace Parry, Sahil Patel, Michael Payne, Cole Phillips, Travis Rogers, Alexander Schott, Malon Stratton, Livvie Strickland, Phillip Talley, Nancy […]
The College Board Advanced Placement Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. Students can cite these distinctions among their credentials on applications and resumes. “Students who choose to participate in the AP Program are those who are interested in a challenging course selection that requires independent work […]
National Merit Semifinalists Make Time for Academics, Activities, and Service Learning how to balance academic pursuits and activities while in high school pays dividends in college and career. Jackson Academy seniors who have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program illustrate that taking personal responsibility and challenging oneself, as well as having the support […]
In cooperation with Big House Books, Katharine Todd’s classes are collecting books for inmates in Mississippi correctional facilities, both juvenile and adult. Dr. Todd will be sponsoring a book club this year to give students the opportunity to support Big House Books and raise awareness of its mission. So far, students have collected three large […]
Parents, the junior year of high school is the perfect time for a student to begin exploring college options. There is no better way to learn if a college is the right fit than to visit the campus. During this school year, JA has planned a college campus six-day/five-night tour for juniors November 28-December 3. […]
Three JA seniors were selected among “25 Students Who Will Change the World.” The honor is bestowed annually by Portico magazine upon students who demonstrate excellence and make an impact in their schools, communities, and among their peers. College presidents participate in the selection process. While the story predicts that these outstanding teens will someday […]
Academy Honor Rolls: Twelfth Grade Makenna Adams, Madison Carroll, Kendall Cockayne, Reid Fracchia, Sarah French, Georgia Gibson, Dalton Gibson, Kathleen Giddens, Robyn Hadden, Sydney Hays, Beaty Hill, Hannah Hudson, Kyle Kantor, Parker Kennedy, Camryn Kestenbaum, Abbey Lindsay, Rose Maxwell, Tyler McClellan, Hannah McCowan, Ben McDowell, Hayley Murphy, Caroline Nall, Avenell Newman, Rebecca Nosef, Mary Ousley […]
Jackson Academy placed fourth overall in the Mississippi School for Math & Sciences annual state-wide tournament in Columbus. The teams included Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trig, and Calculus. Competing on the team were: (from left, back) Chris Mondie, Travis Rogers, Sahil Patel, Alexander Schott, Emma Ward, Livvie Strickland, Nancy Usey, Dolph Maxwell, Lacey Irby, […]
Inducted into The Cum Laude Society April 12 are (from left, back): Rose Maxwell, Sydney Hays, Sahil Patel, Kyle Kantor, Hayley Murphy, Alexander Schott, Nancy Usey; (front) Lizzie Bowman, Caroline Nall, Glennis McWilliams, Clarke Wilkirson, Amanda Ray, and Annalee Purdie.
Announced each year during Upper School Awards Day, Hall of Fame recognizes seniors who exhibit superior qualities of leadership and citizenship, versatility in activities, service to Jackson Academy, and scholastic achievement. Hall of Fame is awarded to students who by their attitude and integrity exemplify honorable standards in all areas of school and community life. […]