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Information
History
Jefferson County High School opened in August 1975 as a
result of the reorganization of all elementary schools and the consolidation of
the existing high schools. Students from White Pine, Rush Strong, Maury, and
Jefferson High Schools combined to form a student body of nearly 1700 in grades
9-12. In its first year of operation, the high school was recognized by the
Tennessee School Board Association as the "School of the Year" in Tennessee. The
academic, athletic, and activity programs have continued to excel over the last
twenty-two years. Jefferson County High School is accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools and is recognized as one of the finest
comprehensive high schools in the state of Tennessee.
The High School is located in the geographic center of
Jefferson County. The location is approximately fifteen miles from the most
distant commuting student in our county. The campus consists of sixty acres
including a stadium, gymnasium, swimming pool, playing fields, tennis courts,
and the academic complex. The enrollment is approximately 1900 students.
Student Handbook
This handbook is designed to be an
important source of information to you. We urge you to read this handbook and
share its contents with parents and the community. We believe that each
individual is responsible for his or her own actions at JCHS. Each person should
know the positive and negative results of his or her actions before making a
decision. The handbook is an excellent reference for successful students
throughout the school year.
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Curriculum Guide
The Curriculum Guide lists and gives a description of each
of the classes offered at Jefferson County High School.
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Mission Statement
"To prepare responsible, productive citizens who
are life-ling learners."
Beliefs
- Honesty, integrity, and respect for others is
important.
- Students must accept personal responsibility for
learning.
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills are
important.
- Communication skills (reading, writing, speaking and
listening) are essential.
- Students should appreciate the arts.
- Students should be prepared to function in a
multi-cultural society.
- School should be a safe environment for learning.
- Parents involvement is a vital link to a student's
success.
Alma Mater
From all directions we unite
We stand together through the fight
As the years progress we have shown the rest
That Jefferson County High prevails!
Red, White and Blue, We'll be true to you
We are Patriots to the core!
And years from now we will show you how
You've made us the best we can be
Our Alma Mater we adore
We salute you Jefferson County High!
Alma Mater Background and
Explanations
"From all directions we unite,
we stand together through the fight."
-This is a reference to the consolidation of the four high schools that came to
form Jefferson County High School and the wish for unity among the once rival
schools.
"As the years progress we have shown the rest
That Jefferson County High prevails!"
-This refers to the faith that the consolidation will produce an education
facility dominant among area schools.
"Red, White and Blue, We'll be true to you,
We are Patriots to the core!"
-The school colors were selected from each of the merging schools - Jefferson
City was blue and white, Rush Strong was blue and orange, Maury was blue and
orange, and White Pine was red and white. Since the first graduating class was
to be the class of 1976, the Bicentennial year, Patriots was an ideal name.
"And years from now we will show you how
You've made us the best we can be."
-Showing gratitude for a high academic standard and its consequences.
Our Alma Mater we adore
We Salute you Jefferson County High!
Dress Code
Students
should dress appropriately at all times (attire should be size
appropriate). Dress should never distract from school activities or
prove a hazard to the student's safety or to the safety of others.
In judgment of administration, a student not appropriately attired
or exhibiting grooming which constitutes a distraction or
disturbance to the school environment, the student will be sent home
and not readmitted until he/she is properly attired or groomed.
The following attire is inappropriate:
Hats/Headbands
Tank tops, jerseys, shirts, blouses,
sweaters, or dresses which are inappropriately revealing or
suggestive (No spaghetti straps.)
Jeans with holes
Clothing which allows undergarments
to be visible when standing or sitting
Any clothing that has obscene or
profane language, depiction of alcoholic beverages or unlawful
substances, gang related.
No clothing which exposes the
midriff.
Tattoos, whether permanent or
temporary, will be covered if possible.
Hair is not to be sprayed or dyed in
unnatural colors such as blue, pink, green, orange or yellow.
Shorts are permitted that are
appropriate in length and style.
The above listing is
considered to be a minimum standard. Principals may modify only to
the extent that it is a higher standard.
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