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Jacksonville Schools

Jacksonville Independent School District
800 College Avenue , Jacksonville TX 75766 Phone : 903-586-6511 www . jisd . org or Facebook at ‘ Jacksonville ISD ’
The Jacksonville Independent School District has an enrollment of 4,905 students on eight campuses ; Jacksonville High School , Jacksonville Middle School , Nichols Intermediate , East Side Elementary , Fred Douglass Elementary , Joe Wright Elementary , West Side Elementary and the Compass Center . Students today have varied areas of interests and ways of
learning and the district offers innovative educational choices on every grade level . JISD staff remains passionate regarding success for all students , with teachers dedicated to empowering students , both in and out of the classroom , by focusing on what success entails for every student on every level . Staff are also dedicated to maintaining a culture of family . At JISD , there is a belief that students should have different options . Because of that belief , JISD offers diverse avenues to provide the tools needed for success after high school graduation , from elementary level
choices to vast college preparation or career and technology certifications . The district ’ s four elementary schools include a STEM initiative campus , dual language campus , applied learning community campus and a Leader in Me campus . Elementary students can participate in Academic UIL , gifted and talented program , and after school clubs . Beginning at the intermediate level , students can participate in student council . They have the option of fine art electives : art , choir and band . Intermediate students have access to instructional
strategists , applied learning community , dual language program , gifted and talented program and UIL academic competition . Jacksonville Middle School offers students the opportunity to join the Jr . National Honor Society , athletic teams , and multiple clubs or organizations . Band , art , choir and theatre remain options . High school credits can be obtained in Algebra 1 , Intro to Principles of AG , Spanish 3 and AP . The middle school campus has a STEM lab and provides a laptop to each student . High School students can enroll
in advanced placement and dual enrollment college courses . Students may join the National Honor Society , student council , Academic UIL and choose from among the many clubs and student organizations . The high school offers career and tech programs , 12 career pathways , 12 industry-based certifications , a health science practicum and an EMT program . JHS also provides access to an award-winning fine arts program that includes a dance team , cheer , band , choir , art and theatre . Once an Indian , Always an Indian .
Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary
1530 E . Pine St . 903-586-2501 or 800-259-5673 http :// bmats . edu
The Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary seeks to help qualified individuals by equipping them for Christian service and leadership roles . The seminary supports the educational needs of the Baptist Missionary Association of America and other groups who share a like
commitment to the authority of Scripture . The BMA Seminary began in 1955 as a division of Jacksonville College . In 1957 , the seminary held its first fall semester classes on the current seminary grounds located at 1530 East Pine Street in Jacksonville . The seminary graduated its first class of students in May 1958 . BMA Seminary has grown from an average enrollment of dozens
to around 150 credit-seeking students each semester prior to COVID . Students typically represent approximately 15 states , 15 foreign countries , and ten different Christian denominations . An additional 80 students regularly take courses for non-credit each semester as well . Pastors , teachers , laypersons and others can enroll in courses for personal enrichment . The seminary currently offers
six academic degrees : Associate of Divinity , Bachelor of Arts in Religion , Master of Arts ( Religion ), Master of Arts ( Pastoral Theology ), Master of Arts in Church Ministries , and the Master of Divinity . The seminary ’ s accreditation includes that of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges for degrees at each level ( associate , bachelor , and master ). Masters ’ degrees also have
accreditation by the Association of Theological Schools Commission on Accrediting . BMA Seminary has been recognized for its online and distance education . Most recently , “ intelligent . com ” recognized BMA as “ Best for Pastoral Studies ” in its Top 50 Master ’ s in Theology Degree Programs for 2021 . OnlineU . org ranked BMA Seminary # 2 as Most Affordable Master ’ s in Theology Online in 2020 .
Jacksonville College
105 B . J . Albritton Drive Jacksonville TX 75766 Phone : 903-586-2518 Email : info @ jacksonvillecollege . edu www . jacksonville-college . edu , or visit the Jacksonville-College Jaguars Facebook page
Jacksonville College , established in 1899 , is currently the only Christian Junior College in the state of Texas . Nestled in the beautiful , rolling hills of East
Texas , Jacksonville College is located in Jacksonville , Texas , a thirty-minute drive from Tyler and within a three-hour drive of Dallas / Fort Worth , Houston and Shreveport . At Jacksonville College , we provide Christ-centered teaching and training that prepares students to lead meaningful lives that transform the world . Our two-year liberal arts college provides a quality education from a biblical worldview that
challenges minds , transforms lives and equips students for servant leadership and lifelong learning . Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges , Jacksonville College awards Associate Degrees , Junior College Diploma and Continuing Education Units . Associate Degrees are available in either Science or Arts in the fields of Biblical
Studies , Business , Education , Kinesiology , Psychology , General Studies and others . An associate degree can be obtained through traditional in-person classes or completely on-line . The student body at Jacksonville College averages 500 to 600 students , representing not only communities throughout Texas , but states across the country , as well as foreign nationals .
The Jacksonville College Jaguar sports program offers twelve teams that compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association . Individual sports include men ’ s and women ’ s basketball , golf , soccer , cross country , tennis and track and field team . The track and field team is nationally recognized and the tennis team ranks among the top 10 .
Tyler College
501 S . Ragsdale St . 903-541-5000
For residents to the south of Tyler , there are TJC- Jacksonville and TJC-Rusk . TJC-Jacksonville , ( N . Ragsdale ,
Jacksonville ), offers a 20-student vocational nurse education program as well as a transitional program for registered nurses
who wish to qualify as associate degree nursing graduates . Core curriculum courses are also offered at TJC-Jacksonville , which
is located on the fourth floor of UT Health Jacksonville . General Information : 903-510-3331
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