SCHOOL DESCRIPTION
Jackson Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school enrolling 784 students in grades seven through twelve. The school is located on a 74 acre campus east of Jackson and is the largest independent secondary school in the state of Mississippi. The student body is diverse, representing various racial, ethnic, economic, and religious groups.

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
Jackson Preparatory School strives to be a school where learning and character are nourished; where teachers and students are valued as individuals; where differences are respected and talents are nurtured; where success and honest effort are recognized and failures become instructive; where judgments are tempered with compassion and achievements with humility; where privilege accepts responsibility; where education is not an end in itself, but a means to the individual’s fulfillment as a contributing member of the world community.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Two GPAs are reported on the transcript. The All-Inclusive GPA is based on final grades earned in all courses in grades 9-12 at Jackson Prep. The Academic GPA is based on final grades earned in academic core courses in grades 9-12. Academic core courses include all English, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign language and classical studies courses and the following business/technology electives: accounting, computer applications, computer programming, and computer projects. AP Art is considered an academic course upon completion of the portfolio. Excluded in the academic GPA are all other courses in fine arts, publications, and electives.

Individual subject averages shown on the transcripts are not weighted. Four points for honors courses and 5 points for AP courses are added in the cumulative GPA for the successful completion of each course designated as Honors (H) and/or Advanced Placement (AP). In computing GPA, final grades in courses taken at other schools while the student is enrolled at Jackson Prep are not considered.

CLASS RANK
Because of the school’s selective admissions policy and the strong competitive performance of its students, Jackson Prep does not rank students except for designation of valedictorian and salutatorian at graduation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION - 22 units are required for graduation

4.0 English
4.0 Mathematics
4.0 Science
4.0 Social Studies
2.0 Foreign Language
0.5 Computer Applications
1.0 Fine Arts Elective
2.5 Other Electives

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The class of 2006, with 16 National Merit Semifinalists and 5 Commended Scholars, continues a Jackson Prep tradition of outstanding performance in the National Merit Scholarship program. Since 1970, Jackson Prep has produced 461 National Merit Semifinalists.

CLASSICAL HERITAGE PROGRAM
This program offers students the opportunity to focus on
the language and culture of the Greco-Roman civilization.
To receive a diploma with emphasis in Classical Studies,
a student must complete at least six courses in Latin,
Greek, and classical civilization.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered in ten areas. Jackson Prep requires all students enrolled in AP programs to write the exam. Of 118 exams taken in 2005, 91% received scores of 3 or higher. AP Equity and Excellence reports show 39.5% of the graduating class scored 3 or higher on at least one AP exam.