Academy family endeavors to prepare our students to become well-rounded, empathetic, college and career ready leaders, equipped to compete in our global society. This vision will be realized by providing a safe, academically rigorous, nurturing environment where students achieve their full potential. We provide focused, differentiated instruction to ensure that each student be afforded the opportu
nity to become critical thinkers, utilizing the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Jackson Academy continues to strive to exceed academic expectations in Language Arts and Mathematics as determined by the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). The Language Arts program at Jackson Academy is designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Effective and consistent individualized and small group instruction meets the varied learning styles of each student. Our math program is equally as rich. We attribute our success in student achievement in Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science to the success of our programs, the tenacity of our teachers, and our partnerships with our parents and community. Technology at Jackson Academy is an integral part of our curriculum. Formal technology classes, wireless computer centers, and interactive boards in each classroom are all tools we utilize to increase student achievement across disciplines. The program provides kindergarten through fifth grade students the opportunity to develop technology literacy skills through the creation of technology projects that are content rich. Our program is committed to encouraging staff, students, and parents to embrace technology because we believe that technology lights the path to the future. Our students will be studying leadership skills throughout the school year using The Leader in Me Leadership Guide. Our students have important strengths to share and we will be learning about ways to develop and share those strengths. Part of The Leader in Me involves learning about The 7 Habits of Happy Kids. Jackson Academy has had the distinction of receiving many awards and acknowledgements over the years. Jackson was selected as a “Benchmark School for 2006” by the Business Coalition. We were also nominated to the National Center for Urban School Transformation (NCUST) for the “Excellence in Urban Education Award” in 2007. In 2008 Jackson Academy was recognized as a 2008 “Honor Roll” recipient. The New Jersey State Bar Foundation presented Jackson Academy with the Law Fair 2017 Award, 2nd Place Statewide Winner. Academy continues to strive to meet the needs of our students in collaboration with parents and the community at large. It is our sincere belief that it is only through positive relationships among all stakeholders that we can and will continue to meet success. "A Proud The Leader in Me School"
