August 29, 2022
Grade Reporting for Semester 1
The first grade reporting term (4.5 weeks) ends on August 29th
4.5 week grades will be finalized by September 1st
Student academic goal setting will occur in Advisement on September 6th
End of School Day Student Check-Out Time
Please note that the final student check-out time during the school day is 2:30.
Prepare for the PSAT!
Click here to view additional information about how to prepare for the PSAT and what to expect on PSAT administration day.
Visit our JCHS PSAT web page for more information.
September 12th is the deadline for Juniors to register for the the PSAT.
JCAT: Consider joining!
JCAT's first meeting is on Tuesday, September 6 at 8:30AM at The Inside Story.
JCAT is an awesome academic booster organization that supports our school in a variety of ways.
Visit their Google Site to learn more about how they support teachers and students.
ROAD ATLANTA
We need you to show up and show out at Road Atlanta on September 10th! Our Mountain Bike Team will be racing on their home trail at the first race of the 2022 Georgia Cycling Association Season. Parking is $5 per car and admission is free. Racing starts at 8am and goes on all day! Come out and support your mountain bike team!
Advanced Placement Courses (AP) Exam Registration is LIVE!
For students enrolled in AP courses, registration for 1st Semester AP exams is now available through Total Registration. Parents and students can locate the AP testing exam schedule, AP Informational Letter, and link to the Total Registration website at our JCHS AP web page.
Students must be registered and paid in full on Total Registration by November 1st.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam Registration goes LIVE on Sept. 1st
For students enrolled in IB courses, registration will be available for IB exams through Total Registration beginning on Sept. 1st. Parents and students can locate the IB testing exam schedule, IB Informational Letter, and link to the Total Registration website at our JCHS IB web page.
Students must be registered and paid in full on Total Registration by November 1st.
Georgia Governor's Honors Program (GHP):
GHP is a residential summer program for gifted and talented high school students who will be rising juniors and seniors during the program. The program offers instruction that is significantly different from the typical high school classroom. It is designed to provide students with academic, cultural, and social enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders. GHP is held in mid-summer (mid-June to mid-July) as a residential educational experience on a college or university campus.
GHP is an amazing opportunity for students. Please watch the video to meet two JCHS young scholars (J.D. Smith and Kellen Salom) that participated in this prestigious program over the summer.
JCHS_GHP_2022.mp4
FINAL SEGMENT: The Panther Press will highlight important sections in the Student Handbook during August.
END OF SCHOOL DAY (see page 7 for more details) Students may remain after school for supervised activities only. All other students are expected to leave the campus immediately at the end of the regular school day. Students remaining after school are expected to comply with school policy and immediately report to and remain with their supervising staff member for the sport/activity in which they are involved. Students are expected to comply with the following:
Bus riders only report to the “Bus Loading Zone.” If students are not riding a bus, they should not enter the “Bus Loading Zone.”
Student drivers only report directly to the “Student Parking Lot” and depart the campus promptly.
Students being picked up report directly to the “Pick up Zone” in front of the building near the cafeteria. The “Pick up Zone” is designated as the sidewalk immediately in front of the cafeteria. Students are to enter automobiles from this area only.
Only students under the direct supervision of a teacher, coach, or adult are allowed to remain on the school campus after school.
Students are expected to abide by the policies and procedures as outlined in the Student Handbook.
August 30:
Senior Meeting with Scholastic Images During Advisement in the Auditorium
The Navy will be on campus for interested students during lunches
August 31:
Pre-Purchase Yearbook Savings Ends
Upward Bound will be visiting students during lunches
September 2: Teacher Workday (No School)
September 5: Student and Teacher Holiday (No School)
Please note: Athletic Events are posted in the Panther Athletics sections.
September 6: National Read a Book Day
September 9:
Deadline to purchase Chromebook insurance
Scholastic Images will be on campus during lunches for Letter Jackets and Cap & Gown Packages
September 10: Road Atlanta Race Mountain Bike Team
September 12: Deadline for Juniors to register for the the PSAT
September 29: JaxCo Dance performs Cabaret at 7PM in the Fine Arts Auditorium
November 12 (NEW DATE): JC Community Tennis Mixed Doubles Tournament (this is the rescheduled date)
Students in Mr. Lockard and Mrs. Barnhill's 9th Grade Literature classes are exploring the meaning of sonnets by studying “Pop sonnets.” They are taking current pop songs that are written in Shakespearean sonnet form and figuring out who the original artist is and the name of the original songs.
The Ceramics One course at Jackson County High School provides a comprehensive study in methods of sculpture, hand-built clay construction, and basic wheel throwing techniques. This week, students learned about the fundamentals of Ceramics and then created an 8-page booklet showing their learning.
The JCHS International Club is an organization designed to promote cultural awareness and understanding as well as to increase opportunities for education about the cultures of the U.S. and other countries. The theme for last week's meeting was Hawaii! They had snacks while learning about Hawaiian history, celebrated member birthdays, introduced their logo competition, and played limbo!
Find out more about the Book of the Month Club HERE!
BIG HOME GAMES THIS WEEK!
Region play is now in full swing for volleyball and softball. We need the PANTHER NATION at Volleyball on Tuesday and Softball on Thursday to help our teams WIN!
SOFTBALL PICKS UP
After a cancellation and a couple of rain outs this week, our softball team finally got back on the field Saturday and scored a big 6-2 win over Oconee County. Region play starts this week for the Lady Panthers!
FOOTBALL THEME THIS WEEK
CONSTRUCTION CREW THEME FOR OUR FOOTBALL GAME THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL GWINNETT
FOOTBALL
Panther football delivered a big win Friday night at home vs. 7A Duluth high school. A big second half led to our schools first win (in it's first attempt) over a team in Georgia's largest classification. We travel to 2-0 Central Gwinnett this week to take on another 7A opponent in Lawrenceville.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball had another big week! At the Aloha Bash at Brookwood, they defeated Brookwood, Parkview, Locust Grove, and West Oak (SC) to move their record to 15-1 for the season!
REMINDER INFORMATION:
On August 31st Upward Bound will be on campus for interested students during lunches
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.
Kenan Denver
Kenan Dever is currently going into his 23rd year of education. Mr. Dever's first 15 years in education were spent in Texas with Copperas Cove ISD, Arlington ISD, and San Antonio ISD where he served as a teacher and coach of multiple sports. Mr. Dever moved to Georgia in 2015 as the Head Football Coach at Berkmar High School. This is his first year in Jackson County as a PE/Health teacher and football coach.
Helen Fernandez
Helen Fernandes is beginning her 19th year in education. She holds a BS in Mental Health & Human Services from Georgia State University and received her Special Education certification through the University of Georgia. She taught in Gwinnett County for 18 years and is excited to join the Jackson County High School faculty this year. Mrs. Fernandes will be co-sponsoring the ESP club.
Farrah Galley
Ms. Galley has been with JCSS since 2013. She started her career at West Jackson Middle School as a 6th Grade Language Arts teacher. Ms. Galley switched career directions and became a Special Education Teacher in 2019. Opportunities for different areas in Special Education allowed her to move to other schools within the district. She is extremely excited to be at Jackson County High School this year. Ms. Galley currently teaches 10th Grade Lit & Comp. Since moving to Jackson County 15 years ago, two of her children have graduated from JCHS, and she currently has a Senior and Sophomore at JCHS. She spends most of her free time at either the high school football games or baseball games. She loves being a Panther!
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