JMS - Programs

Jackson Leopards Vanguard- To Believe Is To Achieve:

We Can't Hide That Leopard Pride!

Academic Rigor

The Jackson Middle School Vanguard is a facet of the Magnet Schools program for the Houston Independent School District. The Program provides gifted and talented students from within the H.I.S.D. family with accelerated, challenging, differentiated, and a stimulating academic curriculum. The program envisions achievable success for all students with these special strengths and needs.

The Jackson Vanguard Program recognizes sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students who show outstanding ability in one or more areas, including academic achievement, intellectual capacity, creative or productive thinking, leadership, or special talent. All students are engaged in differentiated instruction using depth, complexity, and pacing in the core curriculum with opportunities for advancement for high school credits.

Organizations and Activities

National Junior Honor Society, Leadership 2000, Foreign Language (French and Spanish), Science Fair, History Fair, Spelling Bee, Kick Start Karate, Karate Demonstration Team, Band, Choir, Aspiring Youth After-School Program, Student Council, Technology Applications and Sports.

Our Vision

Our belief is that all students can and will learn when instilled with high expectations. It is also our belief that every student, faculty and staff member must be technologically equipped to make our school a vision of the future. Through commitment and involvement of the community, parents, students, and school staff, that mission will be fulfilled. Every member of the Jackson family serves as a community relations agent to promote the excellent services and achievements of our school.