SMOOTH FINISH: Senior guard Pete Newman attempts a layup against Dunbar on Dec. 18.

OVERCROWDED - Classes have roster sizes that vary in size significantly. Teachers worry about their ability to accommodate every student.

AP GOV AFICIONADO - First year JR teacher Amy Collins comes to the school with an impressive background in education.

FILM SHOWING - The ASU screens 5 Broken Cameras during lunch

OUR OWN GRAMMY NOMINEE - Academy acclaimed Mr. Petillo joins the JR social studies department.

SUPER SZAKATS - English teacher Caroline Szakats has been at Jackson-Reed for three years now. Szakats has taught English II, AP Lang, and English III.

EMPTY AUDITORIUM - The auditorium sits empty due to various technical issues. Funds to fix the auditorium have been allocated, but repairs have yet to start.