James Clemens Weekly Updates
Events, Clubs, Sports and More
What's Happening and What's Ahead...
FINAL EXAMS SCHEDULE-Spring 2022
9th-11th grade
Tuesday, May 24th (1st and 2nd block)
Wednesday, May 25th (3rd and 4th block)
SENIORS Final Exam Schedule
Wednesday, May 11th (3rd and 4th block)
Thursday, May 12th (1st and 2nd block)
**SENIORS Dismiss at 11:20 am
2022 Yearbooks are IN!!!!
Pickup your yearbook ANYDAY next week(Monday-Friday) during the first half of Refuel in downstairs A-Pod near the glass room.
Extra yearbooks will be available for purchase at the front desk beginning May 9th.
SENIOR Announcements
**Continue to check the Senior Page on the James Clemens website for ALL up to date information. This can be found under the section Parents & Students, SENIORS or use the following link https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/domain/1781
Follow @JCHS.SENIORS on Instagram for the latest information.
Dates to Remember-
Senior Awards Night- May 10th, 6pm in the auditorium
Graduation- May 16th, 2pm, Von Braun Center
EACH Senior student receives 10 tickets to graduation. The school DOES NOT have extra tickets for sale. Students can check with other classmates for extra tickets.
**Don't forget to follow the JCHS College and Career Twitter page for scholarship and employment opportunities/resources.
Rocket City Learning Center will be hosting an ACT Prep. for the June test. The course is 12 hours Meets ONLINE.
Test date: June 11th 2022
Starts on 1st June 2022- Ends on 8th June 2022
Class Meets on: 6/1, 6/2, 6/3, 6/6, 6/7, 6/8 , (Timings: 7-9 pm)
Fee: $240 till 5/20; Will increase to $300 after 5/20.
Registration link: https://rocketcitylearningcenter.com/act-12-hour-program/
What is included in the 12 hour class:12 hours of group instruction, a workbook with 4 tests, an overview of all 4 sections, strategies for each section, tricks for time management, limited guided and timed practice during the class.
Enrollment is limited, so please register as soon as possible to ensure your student does not miss out on this opportunity.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
NO outside food or beverage is allowed during school hours.
DO NOT remove cones or barricades from designated areas in the parking lot. These are in place for the safety and smooth arrival and dismissal at James Clemens.
Car Rider-Drop Off/Pick Up Zone is at the auditorium entrance NOT the front entrance!
Thank you for your cooperation!!
JCHS ATTENDANCE
Please use the email below for ALL excuse notes and attendance questions...
jchsattendance@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Text to Protect
256-604-2345
North Alabama Crisis Center
1-800-691-8426
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK(8255)



PTSA News
NATIONAL REFLECTIONS WINNER
We are pleased to announce that Oviya Gowder has received a national Award of Outstanding Interpretation in Dance Composition through National PTA’s 2021-2022
I Will Change the World By... Reflections program. Oviya Gowder’s music composition submission, “Save The Children” was selected from over 900 student submissions from 47 State PTA Congresses.
As the Outstanding Interpretation winner, Oviya Gowder will receive a gold medallion, an $800 Young Artist Scholarship, and a certificate from National PTA as well as a featured role in upcoming virtual celebrations.
We are so proud of our Oviya!! Please join us in congratulating her.
PTSA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to ALEX KING & AINSLEY HULSEY for being chosen as the 2022 James Clemens PTSA Scholarship recipients!!! Each student received $500 to help defray the expenses associated with tuition and fees for scholastic endeavors or professional training.
Clubs and Sports
JCHS Club Opportunities
Club information can be found on the JCHS website via the link below
CONGRATULATIONS to our SGA
Please congratulate the 2021-2022 SGA leadership for the awards given at the Alabama Student Council Association State Conference this weekend.
Gold member council
First place: School Spirit Project
First Place: Homecoming project
First place: Citizenship Project
Second place: Academic incentives project
Second place: Student support Project
Also, big congratulations to our own executive President who was chosen as Alabama Student Council Association Member of the year: Quincy Bowie
French Club Hygiene Supply Drive
The French Club will collect personal hygiene items for the Manna House until Tuesday, May 10th. Please bring donations to room B111.
See image below for a full list of items needed.
JROTC New and Freshmen Orientation
Parents and guardians of future cadets for James Clemens High School JROTC.
The New and/or Freshman cadets orientation will be held 20-24 June 2022, 9 AM to 12 O'clock. Graduation ceremony, Friday 24 June, 12 O'clock. Individuals completing orientation will be promoted to Private First Class. Orientation will be held in the JROTC classroom H108. Enter the building through the gymnasium doors.
Water and snacks will be provided.
Questions please email Major Linen: rlinen@madisoncity.k12.al.us
SPORTS NEWS
All JC Athletic information can be found at https://www.jcathletics.net/
Follow us on Twitter @jc_jets for ALL the up to date information.
Be sure to check the updated calendar EACH day for game changes.
Swim and Dive Team Tryouts-
May 10th & 12th, 4:30pm-6:30pm, Dublin Indoor Pool
**See attached photo for more information.
Softball Tryouts-
May 17th-19th
3:45pm-5:00pm
ALL rising 9th thru 12th grader


