After School Program

A quality, nurturing After School Program is a must for today’s working parents. JA’s After School Program offers weekly options convenient to your schedule and is the perfect alternative to carpools and sitters.

With a staff consisting primarily of JA teachers and assistant teachers, you can be confident in knowing that your child is being cared for and attended to by loving professionals.

JA’s After School Program is available Monday through Friday, starting at 11:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for currently enrolled K3 through eighth grade students.

Click below to explore our options and choose which schedule is right for your family.

K3 Lunch Bunch

Registration deadline for the 2024-2025 school year is July 26, 2024. A registration fee of $50.00 for K3 and will be added to your Tuition Management account. Contact Hope Burford at 601.368.7398 or hburford@jacksonacademy.org for more information.

  • K3 Lunch Bunch is available Monday through Friday on days school is in session. K3 children meet in their classrooms, eat lunch with classmates, take a nap daily , and use their playground to play.
  • Send a blanket, an afternoon snack and a bottle of water with your child.
  • K3 students can participate in an Auxiliary (Extracurricular activity) during Lunch Bunch. Registration information is available on the OnCampus Resource Page under JA Auxiliary Program.
  • Reservations should be made for the days desired by completing the Lunch Bunch registration form. The JA Business Office will charge your Tuition Management account for the number of reserved days per month that school is session.
K3 After School

Registration deadline for the 2024-2025 school year is July 26, 2024. A registration fee of $50.00 for K3 will be added to your Tuition Management account. Contact Hope Burford at 601.368.7398 or hburford@jacksonacademy.org for more information.

The monthly rates include the holiday/school break times so that there is no additional charge. The After School Program is available through the summer months of June and July for JA students enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year. There will be a spring registration to enroll in the summer program.

Half Day Programs (11:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.)

5 days/wk – $275/month
4 days/wk – $250/month
3 days/wk – $225/month
Drop-in (noon-5:30 p.m.) – $45/day, Lunch Bunch and After School
Drop-in (7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) or half day – $60/full day or $30/half day on holidays
Registration Fee – $50
Registration Deadline – July 26, 2024

  • K3 After School is available Monday through Friday. After School includes Lunch Bunch.
  • K3 children meet in their classrooms, use their playground, and will take a nap daily. Send a blanket, an afternoon snack and a bottle of water with your child. JA provides sleeping mats.
  • For additional fees, the program offers Auxiliary (Extracurricular activities) to any student who wants to participate. For registration information, login to OnCampus and check the Resource Page under Auxiliary Program.
  • If JA closes school for the day due to inclement weather or other circumstances beyond our control, JA After School will be closed as well.
  • During holidays, the After School hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Bring a lunch, two snacks (morning and afternoon), and a water container.
  • JA After School will be closed on the following holidays:
    • Teacher Work Days – July 29-31, 2024
    • Teacher Orientation – August 1-7, 2024
    • Labor Day – Monday, September 2, 2024
    • Professional Development Day – Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    • JA Carnival – Tuesday, October 22, 2024, CLOSE at 4:30 p.m.
    • Parent Conference Day – Monday, October 21, 2024
    • Thanksgiving Break – November 27-29, 2024
    • Christmas Break – December 24-26, 2024
    • New Year’s Break – December 31, 2024-January 2, 2025
    • Martin Luther King Holiday – Monday, January 20, 2025
    • Staff Professional Development – Tuesday, January 21, 2025
    • Staff Professional Development – Early dismissal at 11:30 on Thursday, March 6, 2025
    • Easter (Good Friday) – April 18, 2025
    • Teacher Work Day – May 22, 2025
  • The Business Office bills After School charges divided in 10 installments throughout the year on Tuition Management. For more information, please call JA Business Office at 601.364.5701.
  • You will be billed for days reserved whether present or not. (We base our staff on reservations.)
K4 & K5 After School

Registration deadline for the 2024-2025 school year is July 26, 2024. A registration fee of $50.00 for K4 and K5 will be billed under Tuition Management account. Contact Hope Burford at 601.368.7398 or hburford@jacksonacademy.org for more information.

The monthly rates include the holiday/school break times so that there is no additional charge. The After School Program is available through the summer months of June and July for JA students enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year. There will be spring registration to enroll in the summer program.

K4 & K5 After School Program Full Day (3:00-5:30 p.m.)

5 days/wk – $165/month
4 days/wk – $145/month
3 days/wk – $125/month
Drop-in (3:05-5:30 p.m.) – $25/day After School
Drop-in (7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) or half day – $60/full day or $30/half day on holidays
Registration Fee – $50
Registration Deadline – July 26, 2024

  • After School is available Monday through Friday.
  • K4 and K5 children meet in the Preschool building.
  • For additional fees, the program offers Auxiliary (Extracurricular) to any student who wants to participate. For registration information, login to OnCampus and check the Resource Page under Auxiliary Program.
  • If JA closes school for the day due to inclement weather or other circumstances beyond our control, JA After School will be closed as well.
  • During holidays, the After School hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Bring a lunch, two snacks (morning and afternoon), and a water container.
  • During school days, send an afternoon snack and a water container.
  • JA After School will be closed on the following holidays:
    • Teacher Work Days – July 29-31, 2024
    • Teacher Orientation – August 1-7, 2024
    • Labor Day – Monday, September 2, 2024
    • Professional Development Day – Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    • JA Carnival – Tuesday, October 22, 2024, CLOSE at 4:30 p.m.
    • Parent Conference Day – Monday, October 21, 2024
    • Thanksgiving Break – November 27-29, 2024
    • Christmas Break – December 24-26, 2024
    • New Year’s Break – December 31, 2024-January 2, 2025
    • Martin Luther King Holiday – Monday, January 20, 2025
    • Staff Professional Development – Tuesday, January 21, 2025
    • Staff Professional Development – Early dismissal at 11:30 on Thursday, March 6, 2025
    • Easter (Good Friday) – April 18, 2025
    • Teacher Work Day – May 22, 2025
  • The Business Office bills After School charges divided in 10 installments throughout the year on Tuition Management. For more information, please call JA Business Office at 601.364.5701.
  • You will be billed for days reserved whether present or not. (We base our staff on reservations.)
Lower School (1st-5th)

Registration deadline for the 2024-2025 school year is July 26, 2024. A registration/activity fee of $50.00 for 1st grade, and $100 for 2nd-5th grade is required at the time of signup. Contact Hope Burford at 601.368.7398 or hburford@jacksonacademy.org for more information.

The monthly rates include the holiday/school break times so that there is no additional charge. The After School Program is available through the summer months of June and July for JA students enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year. There will be a spring registration to enroll in the summer program.

1st-5th Grade (3:00–5:30 p.m.)

5 days/wk – $165/month
4 days/wk – $145/month
3 days/wk – $125/month
Drop-in (3:00-5:30 p.m.) – $30/day After School
Drop-in (7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) or half day – $60/full day or $30/half day on holidays
Activity Fee/Registration:
– 1st Grade (First graders do not go on field trips) – $50
– 2nd through 5th Grade – $100
Registration Deadline – July 26, 2024

  • Lower School After School is available Monday through Friday.
  • 1st through 5th graders meet in the Cafeteria.
  • All Lower School children use the Lower School playground.
  • During the holidays, the After School hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bring a lunch, two snacks (morning and afternoon), and a water container.
  • If JA closes school for the day due to inclement weather or other circumstances beyond our control, JA After School will be closed as well.
  • During holidays, special field trips and activities are planned. Activities calendars will be available. Field trips are for those students who have completed 1st grade through the 5th grade.
  • For additional fees, the program offers Auxiliary (Extracurricular activities) to any student who wants to participate. An information packet of our auxiliary program will be sent home with your child on the first day of school.
  • JA After School will be closed on the following holidays:
    • Teacher Work Days – July 29-31, 2024
    • Teacher Orientation – August 1-7, 2024
    • Labor Day – Monday, September 2, 2024
    • Professional Development Day – Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    • JA Carnival – Tuesday, October 22, 2024, CLOSE at 4:30 p.m.
    • Parent Conference Day – Monday, October 21, 2024
    • Thanksgiving Break – November 27-29, 2024
    • Christmas Break – December 24-26, 2024
    • New Year’s Break – December 31, 2024-January 2, 2025
    • Martin Luther King Holiday – Monday, January 20, 2025
    • Staff Professional Development – Tuesday, January 21, 2025
    • Staff Professional Development – Early dismissal at 11:30 on Thursday, March 6, 2025
    • Easter (Good Friday) – April 18, 2025
    • Teacher Work Day – May 22, 2025
  • The Business Office bills After School charges divided in 10 installments throughout the year on Tuition Management. For more information, please call JA Business Office at 601.364.5701.
Middle School (6th-8th)

Registration deadline for the 2024-2025 school year is July 26, 2024. A registration fee of $100.00 for 6th grade and $50.00 registration fee for 7th-8th grade is required. Contact Hope Burford at 601.368.7398 or hburford@jacksonacademy.org for more information.

6th Grade (3:00-5:30 p.m.)

5 days/wk – $165/month

4 days/wk – $145/month

3 days/wk – $125/month

Drop-in (3:00-5:30 p.m.) – $30/day After School
Drop-in (7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) or half day – $60/full day or $30/half day on holidays

  • All Middle School (6th-8th grade) students will meet in Mr. Chris Tucker’s Room number is B105 near the clock tower.
  • Students will have an environment that promotes homework/study time.
  • After School Staff will be available to assist students with homework.
  • Every effort has been made to make this a program that meets the needs of our parents and students.
  • The Business Office bills After School charges divided in 10 installments throughout the year on Tuition Management. For more information, please call JA Business Office at 601.364.5701.

7th-8th Grade (3:00-5:30 p.m.)

Regular Monthly Fee – $70/month

  • Middle School (7th-8th grade) After School is available Monday through Friday on school days only.
  • No half days. No holidays. No summer program.
  • Send a bottle of water and a snack for After School daily.
  • All Middle School (6th-8th grade) students will meet in Mr. Chris Tucker’s Room number is B105 near the clock tower.
  • Students will have an environment that promotes homework/study time.
  • After School Staff will be available to assist students with homework.
  • Every effort has been made to make this a program that meets the needs of our parents and students.
  • The Business Office bills After School charges divided in 10 installments throughout the year on Tuition Management. For more information, please call JA Business Office at 601.364.5701.
Auxiliary (Extracurricular Activities)

For further information about the JA After School Auxiliary Program, login to OnCampus and click on the Resource Page under JA After School Auxiliary.

Our family wouldn’t know what to do without JA’s After School Program. During the school year, the kids get their homework done and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and activities – all before the evening rush begins at home.

Ashley Eley Cannady JA Parent

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