February 6, 2023
January 30: ACCESS Testing Begins
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
Please note: Athletic Events are posted in the Panther Athletics sections.
February 1-10: JCHS Chorus is selling Candy Grams
February 9: 8th Grade Parent Night, 5-8PM, JCHS Cafeteria
February 10:
Scholastic Images will be on campus during lunches
Spanish Honor Society Applications are due to Ms. Uesseler at 3PM
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
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
How do I register my student? Please complete THIS FORM if you would like for your student to attend after school support for Week 1 (February 7th and 9th). The form will close on February 1st at 5:00PM for Week 1 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:
Registration for 2nd Semester AP exams is now available through Total Registration.
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 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
The first grade reporting term (4.5 weeks) ends on February 3rd
4.5-weeks grades will be finalized by February 7th @ 3:30. Please check Infinite Campus to view 4.5-weeks grades.
Student academic goal setting will occur in Advisement the week of February 13th.
Infinite Campus Portal
Did you know parents can receive Infinite Campus push notifications on their cell phones about attendance, tardies, and grades?
Find out more information on downloading the Infinite Campus Parent app and setting up notifications HERE.
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.
ACCESS testing for English Language Learners will begin on Monday, January 30th. Please be sure your child brings their Chromebooks to school fully charged.
FINAL INSTALLMENT: Make sure that you and your teen driver are aware of the 8 Danger Zones for Teen Drivers.
Driver inexperience
Driving with teen or young adult passengers
Nighttime driving
Not using seat belts
Distracted driving
Drowsy driving
Reckless driving
Impaired driving
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!
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.
Updated Information for Seniors:
Click here for the Senior Information Packet.
Scholastic Images will be on campus FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th during lunch, so don’t miss out placing your orders for:
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 Scholastic Images will custom size you and walk you through the rest!
You can also order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353! We can’t wait to see you!
Official Jackson County Graduation Announcements: We cannot believe how quickly the year has gone by and before you know it, our Seniors will be walking across the stage at graduation! Make sure everyone knows how hard you have worked to achieve one of the best moments of your life and announce your graduation with style. Click HERE to learn more about ordering your Official Jackson County Graduation Announcements.
Congratulations to Ramon Castillo – February's Rotary Student of the Month for Jackson County High School! Ramon chose Mr. Jason Powers as his most influential teacher.
Students from all grades competed in our schoolwide Literary Competition for essay writing and extemporaneous speaking. Winners will move on to the GHSA Region Literary Meet in February.
Argumentative Essay
1st - Alison Iancu
2nd - Will Stevens (not pictured)
Personal Essay
1st - Carmen Tettekpoe (not pictured)
2nd - Lizzie Bryant (not pictured)
Literary Analysis Essay
1st - Morgan Eldridge
Extemporaneous Speaking
1st - Nolan Bell
2nd - JP Aguilar-Jimenez
The JCHS International Club's January meeting focused on South Korea. They learned about their culture and history, and played games.
The JCHS Jazz One Band was selected to perform at GMEA (Georgia Music Educators Association) and they rocked the house today! This is a huge honor to be selected to perform for all the state music educators.
A special thank you to Dr. Brown, our superintendent, and Mr. Wester, our principal for attending the performance. We appreciate your support!
It has been a busy month for Jackson County High School Dance Department! Beginners have learned some barre work and reverence. Advanced students refined techniques and flexibility.
JCHS senior, Anna Miller is a 2nd-year WBL student at Union Baptist Church Preschool. This semester Anna is taking two WBL blocks and two dual enrollment classes to prepare for her next step in life. Anna is applying to Kennesaw State University and Georgia College, and plans to major in Biology for a career as a Physicians Assistant in the pediatric field. Anna says, “WBL helps me to work with children and assess my career choice.”
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 TAKES ON REGION INDIVIDUALS
Duals season is complete, and now we head to Traditionals (Individuals). Our Lady Panther wrestling team will head to Stephens County for the Area Tournament on Friday, while the Men travel to North Forsyth on Saturday for Region Traditionals. Qualifiers this weekend move on to sectionals, and then state!
MORE SWIMMERS HEADED TO STATE, MORE RECORDS BROKEN
The following swimmers are headed to Georgia Tech this Friday for the GHSA Class AAAAAA State meet!
Boys A Medley & Free Relay
Sam Bilyashevyk
Harrison Mosely
Gabe Gusek
Sky Chanthavong
Girls A Free Relay:
Madelyn English
Desi Quiles
Siearra Townley
Carley Pruiett
Individual Events:
Sky Chanthavong - 100 Breast
Sam Bilyashevych - 100 Fly, 100 Back
Desi Quiles - 100 Fly, 100 Breast
There have been 8 school records broken this year!
Desi Quiles - 50 free 25.89, 200 free 2:10.25, 100 back 1:04.78, 200 IM 2:23.82, 100 breast 1:13.42, 500 free 5:52.65
Sky Chanthavong - 100 Breast - 1:05.84
Boys 200 Medley Relay - 1:47.58
BUSY WEEK FOR BASKETBALL
Our basketball teams had a busy and competitive week last week. The girls scored a great win over Apalachee on Tuesday night, and both JV teams beat Lanier on Saturday.
This week, the varsity squads head to Shiloh on Friday night.
SOCCER KICKS OFF
The soccer scrimmage was a success! Rabun County came to Panther Stadium and went home with two losses. The Lady Panthers won 10-0, while the boys scored a 6-0 win of their own. The regular season begins this week.
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!
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Visit the Jackson County High School website for more information!