October 8, 2023
October 8-14: Fire Prevention Week
October 9: Semester 1 Progress (9 weeks) Grades will post by 3:30 PM
October 11:
Picture Make Up Day
Key Club Meeting, 3:15 Grand Staircase
October 12-16: Fall Break- No School
Athletic Events are posted in the PAW section.
October 16-20: Bus Driver Appreciation Week
October 18: JCHS National Assessment Administration Day for ALL students
October 21: Mountain Bike Race 4: "Race the Raceway"
October 22: Jaxco Soccer Interest Meeting, 5 PM JCHS Cafeteria
October 25:
Key Club Meeting, 3:15 Grand Staircase
ESP Club Meeting
October 26: JCHS Cover to Cover Book Club, 3:15 Auditorium Lobby
October 27: West Side Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat, 5-8PM
October 28-29: Mountain Bike Peach State Championship
October 31: Spanish Honor Society Meeting
November 10: Scholastic Images on Campus during lunches
November 20-24: Thanksgiving Break- No School
November 25: Jaxco Holiday Market
Athletic Events are posted in the PAW section.
AP Exam Registration
Please Read: AP Informational Letter
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, and link to the Total Registration website at our JCHS AP webpage.
Students must be registered and paid in full on Total Registration by November 1st.
IB Exam Registration
Please Read: IB Informational Letter
Current IB course and diploma candidates should register for exams by October 10th.
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.
EARLY RELEASE PROCEDURES: December 19th & 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 by 11:25
CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE EXAM SCHEDULE.
Fall Break
Jackson County Schools will be on Fall Break Thursday, October 12- Monday, October 16th. We will see you back at school on Tuesday, October 17th.
Jackson County High School has been recognized as an AP Bronze Level Honor Roll School for developing an Advanced Placement program that creates a college-going culture and gives students opportunities to earn college credit and to maximize their college outcomes. JCHS also received the AP Access Award for ensuring AP coursework is equally available to students no matter their backgrounds.
National Principals Month
We want to express our appreciation for Mrs. Gillespie, the Principal of Jackson County High School, for her outstanding commitment to our students and staff. Thank you for your dedication and hard work, Mrs. Gillespie!
Spring Show Interest Meeting
All interested in auditioning or being a part of the crew for our spring show Mean Girls the Musical should attend the interest meeting after school!
Night Out With The Hawks
The Jackson County School System is teaming up with the Atlanta Hawks for a Night Out With The Hawks on Saturday, January 13, 2024! The Hawks will host the Washington Wizards! Discounted tickets are available, and each ticket comes with a $10 concession stand credit. A portion of each ticket sale goes back to our school system! Tickets will sell quickly, so buy online today by visiting www.jacksonschoolsga.org/hawks.
Band Concert
Mark your calendars! Our Fall Band Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10th, at 7:00 pm, taking place in the JCHS auditorium. The evening will kick off with a captivating performance by the Percussion Ensemble, followed by the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble. It's a musical event you won't want to miss!
School Picture Make Up Day
Spanish Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society is currently accepting applications. See Mrs. Uesseler in room 4225 for more information. Deadline to submit applications is October 13th at 3:00 pm.
Bus Driver Appreciation Week
Plastic Challenge
Bring in a bag of plastic films that matches your height. Tag it to JCHS & email your pictures to npeterson@jcss.us to be tagged on JCHS social media sites.
The October Plastic Challenge Begins! Collect plastic FILMS (bags, ziplocks, etc.) and turn in to your advisement teacher by Tuesday, 10/24 to win an Ice Cream Sundae Party!
Basketball Tryouts
Any boys interested in trying out for the boys' basketball team need to scan the QR Code on the digital screens or select this link. Basketball tryouts start on Monday, October 23rd.
Game Day Spirit
No game during fall break, but the Jackson County High School Game Day Spirit Camo Out is coming on October 20th! Mark your calendars and prepare to show your support in style!
POSTER CONTEST
The centerpiece of National School Bus Safety Week is the Poster Contest. We are looking for artwork that depicts school bus safety-related themes and encourages and promotes school bus safety. The winning posters are used to promote safer school transportation for everyone.
The 2023-24 National School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest theme: Driving Safely Into the Future
JCHS will be selecting 5 posters to send to the district competition.
The deadline to submit is February 19, 2024.
Posters can be submitted to the JCHS Library Learning Commons.
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14, 2023. Did you know that cooking is the leading cause of reported home fires and injuries in the U.S.? Make your kitchen safer with these essential fire safety tips for teens. Let's keep our homes safe!
Piedmont Regional Library System Play Cards
The public library provides free access to books and online resources to help you succeed, as well as fun resources that help develop a lifelong love of reading. Find out more by clicking HERE.
Fall Festival at JCHS
Empower Night
JCHS National Assessment Administration Day, October 18, 2023 (Wednesday)
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Location and Schedule: Students will be testing at both Jackson County High School and the Empower College and Career Center. To determine your assessment location and schedule, please review the attached chart carefully.
Transportation: Bus transportation will be provided to and from the Empower College and Career Center, ensuring that all students can easily access their designated assessment location.
Technology Requirements: All assessments will be conducted online. Therefore, it is crucial that all students bring their fully charged Chromebooks to ensure a smooth testing experience.
PSAT Calculator Policy: You're allowed to use a calculator on all questions in the Math section. The digital test platform itself has a built-in graphing calculator that you can use if you wish, or you can use your own approved calculator. We recommend that you try out both options during your practice. JCHS will NOT provide hand held calculators.
ACT Calculator Policy: Examinees may use any 4-function, scientific, or graphing calculator, as long as it is not on the prohibited list and it is modified. Examinees are encouraged to use a familiar calculator, but all problems may be solved without a calculator. Calculators may only be used on the mathematics test. JCHS will NOT provide hand held calculators.
JCHS National Assessment Day Schedule
September Students and Teachers of the Month
During the month of September, our Panther teachers nominated each other for Teacher of the Month from 8 different departments. Each of those 8 teachers then selected 1 student as Student of the Month from that Department. At this time, we would like to announce our Teacher and Students of the Month for the Month of September.
Once again, a huge Panther congratulations to all of these teachers and students who are just a few of the many reasons we are #ProudtobeJC !
Work-Based Learning Spotlight
JCHS senior Jared Roberts and junior Collier Uesseler work in the JCSS I.T. Department through WBL. Functioning as a team across all the schools these gentlemen help support our technology infrastructure in both hardware and software needs.
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!
International Baccalaureate Spotlight
This month, we're highlighting the "Risk-Taker" attribute from the IB Learner Profile. Being a Risk-Taker means having the courage to embrace challenges and explore the unknown. It's a vital trait that inspires innovation and resilience in our IB students.
Key Club Key Chains
Jaxco Holiday Market
Jackson County High School is hosting its 1st annual Jaxco Holiday Market. We will have a variety of vendors selling jewelry, candles, clothing, and more! Come out to support local small businesses and the students of Jackson County High School. Scan the QR code or visit this link for vendor information.
Order Your Yearbook
Be sure to order your yearbook today to secure a guaranteed copy. Yearbooks sold out early last year!
JCSS Canvas Parent Login
Jackson County Schools is pleased to offer Canvas access to parents/guardians!
Click here to find out more!
This is a friendly reminder that it is not too late to RSVP for Georgia Military College’s College and Career Day at the Main Campus in Milledgeville, GA on Thursday, November 2nd!
Boost your test prep! Find SAT, ACT, and AP study guides available for checkout at the JCHS Library Learning Commons.
Graduation Announcements
Attention to the Class of 2024 and Parents/Guardians,
Kindly take a moment to review this important communication from the Scholastic Images Team regarding official graduation announcements.
CONGRATULATIONS Jackson County CLASS OF 2024! We cannot believe how quickly the year has gone by and before you know it, you 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 class.
Not only will your announcements have your official school crest, but they will also be personalized with your name in the text just like collegiate announcements. We created packages to make ordering even easier, but you can always add more to them, so no one is left out! Orders will ship directly to your house and you will receive tracking information once the order ships out. See the attached flyer to pick which package is best for you and order as soon as possible!
Scan the QR Code on the Attached Flyer OR Click Below to order your Official Jackson County Graduation Announcements, so don’t wait!
https://tinyurl.com/JacksonCoAnn
We are so proud of you and honored to celebrate this milestone with you! Congratulations Class of 2024 Graduate!
Six Flags Grad Nite
Six Flags Over Georgia is hosting their annual Grad Nite on May 3rd 2024 from 8pm-3am!
This is a private event for ONLY high school seniors and their chaperones!
If you are interested in attending this event, please fill out the form below!
A formal sign-up/payment will be sent later, we just need an idea of how many spots to reserve!
🎓 Class of 2024 Highlights Reminders 🎓
Communication:
You can find all the latest information about all things Class of 2024 in this section of the Panther Press
CHECK YOUR EMAIL regularly as updates are sent to your email
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- November 10th, December 15th, January 12th, February 9th, March 7th, March 8th, April 19th (Cap & Gown Delivery Only), May 10th
Cap and Gown Packages should be ordered by November 30th for proper sizing, but any package ordered after March 1st will incur a $20 late charge
Senior Pictures:
Your formal (tux or black drape) photo for the yearbook must be taken by Cady Studios. Your senior photos must be taken by November 1st to appear in the yearbook. You may submit a casual photo by an outside photographer. Instructions on how to do so will be sent in early October
Yearbook orders and Tribute Ads:
Yearbooks and Tribute Ads can be purchased at www.yearbookordercenter.com. Tribute Ads must be purchased by December 1st. Yearbooks sold out completely in early February. Order now to secure your copy.
FALL BREAK IS NEAR!
GRIND & CLIMB, PANTHERS.
STUDENT ATHLETES OF THE MONTH- SEPTEMBER
Congratulations to our Student Athletes of the Month for September - Adam Thomas and Ruthie Fowler!
VOLLEYBALL HONORS ROLL IN
VOLLEYBALL FINISHES RUNNERS UP, STATE TOURNAMENT UP NEXT
Advancing to the Region championship for three consecutive years is an amazing feat, and our Lady Panthers did that this season!
We fell in the Championship in an intense 5 set battle. Next, we will host the first round of the Class AAAAAA State Tournament NEXT WEEK vs. an opponent to be determined later.
FOOTBALL WINS BIG OVER SHILOH
Friday night at Panther Stadium, the Jackson County Football team dominated the Shiloh Generals, and posted a 37-6 Region win.
Our Panthers have a week off to recover and prepare for a BIG matchup with Lanier in two weeks.
SOFTBALL LOOKS TO FINISH STRONG
Senior Night was a success this week, with an 18-0 win over Gainesville.
Our Panthers sit in 3rd Place in Region 8-AAAAAA with a 5th consecutive state playoff appearance looking likely.
FLAG FOOTBALL OPENS SEASON THIS WEEK
On Monday, our Flag Football Teams will debut at home vs. East Jackson! The JV team will take the field at 6:30 with the varsity to follow.
Thursday, the varsity squad will travel to Oconee County to play the Warriors and Seckinger. Get out and support this new sport!
CROSS COUNTRY DOES WELL AT JEFFERSON INVITATIONAL
Our Cross Country teams took on the Jefferson Invitational and it was filled with peak performances.
Top 20 finishes by Erin O'Brien, Loralai Eager, and Morgan Eldridge led the girls to a 2nd Place team score. Top 10 finishers Kasen Baker and Julia Crowthers led the JV Girls to a 3rd Place team score.
Every guy on our boys squad set personal records, leading to the fastest team average in the past 5 seasons.
KYLEN HEWELL COMMITS TO SHORTER SOFTBALL
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