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| Jackson County Comprehensive High School | |
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| Address | |
| 1668 Winder Highway Jefferson, Georgia  United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°06′11″N 83°35′50″W / 34.103033°N 83.59712°W / 34.103033; -83.59712 |
| Information | |
| Type | Public School, secondary |
| Motto | Committed to the relentless pursuit of educational excellence. |
| Established | 1957 |
| School district | Jackson County School District |
| Principal | Dr. Todd McGhee |
| Faculty | 250 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 921 |
| Campus | rural |
| Color(s) | Red & black |
| Athletics conference | 8 AA |
| Mascot | Panthers |
| Rivals | East Jackson Comprensive High School, Winder-Barrow High School, Jefferson High School |
| Yearbook | Pantara |
| Website | Jackson County Comprehensive High School |
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.
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.
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.
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.
JCCHS is also very well known for their rocking Tennis team which dominates all other schools in the area.
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, Oxford University, Massey University in New Zealand, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Vanderbilt University, the University of Alabama, Florida State University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, and the University of Georgia.
Panther Football
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.
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.
Panther Pause
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
| GHSA Class AA Region 8 | |
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