February 6, 2023

Purpose:  To offer after school academic support that provides additional reinforcement of skills needed for academic success. Support will be available for English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. 


Dates Offered:  Tuesday and Thursday from February 7th to May 11th


Time:  3:15-4:15 


Beginning Week 2, we will offer Spanish on Thursdays only


How do I register my student? Please complete THIS FORM if you would like for your student to attend after school support for Week 2 (February 14th and 16th). The form will close on February 8th at 5:00PM for Week 2 for any student needing bus transportation (the form will remain open for students that can provide their own transportation). If a student needing bus transportation is NOT registered by the deadline, then BUS TRANSPORTATION WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. 


Please note: Food will not be provided.  If desired, please bring a snack from home. 

For students enrolled in AP courses during 2nd Semester: 

IMPORTANT EXAM NOTES

FINAL EXAMS:  EXEMPTION POLICY


EARLY RELEASE PROCEDURES:  May 22nd and May 23rd

FINAL PUSH:  The Georgia Parent Survey was developed to measure parent perceptions of school climate at your child’s school. Your opinion is very important to us. Your survey responses are confidential and will be combined with the survey responses of other parents at your child’s school to identify areas in need of improvement. It should only take ten or fifteen minutes to complete the survey. Thank you for your time and participation.  Click HERE to take the survey.

Grade Reporting for Semester 2

Infinite Campus Portal

The Jackson County High School Winter Semi-Formal is Saturday, February 25th from 8:00-10:00 PM in the JCHS Main Gym. Below is some important information you will  need to know if you are planning to attend:


TICKETS:


GUESTS: (must be in at least 9th grade and no older than 20 years old)

Guest forms are due to Mrs. Armendariz in the front office by Wednesday, February 22nd at 3:00 PM. 

Jaxco Support Society will be meeting after school on Tuesday, February 7 in Mrs. Richardson's room (lower C Hall- 5110). See Mr. Bachman if you have any questions.

Check out February's newsletter to find out everything that's happening in the Jaxco Library Learning Commons this month!

The JCHS Chorus is selling Valentine's Candy Grams February 1-10 for $2 each. Purchase every morning at the fine arts concession stand or the grand staircase. Candy grams will be delivered in advisement on Feb. 14!

Have someone you'd like to show your appreciation for this Valentine's Day? The JCHS International Club will be selling REAL roses for $3 to be delivered by us on Valentine's Day. Rose will include a rose sleeve, a note, and a treat for your loved one! Sales will begin February 1st-13th in the café during lunches. See Mrs. Edwards in room 4229 if you have any questions.

Level up by becoming a coder this summer with  Girls Who Code!  Choose your own adventure through our two free virtual programs and get the skills, network, and lifelong college and career support you need to change the world. All high school girls and non-binary students are welcome to apply, including past participants! Get started at  girlswhocode.com/summerapply or attend a webinar. Make sure to apply by February 15th for priority consideration or by March 24th for the general application deadline.

Certificate of Enrollment Request Form
Completed forms are only valid for 30 days.

Scholastic Images will be on campus this FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th during lunch, so don’t miss out onplacing your orders for Letter Jacket Orders!

Kellen Salom is named Jackson County High School's STAR Student!

Kellen earned the Star Student recognition for academic excellence and performance on the SAT. He selected Mr. Steven Bowles, math teacher at Jackson County High School, as his STAR Teacher.

Jackson County High School will be celebrating National School Counseling Week February 6–10, 2023. The 2023 theme is "School Counselors: Helping Students Dream Big."  We would like to recognize our school counselors for the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve their full potential. The counselors in our school provide comprehensive counseling programs designed to promote the academic success, career preparedness, and social/emotional growth necessary for students to become successful now and to realize their dreams for the future. We look forward to seeing our students, teachers, and staff shower our counselors with love and appreciation this week!!

Mrs. Julie McCutcheon

Mrs. Madison Wittman

 Mrs. Caitlyn Cook

Mr. Benjamin Bachman

Attention Seniors: If you have not paid for your cap and gown package.  Do not miss the deadline!  

We are so excited to celebrate your accomplishment with you in May, but before you celebrate, you MUST purchase your cap and gown package.  The deadline to purchase is March 1st.  After that date, a late fee will be assessed.  

You can purchase your cap and gown package anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353! We can’t wait to see you cross the stage in May.  

Any questions?  Please reach out to Mrs. Pitman at epitman@jcss.us.  

Updated Information for Seniors:

Last weekend, Gus Weed performed with the Georgia All State Jazz Band in Athens, Georgia.  Gus was one of two percussionists that were selected to play from the state of Georgia.  His conductor, Michele Fernández, is an active guest clinician/conductor, adjudicator, instrumental music composer and performer. 

The JCHS Key Club donated Blessing Bags for 100 foster children in Jackson County! Bags will be distributed through our partnership with Fostering Hope Clothes Closet.

Students and staff joined the Pink-Out on Friday, February 3rd in support of Coach Heather Backer from Gum Springs Elementary!

JCHS senior, Charlee Reynolds has morning WBL blocks working at Starbucks as a Barista in the Kroger Jefferson location. When Charlee graduates, she will attend Toccoa Falls to major in Business and minor in Marketing.

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.

Panther Press Digital Announcements

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. 

JOIN US to celebrate four amazing seniors as they sign their letters of intent to play collegiate athletics - this WEDNESDAY in the auditorium at 3:45.

STATE SWIM MEET AT GEORGIA TECH

The GHSA Class AAAAAA State meet was a success!


finished 12TH IN STATE

Amazing performances by our swimmers!

SOCCER VISITS UNG-DAHLONEGA

Both soccer teams had a remarkable experience at the University of North Georgia this weekend.  This was the fifth consecutive year that the teams have done a college visit as a group.  The teams had a tour of the athletic facilities, a Q&A session with the Nighthawks coaching staff, and played games at the UNG soccer stadium.

PANTHERS ADVANCE TO STATE SECTIONALS

Results from Area/Region Traditionals

NEW INFORMATION: 

REMINDER INFORMATION:

Please review the digital flyers for important information about upcoming college visits, scholarship information, and more.

Counseling Announcements

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.

The 2023-2024 JCSS Program of Study is 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.

Visit the Jackson County High School website for more information!