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A Specialty School for Math and Science
As a specialty school for math and science, Jackson Middle School (JMS) is a caring, innovative and inclusive community that leads the way in developing confident, critical thinkers through integrated, inquiry-based learning experiences. Each grade level has integrated learning themes that provide students relevant connections between their classes and science, technology, engineering and math. JMS offers electives in astronomy, environmental science, engineering and science fiction
Our Mission: Collaborative Learning + Innovative Thinking + Caring Community = Students Prepared for the Future
For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Sarah Garrett, curriculum integrator at 763-506-5226 or sarah.garrett@ahschools.us
Integrated learning opportunities
In 6th grade, students complete engineering experiences each trimester. Along with those experiences, students enjoy programs from many guest speakers, visit The History Center or Mill City Museum, as well as a trip to Nickelodeon Universe for a fun day of math!
In 7th grade, students complete investigations each trimester. Along with those experiences, students enjoy programs from many guest speakers and a visit to the Minnesota Zoo as an extension to their ecology unit.
In 8th grade, students complete a capstone project. Along with that large project, students enjoy programs from many guest speakers. There are many elective classes in 8th grade that participate in off-site field trips to extend student learning.
Specialty program contact
Enrollment information
The in-district transfer or open enrollment process for each school year runs from December 1 to January 15 for priority consideration.
Applications are due by January 15.
Specialty school electives
Astronomy (8th grade)
Some Units of Study:
- NASA missions/technologies
- Small Bodies in Solar System
- Tools of the Astronomer
- Stars, Constellations, Deep Space
- Geologic Formations
Build a star chart and astrolabe to measure the star's altitude in the night’s sky; analyze Mars images to understand geologic formations; utilize the JMS Observatory.
Environmental science (8th grade only)
Some Units of Study:
- Sphere interactions
- Earth’s biomes
- Water quality
You will be researching and using tools to study the area around JMS. Other field studies include Cedar Creek Reserve and multiple water treatment plants.
Engineering Aerospace and Design (7th and 8th)
Units of Study:
- Design and Modeling
- Flight and Space
You will be introduced to a 3D-CAD program to design projects; design and create different types of flight vehicles.
* This course may replace the Technical Education requirement for 7th grade.
Engineering Architecture and Robotics (8th)
Units of Study:
- Automation and Robotics
- Green Architecture
You will use a robotics program to design, build and program to solve an existing problem; create and use circuit diagrams; design and create an environmentally friendly home.
Science fiction (7th and 8th grade)
Major Focus:
- Examine the genre of science fiction alongside non-fiction science that creates worlds and situations that can't happen yet, and might never happen, but deal with the world we live in today.
This course is designed for those who are already science fiction fans, as well as those who want to improve their reading and writing skills. Through reading, writing, and viewing science fiction, you will be prepared to tackle tomorrow’s problems.