Overview

Whitten Preparatory is one of 9 middle schools in the Jackson Public School District. The school serves students in grades 6-8.

Mission

Whitten Preparatory Middle School is committed to equipping every student with a quality, individualized education that will ensure academic and social growth resulting in promotion to the next grade level.

Vision

Our vision at Whitten Preparatory Middle School is to be a world-class teaching and learning institution that provides our high schools with 9th grade ready students who are socially and academically equipped to graduate on time.

Beliefs

• All stakeholders must take an active role in instructional leadership and monitor progress frequently.
• The staff accepts responsibility and accountability for promoting and implementing a quality education for all students.
• The school should be safe, orderly and conducive to learning.
• The faculty and staff should be resourceful, professional, and competent.
• Students deserve engaging lessons that are essential for mastery, along with quality assessments within a superior learning community.