Jefferson City High School

AP sign ups-- Sign ups have begun and will continue through Friday, November 13th. You must complete the Google form that is located in your classroom or on the counseling website. Please make sure you have joined the AP classroom so your exam can be ordered.

Lincoln Dual Credit sign ups have begun for English 101 and AP US History. If you are new to dual credit, you must complete the online application and receive your Lincoln Student ID prior to completing the registration form. All registration forms must be completed and turned into Mrs. Welch in the counseling office by Friday, September 4th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Welch in counseling.

https://lincoln.instructure.com/courses/3014553

PSAT sign ups in the counseling office will start September 8, 2026. The cost is $20.00 and the exam will be given on Wednesday, Oct 14th or Thursday, Oct 15th starting at 8:40 a.m. and will conclude by 11:40 p.m. Please sign up in the counseling office if you are interested in taking the exam. Juniors--This is the year it counts for the National Merit Scholarship Competition.

School Based Therapist is available for students at JCHS free of charge. If you are interested in information or would like to know more about school based therapy, please reach out to the counseling department.

Senior Parent Meeting will take place on Thursday, Sept 24th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the JCHS cafe.

Coffee with Counselors will be held on Thursday, Sept 3rd from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in the fourth level conference room. For more information, check out the flyer.

Check out our JCHS Tutoring Schedule! Tutoring isn’t just for when you’re struggling—it’s a great place to:

• Get help understanding something that just isn’t clicking
• Catch up after an absence
• Get help with homework or assignments
• Prepare for an upcoming quiz or test
• Review a concept before you fall behind
• Ask questions you didn’t get a chance to ask in class
• Get some extra practice before a big assessment
• Work with a teacher in a smaller setting
• Bring up a grade or just build a little more confidence

Don’t wait until you’re completely lost! A little extra help can make a BIG difference. Check out the tutoring schedule and take advantage of the teachers who are ready to help you!

The activity bus will begin on Tuesday September 8th for JCHS students who are bus eligible; participating in after school extracurricular activities (i.e. sports, clubs, etc.); those receiving after school tutoring and students who are fulfilling other district code of conduct requirements. The after school activity bus will run Monday through Thursday with a pick up time of 5:15 p.m. at JCHS. The following information is needed in order to ride the activity bus home:

• Bus will depart at 5:15 P.M. SHARP on Union Street.

• Students who will be riding will have to sign up BY 1:00 PM by sending an email to the attendance@jcschools.us in order forStudent Transportation of American (STA) to route the students who will be riding the bus.

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Students shall observe modes of dress and standards of personal grooming that are in conformity with the educational environment and necessary to maintain an orderly and safe atmosphere for all students. Apparel is expected to conform to reasonable student standards of modesty, and as such, no excessive or inappropriate areas of skin or undergarments may be exposed. No apparel or grooming that presents a safety concern is permitted. No apparel displaying messages that are sexually explicit, vulgar, violent, or advocating illegal activities is permitted. Further, no clothing or personal grooming that disrupts, or is likely to disrupt, the educational environment is permitted.

What follows is a list of acceptable items of dress: students need to learn to present themselves professionally and dress in a manner that helps them meet with success in the workplace.

Slacks, jeans, capris, and other pants

• Pants must be of appropriate fitness, neither too tight nor too loose

• Must not show excessive skin due to holes

• No sagging pants Dresses and skirts

• Conservative necklines (No strapless, tube tops, halter tops, crop tops or spaghetti straps)

• Must be an appropriate length so as not to reveal excessive or inappropriate areas of the skin. Please be mindful that as you bend, reach, wear a backpack or otherwise move about the school building, the length of the clothing must not shift to reveal excessive or inappropriate areas of skin.

• Shorts with an inseam of at least 3 inches or more Tops/Shirts

• Must have conservative neckline

• Must not show waistline skin (No midriffs)

• Must not advertise or suggest inappropriate messages (Examples: Alcohol, Tobacco, Weapons, Profanity, or Sexual Innuendos)

The school district reserves the right to establish or modify rules during the year regarding new fashions in dress, including the banning of certain articles of clothing adopted as gang-related icons of identifications. Any student not in compliance will be subject to disciplinary action.

Email: jchs@jcschool.us
Website: www.jcschools.us/JCHS
Location: 609 Union Street, Jefferson City, MO, USA
Phone: 573-659-3050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JCHSJays/
Twitter: @JCJaybirds