A. W. Jackson Elementary is committed to promoting a positive learning climate that will foster life-long learning, success, and literacy for every student. The staff provides a structured, nurturing environment that addresses the needs of the whole child. Our reading and math program provides over 90 minutes of daily instructional time. The master schedule is designed with an instructional focus in the core curriculum.

To address multi-culture issues among the students, special activities are planned around such events as Black History Month, Cinco de Mayo, etc. A. W. Jackson Elementary also promotes and encourages students to pursue their many talents through such events as the Houston Live Stock Show Rodeo Art Contest, Rising Star, various local poster contests, Field Day athletic events, Red Ribbon week activities, and UIL Competition.

A. W. Jackson Elementary has an active PTO that is involved in fundraising projects, co-curricular activities, and manpower assistance. The Parent Volunteer Program provides assistance to staff and students where needed. Parents also participate in the school's Site-Based Decision Making Team, and the Parent Advisory Committee. Parents are kept abreast of school news and events through the "Jet Liner Express", a weekly publication written by the principal in English and Spanish.

Our school library provides internet access for students as does our computer lab. To supplement our reading program, we also provide the Accelerated Reader Program. Students also have access to a computerized TAKS tutorial program. Kindergarten students benefit from the early literacy Waterford program housed in each kindergarten and first grade classroom.