University School of Jackson

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University School of Jackson
Address
232 McClellan Road

Jackson
,
Tennessee

United States
Coordinates35°42′22″N 88°53′20″W / 35.706°N 88.889°W / 35.706; -88.889Coordinates: 35°42′22″N 88°53′20″W / 35.706°N 88.889°W / 35.706; -88.889
Information
TypeIndependent school
Established1987
NCES School IDAA890889[1]
Head of schoolDon Roe[2]
Faculty70 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment1047 (881 Non-Prekindergarten)[1]
Student to teacher ratio13:1[1]
CampusSuburban area
Color(s)Red and Columbia blue
Athletics conferenceTSSAA
MascotBruins
AccreditationSAIS
Websiteusjbruins.org

University School of Jackson (USJ) is a non-denominational, non-sectarian, college preparatory school located in northwest Jackson, Tennessee, that educates students from infancy through the 12th grade.[3]

History[]

Old Hickory Academy and Episcopal Day School began as two separate schools in 1970.[4] Old Hickory Academy was an independent school which included primary education through a high school curriculum.[5] Episcopal Day School was a smaller, parochial school which emphasized primary education, but had begun a high school program by 1986, enrolling grades nine and ten.[6]

In 1987 the two schools consolidated, forming University School of Jackson.[7][8]

Academics[]

USJ playground

In 2018, USJ opened an academic center to provide educational support for students with learning prescriptions.[9]

Administration[]

Current head of the school is Don Roe, who previously was the Associate Head of School, and director of Middle School.[2][10] He replaces Stuart Hirstein.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for University School of Jackson". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Shields, Brandon (December 19, 2019). "Don Roe tabbed as next Head of School at University School of Jackson". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  3. ^ "West Tennessee's College Preparatory School". University School of Jackson.
  4. ^ Burgess, Katherine (May 21, 2016). "JCM went from 'powerhouse' to decline". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Old Hickory Academy: 1970-1987". University School of Jackson.
  6. ^ "Episcopal Day School: 1970-1987". University School of Jackson.
  7. ^ Mason, Ali (9 February 2020). "USJ celebrates 50th anniversary". WBBJ TV. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  8. ^ "University School of Jackson, 1987+". University School of Jackson.
  9. ^ "USJ opens Academic Center to provide educational support". The Jackson Sun. August 13, 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  10. ^ "Don Roe named Associate Head of School, Middle School Director at USJ". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
  11. ^ "USJ Appoints New Head of School". WBBJTV. Feb 25, 2013.
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