At JPEC Our Start Time is 9:00am
It’s a fact. Teens need more sleep. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, teens between the age of 13 and 18 should sleep 8-10 hours per day. That’s why Jackson Preparatory & Early College (JPEC), the middle and high public school academy offering tuition-free college credit, starts the school day at 9:00am.
Why It Matters
Improved attendance, less tardiness, and better grades are just a few of the benefits for JPEC Falcons who start school 1½ hours later than Jackson’s traditional public schools. Should we mention that students are more likely to stay alert and not fall asleep in class if they’ve had a good night’s rest?
“We made a purposeful decision to start the school day at 9:00am.”
Jonathon Marowelli, President
The school day for all students in grades 6-13 is 9:00am – 3:55pm. Wednesdays are early release days with an end time of 2:55pm.
JPEC uses a block schedule that helps students get used to what happens in college.
4 core subjects and 4 electives every term
Two 90-minute classes in the morning
➕ ½ hour lunch
➕Two 90-minute classes in the afternoon.
“This schedule is adaptable for Falcons taking college classes at Jackson College, so they don’t have to be full-time high school students and full-time college students at the same time.”
Jonathon Marowelli, President
A Full Day of Opportunity
JPEC Falcons earn more than 60 college credits and graduate with a diploma and at least 1 associate’s degree at no cost, but each day brings even more opportunities.
Vocational certifications in high demand fields
An almost limitless list of extracurriculars
8 competitive sports
Championship robotics program
Music, visual, and performing arts
“JPEC is a great middle and high school offering incredible opportunities to every student. There are so many things to pursue here. This is a place to become part of a community and have fun.”
Jonathon Marowelli, President
School starts soon, but there’s still time to enroll. Orientation is 4:00-7:00pm on August 18th. We welcome interested students to join us and register to join us on the first day of class August 20th. Or apply online now. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep!
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. Founded more than a decade ago and housed at Jackson College, JPEC offers access to world-class facilities which enables us to provide an excellent tuition-free education that includes credit-earning college courses and career-defining certifications. 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. Every student can succeed here. Enroll now. Find us at jacksonpec.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
