Academic Counseling

The Upper School and Middle School Counselors at Jackson Preparatory School seek to play a vital role in maximizing student success within the classroom as well as beyond and serve as a liaison between students, parents, faculty and the administration. Prep Counselors are available to assist students in exploring options, finding solutions, and making decisions regarding academic and personal issues.

Prior to initiating the college admission conversation with Malika Lindsay, Upper School Counselors administer YouScience to juniors. The resulting YouScience profile identifies student aptitudes and interests related to successful college and/or work decisions. Upon completion of the YouScience profile, students then meet with a member of the Upper School Counseling staff to review and discuss individual results.

Middle School

Middle School Counseling

Parents are encouraged to develop a rapport and freely communicate with their student’s teachers. Teachers may be reached by email. Faculty school email addresses are listed in the Jackson Prep school directory. Should parents wish to schedule a conference with their student’s teachers, they are encouraged to contact their student’s counselor.

Mrs. Watson is located in the Middle School Office. She is available from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Middle School Counselors:

Mrs. Maret Watson, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Counselor
- mwatson@jacksonprep.net
- 601-939-8613 ext. 257

Upper School

The Upper School Counseling Program at Jackson Preparatory School was founded on the tenet that each individual has value, dignity, and worth and that guidance services should be available to assist each student in realizing his or her full potential. Upper school counselors serve as a liaison between students, parents, faculty and the administration and are trained to listen and assist students in exploring options, finding solutions, and helping them make decisions regarding academic and personal issues. They also assist the College Counseling Department.

Upper School Counseling Office can assist families with the following:

All academic issues
Student Spring course selections
Honors and AP applications
Schedule conflicts and schedule changes
Student transcripts

The hours of the counseling office are 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office is staffed by the following persons:

Carol Rose, Counselor to upper school girls:
- crose@jacksonprep.net
- 601-932-8106 ext. 287
Lee Ozier, Counselor to upper school boys:
- lozier@jacksonprep.net
- 601-932-8106 ext. 276
Tara McDaniel
- tmcdaniel@jacksonprep.net
- 601-932-8106 ext. 222