January 21, 2024
January 30:
JCHS Book Club, Auditorium Lobby, 3:15-4PM
Spanish Honors Society Meeting, Upper B Hall, 3:15-3:45
February 1:
National Honor Society Meeting, 3:10-4PM
February 6:
Dance Team Interest Meeting, Cafeteria, Advisement
FCCLA Meeting, 3:15
February 9:
Scholastic Images on Campus during Lunches
February 12-16:
FCCLA Week
February 13:
Dance Team Tryout Clinic, Dance Studio, 3:15-4:30
February 14:
Key Club Meeting, Grand Staircase, 3:15-4:00
February 16-19:
Student/Teacher Holiday
February 26-March 1:
Master Key Competition
February 27:
Dance Team Tryout Clinic, Dance Studio, 3:15-4:30
February 28:
Key Club Meeting, Grand Staircase, 3:15-4:00
February 29:
Pre-LGPE & Literary Chorus Concert, Auditorium, 7PM
Athletic Events are posted in the PAW section.
AP Exam Registration
AP Exam Registration is LIVE for all students taking AP courses in the spring of 2024!!
Students must complete the two-step registration and payment process by March 1st at 11:59 PM.
After 12:01 AM on March 2, 2024 students will be charged a late fee of $ 40.00 per exam.
Parents and students can locate the AP testing exam schedule, AP Spring Testing Letter, and link to the Total Registration website at our JCHS AP web page.
Any student having trouble accessing their College Board account may contact the College Board directly by calling 1-866-315-6068.
If you have any questions, please contact Ben Bachman at bbachman@jcss.us.
IB Exam Registration
Please Read: IB Informational Letter
Please view the JCHS IB Program website for additional information.
EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY
High school seniors with an A average in the course will be exempt from the final exam for that course. Students in grades 9-11 may not exempt final exams.
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.
CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE EXAM SCHEDULE.
Happening This Week
Tuesday, January 23:
Pathway Information Night at Empower, 5-6:30PM
Wednesday, January 24:
Key Club Meeting, Grand Staircase, 3-4PM
Thursday, January 25:
IB Applications Due
ESP Club New Years Celebration, JCHS Cafeteria, 6-8PM
January 22- 26: Key Club Week
Athletic Events are posted in the PAW section.
Empower Pathway Information Night
Come learn all about the Empower pathways this Tuesday from 5-6:30pm at the Empower campus!
Parent Survey
Attention JCHS Parents and Guardians:
Please help our district and school by taking a brief survey about JCHS. Your feedback is important to Jackson County Schools, as we are always looking for ways to improve and ensure we are providing the best for our students. We appreciate your time and dedication to our school!
Click HERE to complete the survey.
Please help our district and school by taking a brief survey about JCHS. Your feedback is important to Jackson County Schools, as we are always looking for ways to improve and ensure we are providing the best for our students. We appreciate your time and dedication to our school!
Click HERE to complete the survey.
JCHS Speech Competition
The JCHS Literary Team is hosting a school-wide essay and extemporaneous speaking competition on Thursday, January 25th. The essay competition includes personal, argumentative, and literary analysis categories, and the extemporaneous speaking includes domestic and international current events topics. See your English teacher or Mr. Nichols to sign up to compete.
IB Applications
We are currently accepting applications for students who wish to participate in the full IB Diploma Program as juniors and seniors. To learn more about the IB diploma program, please review our school’s IB website as well as the official IBO Diploma Parent Pack.
Any 10th grade students interested must complete the application this year. 9th grade students who are interested are also encouraged to apply now in order to ensure their 10th grade schedules prepare them for success in the IB program. (Please note, students are welcome to take 1-3 IB courses without applying to and participating in the full Diploma Program.)
Feel free to contact our IB Coordinator, Alex Nichols (anichols@jcss.us), with any questions.
Thursday, January 25th: Application due
Thursday, February 1st: Acceptance letters delivered
JCHS Softball Tryouts
Interested in trying out for our 2024-2025 Softball team Please complete tryout information form!
Apply to WBL for the 2024-2025 School Year
The 2024-2025 WBL Application is open! Click HERE to apply and email Mr. Maxwell with any questions.
JCSS Career Fair
The Jackson County School System will be hosting a Career Fair on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Empower College and Career Center. Positions available include: K-12 Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Food Nutrition, Transportation, Custodial, Student Support Services and Facilities and Maintenance!
Congratulations to the JCHS 2024 STAR Student and Teacher!
𝐑𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥'𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭! Riley earned the Star Student recognition for academic excellence and performance on the SAT. He selected 𝐌𝐫𝐬. 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫, Spanish teacher at Jackson County High School, as his STAR Teacher.
Work-Based Learning Spotlight
JCHS Senior, Gavin White is an intern at Jackson EMC in the Jefferson District Warehouse Department. Thanks to the Jackson EMC team for their long-term commitment to the JCSS WBL program as an industry partner.
JCSS Work-Based Learning Job Board
Stay connected with Jackson County Schools' Work Based Learning programs! We're dedicated to helping local businesses and students thrive together. Explore our shared job listing board regularly for exciting opportunities that could be your next big step!
Register for the SAT at Empower College and Career Center
Don't miss out on the opportunity to take the SAT at the Empower College and Career Center on Saturday, March 9th! This is your chance to showcase your skills and boost your college admissions profile.
🗓 Date: Saturday, March 9th
📍 Location: Empower College and Career Center
📋 Registration Deadline: February 23rd
To secure your spot, make sure to register by the deadline. It's a straightforward process—just click HERE to complete your registration.
If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to your JCHS Counselor. They're here to help you navigate this important step in your academic journey.
Seize the opportunity to excel and set yourself on the path to success. Good luck to all the students participating in the SAT!
Apply for Dual Enrollment
Attention Sophomore and Juniors:
If you are interested in applying for Dual Enrollment for next school year please see the graphic below for some information on getting started.
Please know that even if you intend to Dual Enroll next year, you still must select 8 classes + 3 alternative classes that are all offered at the high school level during the class registration that you are completing in your advisement classes right now. **Students should check their GPAs using their GaFutures.org account.** To complete the Appointment Request form, you must be signed into your JCHS Google account
Benefits of Dual Enrollment:
FREE COLLEGE CREDIT
Shorten the time you spend getting your college degree
Get credit for High School and College classes at the same time
Freedom to do college classes online, in-person on a college campus, and/or in-person at the Empower campus.
**Please complete your Dual Enrollment application through the college by April 1st, so that we can meet with you and plan for schedule adjustments before the Summer Break**
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Important Dates for Seniors:
May 18: JCHS Gradation, 10am
Communication:
Seniors: CHECK YOUR EMAIL regularly as updates are sent to your email.
Scan the QR Code on the Attached Flyer OR click HERE to order your Official Jackson County Graduation Announcements.
Yearbooks sold out completely in early February. Order now to secure your copy.
Cap and Gown Package (includes your senior dues):
Order Cap and Gown Package (which includes your senior dues) at www.scholasticimages.com
Payment Options:
Online: Visit www.scholasticimages.com
In Person: Scholastic Images On Campus Days- January 12th, February 9th, March 7th, March 8th, April 19th (Cap & Gown Delivery Only), May 10th
Cap and Gown Packages should be ordered by ASAP for proper sizing, but any package ordered after March 1st will incur a $20 late charge
Check out the JCHS Counseling Scholarship page HERE!
Please take a moment to review this vital senior presentation by our Jackson County High School Counselors. Make sure your sound is turned up.
Save the Date!
Mark your calendars and save the date for the Jackson County High School Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony! Join us in celebrating the achievements, hard work, and dedication of the graduating seniors as they embark on a new and exciting chapter in their lives. We look forward to celebrating the success of the Jackson County High School Class of 2024 with you!
Mobile Users: Click HERE to open the Reminders section in a new window.
IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A PANTHER!
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
DECEMBER STUDENT ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Chandler Blake and EJ Heath...our December Student Athletes of the Month!
BOYS WRESTLING TOP 6 IN STATE
On Friday and Saturday, our Panther Wrestlers continued their great season by making it to the Class 6A semifinals for duals, ultimately finishing in the top 6 of state.
Traditional (Individual) season is up next!
GIRLS WRESTLING FINISHES 4th out of 39 at gwinnett games
Another great showing by girls wrestling this weekend, this time at the Gwinnett Games at Norcross.
Our Lady Panther wrestlers finished 4th overall out of 39 schools at the event, with several individuals placing in their weight class.
GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL PICK UP WINS THIS WEEK
Both varsity basketball teams picked up wins this week.
The boys defeated Gilmer County at a showcase event at Lakeview Academy on Monday.
The girls got a BIG region win over Gainesville at home on Tuesday.
Both teams are in position to make a run at the state tournament this season.
Facebook: @jacksoncountyhighschool
Instagram: @jchspanthers
Twitter: @panthers_jchs
Visit the Jackson County High School website for more information!