Jenna Katz, Grade 10
I chose the Academy because…
My older sisters loved it here.
My favorite course has been…
I have a lot of favorite courses. One of the ones I like the most is Biology with Mr. Newman because he is an amazing teacher, and I had a lot of fun in his class.
My favorite extracurricular activity has been…
Girls’ Play! Because it’s so much fun! And soccer. I really improved in soccer this year, and Coach Koder is great.
The learning environment at ICJA is…
enthusiastic. The students want to learn, and the teachers want to teach.
A teacher who has been the most influential is…
Ms. Sennett because she made me like history.
The social atmosphere at the Academy is…
friendly and fun.
When I have free time, I like to…
Free time? What free time? Just kidding. I hang out with my friends, eat, do homework and study for tests.
My greatest success as a student here so far was…
I’m a freshman. I have three years to have great successes!
Advice I would give to a prospective student…
Don’t take Bio over the summer! Sure it’s challenging, but Mr. Newman is a great teacher! You learn so much!
Honors or awards you’ve received…
Chesed Award because I did 54 hours of chesed.
