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			{{Short description\|Public high school in Hoschton, Georgia, United States}}
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	'''Jackson County Comprehensive High School''' is a high school in Jefferson, Georgia. The school competes in region 8-AA. The mascot is a black panther, which is based on the legend passed down from Native Americans who used to inhabit the region. Former Superintendent Andy Byers decided on the mascot when the school was moved from Braselton to Jefferson in the 1980s. JCCHS is known for its FFA, music, softball, wrestling, baseball, basketball, and football programs.

			'''Jackson County High School''' ('''JCHS''') is located in ], ], United States. It was formerly named Jackson County Comprehensive High School until 2021.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://spaces4learning.com/articles/2021/08/16/new-jackson-county-high-school.aspx?m=1 \| title=Jackson County High School Opens New Facility - }}</ref> It is one of two ]s in the ]. It is fed by West Jackson Middle School and the neighboring Legacy Knoll Middle School.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.jacksonschoolsga.org/our-district/teaching-learning/school-improvement-accountability/registration-2/\|title=Jackson County School System Registration Information\|website=www.jacksonschoolsga.org\|access-date=2020-01-16}}{{Dead link\|date=September 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://lkms.jacksonschoolsga.org/lkmsposts/~board/homepage-news/post/jcss-closes-out-payments-for-lkms \| title=JCSS Closes Out Payments for LKMS \| date=12 February 2024 }}</ref>
	==History==
	The school was founded in 1957 and back then it was located in Braselton Georgia in what is currently the West Jackson Intermediate School. Back then where kids went to school based on where they lived was completely different and often was subject to change. In 1980 the school systems contract with the Intermediate School ended and was not renewed, so as a result Jackson County High School began to occupy Bryant High School in downtown Jefferson. Bryant High School was formerly an all black school before integrating and becoming an entirely different school. In 1993 The school system moved Jackson County High School to a different location on Winder Highway because the old Bryant High School had begun to get run down and it was just time for a new, more modern school. When the new Jackson County High School was built the school system didn't have enough money to fully pay for all the things they wanted so many shortcuts were taken in constructing the school. This explains the controversy of East Jackson High School in 2007 being built to be so much better than Jackson County High. After East Jackson was completed, Jackson County was promised many things including a new or improved gym to be even with East Jackons three gyms, a new drama building, and many other facility up grades. In the three years since non of these things have even been started.

			The school competes in region 8-AAAAAA. JCCHS is known for its academics, band, Army JROTC, FFA, softball, wrestling, tennis, basketball, and football programs.{{According to whom\|date=May 2021}}
	==Academics==
	Jackson County offers a wide variety of academics, including many vocational classes. Classes that are offered are: 9th and 10th grades lit and comp, American Literature, European Literature, Math 1-3, Calculus, Statistics, Biology, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Physics, Civics, World History, American History, Economics, AP Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, French, Spanish, Creative Writing, Journalism. {{Citation needed\|date=August 2010}}

			==New school building==
	Vocational classes include: Agricultural classes, Business Education, Family and Consumer Science, Healthcare Science, Information Tech, Manufacturing Tech, Video Broadcasting, Physical Education, Art, Youth Apprenticeship, and JROTC. {{Citation needed\|date=August 2010}}
			On January 31, 2019, Jackson County School District built a new high school building to replace the old building of Jackson County Comprehensive High School, which opened in the 2021-2022 school year.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://accesswdun.com/article/2019/1/757308/working-weekender-for-2pm-sunday-groundbreaking-this-week-for-new-high-school-in-jackson-county\|title=Groundbreaking this week for new high school in Jackson County\|date=2019-01-27\|work=accessWDUN\|access-date=2020-01-16}}</ref> The former JCCHS campus was converted into the Empower College and Career Center, a ] that will serve students from the ] and the ].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://jacksonalliance.com/partner-organizations/empower-college-career-center/\|title=EMPOWER College and Career Center: Coming Soon\|date=2017-03-30\|website=jacksonalliance.com\|access-date=2020-01-16}}</ref>

			== In the news ==
	JCCHS also has a very strong Fine Arts department which includes Band, Chorus, and Drama. {{Citation needed\|date=August 2010}}
			On February 14, 2007, at about 8:30 am, freshman Andrew Criswell entered the front office with a homemade bomb.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.foxnews.com/story/georgia-student-surrenders-after-bomb-threat-evacuates-high-school\|title=Georgia Student Surrenders After Bomb Threat Evacuates High School\|website=foxnews.com\|date=25 March 2015\|access-date=2020-01-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.savannahnow.com/article/20070913/NEWS/309139832\|title=Jackson County teen indicted in bomb scare\|website=savannahnow.com\|access-date=2020-01-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/jackson-county-student-gets-3-years-for-bomb-plot/\|title=Jackson County student gets 3 years for bomb plot\|website=gainesvilletimes.com\|access-date=2020-01-16}}</ref> He held two people hostage in the front office, until one of them tricked him into looking the other way as they left through the back. The ], local police authorities, state police authorities, a ] team, and bomb squads came to JCCHS. After two hours of negotiations, Crisswell surrendered. The other 1,800 students and 250 faculty and staff evacuated to the Jefferson Civic Center. It was said that Crisswell was trying to make money for a relative's surgery.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://onlineathens.com/stories/021508/news_20080215037.shtml\|title=Teen gets three years for school bomb threat {{!}} Online Athens\|website=onlineathens.com\|access-date=2017-12-15}}</ref>

			On March 29, 2017, an unidentified female teenager called the police to report that a gunman was in the building. This was a hoax and caused the school to be evacuated. The teenager was later identified by police, but not to the public, and was found to be attending ].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/2-jackson-county-high-schools-evacuated/507024357\|title=JACKSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL: Situation contained after reports of possible gunman, GBI says\|last=Thomas\|first=Tony\|date=2017-03-30\|work=WSBTV\|access-date=2017-12-15\|language=en-US}}</ref>
	JCCHS is also very well known for their rocking Tennis team which dominates all other schools in the area. {{Citation needed\|date=August 2010}}

			==Notable alumni==
	Graduates have attended institutes of higher education around the world, including the ], the ], ], ], ], the ], ], the ], ], the ], ], and the ]. {{Citation needed\|date=August 2010}}
			* ] - wrestler<ref>{{cite web\|title=B. Bowles JCCHS Alumni\|date=23 June 2011 \|url=http://www.mainstreetnewssports.com/archives/3809-The-Ultimate-Fighter-Jackson-Countys-Brian-Bowles-fighting-to-the-top-of-UFC.html\|accessdate=16 January 2020}}</ref> and professional ], formerly competing in the ] bantamweight<ref>{{cite web\|title=Brian Bowles UFC Profile\|date=14 September 2018 \|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Brian-Bowles\|accessdate=16 January 2020}}</ref>

			==References==
	==Panther Football==
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	Jackson County has a fairly short football history dating back to 1980 when the school moved from Braselton to Jefferson. The football program has been moderately successful. Traditions throughout the years include the rubbing of the Panther statue and the pride monument before running down Panther Hill. Most of these traditions began during the tenure of Head Coach Brent Brock. Brock also is responsible for the field house that sits on the hill, overlooking the stadium.

			==External links==
	==JCCHS Advanced Ensemble==
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	The JCCHS Advanced Ensemble is under the tutelage of conductor Todd Chandler. The ensemble has performed such light operas and musicals as ''The Mikado'', ''The Pirates of Penzance '', ''HMS Pinafore'', ''Grease'', and ''West Side Story''. They have performed at over 500 churches and community groups in the surrounding area. They have also performed twice at the governor’s mansion. The JCCHS Advanced Ensemble has gone on three European tours to Austria, Czech Republic, and Germany. They have recorded over 5 CD's, and performed over 10 major musical works such as Faure's ''Requiem'', Dvorak's ''Te Deum'', Vaughan Williams’ ''Hodie'', Mendelssohn's ''Hear my Prayer'', and many more. {{Citation needed\|date=August 2010}}
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	==FFA==
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	Jackson County Comprehensive High School has the most renowned FFA chapter in the state of Georgia. The FFA chapter has been a three star gold chapter for over ten years the highest honor given to a chapter. JCCHS FFA has had three members hold state FFA offices and one to run for national office. The chapter has been recognized nationally for horticulture and floral designing and many other achievements.

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	==Panther Pause==
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	In 2008 literature teacher Natalie Peterson created the journalism class. It's purpose was to write and publish a school newspaper. In the 2008-09 school year the Panther Pause released three issues. In the 2009-10 school year five issues were published, and so far in 2010 one paper has been published and the second of the year is set to be released soon. The Panther Pause covers a variety of topics, such as sports, drama, local news, world news, entertainment, politics, and school news. In December of 2009 the Panther Pause released their first christmas issue, feturing senior Charles "Curly" Compton going around the school in a Santa Claus outfit and taking pictures with various students for the issue.




	==References==
	http://www.jackson.k12.ga.us/jcchs Jackson County Comprehensive High School

	==External links==
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Public high school in Hoschton, Georgia, United States

Jackson County High School

Jackson County High School in 2017
Address

152 Jaxco Junction Hoschton, Georgia United States
Coordinates	34°06′48″N 83°41′22″W / 34.113456°N 83.6895649°W / 34.113456; -83.6895649
Information
Type	Public school
School district	Jackson County School District
Principal	Melissa Gillespie
Faculty	94.10 (FTE)
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	1,833 (2022–23)
Student to teacher ratio	19.48
Campus	Rural
Color(s)	Black, red, and white
Mascot	Panthers
Website	jchs.jacksonschoolsga.org

Jackson County High School (JCHS) is located in Hoschton, Georgia, United States. It was formerly named Jackson County Comprehensive High School until 2021. It is one of two high schools in the Jackson County School District. It is fed by West Jackson Middle School and the neighboring Legacy Knoll Middle School.

The school competes in region 8-AAAAAA. JCCHS is known for its academics, band, Army JROTC, FFA, softball, wrestling, tennis, basketball, and football programs.

New school building

On January 31, 2019, Jackson County School District built a new high school building to replace the old building of Jackson County Comprehensive High School, which opened in the 2021-2022 school year. The former JCCHS campus was converted into the Empower College and Career Center, a charter high school that will serve students from the Jackson County School District and the Commerce City School District.

In the news

On February 14, 2007, at about 8:30 am, freshman Andrew Criswell entered the front office with a homemade bomb. He held two people hostage in the front office, until one of them tricked him into looking the other way as they left through the back. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, local police authorities, state police authorities, a SWAT team, and bomb squads came to JCCHS. After two hours of negotiations, Crisswell surrendered. The other 1,800 students and 250 faculty and staff evacuated to the Jefferson Civic Center. It was said that Crisswell was trying to make money for a relative's surgery.

On March 29, 2017, an unidentified female teenager called the police to report that a gunman was in the building. This was a hoax and caused the school to be evacuated. The teenager was later identified by police, but not to the public, and was found to be attending East Jackson Comprehensive High School.

Notable alumni

Brian Bowles - wrestler and professional mixed martial artist, formerly competing in the UFC bantamweight

References

^ "Jackson County High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
"Jackson County High School Opens New Facility -".
"Jackson County School System Registration Information". www.jacksonschoolsga.org. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
"JCSS Closes Out Payments for LKMS". February 12, 2024.
"Groundbreaking this week for new high school in Jackson County". accessWDUN. January 27, 2019. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
"EMPOWER College and Career Center: Coming Soon". jacksonalliance.com. March 30, 2017. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
"Georgia Student Surrenders After Bomb Threat Evacuates High School". foxnews.com. March 25, 2015. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
"Jackson County teen indicted in bomb scare". savannahnow.com. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
"Jackson County student gets 3 years for bomb plot". gainesvilletimes.com. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
"Teen gets three years for school bomb threat | Online Athens". onlineathens.com. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
Thomas, Tony (March 30, 2017). "JACKSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL: Situation contained after reports of possible gunman, GBI says". WSBTV. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
"B. Bowles JCCHS Alumni". June 23, 2011. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
"Brian Bowles UFC Profile". September 14, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2020.

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