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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-AAA. 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>
	==Academics==
	Jackson County offers a wide variety of academics, including many vocational classes. Classes that are offered are: English I-IV, Concepts of Probability and Statistics, Concepts of Problem Solving, Algebra I-III, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, 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, Vietnam War Era, and Psychology. {{Citation needed\|date=August 2010}}

			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}}
	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}}

			==New school building==
	JCCHS also has a very strong Fine Arts department which includes Band, Chorus, and Drama. {{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 is also very well known for their rocking Tennis team which dominates all other schools in the area. {{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>
	Graduates have attended institutes of higher education around the world, including the ], the ], ], ], ], the ], ], the ], ], the ], ], and the ]. {{Citation needed\|date=August 2010}}

	==~~Panther~~ ~~Football~~==		==Notable alumni==
			* ] - 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>
	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.

			==References==
	==JCCHS Band Program==
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	The marching band is one of gayest programs in which Jackson County finds pride. During football season, the band's primary focus is improving the halftime show and which allways sucks competing in two or three marching festivals a year. Under the direction of Miles and Helen Adams, the band has received superiors at marching festivals, such as Mid-South in Gadsden, Alabama and the Greater Atlanta Marching Festival. The band devotes much of its fall season to marching band but once football season is over, they switch their focus to concert literature. The band offers three classes for participation: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble. Concert band is the entry-level band class. Symphonic Band is the mid-level band class, and Wind Ensemble is a group of the band's most talented students. In the spring, students begin preparing music for Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) or "Festival." The bands are known for performing very well in a concert setting and also for receiving superior ratings.
	JCCHS also offers a very fine jazz band. Jazz II is available for any student wishing to participate, while Jazz I is for the serious jazz student and requires an audition. They have received superior ratings at Jazz Performance Evaluation in the spring which is hosted at JCCHS.
	In the spring, students also have the chance to participate in Solo and Ensemble Festival, hosted at JCCHS. Students have the chance to perform solos, duets, trios, quartets, etc. with other band members and then receive a rating for it. JCCHS students are known for receiving many superior awards in this category as well.
	Students also have opportunities to experience music outside of the JCCHS band room by getting involved in things such as District or All-State Bands as well as in college band clinics at universities like Reinhardt or Lee University.

			==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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			{{GHSA Class AAAAAA Region 8}}
	==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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	==References==
	~~http~~:~~//www.jackson.k12.ga.us/jcchs~~ Jackson County ~~Comprehensive High School~~		]
	http://jcbandparents.shutterfly.com/ Jackson County Bands
	http://www.jackson.k12.ga.us/jcchs/Athletics/index.html Jackson County High School Athletics
	http://www.jackson.k12.ga.us/jcchs/pages/faculty_and_staff.htm Jackson County High School Faculty
	http://www.jackson.k12.ga.us/jcchs/pages/information.htm Jackson County High School Information
	http://pantherhelp.com/mpcourses.htm Jackson County High School Academics

	==External links==
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	* Jackson County Bands
	*Jackson County High School Athletics
	*Jackson County High School Faculty
	*Jackson County High School Information
	* Jackson County High School Academics

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Latest revision as of 00:18, 31 October 2024

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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