• Opportunity to complete a two-year associate's degree or up to 60 college credits at no cost to the student or family

• Access to six academic pathways with numerous degrees to choose from at Jackson College

• Primarily located on a college campus with college-level expectations for behavior and academic quality

• Opportunity to complete high school early

• Instruction by highly qualified teachers and college instructors

• Small class sizes and a tight-knit student community

• Access to LISD TECH Center programming related to selected career path

The JC/LISD Academy is available to current 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students who reside in Lenawee County. The student body may include students who have attended public, private/parochial, charter, and home school programs. Students outside of Lenawee County may have the opportunity to attend as well, and should contact the office by calling Deanna Case at 517-266-6982 to learn more.

Applications include:

• An online form portion (found below once open),

• Student records and an essay (uploaded as part of the online form), and

• Some forms that must be completed by school staff and administration (linked in the Required Information tab below).

Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be available beginning January 31st, and the early application deadline is May 1st.

If you have questions about any of the information below or the application process, please email Deanna Case or call 517-266-6982.