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07-14-2008, 02:50 PM
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Jackson Academy & Madison/Ridgeland Academy Schools...
I am thinking about sending DD to one of these schools. I would love to hear from someone who has kids enrolled at either of these schools or a teacher who teaches there.  |
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07-15-2008, 10:44 AM
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Anyone???
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07-15-2008, 12:21 PM
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Ja is more expensive than mra the facilities are better at ja the sports are overall better at ja the academics are better at ja there are more people at ja as well
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07-15-2008, 12:59 PM
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thank you duck hunter. do you know if JA is Sac's accredited and a Blue Ribbon School?
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07-15-2008, 01:38 PM
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they have a website its jacksonacademy.org i believe i know they are one of only a couple of the schools in the state that are kum laude or however you spell it.
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07-16-2008, 12:55 PM
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don't know the differences, but I do know the staff is excellent at MRA and wonderful GODLY people.... if that is interesting to you and they have a ton of activities and events going on for children of all ages, plus the location is really great!
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07-16-2008, 07:22 PM
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MRA is known as the "poor man's private school". It is a good school, don't get me wrong, but if you are looking for academics and your kid's future in the Jackson Metro business world, then JA is the right choice. JA is a powerhouse school with much better facilities and curriculum than MRA. MRA is basically a small private school without diversity. JA has a more diverse student body which wonderflully enhances the learning experience. However, I think everyone would agree, the creme de la creme is Jackson Prep. If you graduate from Prep, you can write your ticket in the Jackson Metro business community. The school is a who's who of who's what in this area.
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07-17-2008, 11:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SashaBlue
MRA is known as the "poor man's private school". It is a good school, don't get me wrong, but if you are looking for academics and your kid's future in the Jackson Metro business world, then JA is the right choice. JA is a powerhouse school with much better facilities and curriculum than MRA. MRA is basically a small private school without diversity. JA has a more diverse student body which wonderflully enhances the learning experience. However, I think everyone would agree, the creme de la creme is Jackson Prep. If you graduate from Prep, you can write your ticket in the Jackson Metro business community. The school is a who's who of who's what in this area.
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Thank you! I need a good school for 4th grade; Jackson Prep starts @ 6th. Any ideas! |
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07-17-2008, 12:52 PM
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Actually Id have to say Prep and JA are probably on the same base now and with JA building all there new facilities they will be the university of jackson before long, but if you want your kid to go to prep in 6th grade send him to first pres now thats where most prep kids go before they get to prep.
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07-17-2008, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by duck hunter
Actually Id have to say Prep and JA are probably on the same base now and with JA building all there new facilities they will be the university of jackson before long, but if you want your kid to go to prep in 6th grade send him to first pres now thats where most prep kids go before they get to prep.
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You are absolutely correct. First Presbyterian (First Pres) Day School is the entrance exam a kid needs for Jackson Prep. |
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