October 31, 2022
November 1: AP (first semester courses) and IB Exams must be paid for in full.
November 4: JCHS E-Sports Match, 4-5, @ Empower
November 5: Key Club Meeting, 3:15-4:15, JCHS Grand Staircase
November 6: JCHS E-Sports Match, 4-5, @ Empower
Please note: Athletic Events are posted in the Panther Athletics sections.
November 7th: Jaxco Holiday Shirt Orders Due
November 11th:
Scholastic Images will be on campus during lunches for Letter Jackets and Cap & Gown Package
13.5 Week Grading Period Ends
November 12: JC Community Tennis Mixed Doubles Tournament, click HERE to register
November 15: High School and College Planning Night at 6:00 pm in the JCHS Auditorium
November 18: District PL Day (no school for students)
November 21-24: Thanksgiving Break
November 30: Visual Arts Winter Showcase
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 September 20th to December 8th
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 7 (November 7-11). The form will close on November 2nd at 5:00PM for Week 7 (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.
Advanced Placement Courses (AP) Exam Registration is LIVE
For students enrolled in AP courses, registration for 1st Semester AP exams is now available through Total Registration. Parents and students can locate the AP testing exam schedule, AP Informational Letter, and link to the Total Registration website at our JCHS AP web page.
Students must be registered and paid in full on Total Registration by November 1st.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam Registration is LIVE
For students enrolled in IB courses, registration is available for IB exams through Total Registration. Parents and students can locate the IB testing exam schedule, IB Informational Letter, and link to the Total Registration website at our JCHS IB web page.
Students must be registered and paid in full on Total Registration by November 1st.
October 31st Reminder
Students should follow the dress code outlined in the Student Handbook on October 31st.
The following items are NOT appropriate for the school day: face or body painting, costume masks, or costume props.
The JCHS International Club is hosting the collection of shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child from October 31st - November 15th! The shoeboxes are filled with school supplies, toys, toiletry, etc for children all over the world! If you or your club would like to participate please see Ms. Edwards in room 4229 for more information. Watch this video to learn how to pack the shoeboxes
JCHS Mini-Career Day for Juniors and Seniors
On October 25th our Juniors and Seniors had a Mini-Career Day. Please check out the attached presentation to see available opportunities.
Mini-Career Day Presentation October 25 2022.pdfIt's not too late to order a yearbook! Don't miss a memory! Order your JCHS Yearbook today! Search by JACKSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL • HOSCHTON, GA OR JOB# 24881.
Advanced Placement Courses (AP) Exam Registration Deadline is November 1st!
Students enrolled in 1st semester AP courses must register and pay in full through Total Registration by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 1st to avoid a $40 per exam late fee. Parents and students can locate the AP testing exam schedule, AP Informational Letter, and link to the Total Registration website at our JCHS AP web page.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam Registration Deadline is November 1st!
Students taking IB exams must be registered and must pay in full through Total Registration by Tuesday, November 1st. Parents and students can locate the IB testing exam schedule, IB Informational Letter, and link to the Total Registration website at our JCHS IB web page.
JCHS Softball Team collects tabs for the Ronald McDonald House each year. These tabs help pay electric bills, costs for families to stay for free, and much more. Please submit all tabs by Friday, November 4th to Coach Croteau or the JCHS front office. You can start collecting for next year too! Thank you for your support!
We are so excited to offer a JAXCO Holiday Shirt for our West Side Community this year! Scan the QR Code or click the links below to order by Nov. 7, 2022.
Short Sleeve Shirt - $15
Long Sleeve Shirt - $20
It was a great evening with our upcoming 9th graders on October 27th.
First Session: Information Session with Financial Advisor
Second Session: Grade Level Break-Out Sessions with JCHS Counselors
JCHS Tennis Tournament: Please join us!
JC Community Tennis Mixed Doubles Tournament is on November 12th
Click HERE to register.
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 test.
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 at 11:20
First Annual West Side Community Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat was a SUCCESS!
Visit this link to view more pictures!
Mrs. Hamrick’s Biology class completed a break-out room review for their upcoming test. Luckily, they all escaped!
JCHS Senior, Rebecca Teague, works at Jefferson Animal Hospital. She has two WBL blocks to gain valuable insights into the veterinarian field, which she plans to pursue after graduation.
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.
The JCHS Panther Players are One Act Play Region 8 6-A runner-up!!
Congrats to Jacob Hansen, Ally Hanley, Lexie Davis, Lydia Masterson, and Georgia Lance for being named All-Star Cast! And to Steven Herring for being the Best Supporting Actor!!
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.
VOLLEYBALL UPDATE
Congratulations to Sophomore Paisley Gillespie and Junior Sydney McCutcheon, who were both selected by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association to play in the Sophomore/Junior All State All Star Game in two weeks! In addition, Sydney was selected All State by the Georgia Volleyball Coaches Association!
FOOTBALL TRAVELS TO GAINESVILLE
Varsity Football will play their final game of the season this week at Gainesville. Kickoff is at 7:30pm.
CROSS COUNTRY UPDATE
Girls Cross Country finished the Region Championship as Region 8-AAAAAA Runners Up and earned a berth to the State Championship in Carrollton. The State Cross Country meet will take place this Saturday at 1:15pm.
SOFTBALL UPDATE
Panther Softball finished their season last week at Pope High School in the Class AAAAAA State Tournament. This marked the 9th season out of the last 11 that our softball program qualified for the state tournament, this being in the highest classification in school history.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEARS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR'S AWARD WINNERS
NEW INFORMATION:
KSU will be on campus during lunches in the Cafe this week.
Students can register for virtual college fairs HERE.
Get Questions Answered at BigFuture Live: Students and adults can register for BigFuture Live to get answers to their questions from college reps and career experts! Every week, BigFuture hosts free virtual community events about paying for college, finding a career or major, and more! RSVP HERE. Hear from high school and college students about how BigFuture helped them in this new video.
Real Talk: Paying for College Edition: Black financial aid experts will offer important information about the FAFSA®, scholarships, and more at Real Talk in the Paying for College Edition on November 2 and 9. Real Talk allows students to connect with Black college and career planning experts who want to see students win! RSVP HERE.
Find the Right Career: Students can start exploring more than 1,000 careers on BigFuture by taking their free career quiz! After completing a short survey about their interests, students receive a list of 30 potential careers to explore.
Please review the digital flyers for important information about upcoming college visits, scholarship information, and more.
Watch us GROW!
We will introduce and highlight new JCHS employees in the Panther Press over the next few weeks.
Click on the arrow located on each picture to read the new panther staff bio.
Danielle Tuthill is in her 16th year of teaching. She has taught Physical Science at the middle school level most of her career and she is excited to branch out into a new role teaching at the High School Level. She earned my Bachelor's degree in History at the University of Georgia (GO DAWGS). She earned my Master's degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University. She has been married to her husband Matt for 15 years, but they have been together almost 23 years. She has two daughters. Shelby is 12 and is in 7th grade at West Jackson Middle. Emory is 9 and is in 3rd grade at Gum Springs. She just moved into the area. As a family they are so excited to be in the Jaxco Community. She is looking forward to being able to work and pour back into the community she lives in.
Christopher Wilson is a graduate of Jackson County Comprehensive High School the Class of 1999. He attended the University of Georgia and obtained his Bachelor’s degree in 2013. He attended Columbus State and obtained his Master’s degree in 2018. He has taught for 9 years teaching in Social Studies in the following courses: Government, U.S. History in Film, World Geography, and World History. Mr. Wilson has 5 years of coaching Wrestling too.
Madison Wittman is honored to have the privilege of being one of the school counselors here at her alma mater, Jackson County High School this school year! She has a bachelor's degree in Human Service Delivery and Administration from the University of North Georgia, and a master's degree in School Counseling from Liberty University. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her twin sister, traveling and soaking in the newly wed life! With all of that being said, she is so excited to be a panther and follow her passion of being a school counselor. She is thrilled to get to know everyone this school year! Go Panthers!
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.
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