University School of Jackson (USJ) is a non-denominational, non-sectarian, independent,

college preparatory school A college-preparatory school (usually shortened to preparatory school or prep school) is a type of secondary school. The term refers to public, private independent or parochial schools primarily designed to prepare students for higher education ...

located in northwest

Jackson, Tennessee Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Tennessee, United States. Located east of Memphis, Tennessee, Memphis, it is a regional center of trade for West Tennessee. Its total population was 68,205 as of the 2020 United States ...

, that educates students from infancy through the 12th grade.

History

Old Hickory Academy and Episcopal Day School began as two separate schools in 1970. Old Hickory Academy was an independent school which included primary education through a high school curriculum. Episcopal Day School was a smaller, parochial school which emphasized primary education, but had begun a high school program by 1986, enrolling grades nine and ten. In 1987 the two schools consolidated, forming University School of Jackson.

Academics

In 2018, USJ opened an academic center to provide educational support for students with learning prescriptions.

Administration

Current head of the school is Don Roe, who previously was the Associate Head of School, and director of Middle School. He replaces Stuart Hirstein.

References

{{authority control 1970 establishments in Tennessee Jackson, Tennessee Preparatory schools in Tennessee Private K-12 schools in Tennessee Schools in Madison County, Tennessee