January 23, 2023
January 23-27: It's Key Club Week & Blessing Bag Collection
January 23:
Registration for 2nd Semester AP exams will be available through Total Registration on January 23, 2023 @ 8AM.
Dual Enrollment Meeting for current Sophomores during Advisement
IB Interest Meeting, 6PM, JCHS Cafeteria
January 24:
JaxCo Support Society Meeting, after school, Room 5110
EMPOWER Pathway & Dual Enrollment Info. Night, 5:30-7:30, EMPOWER Campus
Jazz Band, GMEA Concert, 6PM Auditorium
January 26:
JCHS Literacy team ESSAY COMPETITION
JCHS Book Club Meeting, 6-7PM, The Inside Story Bookstore & Cafe
January 27: IB Applications are due
January 28: Young Georgia Authors Contest Submissions Due to Ms. Peterson
Please note: Athletic Events are posted in the Panther Athletics sections.
January 31: Washington Youth Tour Applications must be received at Jackson EMC by 5:00 p.m. on January 31, 2023.
February 2: 8th Grade Parent Night, 5-8PM, JCHS Cafeteria
February 3: 2nd Semester 4.5 wks grading period ends
February 4: Bookin' It For Backer 5K
February 9: 8th Grade Parent Night, 5-8PM, JCHS Cafeteria
February 13: Concert Bands Pre-LGPE Concert, 7PM, Auditorium
February 17-21: Winter Break (No School for Students)
March 1: Sophomore Class Meeting During Advisement
March 9:
Class Ring Representatives at JCHS in the Cafe from 11:00AM-1:30PM
Class Ring Representatives at JCHS at the Grand Staircase from 5-7PM
Chorus, Pre-LGPE Concert, 7PM, Auditorium
March 10:
Class Ring Representatives at JCHS in the Cafe from 11:00AM-1:30PM
March 16: Dance, Spring Showcase, 7PM, Auditorium
March 30: Dance, Dancing with the Teachers, 7PM, Auditorium
After school academic support will take place each Tuesday and Thursday from February 7 until May 11th from 3:15-4:15. Like last semester, students and parents/guardians will need to register--especially if bus transportation is required. Registration for Week 1 (February 7 & 9) will begin Sunday, January 29th.
For students enrolled in AP courses during 2nd Semester:
Registration for 2nd Semester AP exams will be available through Total Registration on January 23, 2023 @ 8AM.
Students must be registered and paid in full on Total Registration by March 1, 2023 @ 3PM.
The AP testing exam schedule is located at our JCHS AP web page.
AP Letter Spring 2023: Explains the AP Exam Registration Process, Exam Fees, and Important Dates.
AP Exam Information Spring 2023: The presentation outlines important information about AP Exams.
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
If a student is absent for a scheduled exam, a zero will be entered in IC until the exam is made-up
List of AP Exam Dates (not included on the printable exam schedule)
List of IB Exam Dates (not included on the printable exam schedule)
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.
EARLY RELEASE PROCEDURES: May 22nd and May 23rd
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
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:
$15 Each
Pre-Sale ONLY (no tickets will be sold at the door)
Tickets will be on sale through School Pay until Thursday, February 23rd at 3:30 PM.
GUESTS: (must be in at least 9th grade and no older than 20 years old)
Guest forms are available in the main office and cafe at JCHS
Guest forms are due to Mrs. Armendariz in the front office by Wednesday, February 22nd at 3:00 PM.
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.
Students, help Key Club celebrate Key Club Week Jan. 23-27th! We are collecting items to make Blessing Bags for foster children in Jackson County. You can donate toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, washcloths, small stuffed animals, new socks, new underwear, travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and hand sanitizer. Bring these items to any member of Key Club, Spanish Honor Society, FCCLA, Beta Club, or National Honor Society. All items are due by Friday, January 27th!
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!
Calling All Writers! The JCHS Literary Team is hosting a school-wide essay and extemporaneous speaking competition on Thursday, January 26th. The essay competition includes personal, argumentative, and literary analysis categories, and the extemporaneous speaking includes domestic and international current events topics. Visit this link for more info and to sign-up HERE.
Ask Mr. Nichols or your English teacher for more details or visit www.ghsa.net/literary.
IB Interest Meeting: Please join us in the JCHS cafeteria on Monday, January 23rd at 6pm to hear more about the IB Diploma Program. Parents/Guardians of 8th, 9th, and 10th graders who are interested in hearing more about how IB prepares students for college-level critical thinking and performance should come speak with our IB coordinator and current IB students.
The IB application is open to 9th and 10th graders who wish to join the full Diploma Program as juniors and seniors. The application was emailed to students. Learn more about IB using our school’s handout. (Application due January 27th)
Any Sophomores interested in Dual Enrollment for next school year should attend an informational meeting on Monday, January 23rd during advisement in Staff Development Room.
If you would like to learn more about the pathways and courses at Empower or dual enrollment, please plan to attend!
Motor vehicle crashes are preventable, and parents can make a big difference in keeping teen drivers safe. Your guidance—and helpful, calm advice—can stay with your teen long after they take the car out alone.
Take these steps to help keep your teen safe on the road:
Ride along with your teen for as many hours as possible. Teens lack driving experience. They will become better drivers as they get more practice driving under your supervision.
Watch closely and make suggestions on how your teen can improve.
Practice with your teen at different times of day, in different kinds of weather, and in heavy and light traffic.
Restrict your teen’s nighttime driving, and make sure your teen is off the road by 9 or 10 pm for at least the first six months they have a license.
The best practice is for your teen to have no teen or young adult passengers for at least the first six months they have a license. If that’s not possible, limit your teen to just one teen or young adult passenger.
Discuss your rules of the road with your teen. Create a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement that puts these rules in writing to set clear expectations and limits. Don’t forget to update the agreement as your teen’s experience increases.
Require your teen to wear a seat belt on every trip. It is the simplest way to prevent car crash injuries and deaths.
Be a good role model for your teen and always buckle up!
Don't forget to register for the Bookin' It for Backer 5K and Blood Drive in honor of P.E. Coach Heather Backer. 5K Registration closes THIS WEDNESDAY!
You can register for the race and pay your entry fee HERE.
If you are a business or family who would be willing to donate $500 or more to offset costs as an event sponsor, please complete the online Sponsorship Form HERE.
You can also sign up as a blood donor for the February 2nd GSES American Red Cross Blood Drive HERE.
Thank you for helping support our teacher, co-worker, and friend!
Boys and Girls State.pdf
Certificate of Enrollment Request Form
Completed forms are only valid for 30 days.
Attention Seniors: The Georgia Southern REU Site “Propulsion, Aerodynamics, Materials and Controls of Aerial Vehicles” has been funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense and is open for applications from interested Senior HS students.
Applications are currently being accepted and will close on March 31, 2023 for the upcoming summer. The program will run between May 15, and July 23, 2023. We encourage Senior HS students to apply early to ensure they have time to gather the requisite document package needed to complete their applications. Students will receive a stipend of $6000 plus support for travel ($300), subsistence ($860), and housing ($500) for the 10 weeks of the program. The program website is located at HERE.
Save the date for this year's Jackson County High School Junior & Senior Prom!
Each year our faculty and staff vote for the two seniors they feel best exemplify our standards and values here at Jackson County High School. Congratulations to Lola Clark and Holden Gilstrap for being amazing examples for our school!
Our very own Mr. William Kilgore is the subject of this week's JCSS District Feature. Please take a moment to read about the special bond Mr. Kilgore shares with his students as they strive for musical excellence.
A Few Key Highlights Are Below:
“Mr. Kilgore is a kind and patient man who has helped generations of students develop a love for music. His dedication to music goes unmatched as he spends countless hours in the school teaching, directing, and providing a listening ear to anyone who needs it,” said Senior Jack Venable, who selected Kilgore as the influential teacher for the month of January.
When you enter the double doors to the fine arts hallway, there is no doubt the energy is vibrant. It is even a safe haven for some students. Being part of the band family means teamwork and commitment and the students of JCHS pour their time and energy into the success of the band.
“William Kilgore is a truly inspirational educator. His passion for excellence in music education and his dedication to our students' learning and development is evident each and every day,” said JCHS Principal Jason Wester.
The JCHS Extra Special People Club hosted a New Year Dance Party on January 26, 2023. The club members enjoyed dancing the night away and celebrated the beginning of a new and amazing year!
JCHS senior Jessica Diaz has participated in the WBL program all year and loves working at Chateau Elan. Jessica says, "I like work base learning because it allows me to work and gain experience for my future career. I like the Chateau Elan events that go on on holidays, such as a gingerbread house, big conferences, celebrating weddings, New Year’s Eve Gala, and our Thanksgiving buffet. I plan to go to college to study Human Resources and minor in Computer Science, hoping to gain a student Internship for a position in a human resource department. I enjoy helping employees and guests feel welcome."
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.
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.
WRESTLING AND SWIM TO SHARE SENIOR NIGHT THIS WEDNESDAY
This Wednesday, our SENIOR WRESTLERS and SWIMMERS will celebrate SENIOR NIGHT at our home wrestling matches! Come out and join the celebration.
SENIOR NIGHT THIS TUESDAY
Come out and celebrate our SENIOR BASKETBALL PLAYERS and CHEERLEADERS this TUESDAY NIGHT!
Please review the digital flyers for important information about upcoming college visits, scholarship information, and more.
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.
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!
Facebook: @jacksoncountyhighschool
Instagram: @jchspanthers
Twitter: @panthers_jchs
Visit the Jackson County High School website for more information!