Jackson Middle School

Welcome Back Knights! We return to school (in-person) on Wednesday, August 18th! School begins at 8:30 a.m. All families must complete the mandatory PUSD Self-Evaluation Screening Agreement and return it on the first day of school!

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Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH)

Leona Jackson School was named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School for the 2019-2020 school year. For the past four years, Jackson has partnered with Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH), an organization that provides research-based tools and processes that focus on building relationships. This partnership has increased student connectedness and transformed the culture on our campus.

AVID

AVID Schoolwide
Leona Jackson School has obtained fifth-year AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Certification. Granted by the AVID Center, this certification validates Jackson’s dedication to the program’s eleven essentials for maximizing student achievement. In addition, Jackson has implemented AVID school-wide strategies across all content areas and has begun the process of becoming an AVID National Demonstration School.

Schools to Watch

Leona Jackson School has been re-designated as a National School-To-Watch for the second time. Jackson was selected by state leaders for its academic excellence, its responsiveness to the needs and interests of young adolescents, and its commitment to helping all students achieve at high levels. In addition, Jackson has strong leadership, teachers who work together to improve curriculum and instruction, and a commitment to assessment and accountability to bring about continuous improvement.

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