Jackson Middle College welcomes eleven new scholars to Cohort IV

JANS – Jackson Public Schools welcomed 11 outstanding scholars to Cohort IV of Jackson Middle College. The newest members of the program were celebrated during a signing ceremony held Thursday, August 27, at the Jackson State University Liberal Arts Building.

The 11 scholars selected for Cohort IV are Jamiya Bennett, Kirsten Bratton, Daelon Gilmore, Brayden Griffin, Ti’Mya Johnson, Morgan Madison, Johkeria Smith, Camryn Tabb, Kailee Taylor, Kristina Williams, and Cornelius Woodberry.

Since its establishment, Jackson Middle College scholars have demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence, perseverance, and continued growth. The program has achieved several notable accomplishments, including:

An average cohort GPA of 3.3.

Nine of the 14 members of Cohort I completed their third year with GPAs ranging from 3.5 to 4.0.

Sixty-six percent of Mathematics Education majors who have attempted the Praxis Algebra examination have passed.

All scholars in the Mathematics Education track have been admitted to Teacher Education and are enrolled in their Pre-Clinical Internship course.

Scholars have been selected for membership in the Jackson State University Honors College.

Scholars have served as Integrated Mathematics and Computer Science Ambassadors.