Jackson Campus
Academics
The Jackson Campus
Journey
Early Childhood
The Mountain Academy Early Childhood program for children ages 3-5 empowers children to construct their own learning.
Lower School
As students transition from Early Childhood, Mountain Academy’s Lower School continues to focus on learner-centered education to allow children’s ideas and interests to drive the curriculum.
Middle School
The Mountain Academy Middle School program focuses on pairing essential academic skills with authentic, real-world learning.
Upper School
The Mountain Academy Upper School program is housed on the Jackson Campus. Our small class sizes allow students and teachers to work closely to develop an academic path tailored to each individual student’s needs.
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Outdoor Education
Outdoor education at Mountain Academy creates an awareness of the relationship between the environment and human life, harnesses an appreciation for the environment, and encourages students to learn about human and natural systems while using problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Students focus on learning outcomes from health and wellness, science, and community to culture domains.
Journeys
A Journey is a direct, off-campus experience in the ecological or cultural environment that serves as an essential part of learning. We take both single-day and extended multi-day Journeys into our local and global communities. Our Journeys include thoughtful faculty planning and meaningful student inquiry, integrating curriculum, and creating and deepening one’s sense of place by connecting our curriculum to real-world issues and needs.
College Placement
Our college placement team prepares Mountain Academy students to lead and succeed following graduation. As they head to many of the most selective colleges and universities in the country and around the globe, they’re prepared to thrive on whatever path they choose.
Educational Approach
At Mountain Academy, we use Project-Based Learning (PBL) to allow students to learn authentically about the world through in-depth inquiry, design, and sharing with a public audience. This dynamic approach to teaching and learning compels students to explore real-world questions and challenges while simultaneously developing interdisciplinary understandings and interpersonal skills. Projects can be as short as a few weeks or as long as a few months.
