Click on the tabs to find information specific to the titles. Feel free to call any time with questions. Information on graduation requirements is located in the student handbook.
Course Description
Course Description Catalogue
Needed Credits:
9th Grade – Algebra 1, English 9, Biology, US History, Art, Health/PE, and 1 elective.
10th Grade – Geometry, American Literature, Physical Science, World History, and 3 electives.
11th Grade – Algebra 2, English 11, Earth Science, Government/Economics, and 3 electives.
12th Grade – Business Math, English 12, and 5 electives or make-up courses.
Jackson County Early College is an option for high school students to build a career pathway and begin their college degree as early as ninth grade. Students, while completing the program, may earn an associate degree (60 credits) by the end of an additional year (year 13). Click here for more information and apply online.
Xello
Our school participates in a wonderful online program called Xello. Students can search for careers, hear interviews of people in those careers, check out wages, and search for colleges. They can save information and update their personal Educational Development Plan-EDP. Counselors work with students to learn many aspects of the program. The site is www.xello.com.Student access Xello through their PowerSchool page.
About College Visits
The East Jackson Counseling Department encourages students to visit the colleges they are interested in. You can schedule visits through the admissions office at most colleges and universities. This is a great way to get on campus and learn about the programs or majors that students are interested in. Jackson College will have a College Night this fall with representatives from many schools available to answer questions. I will post this date here once it becomes available. Representatives from various colleges will also be visiting EJHS this fall. Juniors and Seniors are able to attend these visits.
Senior Information
Congratulations on being a senior. This will be a busy year as you continue the regular course work and participate in school activities. In addition, you will need to start making plans for next year. Completing college applications, scholarship searches, re-taking ACT test are activities that you may need to budget time for. Attached is a link that will help guide you through this process. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Fowler in the Guidance Office.
A new support program for our seniors has been added this year through the College & Career Access Center. Sarah Beadenkopf will be coming to EJHS and will meet with all seniors to assist with college applications, scholarship searches and career planning. Later in the year she will also be available to assist students and parents with the FAFSA application. The College & Career Access Center has some evening and weekend hours so students and parents can take advantage of these services outside of regular school hours. Call 990-0671 to make an appointment. The office is located in the Jackson Crossing, in the Target wing.
JOHN GEORGE, JR. Student Loan Fund
Qualifying students may borrow up to $5000 per year at 2% interest. Applications and details are available at www.johngeorge.org or by visiting their office at 145 South Jackson Street. Applications are due no later than May 1.
12th Grade College Planning Portrait
Dual Enrollment Letter
Fact Sheet Tip
Senior Information
Junior Information
Your junior year is an important year as you start to prepare for plans after high school. Some important activities take place this year. You can start to research colleges and universities, go on college visits, the ACT test is in March. Also remember to concentrate on your classes and continue to apply good study habits. Click bellow for more information on things you can do to make your junior year and beyond a success.
Junior Information
Dual Enrollment Letter
The links below provide some more helpful information for students as they start the college search process.
Choosing a College
8 Things to Know About How Colleges Use Admission Tests
