Dear George Jackson Academy Community, On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Underwood as Interim Head of School for this coming school year, 2019-2020. With more than 25 years of experience at independent schools throughout the country, Jay brings to George Jackson a sterling record of leadership in middle […]
March 19, 2019 To All in the George Jackson Academy Family: After careful study, George Jackson Academy has decided not to accept boys into the fourth grade for academic year 2019-2020. The decision reflects the desire of the Board of Trustees to sharpen GJA’s focus in a changing, challenging educational environment. Transitioning […]
GJA Alumni are doing incredible things. In early November GJA alumnus Mandeep Singh (GJA 2007, Packer Collegiate 2011, Columbia University 2015) was interviewed by President Barack Obama at the first ever Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago. Mandeep is a valued member of the GJA Associate Board, as well as founder of his own organization, Flip National, which […]
It’s happened- and sooner than you were ready for. Your adorable and helpful son has changed. Before, he made his bed without question; now, his bed is a Mt. Everest of bedsheets and pillows. Before, he confided in you about everything and took in your advice like a sponge; now, he seeks out the support […]
