Type above to search JA...
For more than ten years, Jackson Academy seniors have mentored kindergarteners through JA’s signature buddy program, Alpha and Omega. The Class of 2024 met the Class of 2036 at the amphitheater for the first in a series of activities: sock day!
Football Buddies is another JA tradition, but this year, teachers and coaches enhanced the program to include more opportunities for buddies to connect. The Raiders visited their first grade buddies in their classrooms for the first time.
The Cheer and Accent campers from this past JA Summer Camp performed at Friday’s football game with the Accents and cheer teams. The young, spirited campers showed off what they had learned during camps this summer. They experienced Friday night under the lights alongside their cheer and Accent role models.
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.