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JA RECOGNIZED AS APPLE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL
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Jackson Academy is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2015-2017. The Apple Distinguished School mark is reserved for programs that meet criteria for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence, and demonstrate a clear vision of exemplary learning environments.
In 2013, JA joined a small group of schools and colleges worldwide recognized as Apple Distinguished Schools. JA is Mississippi's first K3-12 school to receive the designation. To be renewed as an Apple Distinguished School, JA submitted an application and extensive documentation.
"An Apple Distinguished School must provide tangible evidence of academic accomplishment and offer an innovative and compelling learning environment that engages students," said Cliff Kling, JA president. "Teachers have enhanced the teaching and learning occuring inside and outside of the classroom by incorporating innovative use of technology."
At JA, each student, grades kindergarten through twelfth, has an Apple device (Macbook Air or iPad) that empowers students and teachers to enhance learning. JA is among schools that have pioneered the adoption of the one-to-one approach to learning and has assisted schools in Mississippi and other states that are developing similar programs.
Technology enhances learning in a myriad of ways. In Middle School STEM labs, students use their laptops to complete daily lesson modules, collaborate during team exercises, and refer to guidelines during hands-on experiments. Students benefit from the use of online resources to expand research possibilities and collaborate with other students on assignments not only on campus but off campus as well. Students use technology to express learning in ways other than the traditional paper and pencil, including creating a variety of media content, to better express mastery of topics.
Teachers have begun using iPads instead of dedicated interactive boards for presenting content, and they use video blogging to inform students about classroom information. Teachers employ technology to post lessons, assignments, and content to an online portal so that students, parents, and teachers can monitor student progress.
Jackson Academy's original mission in 1959 was considered innovative: to teach reading by phonics. Counter to academic trends at the time, JA's founders believed---- and evidence showed---- that phonics, in-depth reading, time for play, and exploration of the arts all contributed to stronger student success. As a college preparatory school in the heart of Jackson, JA continues to embrace innovation today.
Preparing students for their best future remains at the core of the school's purpose. The school's four-point educational philosophy---- positive, collaborative, progressive, and student-centered-embraces the belief that, given the rapid change occurring in the world, if a school is not ahead of the curve, our children will be behind. Jackson Academy remains committed to pursuing a learning environment that blends the best of innovation, historically recognized educational principles, and well-loved traditions.
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50TH DAY OF SCHOOL TRADITION FOR K4
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ORDER CORKY'S BAR-B-QUE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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 Corky's Real Southern Style Memphis Bar-b-que will be available for order for both Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons this year. Support the JA Band and make holiday cooking easier! Companies or offices that place several orders can arrange for delivery. Thanksgiving orders and money for Corky's are due to Lisa Thomas on November 16 by 9:00 a.m. Pick up in the Band Hall is scheduled for November 20. Christmas orders and money for Corky's are due to Lisa Thomas on December 7 by 9:00 a.m. Pick up in the Band Hall is scheduled for December 11. Lisa can be reached at 601-613-3533 cell; 601-856-9567 fax; or LCPSTAT@aol.com email. Lisa will also be at the Corky's fundraiser table at the front gate during football games for orders.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR CARNIVAL 2016
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 The JAA hosted another wonderful Fall Carnival October 20. Event photos are available on the JA's Facebook page. Next year the JAA will host the JA Fall Carnival on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.
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PAT TAYLOR FEATURED IN PITSCO MAGAZINE
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 Pitsco, the company that designs STEM labs for JA and other schools across the country, recently interviewed Headmaster Pat Taylor. You can find the article online here. The article is also in the print version of The Pitsco Network magazine and was used in a special publication called Leaders in Education in which JA is featured as the cover photo and story. Download the print issue of Pitsco Magazine here.
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Fall Choral Concert
Tonight at 7:00 p.m. - PACPlease join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center for our Fall Choral Concert. This is a free event that will last between 30 minutes and an hour. It will feature the Upper School Select Choir and our brand new Middle School Concert Choir.
Other Performing Arts Upcoming Events
Into the Woods
Tickets on sale now!
Saturday, November 7, at 6:30 p.m. - PAC (Doors open at 6:00)
Sunday, November 8, at 2:00 p.m. - PAC (Doors open at 1:00) Monday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m. - PAC (Doors open at 6:00) Tickets: japac.tixato.com/buy
Dude, You Hear What I Hear?
Friday, December 4, at 8:30 a.m. - PAC
FREE - Features Finale
Christmas Choral Concert
Tuesday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m. - PACFREE - Features Select Choir, Middle School Concert Choir, Encore, and Showtime
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APPLY FOR JERNBERG SCHOLARSHIP
NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 5
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 Jackson Academy is accepting applications for 2016-17 Jernberg Scholars from now until December 5. Visit the Jernberg Scholars section of the website to learn more about becoming a Jernberg Scholar at jacksonacademy.org/jernbergscholars. The Jernberg Scholarship, created in honor of former Headmaster and President Peter Jernberg, is a competitive scholarship that provides full tuition and fees (includes select fees in school sponsored clubs, activities, and sports) to exceptionally gifted students who have some demonstrated financial need. The scholarship will help students entering fifth through eleventh grade, who demonstrate outstanding academic success and motivation to excel in a challenging, innovative environment, obtain a Jackson Academy education.
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