September 6, 2022
Grades Are Posted!
Please review your student's 4.5 week grades in Infinite Campus
Student academic goal setting will occur in Advisement on September 6th
MAP Scores will be distributed during Advisement on September 6th
The Jackson County School System uses MAP testing to gauge a student’s learning throughout their time in the system, and throughout each academic year. Students in grades 9th through 11th are bringing home their first MAP Reading results from this school year.
To better help families understand the data, JCSS has produced this informational video. Students in grades 9th through 11th grade will have a MAP Reading score and some students will also have a current MAP Math score.
Chromebook Insurance FINAL REMINDER!
The Jackson County School System has partnered with Worth Ave. Group to provide voluntary Student Chromebook Insurance. The insurance is available for the entire 2022-23 school year and costs a one-time fee of $28. The insurance will help cover any damage that may occur to the Chromebook by the student throughout the year. The deadline to purchase this voluntary insurance is September 9.
Visit the JCSS device insurance page to make your purchase.
SAVE THE DATE!
Jaxco Dance and the Panther Players present Fall Cabaret 2022, Thursday, September 29 @ 7PM in the JCHS auditorium. Come join us for an evening of fabulous dance and musical theatre!
General admission tickets are just $5! Doors open at 6:30!
Questions? Contact Ashley Ware (aware@jcss.us) or Emily Taylor (etaylor@jcss.us). Thank you for supporting our Panthers!
Scholastic Images Updates:
Attention JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES: Scholastic Images will be on campus FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th during lunch, so don’t miss out ordering your Letter Jacket if you have earned a letter!
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!
JUNIORS ONLY: HERFF JONES will also be on campus FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th during lunch, so don’t miss out ordering your Class Ring! Make sure to bring your order form and a $100 deposit. You can also order rings online.
Prepare for the PSAT!
Click here to view additional information about how to prepare for the PSAT and what to expect on PSAT administration day.
Visit our JCHS PSAT web page for more information.
September 12th is the deadline for Juniors to register for the the PSAT.
Congratulations to the 14 JCHS students who have been recognized as one of 62,000 students from across the country to earn academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Programs! These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them stand out during the admissions process. Colleges and scholarship programs use these honors to identify students from underrepresented groups through College Board’s Student Search Service.
These students are:
Bryson Lagos
Carmen Tettekpoe
Christopher Blake Martin
Danna Campisi Guillen
Emma Uesseler
Jackson Hayes
Jeanpierre Aguilar-Jimenez
Jennifer Ramos Soto
Kellen Salom
Kendis Parks
Logan Bray
Morgan Eldridge
Sarah Park
William Stevens
Our students have earned this recognition by excelling on their PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or AP Exams and in their classrooms and meeting one or more of the following criteria:
having a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have excelled on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10,
or earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP Exams,
are African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous,
and/or attend school in a rural area or small town.
Eligible students are invited to apply during their sophomore or junior year, and are awarded at the beginning of the next school year.
September 6:
National Read a Book Day
SCAD will be visiting during lunch
September 7: Visiting Angels will be visiting during lunch
September 9:
Deadline to purchase Chromebook insurance
Scholastic Images & Herff Jones will be on campus during lunches for Letter Jackets, Cap & Gown Packages, & Class Rings.
September 10: Road Atlanta Race (Mountain Bike Team)
Please note: Athletic Events are posted in the Panther Athletics sections.
September 12: Deadline for Juniors to register for the the PSAT
September 16: JCHS will honor the US Constitution Day
September 29: JaxCo Dance performs Cabaret at 7PM in the Fine Arts Auditorium
October 1: Homecoming Dance
8:00-10:30PM in the JCHS Panther Pavilion (more details coming soon!)
October 25: PSAT (all 9th & 10th grade students, and registered 11th grade students)
November 12 (NEW DATE): JC Community Tennis Mixed Doubles Tournament (this is the rescheduled date)
National Read a Book Day is Tuesday, September 6th! This annual awareness day encourages all of us to take a break and get reading! Whether you’re rediscovering old favorites or delving into new bestsellers, National Read a Book Day is the perfect excuse to sit back, relax, and get lost in a book!
Need a book? Did you know that students can get FREE ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines from our school library? It is so easy! Check out titles from Sora at home, on the weekends, or during school breaks with no worry about misplacing a book – these digital titles automatically return at the end of the lending period! Watch the video below to find out how to access Sora.
Sora_Intro.mp4
Environmental Club
Environmental Club's purpose is to inform students about environmental issues, collect plastic and paper for recycling, and to participate in community-wide environmental initiatives. They collect recycling around our school building every Friday and meet once a month. We appreciate their hard work and environmental leadership! This club is sponsored by Mrs. Peterson.
PROM DATE ANNOUNCED!
Saturday, April 22nd, Braselton Civic Center
Updated Information for Seniors:
Click here for the Senior Information Packet distributed during Advisement on August 30, 2022.
Scholastic Images will be on campus FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th 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!
GRADUATION DATE IS COMING SOON!
THE PAW PODCAST IS HERE
The latest edition of the PAW Podcast can be found HERE. This week, Volleyball players Sydney McCutcheon, Cadence Thao, and Ruthie Fowler, as well as head coach Ron Fowler, speak about the successful season so far.
FOOTBALL
Panther football came up just short on Friday at 3-0 Central Gwinnett, despite a great effort. Elijah Ling and MJ Spurlin scored touchdowns for the Panthers, but the final score was 17-13 Black Knights.
We host Mountain View this Friday AT HOME!
VOLLEYBALL IMPROVES TO 18-2
Panther Volleyball picked up 3 more wins this week, upping their record to 18-2 on the season. They are currently in second place in Region 8-AAAAAA.
CROSS COUNTRY
SOFTBALL TRAVELS TO COAL MTN.
Cross Country had another successful day at North Oconee last Thursday. Sophomore Erin O'Brien led the way for the girls, finishing 7th out of 156 runners. Freshman Brody Wooten led the boys, finishing in the top 50 out of 186 runners!
Varsity and JV softball travel to Coal Mountain this Thursday for another big region matchup with North Forsyth. Our Lady Panthers are working hard and are on the cusp of a big breakout!
NEW INFORMATION:
September 6: SCAD will be on campus during lunch
September 7: Visiting Angels will be on campus during lunch
Need to Meet with your Counselor? Students may schedule appointments with their counselors by clicking here or using the attached QR code.
REMINDER INFORMATION:
The Fall 2022 PSAT is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25th.
Students enrolled in the 9th and 10th grades are automatically registered and will take the the PSAT on Tuesday, October 25th.
The PSAT is an optional test for 11th grade students and 11th grade students are encouraged to participate. If you are an 11th grade student that would like to register for the PSAT, please complete registration for the Fall 2022 PSAT by September 12th (the registration system will close at exactly 11:59PM on September 12th). After you have completed registration, you must pay the $18 fee online through SchoolPay. PSAT materials will ONLY be ordered after exam registration is completed AND payment is submitted. Registration for the PSAT for 11th graders is now available. Please click here to register for the PSAT.
If you have any questions about the PSAT, please email caitlyn.cook@jcss.us
JCSS Guide to Understanding Data (2).pdf
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