Jackson Christian School Explained

Jackson Christian School
Streetaddress:832 Country Club Lane
City:Jackson
State:Tennessee
Zipcode:38305
Country:United States
Religious Affiliation:Churches of Christ[1]
Denomination:Christian
Us Nces District Id:01615341
President:Billy Lones
Principal:Jeanna Rice
Principal Label:Elementary Principal
Faculty:140
Enrollment:1,020[2]
Ratio:15:1
Hours In Day:7.2
Mascot:Eagles
Accreditation:Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Christian School Association[3]
Tuition:Varies by grade

Jackson Christian School is a private Christian school located in Jackson, Tennessee. Founded in 1976, Jackson Christian School provides education for students from Pre-K through high school.

History

Jackson Christian School was founded in 1976 as a Christian school for students in grades 1 through 8, with an original enrollment of 58 students.[4] Three years later, Jackson Christian School moved from its original location at the Central Church of Christ in Jackson, Tennessee to its current 28-acre facility.

Campus

The school's current campus was built in 1979.[5] Located on Country Club Lane near The Columns shopping district in Jackson, TN, the campus covers an area of 28acres. It includes two gymnasiums, multiple computer labs, and a library.[6]

Preschool location

Jackson Christian School has a preschool program in a separate location than the primary campus. Located at Campbell Street Church of Christ, the preschool program is for children ages 2–4.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Private Schools . Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce . March 8, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120420235924/http://www.jacksontn.com/living_jackson/education/private_schools.html . April 20, 2012 . dead .
  2. Web site: School Detail for Jackson Christian School . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304075723/http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&SchoolName=Jackson+Christian+School&City=Jackson&State=47&NumOfStudentsRange=more&IncGrade=-1&LoGrade=-1&HiGrade=-1&ID=01615341 . March 4, 2016 . March 8, 2012 . National Center for Education Statistics.
  3. Web site: January 25, 2012 . Jackson Christian School Review . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20151215152143/http://www.privateschoolreview.com/jackson-christian-school-profile . December 15, 2015 . March 9, 2012 . Private School Review.
  4. Web site: About Us . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161013055748/http://www.jcseagles.org:80/about/index.aspx . October 13, 2016 . March 17, 2012 . Jackson Christian School.
  5. Web site: Walker-Journey, Jennifer . April 2009 . Jackson Christian School - Jackson, TN . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305034213/https://www.christianschoolproducts.com/articles/2009-April/Departments/Jackson-Christian-School-Jackson-Tennessee.htm . March 5, 2016 . March 8, 2012 . Christian School Products.
  6. Web site: Visit Campus . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160720192157/http://www.jcseagles.org:80/admissions/visitCampus.aspx . July 20, 2016 . March 9, 2012 . Jackson Christian School.