JCHS Registration Information
Course Catalog and College & Career Resources
JCHS Class of 2028
JCHS Transition Events
Tuesday, March 12
All 8th graders visit JCHS during the school day.
Monday, March 25
Clifton Ridge Family Event
Last Name A-L (5:30 p.m.)
Last Name M-Z (6:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, March 26
Gray Station Family Event
Last Name A-L (5:30 p.m.)
Last Name M-Z (6:30 p.m.)
Class of 2028 Information Packet
Registration for 2024-2025
How to Register for Classes
Contact your 8th grader's guidance counselor to schedule an appointment for registration. You and your child may meet with a JCHS guidance counselor to plan their coursework. Many class placements will be based upon prior student assessments.
Clifton Ridge Middle: April 9 & 10
Contact Rebekah Taylor, Counselor
rebekah,taylor@jones.k12.ga.us
478-743-5182 ext. 7029
Gray Station Middle: April16 & 17
Contact Carla Griffin Counselor
478-986-2090, ext. 8036
or sign up at bit.ly/gsms-to-jchs-2024
Graduation Requirements
Course Catalog
JCHS Course Catalog
Courses by Subject
Dual Enrollment
Non-CTAE Pathways
Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Courses
CTAE courses will get you on the fast track to your future. Whatever your plans may be after high school, CTAE courses and career pathways will give you a head start in a vast variety of careers. Our goal is for you to be successful, whether you choose to go into the workforce, enlist in the military, go to a technical college, or enter a college or university. Within each Career Cluster listed, you will find career pathways for you to choose, as well as several dual enrollment opportunities in occupational areas. Each career pathway has three classes you must take to complete the requirements for your pathway. At the end of your respective pathway(s), you will have the opportunity to earn an industry credential by passing your End of Pathway Assessment (EOPA).
Click the buttons below to access the Jones County College and Career Academy CAREER CLUSTERS.
Electives Outside of Pathway Courses
- Art History
- Body Sculpting
- Current Issues
- Drama
- Geology
- Individual and the Law
- Journalism *Application Required
- Meteorology
- Mythology
- Physical Conditioning
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Team Sports
YouScience
YouScience Aptitude Test
WHAT YOU LIKE
Do you have a favorite hobby? Game? Would you rather be hanging outside – or staying indoors? All of that – your preferences, your interests, your favorites – impact the careers that you will most enjoy. And while interests change as we grow and experience new things, what you like today is important in planning your next steps!
WHAT YOU DO WELL
What is an “aptitude” anyway? It’s a shorter way of saying “the natural ability”. You have some amazing talent. Everyone does. Some of us are talented test takers or project makers, story writers or puzzle solvers. Whatever you excel at, YouScience can help uncover the kind of problems your brain is wired to solve and connect that potential with the programs and careers that need YOU.
IT ALL COMES TOGETHER
Your best-fit future can be found where your talent and passion meet. YouScience Discovery is designed to reveal both natural abilities & personal interests – the perfect combo. Your profile includes in-depth detail about what makes you awesome, matches to more than 500 careers, and detailed career info, like a day in the life, salary, and how to get there.
Use the following DIRECTIONS to access your YouScience Aptitude Test that your student took at school and review it with your family!
Request a Transcript
ACT & SAT Information
Khan Academy's Official SAT Practice
With Official SAT Practice, students get a 100% free, personalized practice program for the SAT through an exclusive partnership between Khan Academy and the College Board, the makers of the SAT. By making world-class SAT preparation available to anyone, anywhere, we hope to level the playing field so that every student has equal opportunity for college readiness!
Practice that works:
Students who prepare using Official SAT Practice see substantial improvement in their SAT scores. Our research suggests three best practices associated with substantial improvements in SAT scores: leveling up your skills, taking a full-length practice test, and following personalized practice recommendations. Students who used Official SAT Practice for six or more hours and followed at least one best practice scored 39 points more from PSAT/NMSQT® to the first SAT than students who did not use Official SAT Practice.
Personalized to your child:
With Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy, your child will:
- get a personalized plan tailored to their strengths and weaknesses based on their previous PSAT/NMSQT® or SAT results or our diagnostics;
- hone their skills with thousands of practice questions, hints, and video lessons;
- take up to eight official full-length practice tests online or on paper;
- receive instant feedback and adaptive recommendations for what to practice;
- set a personalized practice schedule to get reminders for when to practice; and
- review expert tips and strategies for the test.
Check out our overview of Official SAT Practice video to get a sense of the student experience.
Click HERE to access Khan Academy's Official SAT Practice.
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the main application used to apply for federal or state-supported financial aid to pay for a college education. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free, easy and provides you access to the largest source of financial aid available.
Financial aid covers expenses like tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation and other college-related expenses. The FAFSA can be used to determine eligibility for:
- Federal Student Aid –Pell Grants and student loans.
- State Financial Aid – HOPE Scholarship and Grant programs.
- Institutional Financial Aid – Institutional Scholarships offered by a college.
- Private Financial Aid – Private Scholarships provided by businesses or other organizations.
Click HERE for the FAFSA Checklist.
What You Will Need When Completing the FAFSA
When completing the FAFSA, you will be asked various questions about income, taxes, citizenship and residency. Here is a list of documents to have available that can help make filling out the FAFSA easier.
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license (if any)
- Permanent Resident Card, Resident Alien Card, or Alien Registration Receipt Card (if applicable)
- W-2 forms and other records of money earned
- Most recent income tax return (see the instructions on the FAFSA if the tax return has not been completed)
- Records of child support paid
- Records of taxable earnings from Federal Work-Study or other need-based work programs
- Records of student grant, scholarship and fellowship aid, including AmeriCorps awards, that was included in your (or your parents’) adjusted gross income (AGI)
- Current stock, bond, and other investment records
- Current business and farm records
- Current bank statements
GA Futures
What is a Net Price Calculator?
The Net Price Calculator is a tool for students and parents to get an estimate of what it may cost to attend a given college. Most colleges have their own Net Price Calculator that includes their specific costs. The information you receive from the calculator is a broad estimate geared primarily for first-time, full-time students and may vary from student to student depending on personal factors. It is an estimate based on cost of attendance (COA) and financial aid provided to students in a previous year (if applicable). The estimates are not binding on the colleges or the state.
College & Career Readiness
Scholarship Information
HOPE Scholarship Requirements
• Georgia resident
• Academic GPA of 3.0 as calculated by GSFC
• 4 rigor credits
• No SAT/ACT requirement
• College eligibility – Maintain a 3.0 GPA
• Pays roughly 75% of tuition
Zell Miller Scholarship –
• Georgia resident
• Academic GPA of 3.7 as calculated by GSFC
• 4 rigor credits
• SAT – 1200 (EBRW/M) or ACT – 26 Composite
• College eligibility – Maintain a 3.3 GPA
• Pays roughly 100% of tuition
How to apply:
• If the student only wants to receive the HOPE Scholarship , then they may complete the GSFAPP.
• If the student wants to receive HOPE in addition to Federal Aid, such as grants and/or student loans, then the student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• The Financial Aid Office at the college where the student is attending will use the test scores on file to determine if the student is eligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship.
Mrs. Shelley Edwards , Family Engagement Coordinator
sdunlap@jones.k12.ga.us or (478) 986-3032 Ext. 1284
Mrs. Shelby Henderson, Family Engagement Coordinator
shelby.henderson@jones.k12.ga.us or (478) 986-3032 Ext. 1285
Mrs. Leslie Poythress, Executive Director of Family Engagement
lpoythress@jones.k12.ga.us or (478) 986-3032 Ext. 1282
Mrs. Charlotte Foskey, Executive Director of Federal Programs
cfoskey@jones.k12.ga.us or (478) 986-3032 Ext. 1233
Mr. Charles Lundy, Superintendent of Schools
clundy@jones.k12.ga.us or (478) 986-3032