August 15, 2022
Certificate of Enrollment Requests:
If students will be obtaining their learner's or driver's license within the next month, please don't forget to submit their Certificate of School Enrollment Form. The form will be available for pick up in the front office after 1:00pm the next day.
If you have any questions, please contact Leann Armendariz (larmendariz@jcss.us).
Advisement Transition Time Change:
All students coming from Empower to JCHS Advisement must be in class by 11:15AM.
Please note: This is a change from the previous cut-off arrival time of 11:10AM.
Any student not in class by 11:15AM should report directly to the front office to receive a tardy pass.
GAFutures:
Students reviewed the Student Handbook in Advisement. The Panther Press will highlight important sections in the Student Handbook over the next few weeks.
Grade Reporting: Grade reporting will occur at the end of 4.5 weeks, 9 weeks, 13.5 weeks, and 18 weeks (per semester). Grades are viewable in Infinite Campus. See page 14 in the Student Handbook for more information.
Exam Exemption: In order to earn an exam exemption in a class, the student must have an A in the course. A final exam does NOT include an EOC, EOPA, or other mandated test. See page 14 in the Student Handbook for more information.
Students are expected to abide by the policies and procedures as outlined in the Student Handbook.
August 16: MAP Testing (Reading) during 1st period for ALL 9th-11th grade students.
August 17: Key Club Meeting for Members from 3:15-4:15 at the Grand Staircase
August 20: JC Community Tennis Mixed-Doubles Tournament
Please note: Athletic Events are posted in the Panther Athletics sections.
August 23: Student Picture Day
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August 30: Senior Meeting with Scholastic Images During Advisement in the Auditorium
August 31: Pre-Purchase Yearbook Savings Ends
September 2: Teacher Workday (No School)
September 5: Student and Teacher Holiday (No School)
September 9: Deadline to purchase Chromebook insurance
September 12: Deadline for Juniors to register to the the PSAT
INTRODUCING THE MODEL UNITED NATIONS at JCHS
Model United Nations is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about civics, current events, and international diplomacy.
Model UN is beneficial for college resumes and for those who want to pursue majors in political science or any other social studies field.
The Model UN club will meet the first and second Thursday of every month.
Students are responsible for registration fees for conference events.
The two main Model UN conferences that will be held in proximity to Jackson County are at Georgia Tech. and University of Georgia. One conference is in the fall and one conference will be in either the winter or spring.
Point of Contact: Mr. Smolinski, nsmolinski@jcss.us
SCRIMMAGE SUCCESS
Panther Football defeated East Jackson 24-14 in our pre season scrimmage Thursday night.
XC OFF TO THE RACES
Several Panther runners brought home hardware this Saturday at East Jackson. 14/16 Boy's and 15/18 Girls set Personal Records. Sophomore Erin O'Brien finished 6th out of 79 runners and she, Anna Warren, and Morgan Eldridge are pictured above with their medals.
REGUALAR SEASON FOOTBALL
ON THE ROAD TO DAWSONVILLE! WEAR WHITE!
VOLLEYBALL STARTS 4-0
Panther Volleyball started the year this week with wins over Monsignor Donovan, Elbert County, East Jackson, and Cedar Shoals. They have their first home match this THURSDAY vs. North Oconee and Hart County. LET'S PACK THE STANDS!
ESPORTS
We're excited to announce that JCHS will be participating in GHSA eSports this season. Please click here to learn more or email randrews@jcss.us for more information!
SEASON PASSES
We're excited to announce that JCHS is introducing Season Passes for Athletic Events. Please click here to learn more!
JCHS International Baccalaureate Stats from 2021-2022
JCHS is proud to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The IB diploma programme is a highly-acclaimed, cohesive academic program that only 961 high schools in the United States offer. Students who earn an IB diploma stand out among peers for their ability to think with depth and creativity and are among the most successful university students. If you would like to learn more about the IB Diploma Programme at JCHS, please contact our IB Coordinator, Mr. Nichols (ibcoordinator@jcss.us). Additional information about the IB Program at JCHS can be accessed using the buttons below.
Senior counselors (Mrs. McCutcheon and Mrs. Cook) will be visiting and meeting with JCHS seniors at Empower on Tuesday.
The Fall 2022 PSAT is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25th.
Students enrolled in the 9th and 10th grades are automatically registered and will take the the PSAT on Tuesday, October 25th.
The PSAT is an optional test for 11th grade students and 11th grade students are encouraged to participate. If you are an 11th grade student that would like to register for the PSAT, please complete registration for the Fall 2022 PSAT by September 12th (the registration system will close at exactly 11:59PM on September 12th). After you have completed registration, you must pay the $18 fee online through SchoolPay. PSAT materials will ONLY be ordered after exam registration is completed AND payment is submitted. Registration for the PSAT for 11th graders is now available. Please click here to register for the PSAT.
If you have any questions about the PSAT, please email caitlyn.cook@jcss.us
Watch us GROW!
We will introduce and highlight new employees in the Panther Press over the next few weeks.
Megan Anderson
Megan Anderson is joining JCHS as the third art teacher and will be specifically teaching Photography. Megan is a recent transplant, hailing from Rochester, NY. Megan graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Alfred University and a Master’s in Literacy Education from Nazareth College of Rochester. Although Megan really misses the snow from back home, she also enjoys all the nice weather that Georgia offers, which leaves more time to kayak, golf, and just be outside! Megan also loves reading, listening to music, coffee, hanging out with her pets, crafting and art making, and mostly just exploring or traveling to new places with her husband. This will be Megan's 7th year teaching. Megan is excited to be a part of the JCHS staff this year and can’t wait to see what this year brings!
Jason Austin
Coach Austin is a 1997 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. After high school, Coach Austin went on to attend the University of Memphis where he played football. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Education at the University of Memphis in 2001. He also holds a Master of Science in Instructional Technology from Walden University (2008), an Educational Specialist in Teaching and Learning from Liberty University (2010), and an Educational Leadership certificate from Northeast Georgia RESA (2017). He started his teaching and coaching career at Buford Middle School and at Buford High School. While at Buford, he was Head Middle School Football Coach, Assistant 9th grade Football Coach, Assistant Wrestling Coach and Assistant Track Coach. From 2005-2014, Coach Austin coached at Winder-Barrow High School. While at Winder-Barrow, he was an assistant football coach, head wrestling coach, assistant wrestling coach and assistant track coach. From 2014-2022, Coach Austin taught Special Education at Social Circle Middle School. While at Social Circle, he was the SCMS Athletic Director, coached high school football, high school wrestling, and middle school baseball. Coach Austin currently teaches Special Education at Jackson County High School where he coaches high school football, high school wrestling, and is the Head Boys Track Coach. He is married to the former Danielle Grice, who is a Jackson County graduate, and they have one son, Jackson (19).
Ben Bachman
Ben Bachman is thrilled to be joining the staff at Jackson County High School this year! Ben is excited to teach Economics! Ben is originally from Michigan but also spent 11 years in Gwinnett County Schools. Ben has taught many different social studies classes over the years, and also spent time as a school counselor and administrator. Ben's son Jake is a freshman at Jackson County High School and they live in the Jackson County community.
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Visit the Jackson County High School website for more information!