March 27, 2023
March 27-31: JaxCo Cheer Tryouts, Main Gym, After School
March 28:
Seal of Biliteracy Test Day
Panthers After School Success, 3:14-4:15
March 29: Softball Information Meeting, 6:30PM, Cafeteria
March 30: Panthers After School Success, 3:14-4:15
April 3-9: Spring Break (No School)
Please note: Athletic Events are posted in the Panther Athletics sections.
April 11:
Panthers After School Success, 3:15-4:15
JaxCoMTB Interest Meeting, 6:30PM, Grand Staircase
Jazz Band Pre-LGPE Concert, 7PM, Auditorium
April 13: Panthers After School Success, 3:15-4:15
April 18:
Panthers After School Success, 3:15-4:15
Band Spring Concert, 6PM, Auditorium
April 19: Job Expo, 9-11AM, Empower, for Seniors
April 20:
Modern Language Day at UNG
Panthers After School Success, 3:15-4:15
13.5 wks grading period ends
April 22: JCHS Prom, 8-11PM, Braselton Civic Center
April 24: 13.5 wks grades will be final in IC by 3:30PM
April 25: Panthers After School Success, 3:15-4:15
April 26: Visual Arts Showcase, 5-7PM, JCHS Art Gallery
April 27-30: Drama presents The Wedding Singer: The Musical Comedy, 7PM (2:30PM on Sunday), Auditorium
April 27: Panthers After School Success, 3:15-4:15
May 2: Panthers After School Success, 3:15-4:15
May 4:
Panthers After School Success, 3:15-4:15
Chorus Spring Concert Through the Decades, 7PM, Auditorium
May 8: Jazz Band Dessert Concert, 7PM
May 9: Panthers After School Success, 3:15-4:15
May 11:
Panthers After School Success, 3:15-4:15
Spring Dance Recital, 7PM, Auditorium
May 12: Scholastic Images will be on campus during lunches
May 15: Seniors Honor Awards Night, 6PM, Auditorium (more info. to come)
May 16: Underclassmen Honor Awards Night, 6PM, Auditorium (more info. to come)
Purpose: The purpose of PASS is to offer after school academic support that provides additional reinforcement of skills needed for academic success. Support will be available for English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish.
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 9 (April 11th and 13th). The form will close on March 29th at 5:00PM for Week 8 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.
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
JCAT News: It's almost time for the annual Egg Hunt for our Jackson County teachers. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 29. Please take a look at the Sign Up Genius to see how you can help!
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and Georgia’s Congressional Delegation announced that 2023 Military Academy Day will be held on Saturday, April 22, at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
All attendees must RSVP by Sunday, April 2, 2023.
High school students and their families are invited to learn more about the application and congressional nomination process for the five U.S. Service Academies — the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy.
Jackson County Special Olympics t-shirts are on sale for $10! All orders are due by Monday, April 3. Middle and high school athletes will compete on April 20, and elementary athletes will compete on April 21 at East Jackson High School. Please consider purchasing a shirt to support these amazing athletes. Click HERE or scan the QR code to order.
Have you taken a Spanish or French course this school year? Are you passionate about the language or culture? Would you like to participate in UNG's Modern Language Day on April 20th? If you're interested, please see Ms. Wangenheim in 4241.
Certificate of Enrollment Request Form
Completed forms are only valid for 30 days.
JCHS is proud to announce our partnership with MEN’S WEARHOUSE in their Cash for Schools program. Don’t forget to mention Jackson County High for Schools when ordering your prom tux! We will be receiving donations for each FULL tux rented for prom.
JaxCoMTB: Come check out the fastest growing youth sport in America! The JaxCo Mountain Bike Team will meet on April 11th at 6:30PM at the JCHS Grand Staircase. Click HERE to learn more!
Jackson County High School would like to recognize Ramon Castillo and Mr. Ben Bachman as our Mindset Heroes! Ramon and Mr. Bachman embody the Live to Give Mindset!
The Live to Give Mindset is built upon the following characteristics: Stretch Yourself, Make a Difference, Receive Gracefully and Create a Legacy. Congratulations!
You are invited to the JCHS Colorguard Friends and Family Performance on March 31st at 7:30 PM in the JCHS Gym.
The JCHS Ceramics Classes made use of their beautiful pottery creations for their Third annual Tea Party this week.
This spring, JCHS won second place overall at the region literary tournament, qualifying two state-finalists, Nolan Bell and Morgan Eldridge. Both students competed at the state meet Saturday, and Nolan won third place in the international extemporaneous speaking competition!
Senior WBL, Hannah Mahoney, received a lesson on cleaning brackets from Dr. Emily Howell’s staff. Upon graduation, Hannah is interested in becoming an orthodontist. Thank you Howell Orthodontics for your continuous support.
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.
S-E-N-I-O-R-S
Please bookmark the link below and check your email daily:
Graduation Information/Updates Document
Please read the document carefully as it includes dates, report times, and clothing requirements for each event. If you have any questions after reading the document, please reach out to Mrs. Pitman.
Senior Post-Grad Plans & Scholarship Offers:
Class of 2023! We want to know about your post-graduation plans and any scholarship offers you have received! Please complete this form so we can brag on our senior accomplishments! Please reach out to Mrs. Cook or Mrs. McCutcheon with any questions.
Scholastic Images will be on campus Friday, May 12th during lunches!
IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YOUR SENIOR DUES, PLEASE DO SO ASAP! Late Senior Dues are $170.
You can also order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353!
Click here for the Senior Information Packet.
Any questions? Please reach out to Mrs. Pitman at epitman@jcss.us.
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.
CHEER TRYOUTS THIS WEEK
Cheerleading tryouts take place this week, each day from 3:30 to 6:00 in Panther Pavilion.
Those trying out must be academically eligible and have a valid physical on file with the Athletic Department.
Good Luck to those trying out!
LADY PANTHER SOCCER ONE WIN AWAY FROM REGION CHAMPIONSHIP
With a win this Thursday at home vs. Lanier, the Lady Panther soccer team will become Region 8-AAAAAA CHAMPIONS! Come out and cheer them on to victory! This would be the 7th Region Championship in the past 12 seasons for our Lady Panthers, and our first in Class AAAAAA. We were Region 8-AAAAA Champions last season!
PARENT MEETINGS THIS WEEK
GOLF TEAMS TAKE DOWN EAST JACKSON
On Thursday, the Panther Golf teams took on East Jackson. Both teams scored victories against the Eagles at Traditions of Braselton.
Low scorers were Anna Holley for the girls and Jackson Taylor for the boys.
TENNIS SECURES STATE PLAYOFF BERTH
Our girls tennis team secured an undefeated regular season in Region 8-AAAAAA with a win over Lanier on Tuesday. The Lady Panthers will be the #1 seed in the Region Tournament and have secured a place in the state tournament.
The boys also defeated the Longhorns to earn the #3 seed in the Region Tournament. They will have to defeat Shiloh, who we defeated 5-0 earlier this season, to secure a berth at State.
ACADEMIC ALL REGION FOR WINTER SPORTS ANNOUNCED
NEW INFORMATION:
ATTENTION SENIORS:
$$$ More local scholarships have arrived: Women in Business Scholarship and Peggy Braselton Memorial Cookie Scholarship $$$. Stop by The Counseling Corner rack to check them out or read the JCHS Local Scholarship Newsletter
We want to know about your post-graduation plans and any scholarship offers you have received! Please complete this form so we can brag on our senior accomplishments!
Gwinnett Technical College is offering Free College Application Month. Use code: March2023 to get your application to Gwinnett Technical College for free.
Lanier Technical College is offering free applications use the code March2023
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES: Sophomore class guidance lessons will continue this week. Mr. Bachman and Mrs. Wittman will be meeting with Sophomores during Advisement.
REMINDER INFORMATION:
Check out the JCHS Local Scholarship Newsletter
Summer Employment Opportunity: UGA is looking for students to work over the summer with painting and maintenance in the residence hall. Click HERE to learn more! Click HERE to apply.
Telehealth Appts: Counseling is working to streamline Telehealth Appointments. Students who need to secure a private space for their Telehealth Appointments should complete this form at least two weeks in advance.
Current students can request for out-of-state transcripts to be sent using this form.
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!