Jackson Andrew School

Andrew Jackson is an amazing school. My child is thriving there, and I am very happy with her education thus far. The Principal, the teachers, and other support staff are all very invested in making this school one of the top in the city, and it is happening! My daughter has her choice of many after school clubs, and she is one of the few students who is lucky enough to have a brand new, fully stocked library in her school. Class sizes are so small, so I know she is getting the attention she needs. I'm just glad I was able to get her in the school before everyone else finds out about it.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has positively blossomed under the new principal. Three years ago, test scores lagged the city's truly horrible average. Last year's scores beat the city AND state averages in every category. Involved, motivated parents have been working with the staff, bringing in the new library, green initiatives, after school dance, soccer and cooking classes and now Italian, Spanish and Cantonese classes. Recent budget cuts have resulted in a bit of shifting around, but the hard-working, dedicated staff has shown no signs of letting up. Go Jackson!
--Submitted by a parent

Andrew Jackson has a great new principal and she is really changing the climate and culture at Jackson! We are so excited by the changes. More activities, excellent education and a safe small school environment. My kids love all the new activities and as I parent l love the chance to really get involved in the school.
--Submitted by a parent

Well to adress the above comments. The staff is hard working and dedicated. The school can not control the sizi of the classroom or many other aspects such as extra curricular, or music. This is something that comes from the school district itself. Parents do not realize that staff fights for things and are denied, although they the teachers are the ones who know what the students need. As for the students, many are unruly, again, this does not have anything to do with the staff. Many parents are not around and offer no support in their child's education. This is where the lack of control stems from.

class size too large, no after school tutoring, principle never around!!
--Submitted by a parent

Not enough team work from the school and faculty. No parent participation with the home and school or any school activities. The only extra curriculum is computer class and art class. They have no music class and barely have an art class. Not enough teachers to cover the size of the class. Almost 30 students in one classroom and some of the classes are split classes teaching two grades. No positive support from the principle who prefer not to award the graduating class. After School program has the same aspects. Not enough counselors to cover the amount of students. If you want your child to have a good education send them to a school with less children in the class so they can have that one on one focus and attention. Also to a school where the faculty treat the children like there own, with Love and Respect.
--Submitted by a parent

Many students here are lazy and foolish and goofy while there are few special students that deserve to be attending worthier schools. This school has low standards of academics and school participation in academic activities. All students here are underestimated in intelligence and there is a underlying bias in the faculty.