August 22, 2022
Picture Day is Here:
Students will take school pictures on Tuesday, August 23rd.
There will be photo locations for JCHS students at the Empower and JCHS campuses.
Pre-order your photos today and SAVE by visiting www.cady.com/pictureday.
IMPORTANT EVENT DATE CHANGE:
The JC Community Tennis Mixed-Double Tournament is rescheduled for September 20, 2022.
For more information--please contact Natalie Peterson at npeterson@jcss.us
JCHS Clothes Closet:
Key Club is collecting donations for the JCHS Clothes Closet from August 22nd-26th.
If students would like to donate gently used clothing or shoes, please drop the items in the labeled boxes on the Grand Staircase.
Key Club also has an Amazon Shopping List posted on their Instagram page @jchs_keyclub.
JCHS E-Sports Informational Meeting:
August 25th at 3:30PM
Students may join by phone, computer, or in-person at Empower (Room E13).
Model UN Meeting:
August 25th at 3:10PM at JCHS (Room 4108)
Topic: Georgia Tech Model UN Conference
The conference dates are October 17th & 18th. This meeting will go over the conference details, position papers, fees, fundraisers, and future meeting dates.
All those interested in participating in the Georgia Tech Model UN Conference are welcome to attend.
The Panther Press will highlight important sections in the Student Handbook during August.
UPDATED TARDY POLICY IS BELOW: Let's show our Panther Pride by arriving to all classes on time!
All students are expected to be at school and in class on time. Students are considered tardy (late) to school if they are not IN their classroom when the bell rings to start school (8:00AM).
Procedures: Students arriving after the start of school must report to the front office for a tardy pass. Any student arriving after 8:00AM is considered tardy/late to school. The corrective action for checking in late and/or tardiness is:
1st & 2nd Tardy: Student Warning
3rd Tardy: Student Warning, Phone Call to Parent/Guardian
4th Tardy: 1 lunch detention, Phone Call to Parent/Guardian
5th Tardy: 2 lunch detentions, Phone Call to Parent/Guardian
6th Tardy: 3 lunch detentions, Phone Call to Parent/Guardian
7th Tardy: 4 lunch detentions, Phone Call to Parent/Guardian
8th Tardy & over: Administrative Discretion
Unexcused Tardies: JCHS does allow for 3 parent notes for tardies per year for issues such as missing the bus, oversleeping, car trouble, etc. A verified parent note will allow for the tardy to be excused, and must be presented to the front desk at the time of check-in. Once all 3 of the parent notes have been used, no more parent notes will be allowed for the school year.
Students are expected to abide by the policies and procedures as outlined in the Student Handbook.
August 23: Student Picture Day
Pre-order your photos today and SAVE. www.cady.com/pictureda
August 25:
JCHS E-Sports Informational Meeting at 3:30 @ Empower (Room E13)
Model UN Meeting at 3:10 @ JCHS (Room 4108)
Please note: Athletic Events are posted in the Panther Athletics sections.
Mrs. Curtis's Food Science students practiced the scientific method using gummy bears.
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 for the the PSAT
September 20: JC Community Tennis Mixed Doubles Tournament (this is the rescheduled date)
The Unit Circle Project was a success! Students in JCHS pre-calculus courses were given a couple of weeks to produce a unit circle with relevance to the real world or related to a personal interest. Not only did students get to enjoy circular baked goods, they even had unit circles built-in VR! Check out some of the many creative ideas our students were able to generate!
The Key Club's first meeting of the year was a success with 98 students in attendance! Key Club International is the oldest and largest community service program for high school students. It's a student-led organization that teaches leadership skills through service to others. All students are invited to join the next meeting on Wednesday, August 31st!
VOLLEYBALL MOVES TO 8-0
Our Panther Volleyball team defeated Johnson, West Hall, North Oconee, and Hart County this week to move to 8-0 on the season!
CROSS COUNTRY SUCCESS
JCXC had an amazing day at Apalachee. Our girls finished 5th overall, with sophomores Erin O'Brien (2nd) and Anna Warren (13th) leading the way. WJMS XC had a great day as well. The boys team finished 1st overall and the girls finished 3rd overall.
REGUALAR SEASON FOOTBALL
BLACK OUT FOR OUR HOME FOOTBALL OPENER THIS WEEK!
THE FOWLERS HIT 100
Congratulations to our volleyball dynamic duo, Ron and Sarah Fowler on their 100th Career victory Thursday Night vs. Hart County!
We have so many amazing opportunities for students at JCHS. Please watch the video below to see our Panthers in action! We love to highlight the accomplishments of our students and faculty. Be on the lookout for more showcase videos this year.
JCHS2022.mp4
NEW INFORMATION:
Upward Bound is currently accepting new applications for students to join their program.
REMINDER INFORMATION:
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 JCHS employees in the Panther Press over the next few weeks.
Alma Adamo
Ms. Alma Adamo is a graduate from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's degree in History and Sociology. She also earned her Master's degree in Teacher Education from UGA. Ms. Adamo enjoys spending time with her family, friends and dogs, she also enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling. Ms. Adamo is in the process of completing her Specialist degree form Georgia Southern University.
Sheri Butler
This is Dr. Butler's 27th year in the classroom. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and watching motorsports (IMSA). She and her husband George live in Hoschton with their two dogs, Buddy and Stella.
Caitlyn Cook
Caitlyn Cook completed her undergrad at UGA before spending some time exploring the world of social work and substitute teaching. After a few years of working, she decided to return to school to earn her M. Ed in counseling from The College of William & Mary. During her internships she spent time in Franklin and Morgan county working at a high school, middle school, and primary school. Caitlyn is married to Parker who is a teacher and a wrestling coach at Dacula High School. She and her husband now live in Pendergrass with their son, daughter, and dog. She is very proud to be a part of the Panther Family!
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Visit the Jackson County High School website for more information!