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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, 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.

			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.

			==New school building==
	JCCHS also has a very strong Fine Arts department which includes Band, Chorus, and Drama.
			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 ==
	Graduates have attended institutes of higher education around the world, including the ], the ], ], ], the ], ], the ], ], the ], ], and the ].
			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>
	==Panther Football==
	Jackson County has a long football history. Dating back to when the school was located in Braselton, the football program has been moderately successful. In recent years the Panthers have not been as fortunate. 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. The most recent tradition of smashing a cement brick ,with the logo of the opposing team painted on it, with a sledge hammer known as Excaliber. This tradition was started in 2009 by new coach Billy Kirk. The Panthers went 4-6 in 2009, and were named High Five Sports Team of the Week for their 42-7 victory over Sonoraville. Jackson County will move down to AA for the 2010 season, along with Elbert County and Hart County. Their first game will be a home scrimmage against Athens Christian, followed by two more home games against Johnson and Walnut Grove. Region play will open with three away games against Fannin County, East Jackson, and Elbert County. Then two home games against Oglethorpe County and North Oconee. Following a bye-week will be an away game against Jefferson, then a home game against Hart County. The last game will be a region play-in game against a team yet to be decided.

			==Notable alumni==
	The Jackson County B-Team' 2010 schedule will start with a home game against East Jackson. Then three away games against Commerce, Elbert County, and North Oconee. They will end the season with three home games against Hart County, Jefferson, and Oglethorpe County.
			* ] - 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 Marching Band==
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	The Marching Band is one of many programs in which Jackson County finds pride. During football season, the band's primary focus is improving the halftime show and competing in two or three marching festivals a year. During the spring the Marching Band focuses on other goals such as Festival. The Marching Band performed several times in other states, such as the Mid-South Invitational in Gadsden, Alabama and several festivals. There the Panthers took home a Superior rating, the highest award given to a marching band in the Festival portion. John Wrigley occasionally enjoys listening to songs such as "Waffle-House" and "Take this Job and Shove it".

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

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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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