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Mindset Matters, Part II: Director of Choral Music Amy Whittenton Shares Insights from Mindset Theory

/ Perspectives in Education

There are two mindsets within Carol D. Dweck, Ph.D.’s mindset theory: fixed and growth. At its most basic level, a fixed mindset means that a person believes that people’s qualities are unchangeable or “fixed.” The growth mindset opposes this view, stating that time and effort can cultivate people’s qualities. These mindsets impact every person daily and influence how they view themselves, others, and their activities.

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New Members Inducted to Cum Laude Society

/ Upper School

Established to recognize scholastic achievement in secondary schools, the Cum Laude Society has granted charters to only four schools in Mississippi. Jackson Academy’s chapter welcomed many new members in an induction ceremony last Tuesday morning.

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Junior, Senior Prom

/ Upper School

Juniors and Seniors gathered under the Big Top Saturday night for the “Greatest Show on Earth!” They had the time of their lives together, experiencing a magical night of dancing, carnival games, and delicious carnival foods.

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Summer Camps Registration Opens

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Jackson Academy Summer Camps have something for everyone, from rising sports or stage stars to future artists and scientists. With more than 40 camps to choose from, there is fun to be had by all rising K4 through twelfth graders.

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Carr Young Becomes Head of School for the Day

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On Monday, Carr Young stood in the carpool line, welcoming students and wishing them a good day at Jackson Academy. He then moved to the Administration Building, where he made sure he had greeted everyone present, handing out his business cards and shaking hands with each person while looking them squarely in the eye.

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Trivia Night Success

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Teams gathered at Bridlewood of Madison on Sunday, March 27 to compete in the JA Athletic Booster Club’s first Trivia Night. Participants enjoyed concession-stand favorites such as barbecue nachos, sausage dogs, pizza, and popcorn when the doors opened at 5:00.

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STAR Students and Teachers to Be Honored

/ Upper School

The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) M. B. Swayze Foundation has named Jackson Academy seniors Gibson Cheney and Sandon Guild as STAR Students for the 2021-2022 school year. The STAR program encourages and promotes academic achievement among Mississippi’s high school seniors.

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