Charter School
Jackson Preparatory & Early College
- grade C+Overall Grade
- Public, Charter
- 6-12
- Jackson, MI
- Rating 4 out of 5 22 reviews
Jackson Preparatory & Early College Reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 22 reviews
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I really enjoyed the teachers at JPEC, as the heightened my high school experience for the better and encouraged my success thoroughly. The only thing I would like to see changed/improved on would be the communication of information with dual-enrolled students, though I have definitely seen improvements on this aspect during the course of my time at the school.
Jackson Preparatory and Early College is an amazing school for many reasons. I love attending JPEC because the teachers are so helpful, everybody there is so accepting, and it actually feels like a safe environment to learn in. Our administrative staff is the best and they really try to have a personal relationship with the students. They are always checking up in the classrooms and letting students know that they are able to talk to them.
Along with having an amazing staff, there is an amazing student body. Our current class president is very involved and is always trying to find new ways to advocate for the students. In my personal opinion, this is one of the best schools for all types of students.
Along with having an amazing staff, there is an amazing student body. Our current class president is very involved and is always trying to find new ways to advocate for the students. In my personal opinion, this is one of the best schools for all types of students.
The only good thing is the college classes which sometimes they can’t get that right either. Communication is horrible
Overall, JPEC is a wonderful institution. It allows students to work at their own pace and earn college credits while still in highschool via dual enrollment at the local college, but is not without its flaws. A bit of favoritism and ineptitude among a handful of the staff and lack of control over younger students can sour the experience greatly.
They try to say that there isn’t a lot on bullying but there is and when you get bullied they don’t do anything about it. I told them that I was being bullied and they didn’t even talk to the bully. They don’t provide lunches, so a lot of students don’t eat. We get in trouble for being even 1min late when sometime you have to walk from one side of campus to the other. Some teachers are nice but most of the students are kinda annoying. Sometimes they put you in classes that you don’t need and they won’t let you drop them. They also make up dumb classes and force you to take them, and if you fail it is permanently on your transcript.
I love the way the school is set up. Allowing students to dual enroll AND participate in the Career Center as well as complete high school requirements was definitely a plus. The only complaint is the athletics, other than the cross country team (which is actually really good), most teams spend the season losing
It prepared me for college courses and had a generally very accepting student body. It felt that all faculty wanted me to succeed in my time there.
I think there are issues with some communication between school and students, but the programs are great and graduating with an Associates degree for an extra 13th year is a huge deal because the school pay for your college
With work JPEC is by far the best school I've gone through throughout the years. Being able to potentially get a Bachelor's degree by the end of high school is an amazing opportunity.
Jackson Preparatory & Early College is a great theoretical concept but this facility is poorly evolved. My child and a few others are leaving at the end of this term and we have been informed by more than one school that our child may have to repeat a grade due to the difference in curriculum. Not impressed.
THE PROGRAM HAS GREAT POTENTIAL. THE PROGRAM IS IN ITS 5TH YEAR AND HAS A WAY TO GO. GETTING BETTER EACH YEAR.
My experience at JPEC was an interesting one. The school is very focused on a students academic future. They try to have students entering college classes as soon as possible. Despite this they also make sure the student is ready to enter a college class. If the student is behaving in a manner the shows they aren't ready for college they hold off on having the student start college classes. This does not mean that a student has to be mature to start college classes they just have to want to start college classes. The student has to be responsible for their own work and will not be coddled by the teachers. Overall the school could use some work (the main issues being communication and the traditional high school experiences) but for getting a college degree alongside a high school diploma it is a good option.
JPEC is an incredible school. The school allowed me to excel in to college courses and finish all of my high school schools within then first two trimesters of ninth grade.
I absolutely love Jackson Preparatory and Early College. My favorite part about JPEC is that students have the opportunity, to take college courses and graduate with an Associate Degree. There are a lot of clubs and activities that students can join or do. One thing that I would like to see change would be the languages that they offer for students to learn.
The school was more or less a good transition place before college. I would like to see the school be more open-minded and attracting place where students can enjoy their time in high school. If the place is more welcoming and diversified, I believe things will change.
Jackson Preparatory & Early College (JPEC) is a school that promotes excellence through the early college model. It allows students as early as freshmen to become dual enrolled in college courses at Jackson College, where the school is located, as well as attend classes at the Jackson Area Career Center.
Academics are centered around a Mastery Scale, only allowing students to advance if they had demonstrated a proficient understanding, and allowing opportunities for advancement for those who demonstrate subject matter mastery and beyond. This leaves students beyond ready for college courses and life beyond, creating mature and responsible young adults.
There is a great amount of diversity in both students and staff. This has created a great amount of understanding for diverse situations, and creating a friendly school community, with an immense amount of school spirit. I love JPEC, and though a new school, there is so much room for growth in an already outstanding program.
Academics are centered around a Mastery Scale, only allowing students to advance if they had demonstrated a proficient understanding, and allowing opportunities for advancement for those who demonstrate subject matter mastery and beyond. This leaves students beyond ready for college courses and life beyond, creating mature and responsible young adults.
There is a great amount of diversity in both students and staff. This has created a great amount of understanding for diverse situations, and creating a friendly school community, with an immense amount of school spirit. I love JPEC, and though a new school, there is so much room for growth in an already outstanding program.
JPEC provides and atmosphere unparalleled by other schools in the area. It provides a supportive environment that is very beneficial for growth. Through my 3 (going on 4) years at the school I have learned many things. One of the most important being: someone is always willing to help you succeed. My favorite thing about JPEC is the community; each and every person is valued for their individual strength and no one is left out. At JPEC diversity is celebrated and everyone brings something valuable to the table. I feel that JPEC is successfully preparing me for my future. I am advanced compared to my non-falcon peers because of the head start JPEC gives students. This is my second year being a dual enrolled student and I feel very confident in my ability to apply knowledge in an acedemic environment. JPEC teaches students how to be independent which is a very sought after skill in this day and age. I love JPEC and I will continue to recommend it to friends.