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  • About JA
    • Mission
    • Head of School
    • Board of Trustees
    • Marketing & Communication
    • Faculty Directory
    • Support JA
    • Visitor Information
    • JA Community
  • Academics
    • Preschool
    • Lower School
    • Middle School
    • Upper School
    • Technology
    • Libraries
    • Academic Success Center
    • Perspectives in Education
  • Admissions
    • Discover JA
    • Admission Events
    • Admission Process
    • Apply for Admission
    • Tuition
    • Tuition Assistance
  • Student Life
    • After School Program
    • Cafeteria
    • Faith in Action
    • Honor Code
    • Outdoor Learning Experiences
    • School Calendar
    • Student Honoraries & Clubs
    • Uniforms
  • Arts & Music
    • Band
    • Choral Music
    • Communication Arts
    • Performing Arts Center
    • Theatre
    • Visual Arts
  • Athletics
    • GoRaiders.org
    • RaiderNetwork.org
  • Apply
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  • Parents
  • Faculty
  • JAA
  • Alumni