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Jackson School District Academies of Learning

Jackson School District Academies of Learning

2026-2027 JSD Academy Application Information - UPDATED

See the Application Information "One-Pager"

See an FAQ About the Academies

8th Grade Orientation — January 14th @ 6 p.m. in the JTHS Auditorium

This night will highlight all of the High School programs and scheduling information


Notices of Acceptance for all Academies of Learning will be sent on Friday, March 6, 2026.

For specific information on each Academy and its Strands:  Visit each Academy page! There, you can access a direct link to unique videos that highlight each Academy of Learning! 

VISIT the DMA, JAA, JAB and STEM Academy Pages today!


The Jackson School District has developed academies of learning to offer students a focused pathway of instruction in a particular field of study during their high school years. Entrance into our academies is competitive. Students must complete an online application and, in some cases, take an entrance exam, audition or be interviewed.


NOTE: If you are looking for information about the Air Force Junior ROTC Program - See the AFJROTC Page

 

Academy Application/ Acceptance Timeline

Applications opened on the website January 16, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Link to JSD Academies of Learning APPLICATION

Application Deadline EXTENDED TO MONDAY, FEB. 2, 2026


APPLICATIONS:

All applications are due Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 (Late applications will NOT be accepted)

Notices of Academy Acceptances will be sent on March 6th for all Academies of Learning.

 All applications are located on each Academy's page.

Look on each Academy's page for more information on entrance exams and auditions.

Academy of Business

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Jackson STEM Academy

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Academy of the Arts

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Air Force Junior ROTC

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Digital Media Academy

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