Jackson Academic STEAM Academy expands historic partnership with Union
First virtual school to offer dual enrollment opportunities through Union University
JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson-Madison County Schools and Union University have announced an exciting new partnership between Union and the JMCSS K-12 CyberSchool Jackson Academic STEAM Academy (JASA). JASA is the first virtual school to partner with Union University in a dual enrollment program.
“Students at JASA can take classes at Union, be involved as students at Union, and expand their horizons and future aspirations,” Union University President Dr. Dub Oliver said.
JASA senior Isaiah Hodges is among the students taking advantage of this new partnership in conjunction with the Tennessee Dual Enrollment Grant.
“Mr. Robbie Graves with Union’s Undergraduate Admissions team made the progress easy and the faculty has welcomed us as if we were family. The students on campus are respectful and humble,” Hodges said.
In addition to upper-level English, Math and Science classes, JASA students have access to University services like academic advising, support services, supplemental college freshmen workshops and more.
“The sky's the limit for JASA students because of our Superintendent Dr. Marlon King and through the support provided by Union University. From our building, to our teacher preparation program, to now dual enrollment. This partnership will ignite innovation for our students,” JASA Head of School Dr. Josie Currie said.
Families interested in joining JASA for the spring semester are encouraged to contact Dr. Currie at 731-506-2610 or via email jzcurrie@jmcss.org
“Students will receive support not only from their high school, but also from a number of first year student aids offered by the University. It’s a unique opportunity,” Dr. Currie said.
