Jackson Technology Center

I have to disagree with some of the comments made about Jackson. This is my son's last year at Jackson and he likes this school. He is in the MST program and is doing well. He has been exempt from reading this year and has scored commended in all subjects on his TASKS scores which means the teachers are doing there jobs. It is not the teachers job to babysit or be friends with the students. There job is to teach and they do just that. If the student is having a problem and you inform the school, the school will take appropriate actions. My son was bullied in his 6th grade year, I told the school and the students were sent to the reform school. It is the students job to make the best of school. If your not getting along with some of the students there, either make new friends or try to make the best of it.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is terrible, I don't really like it, the curriculum is great, though. You learn a lot, but the only thing wrong really here is the people, mostly students. Students are horribly mannered, and if you want your child to have a good time, you better work hard to get in honors' classes. Most teachers are great but some are really mean no apparent reason. Basically, if you behave, you'll do fine, but make sure your student has some self esteem because people there will break it down fast. Riots, fights, all kind of things happen all the time, and theres a group of "Wanna be gangsters" that think they're all that and try to terrorize the school. The majority of the race are Hispanics, and most of them being pretty nice, but there's some that misbehave of each race there. If you've got another choice, really, don't choose Jackson. I'm a student there, reluctantly going on my third year. On the bright side, the afterschool activities are decent and the fine arts program is excellent.

My son attended this school for 2 years as a part of the math & science "magnet" program. I am sad to say I am unimpressed with the teachers attitudes toward the students. Some of the teachers even made a point of telling the students how much they disliked thier jobs. Very motivating I'm sure. We had repeated problems with theft which was disregarded until I complained. My son was basically told it was his fault that things were stolen. Possibly the most enlightening moment was when my husband cursed by a student when he chaperoned a field trip & the teacher said "she's from a bad home." Said that excused the behavior. We are transferring next year.
--Submitted by a parent

Very disappointed with the quality of education. I sent my son there for the Math & Science program and found the quality to be lower than the middle school that is in our immediate neighborhood. He will not be returning next year.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter was invited to attend the MST honors program at Jackson for 6th grade this year. Jackson overall is probably one of the best schools in the district for not only for bright students, but kids with Autism/PDD-NOS. Her case manager, and teachers understand the finer points of children with ASD's, don't make them appear any different to other kids in the class, and as a result, my daughter has been able to socialize much better than previous schools, as well as succeed academically. The cirriculum is great, with both core subjects and electives that are both fun and challenging
--Submitted by a parent

i am a 6th grader at Jackson and I would say Jackson is an awesome middle school the teachers are awesome and when you go home you can't wait to go back to school because the teachers make you really eager to learn!!! :)
--Submitted by a student

I am currently an 8th grader in the MST program here at Jackson. This is a great school with some flaws, but hey, nothing is ever perfect. I love my teachers and I feel like they actually want us to succeed. MST is a bit challenging but it's all worth it in the end. You will have your occasional fights here and there but it's not any of the staffs fault it happens. Anyway, I'm glad to spend my 8th grade year at the best middle school in Garland.
--Submitted by a student

It's a great school, I'm actually learning a lot.
--Submitted by a student

great school my son is getting better in every subject every day
--Submitted by a parent

i think this school is cool because the teachers actually tell you what they want you to do with your hw while the others schools really dont.
--Submitted by a student