• Velma Jackson High School

    2000 Loring Road

    Camden, MS 39045

    Telephone Number (662) 468-2531       

    Fax Number (662) 468-2748

    School Code: 250425 

     

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    Administration

    Ms. Perry Green, Principal

     pgreen@madison-schools.com

    Mr. Preston Nailor, Assistant Principal

     pnailor@madison-schools.com

    Dr. Lovie Chesser-Miiller, Instructional Specialist

     lchesser-miller@madison-schools.com

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    Accreditation/School Control: Velma Jackson High School is accredited by the Mississippi State Department of Education and is a part of Madison County School District.

     

    Description of School: Velma Jackson High School is a public, four-year, comprehensive high school with a strong college-preparatory program. There are approximately 224 students enrolled in grades 9-12 for the 2024-2025 school year.

     

    Grading System: All Velma Jackson High School grades are recorded on the transcript as numerical grades.

    The letter grade equivalents are as follows:

      A = 90-100

    B = 80-89

    C = 70-79

    D = 65-69

         F = Below 64

     

    The transcript of a high school student’s work will show both semester and final grades in each course. Transfer students’ transcripts are recorded exactly as received from their previous school.

     

    Grade Averaging and Ranking: Class rank and grade point averages are updated on a semester basis and include all graded courses from 9th through 12th grades. Weighted averages are determined by adding numerical semester grades using the following scales:

     

    1.10 x Grade – Advanced Placement Courses

    1.05 x Grade – Accelerated Courses (as specified below)

    Actual Grade – All remaining courses

     

    Class Scheduling: Velma Jackson High School operates on an 8-period, alternating day, block-scheduling format. There are 4 block periods per day, which are 97 minutes in length. The school year is divided into 2 semesters, with each containing two 9-week terms.

     

    Mascot: Falcons

     

    School Colors: Royal Blue and Gold