Jackson County Comprehensive High School

Infobox Secondary School
name = Jackson County Comprehensive High School
motto = Committed to the relentless pursuit of educational excellence
type = Public School, secondary
established = 1957
grades = 9-12
enrollment = 1,740
campus = rural
faculty = 250
principal = Dr. Todd McGhee
mascot = Panthers
rivals = East Jackson Comprensive High School,Winder-Barrow High School
colors = Red and Black
yearbook = Pantara
oversight = Jackson County School System
address = 1668 Winder Highway
city = Jefferson
state = Georgia
country = USA
website = [http://www.jackson.k12.ga.us/jcchs]

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

JCCHS in the News

Jackson County High School has been the center of bomb threats through the years. The most severe one, however, was on April 11, 2007. During first period, a student went into the front office with a homemade bomb. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations, local police authorities, state police authorities, the S.W.A.T Team, and Bomb Squads came to JCCHS. After two hours of negotiations, the student surrendered. The other 1,800 students and 250 faculty and staff evacuated to the Jefferson Civic Center. No one was hurt in the incident.

Panther Football

Jackson County has a rich football tradition of losing. In recent years the Panthers have not been successful, but this Fall looks promising under the leadership of promising talent. The mascot is a Black Panther, based on the legend passed down by Native Americans from the area. Some other traditions that have been held throughout the years is 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 Panthers are currently being coached by Billy Kirk.

On May 17, 2008 Jackson County hosted the 1st Annual Alumni Game, the brainchild of current Head Coach Billy Kirk. The game was made up of former players, who graduated as far back as 1984, and was in full pads. The teams were divided based on each player's odd/even graduation years. Due to the overwhelming success, the game will be held again next spring. There have been unconfirmed rumors that there will be an alumni band and cheerleaders next year.

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, among other things, Festival. The Marching Band performed several times in other states, such as the Mid-South Invitational in Gadsden, Alabama. There the Panthers took home a Superior rating, the highest award given to a marching band in the Festival portion.