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University School of Jackson

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• From the child-centered environment in the Lower School to the college advanced placement courses in Upper School, USJ offers each child an education that will prepare him or her for college…and success in life. USJ gives each child the resources he needs to succeed and to develop his full potential. USJ teachers and staff work in partnership with the parent and child in providing an education that goes beyond a strong curriculum. We share parents' values as we emphasize character education and helping each child make the right choices. Grounded in Judeo-Christian values, USJ provides an environment that stresses a respect of one another and of all religions.
• Our Mission: The University School of Jackson, a distinctive college preparatory school, seeks to instill a passion for academic excellence and lifelong learning so each student will reach his or her maximum potential.
• The USJ campus includes a Lower School, which opened in August 2004; an Upper/Middle School, which opened in October 1997; and an extensive athletic complex.
• USJ educates students from PreK through 12th grade. Our youngest students, Junior Cubs, must be 2 years old by September 30.
• A member of the TSSAA, USJ fields 37 teams in 20 sports at the Middle and Upper School level. In the 2008-2009 school year, USJ athletes advanced to state tournament play in five sports and brought home six state championships.
• USJ is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
• All USJ graduates meet college entrance requirements; The 72 members of the Class of 2009 are attending 32 different colleges across North America. All met college entrance requirements, and 90% had an ACT score of 21 or higher, qualifying them for the state's Hope Lottery Scholarship of $4,000. Nearly half of the class members earned AP Excellence status with their performance on Advanced Placement tests.
• USJ SAT and ACT scores exceed state and national averages. USJ has more students recognized by the National Merit Foundation each year than any other school in the area.
• The Fine Arts program includes annual music productions in all Lower School grades, Middle and Upper School musicals, art in all grades, band in Middle and Upper School, acting classes, and an extensive music program. The Upper/Middle School has a 500-seat theater; Lower School productions have a stage as part of the Lower School cafetorium.
• The Guidance Program includes full-time guidance counselors for all students and a College Advising program in the Upper School.
• In 2009, 50 percent of the seventh grade class qualified for the Duke Talent Identification Program.
• Spanish instruction begins in pre-kindergarten. French begins in third grade. Middle and Upper School students can take French or Spanish, with honors courses offered in each language. The Fifth Grade Passport Program also introduces fifth graders to German and Japanese, along with quarters of Spanish and French.
• USJ students routinely participate in regional and state competitions. USJ's 2009 yearbook earned national recognition as an "extraordinary example of a high school yearbook."
• Both campuses offer state-of-the-art technology, including computer labs and Internet access in each classroom.
• USJ offers bus transportation from several area towns, and before and after-school day care.
• Breakfast and lunch are served at both campuses.
• Financial aid is available.
• Profile last updated: 11/04/2009

In the News:

• USJ's Martindale scores four TDs for record (The Jackson Sun)
  posted on November 14, 2009 at 11:41:57 am
  University School of Jackson's Austin Martindale caught an 82-yard touchdown pass from Jake Overbey with 16.5 seconds remaining in the third quarter for his third touchdown catch of the game.
• USJ receiver sets state season TD catch record (The Tennessean)
  posted on November 14, 2009 at 08:19:09 am
  University School of Jackson's Austin Martindale caught four touchdown passes and set the state record for TD catches in a season with 24.
• Friday's Prep Football Playoff Roundup (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
  posted on November 14, 2009 at 06:00:00 am
  Class 5A Melrose 26, Hardin Co. 0: Senior running back Eric Watson rushed for three scores, including two 60-yard touchdown runs, to help lift Melrose to next week's Class 5A quarterfinals. The Golden Wildcats amassed 370 total yards while limiting Hardin Co. to 159 yards. Sophomore quarterback Will Gross tacked on a 57-yard scoring pass to senior receiver Darius Poole in the first quarter for ...
• DeSoto Prep Football Roundup (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
  posted on November 14, 2009 at 06:00:00 am
  It was a first half that proved why Hernando was in the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A state football playoffs.In Friday’s first-round road game versus Ridgeland, the Tigers had scored 34 points.The second half, however, was a completely different story, as the Titans rallied for a 44-34 victory.The loss ends the Tigers’ season at 7-5.“I thought we played hard,” said ...
• Beckley, McCord honored with A.F. Bridges Award (Dyersburg State Gazette)
  posted on November 13, 2009 at 03:41:15 pm
  JACKSON - On Thursday, two local coaches were presented the prestigious A.F. Bridges Award during the 2009 TSSAA Athletic District Meetings held at the University School of Jackson. Dyer County High...

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