Protect WT Jackson
The APS Comprehensive Long Range Facilities Plan proposes eliminating dual-campus models, which would lead to significant changes to WT Jackson Elementary.
As one of the highest performing schools in the cluster with projected enrollment growth, Jackson stands to be disproportionately and unnecessarily impacted by this plan.
Understand the Scenario
The revised scenario proposes that Jackson will consolidate to its Main Campus, which was recently renovated and has capacity to accommodate all Jackson students. Jackson’s Primary Campus would then be repurposed. Of the original scenarios, this option preserves the school community with the least disruption to our students.
If this scenario is approved, and Jackson families wanted to consolidate sooner, there is a possibility that Jackson could move to Main campus in the 2026-2027 school year, earlier than the projected timeline of 2027-2028. Share your feedback at updates@wtjacksonproud.com
View the proposed scenario details to learn more about the revised Jackson scenario.
OUR RESPONSE
The Jackson community believes:
Consolidating both Jackson campuses to our Main Campus building is the least harmful proposal to Jackson, but is a sacrifice nonetheless. How will Jackson's students benefit from this change? We have not seen any data or communications on how this will improve their experience, programming, or performance outcomes. The projected impact to students and student outcomes should be added to this proposal. Jackson is a high performing school with CCRPI scores in the 90’s. The current model is working for us.
Our school had more than 700 students in 2019. During Covid and the subsequent year of virtual learning, we lost over 200 students to private schools. This does not rebound quickly but it CAN rebound. If we are consolidated to Main campus, we request that our Primary campus be held in reserve with NO LONG-TERM LEASE AGREEMENTS in the event enrollment again justifies needing the space. We see lower grade enrollments increasing year over year.
The Jackson Primary building should NOT be leased to any other private or charter school. This would be detrimental to Jackson’s enrollment.
We support the decision to leave existing boundaries in place.
SHARE YOUR VOICE
APS needs to hear from you!
NEW! Take the APS CFP Revised Scenarios Survey - survey results go directly to APS and its consultant, HPM, and are used to shape scenario development and decision making.
Share your feedbackvia APS’s Let's Talk form - questions or concerns submitted on Let’s Talk are funneled to the appropriate APS team and you wil receive a direct response.
Sign the North Atlanta Cluster Petition - signing this online petition, created by a mom in our NA Cluster, adds your name to a list of individuals asking for more transparency, a slowed down decision-making process, and new APS Board Members to be in place prior to any changes in our cluster.
Jennifer McDonald - UP FOR RE-ELECTION
Board of Education Vice Chair, District 4 Representative
EMAIL YOUR APS REPRESENTATIVES
Board of Education, Seat 8 At-Large
Board of Education, Seat 7 At-Large
Board of Education, Seat 9 At-Large
APS Superintendent
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Mark Your Calendars - Key Dates
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APS Board of Education Meeting Public Comment
Monday, November 5
Register for Public Comment: 5:00 - 5:50pm
Meeting: 5:30 - 8:00pm
APS Center for Learning and Leadership, 130 Trinity Avenue, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
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APS Board of Education Meeting Public Comment
Wednesday, December 3
Register for Public Comment: 5:00 - 5:50pm
Meeting: 5:30 - 8:00pm
APS Center for Learning and Leadership, 130 Trinity Avenue, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
