Jackson Preparatory & Early College (JPEC) is Michigan’s only whole school Early College program with a middle school, offering 6th -13th graders the opportunity to earn college credit and a high school diploma at the same time. Every JPEC Falcon graduates with an associate’s degree, but without the financial burden of college tuition. There are lots of reasons to enroll. Here are the top 10:
#1: We Personalize Your Learning
Individualized attention offers students the opportunity to find their passion and figure out what they want to do without any financial burden on the student or family. Accelerate and advance into college courses or take extra time to achieve at grade level. JPEC teachers are here to support you every step of your academic journey.
#2: Learning Here is Competency-Based
It’s what you know how to do, not just what you know. Students who demonstrate proficiency in a subject move faster through their education and expand their opportunities to explore passions and interests.
#3: Our Facilities are World-Class
JPEC is located at Jackson College, where we have full access to world-class college facilities and resources, including classrooms, a pottery studio, robotics and manufacturing spaces, and a tutoring and writing center. PE classes take place in the college field house, and our sports teams compete in the college gym!
#4: The Time You Need to Achieve More, Experience More, and Get Ahead
Our 5-year program is designed to enable students to earn a high school diploma and 60 college credits. Students who have already completed their associate’s degree can dual enroll at Albion College and take higher-level classes for a bachelor’s degree while still enrolled at JPEC.
#5: We Pay for Your College Credits
College is expensive, but JPEC students get all the benefits of a college education tuition-free. As long as you’re enrolled with us, we cover every dime of your education.
#6: Our College Preparatory Middle School Focuses on Developing College Readiness Skills
Students who enroll in our College Preparatory program (6th-8th grades) focus on developing the college readiness skills essential to a successful experience at the Early College level. Explore college in the safety of our campus and take advantage of world-class facilities at Jackson College. JPEC has the highest student retention level in the county as middle schoolers advance seamlessly into the Early College program!
#7: We Offer Certifications in Career-Defining Vocations
At JPEC you don’t have to choose between a vocation and college. Do both. Earn a career-focused certification and an associate’s degree at the same time. Explore STEM fields in middle school and advance in the trades by attending the Jackson Area Career Center during high school, while earning a college degree!
#8: We’ve Got All the Extras
8 competitive sports, including Cross Country, Basketball, Cheer, Tennis, Golf, Bowling, Track, and Volleyball.
The county’s best competitive middle and high school robotics teams (Our high school team qualified for the world championship 5 of the last 6 years!).
Middle and high school student government.
Clubs and organizations including: Kindness Committee, Speech and Debate Club, Queer/Straight Alliance, Tennis Club, and Bowling Club.
#9: Our Students Build Honest Connections and Meaningful Relationships
Our student body is diverse and welcoming. We’re a small learning community and we know the name of every single student in our school. You’ll feel welcome and accepted here.
#10: We Foster Confidence
JPEC is a safe place to overcome challenges. We’re here to support you, so you can try something new, find a passion, and figure out what you want to do. We’ll even help you decide what you don’t want to do because sometimes that’s more important.
At Jackson Preparatory & Early College, we encourage independence in a safer way and provide an extraordinary educational experience with hands-on support. There’s a place here for you. Enroll now.
About Jackson Preparatory & Early College
As a public school academy for middle and high school students Jackson Preparatory & Early College (JPEC), Michigan’s only whole school Early College program with a middle school, offers 6th – 13th graders the opportunity to foster independence safely. Access to world-class college facilities enables JPEC to provide an excellent tuition-free education that includes credit-earning college courses. We value competency-based learning -- what you know how to do, not just what you know. Achieve an associate’s degree and a high school diploma simultaneously. Earn certifications in career-defining vocations. Every student can succeed here. Now enrolling grades 6-12.
