December 12, 2022
December 12: Biology EOC, 8AM
December 13:
US History EOC, 8AM
JCHS After School Academic Support from 3:15-4:15
Jazz Band Dessert Concert
December 14:
Algebra I EOC, 8AM
Georgia Southern University will have representatives on campus during lunches
December 15: Dance Winter Recital @ 7PM
December 16:
Scholastic Images will be on campus during lunches
Mandatory Track and Field Athlete Meeting, 3:15-3:45
Please note: Athletic Events are posted in the Panther Athletics sections.
December 19:
Final Exams for 1st & 2nd Periods, Early Release Day
Car riders and students who drive may leave campus at 10:55
Lunch: 10:55-11:20 (all students) with a release to buses by 11:25
Class of 2023 Holiday Movie Event at 2:00 PM in the JCHS Auditorium
December 20:
Final Exams for 3rd & 4th Periods, Early Release Day
Car riders and students who drive may leave campus at 10:55
Lunch: 10:55-11:20 (all students) with a release to buses by 11:25
End of 1st Semester Grades Reported
ATTN: The last day students can attend after school student support is Tuesday, December 13th.
Time: 3:15-4:15
How do I register my student? Please complete THIS FORM if you would like for your student to attend after school support on December 13th. The window to request bus transportation is closed; however, the form will remain open for students that can provide their own transportation.
Please note: Food will not be provided. If desired, please bring a snack from home.
Click HERE for a Printable Exam Schedule
IMPORTANT EXAM NOTES
ALL EOC TESTING WILL OCCUR ON THE JCHS CAMPUS. Students testing for EOC exams that normally attend EMPOWER in the mornings will need to remain on the JCHS campus to take their exam.
NO early exams will be administered
NO check-outs are allowed during exams
All AP and IB exams are required to be administered in the Spring. List of AP Exam Dates and List of IB Exam Dates
FINAL EXAMS: EXEMPTION POLICY
In order to earn an exam exemption in a class, the student must have an A (weighted average) in the course.
A final exam does NOT include an EOC, EOPA, or other mandated assessment.
Students and parents/guardians will be notified in advance if a student is exempt from a final exam.
EARLY RELEASE PROCEDURES: December 19th and 20th
Car riders and students who drive may leave campus at 10:55
Lunch: 10:55-11:20 (all students) with a release to buses by 11:25
EOCs Continue this Week! It is very important that students bring their FULLY CHARGED Chromebooks to school.
December 12: Biology EOC, begins at 8AM
December 13: US History EOC, begins at 8AM
December 14: Algebra I EOC, begins at 8AM
ALL EOC TESTING WILL OCCUR ON THE JCHS CAMPUS. Students testing for EOC exams that normally attend EMPOWER in the mornings will need to remain on the JCHS campus to take their exam.
Click HERE for a Printable Exam Schedule.
JCHS EXAM EXEMPTION INFO: Your student will receive prior notification if they are exempt from any JCHS Final Exams administered on December 19th & 20th. By Friday (December 16th), students will receive a notification form on PINK paper indicating exam exemption per course and confirmed by a Teacher Signature. Students will not be counted absent on Monday, December 19th and Tuesday, December 20th if exempted from an exam.
We are very excited about our Senior Holiday Movie Event! To help us plan for a great event, Seniors should RSVP on the Google Form by Tuesday, December 13th.
Scholastic Images will be on campus FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th during lunch, so don’t miss out on placing your orders for:
*IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YOUR SENIOR DUES PLEASE PLAN TO DO SO THIS WEEK BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS!
Letter Jacket Orders for any student who has earned a letter!
If ordering a letter jacket, bring a $100 deposit along with proof that you earned your letter (actual award letter or certificate) and we’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!
You can also order anytime online at HERE or over the phone at (770) 614-9353!
Are you interested in joining the JCHS eSports Team? Contact Mr. Andrews at the Empower College & Career Center.
JCHS Student Drivers: Please be reminded of the importance of driving safely as you travel to and from JCHS each day. Your safety and the safety of others are of utmost importance and it is vital that each of you give your full attention and drive with caution to and from campus. On days when the weather or traffic is not ideal, such as a day with rain, snow, or road backups, we ask that you take even greater precautions and drive with patience, attention, and care as you travel to and from campus. Also, please remember to wear your seatbelt.
Click HERE to view parking maps and student driver entry and exit points.
Students must follow the correct traffic patterns as indicated by markings and signage in the parking lots. Drivers should be courteous and cautious at all times.
The JCHS Campus speed limit is 10 mph.
Publix Partners is a program that helps Publix shoppers who are Club Publix members give back to participating schools in their communities. Publix Partners has contributed more than $40 million to more than 5,000 schools across the Southeast since the program's inception. Click HERE to sign up and connect with JCHS!
The JCHS Jazz Band invites you to their Jazz Desserts Concert on December 13th at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Jaxco Dance will present The Most Wonderful Time of the Year on December 15th at 7:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now! Get your reserved seat by scanning the QR code or purchasing online HERE.
If you will be obtaining your learner's permit or driver's license over the Christmas Break, please be sure you request your Certificate of School Enrollment on or before Friday, December 16th. Once requested, it can be picked up the next day after 1PM in the Front Office. Any questions, please see Mrs. Armendariz or email at larmendariz@jcss.us.
JCHS Panther Baseball is hosting a Youth Winter Hitting Clinic on December 17, 2022! The camp will be broken down into two sessions based on age. However, due to any possible schedule conflicts with REC basketball games, we can allow for times that work best with schedules. The camp will be hosted by JCHS Varsity coaches, JCHS high school baseball players, and former JCHS players playing at the collegiate level. CLICK HERE for more information!
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is accepting applications for the annual Washington Youth Tour, sponsored by the nation’s electric cooperatives. Jackson EMC will send four student delegates on an all-expense paid leadership development experience to Washington, D.C., June 15-22, 2023.
Current high school sophomores and juniors in the Jackson EMC service region who have demonstrated leadership potential, academic success and community service may apply directly online HERE. Applications must be received at Jackson EMC by 5:00 p.m. on January 31, 2023.
Finalists will interview on Feb. 20, 2023, with a panel of business, community and university leaders to be one of Jackson EMC’s four delegates to receive the Washington Youth Tour leadership experience.
78407_JCS_Program_of_Study_Final.pdfHot off the Press! The 2023-2024 JCSS Program of Study is now available. The Jackson County School System has provided the JCSS Program of Study as a planning guide for our families and students to use. The JCSS Program of Study shows the connection between class work and future success, pointing out the relevance of academic learning in the classroom.
We recommend that families sit together each year, read through the many opportunities available, and map the sequence of future classes that your student(s) need to take in order to achieve their learning goals. You can mark your choices in the Graduation Guide section as you go through school and as your career decisions may change and evolve. If you have questions or want to request more guidance, please contact your school guidance counselor.
A big THANK YOU to the Braselton News for these amazing pictures from the week!
The Jackson County High School chorus program performed its winter concert on Thursday.
The Jackson County High School Band performed its winter concert Monday night.
The Jackson County High School Panther Players performed Annie Jr. last weekend.
Jillian Spooner is in her second year of Work Based Learning (WBL) through Jackson County HS, working at Our House Braselton (a.k.a. Pets Inn Suites). In addition, Jillian is finishing her second CTAE pathway, Family & Consumer Sciences, along with Healthcare Sciences. Her career aspiration is to help diabetics with diet, care, and quality of life as a Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). She enjoys her WBL experience with the various dogs and cats, where she gets to train and care for them. Jillian is also pursuing golf as an option in college.
WBL Job Board
ALL are welcome to please visit our WBL Job Board if you are seeking a job opportunity. Click here to see the WBL Job Board.
Congratulations to this year's Jackson County High School Governor's Honors Program Nominees. These students will be advancing to the next round of the GHP competition!
We have SO MANY amazing opportunities and events occurring at JCHS. The presentation below is a "one-stop-shop" to learn about the "happenings" at JCHS. We will house all of our digital flyers in this section of the Panther Press each week. Also, the digital flyers are displayed throughout the school on our Visix boards.
BASKETBALL WORKING HARD
Our JV Girls got a big win over Flowery Branch this week. Both JV teams and both varsity teams are on the road to Franklin County this Friday night. On Wednesday, our girls program headed over to WJMS to support our middle school team in a BIG WIN.
WRESTLING DOMINATES THANKSGIVING
The Varsity Boys headed to Tennessee this weekend for a extremely competitive tournament in Chattanooga. The team did exceptionally well, placing 7th. Five individual Panther wrestlers placed in the event as well
The Lady Panther Invitational/JV Invitational was a huge success at home this weekend. The Lady Panthers finished 3rd, despite only having 4 entrants in the event. 3 of our 4 girls placed.
The JV wrestlers WON the JV Panther Invitational.
ALL REGION ALL ACADEMIC TEAMS
THIRTY FIVE Panthers were recently honored as All Region, All Academic Team members for fall sports! Those selected had a 3.8 GPA or better and lettered in a fall sport this year!
SWIM CATS UPDATE
The SwimCats competed at Frances Meadows in Gainesville for the Flowery Branch Invitational. The team came in 6th place out of 11 schools, with several individual accomplishments.
Desi Quiles broke the JCHS record in the 500m Free with a 5:52.
Other top finishers:
Blake Amos - 2nd - 200IM
Harrison Mosely, Sky Chanthavong, Gabe Gusek, and Riley McKusker - 3rd - 200 Medley
Sky Chanthavong - 2nd - 100 Breast
Harrison Mosely - 3rd - 50 Free
Carley Pruiett - 3rd - 200 Free
FOUR PANTHERS SELECTED TO FCA ALL STAR GAME
Seniors (L to R) Michael Thurmond, Markel Oliver, Riley Konarski, and Jesse Combs will participate in the FCA East/West All Star Game on Monday night of this week. This is a great showcase of some of the best senior football players in the area.
NEW INFORMATION:
Wednesday, 12/14: Georgia Southern University will have representatives on campus during lunches
Jackson County Community Outreach has several scholarships available for students. Click HERE for Program applications. These scholarships are awarded, exclusively, to seniors who attend high schools in any of the three school systems in Jackson County. The breakdown of scholarships is listed below:
JCCO TRADITIONAL Scholarship ($1000 each)
JCCO TECHNICAL Scholarship ($2000 each)
TOM LEWIS LEADERSHIP Scholarship ($1500)
JIM SCOTT VISIONARY Scholarship ($2500) .
To qualify for any of these scholarships, students must show evidence of:
a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.5
school/community involvement
need for financial assistance
Willingness to participate in an interview, if selected to move forward
The applications for the Georgia Military Service Scholarship are open. 42 Georgia High School students are awarded annually. Click HERE for more information.
REMINDER INFORMATION:
Click HERE to view the December Scholarship Newsletter
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is committed to investing in students pursuing careers in agriculture or a related field. For the 2023 year, GFA is offering $70,000 worth of scholarships. There are several scholarship opportunities available to students, each with varying criteria and eligibility requirements. Complete applications are due March 1, 2023. Click HERE for more details.
Please review the digital flyers for important information about upcoming college visits, scholarship information, and more.
During Thursday night's Board of Education Work Session, Jackson County School System leaders proposed new attendance zone lines for the 2023-24, 2024-25 school years. Visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/schoolzones to view the proposed lines.
Episode 3: This week, the Jackson County School System welcomed Mrs. Miriam Ledford-Lyle, the newly appointed principal of Legacy Knoll Middle School. On her visit, she stopped by and recorded the latest edition of the "Around the District" podcast!
Episode 2: Our latest "Around the District" Podcast is now available! Superintendent Dr. Philip Brown discusses all the latest happenings inside JCSS, and we are joined by our District Support Person and District Teacher of the Year!
Episode 1: "Around the District" Podcast is now available on Anchor and Spotify!
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