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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.

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.

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.

JCCHS also has a very strong Fine Arts department which includes Band, Chorus, and Drama.

Graduates have attended institutes of higher education around the world, including the United States Military Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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, Oxford, MIT, Vanderbilt, Alabama, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Emory, and Georgia.

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.

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.

Panther Marching Band

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.

JCCHS Advanced Ensemble

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.

FFA

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.

References

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