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Public school, secondary school in Jefferson, Georgia, United States
Jackson County Comprehensive High School
Address
1668 Winder Highway
Jefferson, Georgia
 United States
Coordinates34°06′11″N 83°35′50″W / 34.103033°N 83.59712°W / 34.103033; -83.59712
Information
TypePublic School, secondary
MottoCommitted to the relentless pursuit of educational excellence.
Established1957
School districtJackson County School District
PrincipalDr. Todd McGhee
Faculty250
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,740
Campusrural
Color(s)   Red & black
Athletics conference8 AA
MascotPanthers
RivalsEast Jackson Comprensive High School, Winder-Barrow High School, Jefferson High School
YearbookPantara
WebsiteJackson County Comprehensive High School

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.

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.

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.

References

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

External links

GHSA Class AA Region 8
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