I graduated from Jackson Academy I attend a major university and have a 4.0 GPA. Jackson perpared me for college and the success that I am having. It is a great school to send your kid for education and the atomsphere is wonderful.
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Posted by a student on 09/15/09
I graduated from Jackson Academy and now have kids who have attended school there for 7 years now. We love the school and all the staff at the school. The academics are good and some areas are improving like all schools. We are very excited about the new headmaster and think the school is headed in the
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Posted by a parent on 07/28/09
My daughter is new to the school and lovessss it. We transfered from a public school where she took advanced classes and top ten in her class. She says the school work is the same and the teachers are teaching her not throwing the work at her. The class is smaller and you have one on one with the teacher.
... Read more Everyone has really been so nice and making sure she stays on the right track for college. We wish we would have moved her along time ago. The sports program is great and looking forward to two more years. Go Eagles Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/11/08
This school was the biggest waste of money. I feel guilty that I ever wasted my childrens critical learning years in this so called school. The high school course work and testing is a joke. I feel that all I paid for is a glorified babysitter. I am afraid that my children are not prepared for the real
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Posted by a parent on 04/02/08
Jackson Academy is not preparing students for institutions of higher learning. Their science lab is limited and they do not have have the staff to offer advanced foreign language classes. Students who are not able to pass the exit exam at the local public schools are filling up the school and this is
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Posted by a parent on 01/08/08
My brother and i both attended JAE. I graduated, and my brother attended through 8th grade. I went to a major university and althought i succeed in years to come. My first year was a nightmare because I was totally unprepared. My brother switched schools mid year and was amazed how behind he was. I was
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Posted by a parent on 12/24/07
I have been very pleased with the school. There is a lot of extracurricular activities for every one & an extreme amount of parent praticipation. The classes are small so the teachers can work with the kids individually if needed. Most of all my child loves it and wants to go. I recommend this school
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Posted by a parent on 08/10/07
My children have attended Jackson Academy for the past 13 years. The children are loved by their teachers at JA and through the years that does not change. Staff and teachers change, as with any school system, but the family atmosphere remains the same. When you are a member, you are family. It is an
... Read more extremely safe place for your children with high morals. Some reviews do not agree, but every teacher is not liked by every person. This is also true in all schools. Sports is an important part of JA, but it's not everything. Sports are there to provide physical activities for your child. It developes a sense of being part of a team. Education is the most important reason for attending JA. My oldest is attending the University of Alabama and has a 3.96 GPA. The best education and atmosphere is at JA. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/06/07
My family loves JA. My child is not afraid to defend himself, not continually intimidated, and not afraid to go to the restroom. I love the family atmosphere. There are teacher issues at certain times, but that is any school. Also, the education is there for those who desire it. Many graduates from
... Read more JA go on to graduate from college, some with honors, and have successful careers. I love the safe environment. With my child, even the smallest incidents that happen with the children on the playground are looked into and handled. This is a comfort to me. As with anything in life, peoples experiences are different. My family's has been a great one. Thank you JA!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/09/06
I must disagree with the other opinions. I have had my child in the public school system before and they were just a number. I found at Jackson Academy they have a more close relationship with the students, and they actually care. As for the education, I have checked out the records to see which school
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Jackson schools — Jackson Academy is located at 1954 Coffeeville Road, Jackson AL 36545. 1954 Coffeeville Road is in the 36545 ZIP code in Jackson, AL Jackson Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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