Welcome to Jackson High School

Advanced Placement courses are available in many disciplines. JHS offers more Advanced 
Placement courses than any other school in Jackson County. Experienced AP teachers
provide a purposeful learning experience that prepares students for college level learning. The National College Board has granted JHS permission to issue an AP identifying diploma.

Jackson High School students can enroll in college courses on and off campus at no expense to them.

The Jackson Area Career Center offers other Career & Technical Education programs that give students a significant head start on their careers and hone their work ethic for the next level of education. Co-op is also an option for highly motivated, responsible students.

Jackson High offers a wide variety of clubs and  organizations such as Student
Government, Drama, and Viking Pride. In addition, there are many after school clubs for students to participate in that cover all areas of interest.

The JCEC program helps  students find their way into a post secondary education. JCEC is designed as a Universal Entry/
Universal Exit model whereby students can begin their college
education as early as their freshman year and stay all the way through year 13 to a
maximum of 60 credits.

Teachers and staff work hard to
ensure student needs are met
both inside and outside the classroom. School counseling services are dedicated to supporting students in
everything from studying to college readiness and career planning.

JHS Counseling Services focus
on personalization and planning.
Individual meetings between students and their school counselor are scheduled throughout the year.

In addition, through a partnership with the University of Michigan, Jackson High School has an on-site College Advisor.

Advisement in scholarships, financial aid, applications, expectations etc. are offered through this partnership to
help students achieve post-secondary education success.

Jackson High School proudly offers an award winning Music
Department with a reputation of
sustained success. Over 500 students are involved in 14 ensembles and classes, and many JHS graduates go on
to pursue music at the collegiate level.

JHS conducts four concert bands; cadet band, varsity, varsity wind ensemble, jazz band and symphony, as well as an orchestra. JHS also offers one
after school jazz band and the only volunteer marching band in the county, which performed at the Outback Bowl in Tampa. The vocal music program includes two choirs; Varsity Choir and
Euphony Choir.

Students are encouraged to perform often. Opportunities include ensembles, festivals,
public events, parades and more.

JHS also offers a theater class. The drama club puts on two to three performances each year. After-school programs include lmprov and other productions.

Visual arts classes range from general art to Sculpture and Drawing.