Academics

At Kemper Academy, we believe education is about more than academic achievement—it is about developing students who are prepared to thrive in college, career, and life. Our academic program provides a strong foundation of knowledge while encouraging students to think critically, lead confidently, and become lifelong learners.
 

Our classrooms are engaging, student-centered environments where teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to challenge and support every learner. Students are encouraged to actively participate in the learning process, discover their strengths, and push themselves toward excellence.
 

Learning extends beyond the classroom through athletics, fine arts, leadership opportunities, service, and extracurricular involvement. These experiences allow students to apply their learning, build confidence, develop character, and grow into responsible citizens.
 

At Kemper Academy, students are known, encouraged, and inspired to reach their full potential while building the skills and values needed to thrive and advance.

Reinforcing Strengths and Rising to Challenges

Our academic program provides students with rich and engaging learning experiences across a wide variety of subject areas. We build upon each student’s individual strengths while providing the support and challenge needed to help them achieve excellence—even in their most difficult subjects. Through hands-on learning, meaningful application, and rigorous instruction, our teachers help students understand the real-world value of what they are learning.
 

To expand opportunities beyond the traditional classroom, Kemper Academy partners with East Mississippi Community College and MSAISNet to provide students access to dual enrollment, advanced coursework, and specialized classes. Through our partnership with Project Lead The Way, students across all grade levels engage in engineering, design, problem-solving, and STEM experiences that encourage creativity and innovation.
 

Our youngest learners benefit from a well-rounded educational experience through weekly elementary specials including music, art, physical education, and STEM, ensuring students have opportunities to grow academically, creatively, physically, and socially. These experiences help students discover new interests while developing confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Extracurricular Activities

Learning at Kemper Academy extends far beyond the classroom. Through a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities, students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, strengthen relationships, and apply what they are learning in meaningful ways. Participation in clubs and organizations helps students build confidence, responsibility, creativity, and a deeper sense of community.
 

Kemper Academy offers opportunities for students to engage in the arts, service, leadership, faith, and academic enrichment through organizations and activities including:

  • Student Government (and Student Ambassadors)
  • Praise Band (coming Fall 2026)
  • Drama Club
  • National Beta Club
  • Yearbook and Media Arts
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Whether students are discovering a new passion, serving others, leading their peers, or developing a special talent, these experiences help shape well-rounded students prepared to thrive and advance both in and beyond the classroom.

 

149 Walnut Avenue

DeKalb, MS 39328

 

rams@kemperacademy.com

 

Phone: 601.743.2232

Fax: 601.743.9627

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