2025-26 Course Catalog

2025-26

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Special Academic Programs Students have the opportunity to pursue advanced coursework and credits through these programs.

Advanced Placement (AP): Both high schools offer a variety of AP courses, in which students learn at a college level and then take an exam for each course.

Students can earn college credit based on their exam scores and the credit guidelines for the college or university they attend.

Dual Enrollment (DE): Dual enrollment offers students the opportunity to take college courses virtually, on a JCSS campus, or on the campus of a college (including technical colleges) or university.

Students can earn college credits by passing these classes, and state funding is provided to assist with tuition and mandatory fees.

International Baccalaureate (IB): JCHS offers both standalone IB courses and the internationally-recognized IB Diploma Program. In both cases, IB courses offer exams for college credit based on students’ performance and the credit guidelines for the college or university they attend.

EJHS RISE STEM Program: The RISE (Research, Innovation, Science, and Engineering) program at EJHS offers students the opportunity to engage in advanced, STEM-centered, project-based learning, fostering enduring and impactful educational experiences.

This program integrates traditional academic courses with two CTAE pathways: Engineering & Technology and Computer Science.

Empower College & Career Center: Empower is an educational partnership with businesses in Jackson County and the surrounding area.

The Empower Center engages students in project-based learning and hands-on, career relevant learning experiences. Through partnerships with business and industry, higher education and our community, students work toward goals that help them reach their college and career objectives.

Some of these goals include completing pathways and earning credentials.

Pathway Overview A pathway is a sequence of 3 or more courses within a specific area of study. Completing a pathway can help a student develop deeper into a possible career field and demonstrate the perseverance that will be required to be successful after graduation. Pathways are available in the following areas. See the online course catalog or your counselor for detailed requirements.

Advanced Academics: 4 credits, including at least one AP, IB, or DE course, within ELA, math, science, or social studies; plus 2 sequential units in one world language.

Fine Arts: 3 credits within a single area of study (dance, music, theatre, or visual arts) World Language: 3 sequential courses in one language, which may include Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or dual enrollment.

CTAE: (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education): See the CTAE Pathway Planner on the next two pages.

JCSS Career Pathway Planner Agriculture Food & Natural Resources

Architecture & Construction

Basic Agriculture Science (Pre-Requisite Course)

Architectural Drawing & Design Intro to Drafting and Design Architectural Drawing and Design I Architectural Drawing and Design II

Agriculture Mechanics Agriculture Mechanics I Agriculture Mechanics II Ag Mechanics and Metal Fabrication Ag Mechanics I Metal Fabrication Ag Mechanics and Electrical Systems Ag Mechanics I Ag Electricity and Electrical Controls Companion Animal Systems Animal Science and Biotechnology^ Small Animal Care Veterinary Science Animal Science and Biotechnology^ Veterinary Science Plant and Floral Design General Horticulture and Plant Science (Spring)^ Floral Design and Management Plant and Landscape Nursery Landscape (Fall) General Horticulture and Plant Science (Spring)^ Horticulture/Mechanical System General Horticulture and Plant Science (Spring)^ Agricultural Mechanics I Horticulture and Animal Systems General Horticulture and Plant Science (Spring)^ Animal Science and Biotechnology^ Welding (Lanier Tech) ^Board of Regents approved fourth science **Successful completion of three units of JROTC meets the state requirement for Health/Personal Fitness ***Students enrolled in this pathway will earn CTAE (elective) credit and Social Studies (academic) credit at the same time for a total of 6 credits upon successful completion of the pathway

Carpentry Industry Fundamentals and Occ. Safety Introduction to Construction Carpentry I Electrical Industry Fundamentals and Occ. Safety Introduction to Construction Electrical I Heavy Equipment Industry Fundamentals and Occ. Safety Intro to Heavy Equipment (11th and 12th) Heavy Equipment Operations (11th and 12th) Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Film Production Audio and Video Technology and Film Introduction to Film Production Film Production Applications 4th course Available Broadcast Video Production Application Graphic Communication Intro to Graphic Design Graphic Design Production Advanced Graphic Output Processes Business Management & Administration Entrepreneurship Intro to Business and Technology Legal Environment of Business Entrepreneurship Education & Training Teaching as a Profession Examining the Teacher Profession Contemporary Issues in Education Teaching as a Profession Practicum

Government & Public Administration

Information Technology

Public Management and Administration*** Intro to Gov and Public Administration Gov PA: State and Federal Issues Gov PA: Local and State Issues

Computer Science Intro to Software Technology Computer Science Principles (or AP)^ AP Computer Science A

JROTC Army** JROTC Army Let I Alpha - Fall Sem. JROTC Army Let I Bravo - Spring Sem. JROTC Army Let II Alpah - Fall Sem. JROTC Army Let II Bravo - Spring Sem. JROTC Army Let III Alpha - Fall Sem. JROTC Army Let III Bravo - Spring Sem. JROTC Army Let IV Alpha - Fall Sem. JROTC Army Let IV Bravo - Spring Sem.

Game Design Intro to Software Technology Computer Science Principles (or AP)^ Game Design: Animation and Simulation^

Health Science Therapeutic Services / Allied Health and Medicine Intro to Healthcare Science Essentials of Healthcare / Honors^ Allied Health & Medicine (Junior, Senior) Therapeutic Services / EMR Intro to Healthcare Science Essentials of Healthcare / Honors^ Emergency Medical Responder (Must be 16) Diagnostics / Phlebotomy Intro to Healthcare Science Essentials of Healthcare / Honors^ Diagnostics / Phlebotomy (Junior, Senior) Therapeutic Services / Pharmacy Intro to Healthcare Science Essentials of Healthcare / Honors^ Pharmacy Operations & Fundamentals (Senior) Biotechnology Research and Development Intro to Healthcare Essentials of Biotechnology ^ Applications of Biotechnology^ Therapeutic Services / Patient Care (Lanier Tech)

Human Services Food Science Food, Nutrition and Wellness Food For Life^ Food Science^

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Law Enforcement Services/ Forensic Science Intro to Law, Public Safety, Corr. And Sec Criminal Justice Essentials Forensic Science and Criminal Investigations Manufacturing Mechatronics/ Advanced Technology Engineering Intro to Mechatronics AC Theory, Electric Motors and Hydraulic Sys. Semiconductors, Mech Sys, and Pump and Piping Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Engineering Drafting and Design Introduction to Drafting and Design Survey of Engineering Graphics 3-D modeling and Analysis Engineering and Technology - (STEM EJHS) Foundations of Engineering & Technology Engineering Concepts Engineering Applications Transportation, Distribution, Logistics General Automotive Technology Automotive Technologies 1 Automotive Technologies 2 Automotive Technologies 3 Advanced Automotive Technology Automotive Technologies 4 Automotive Technologies 5 Automotive Technologies 6 Supply Chain, Distribution and Logistics Logistics Fundamentals Logistics Operations Materials Management

Mission Statement The mission of the Jackson County School System is to strive for continuous improvement and excellence in achievement, performance, and life preparation for all students.

The Jackson County School System will excel nationally in academics, arts, and athletics, fostering the development of well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to society.

East Jackson High School

Jackson County High School

1435 Hoods Mill Road Commerce, GA 30529 706-336-8900 www.jacksonschoolsga.org/ejhs

152 Jaxco Junction Hoschton, GA 30548 706-367-5003 www.jacksonschoolsga.org/jchs

Empower College and Career Center

Jackson County School System

1952 Winder Highway Jefferson, GA 30549 706-367-3511 www.jacksonschoolsga.org/empower

1660 Winder Highway Jefferson, GA 30549 706-367-5151 www.jacksonschoolsga.org