ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

Chi Alpha Mu is a national organization of achievement and interest in the field of mathematics. It is open to Middle School students who meet academic requirements.

Cum Laude Society at Jackson Academy is a chapter of the national selective, prestigious academic organization. Criteria for membership are based on performance of national standards, including the PSAT and ACT, as well as maintaining an exceptional GPA and on performance within a rigorous curriculum of honors and AP courses.

• Book Club• Cooking Club• Earth Team• Equestrian Club• FCA• French Club• Guitar Club• Habitat for Humanity• Harry Potter/ Quiddich Club• History Club• JA Players (Drama)

• JETS• Key Club• Latin Club• Outdoor Club• Pre-Med Society• Raider Network Club• Service Club• Spanish Club• Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)

Jackson Academy offers many academic organizations, clubs, and activities for student participation. All academic organizations have grade requirements. Organizations and clubs are formed as student interest dictates.

CLUBS

CLUB FAIR

Raider Network Club gives students an opportunity to participate in live production of different events across the JA campus, such as Chapel and sports competitions, while receiving hands-on experience from the JA multi-media team.

Service Club is about teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities.

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) formerly Students Against Driving Drunk, promotes positive peer pressure and role modeling to prevent destructive decisions and promote healthier, safer decisions by teenagers.

Spanish Club membership is available to all students who are current or former members of a Spanish class. In addition to selling tacos at the JA Carnival, the club hosts parties to celebrate la Navidad, Cinco de Mayo, and occasionally other Hispanic holidays. For many years, the club has sponsored an Ecuadoran family, sending a contribution each month. The Spanish Club invites guests to present programs and participates in various service projects.

Student Council is made up of an elected president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and historian. Each class is represented on the Student Council by the class president and elected representatives. Class Officers: each grade elects officers for its class. Elections for grades eight through twelve are held in the spring of the preceding year. Elections for seventh grade are held in the fall of the current year.

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JA CLUBS ANDACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

SOAR: SCHOOL-WIDE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

JA’s SOAR experiential education program focuses on ethics, faith, service, and

leadership throughout the school. Students take part in outdoor activites that develop

their teamwork, leadership skills, and involvement in the community, helping students

learn ethics and grow spiritually.

For more information about SOAR, visit jacksonacademy.org/soar

Guitar Club is for all guitar and bass players. At each meeting, we will learn songs together and listen to the work of the greatest guitarists of all time. On the curriculum are Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, John Frusciante, Billy Corgan, and too many others to name. The club is for beginners through advanced guitarists. Some knowledge of playing is required.

Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter is very active at Jackson Academy. Every year the club raises money at the JA Fall Carnival and other JA activities to help fund community service projects. JA Habitat for Humanity has built three houses. Working with your JA friends while helping the community is what makes Habitat a great organization. Habitat gives everyone an opportunity to reach out and help others.

Harry Potter Club enables student members both to revel in and appreciate the concepts portrayed by J.K. Rowling in the Harry Potter series. The club is open to all Upper School students who have interest in developing their knowledge and enjoyment of the Harry Potter world. Members are sorted into one of the four Hogwarts houses from the novels: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw. Houses participate in myriad activities such as feasts, quiz bowl tournaments, movie nights, and Quidditch matches. The most revered activity among these is Quidditch. Multiple matches will take place throughout the year, culminating in a final tournament to determine the Quidditch champions.

History Club is an organization of serious history students who are interested in local, state, and national history and how these histories are part of the larger picture of our world. The club will involve travel and discussion of historical events and sites. Students in the club will be expected to be available for excursions to local and national historical areas.

JETS, Junior Engineering Technical Society, is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting engineering and technology careers to America’s young people.

Latin Club is the local branch of the state and national Junior Classical League. Prospective members must be enrolled in or have completed at least one year of the language. The club fosters an interest in the classics. Each January the Roman Banquet, which is attended by students dressed in togas and other Roman attire, is the highlight of the year. The club also participates in the JA Carnival, Raider Night Club Fair, and in the state JCL Convention. In April, the big event is the Birthday of Rome celebration. Occasionally, the club uses extra funds to purchase equipment for the Latin Department.

Outdoor Club is an organization for students who enjoy nature and adventurous activities. Membership is open to all Upper School students. Activities include camping, day hiking, backpacking, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, geocaching, and other outdoor activities. Trips are organized for weekends during the school year, and a summer trip is offered each year. In the past few years, the Outdoor Club has traveled to outdoor venues in Canada, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. An important component of the Outdoor Club is the devotionals. Devotionals are held every morning and evening during the trip and focus on strengthening faith and appreciation for God’s world.

Pre-Med Society is an organization to provide students an opportunity to view the medical profession by touring hospitals, attending surgeries, and having speakers from the medical field.

ABOUT JA CLUBS

JA Book Club gives students in grades nine through twelve the opportunity to meet and discuss books of their choosing with their peers in an informal setting. The students will also collect children’s books to take to an after-school care center to read and distribute to younger students who do not have access to books.

Earth Team is a national organization associated with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The purpose of the Earth Team is to promote environmental awareness in our young people and to encourage a spirit of volunteerism. The JA group works closely with the Hinds County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Mississippi Wildlife Federation, and the Department of Environmental Quality on various projects each year.

Equestrian Club allows students to work with and around horses, as well as participate in equestrian team events. Students interested in this club do not need any riding experience. Being a member of the Equestrian Club will allow students to experience washing, grooming, saddling, and riding events. “Riding horses doesn’t just develop character. It reveals it.”

Fellowship of Christian Athletes: “To present to athletes and coaches and all whom they influence the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.”

French Club gives juniors and seniors the opportunity to enjoy French culture through celebrating French holidays, designing a T-shirt that reflects a French spirit, and enjoying French culinary experiences.

Mu Alpha Theta is a national mathematics honor society recognizing outstanding achievement in math. Standards of admission are set by Mu Alpha Theta and Jackson Academy.

National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society recognize students with high achievement in scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Standards of admission are set by the National Honor Society and Jackson Academy. Once inducted, a student must maintain the standards that were used as the basis for his/her selection, as well as participate in a yearly chapter service project.