Principal's Message

Dear Families,

 

It is with great excitement and gratitude that I thank you for choosing Jackson Academy of Math and Music.  As both a principal and a parent, I am honored to be part of such a special school that focuses on a positive environment to support a great learning atmosphere.

As a K-8 school, we have the unique opportunity to provide a consistent approach toward teaching and learning. As a result, this directly supports a positive climate and continuity of expectations both academically and behaviorally. Our school's vision focuses on keeping learning “Alive,”  and our instructional focus supports best practice instruction. Our dedicated teaching and certificated staff have been purposely selected, and we are committed to serving the great community at JAMM. I would like to personally thank you for entrusting us with your children and for providing us with feedback, which enables us to be the best for your kids.

We are excited to welcome new and returning families to a brand new school year. Our staff is committed to our guiding principles of continuous learning and reflection, student engagement, inclusion, and, most importantly, creating a safe learning environment for all students and staff. 

At Jackson, music is more than just a subject—it’s a vital part of how we nurture creativity, discipline, and joy in learning. Music instruction is thoughtfully woven into each grade level, offering every student a unique and meaningful way to engage with the arts. We are proud to be one of the few schools in the nation to offer violin instruction beginning in kindergarten and continuing through first grade. In grades two through five, students build on their foundational skills through exploring a variety of instruments, including Orff instruments, percussion, strings, ukulele, recorders, and a piano lab. As students enter middle school, they continue their musical journey by learning new instruments and participating in band. To further support our robust music program, our sixth through eighth graders benefit from an extended school day that includes additional time for music instruction. Our goal is to build musical literacy and support students' understanding of music history, cultural relevance, and develop metacognitive processes between math and music.  In short, music is truly an essential part of the Jackson experience.

An ancient Chinese proverb says, “One good parent is worth 1,000 schoolmasters”.  Parents are the single most important variable in a child’s schooling. As a parent myself and the principal, the most important thing to me is how my child has performed individually and their intrinsic motivation to learn, along with their attitude towards school. I encourage you to take time and support the love of reading and thinking with your child. Many families will set time aside to turn off the TV, and models will love reading and thinking. Thank you for celebrating your child’s academic successes and clearly supporting the opportunities for improvement. I wish you all a great school year, and thank you for your continued support.

With my deepest gratitude,

Patrick Buchser
Principal