Jefferson City High School

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Coordinates: 38°33′47″N 92°10′36″W / 38.56313, -92.17667

Jefferson City High School
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
Information
Principal Dr. Richard Pemberton
Students 2562
Type Public
Motto "Pride Through Excellence"
Mascot Jays
Colors Red and black
Homepage JCHS

Jefferson City High School, also known as JCHS, is a public secondary school in Jefferson City, Missouri. JCHS is one of five public high schools in Cole County.

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[edit] Academics

Jefferson City High School serves approximately 1805[1] students grades 10-12. The school began operating under a 4x4 Block Schedule in the 2000-01 school year. Students attend 4 classes a day for approximately 90-minute periods. Students have the opportunity to earn 8 credits per year with grades and credits issued in each of four 9-week terms. Jefferson City High School is designated an A+ high school by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The school is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Students may earn college credit from Lincoln University through approved courses on the JCHS campus during regular school hours.

AP and honors courses offered include: Honors English I and II, AP Biology, Pre-AP Chemistry, Pre-AP Calculus AB (I), AP Calculus AB (II), AP Calculus BC, AP English Language & Composition, Pre-AP English Literature, AP English Literature, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP Macroeconomics, Pre-AP Physics B, AP Physics B, AP Psychology,AP Statistics, AP U.S. History, and AP US Government and Politics.

[edit] Athletics

Since its beginnings, Jefferson City High School has proven to be one of the winningest schools for athletics in the state, competing in the top ranks of almost every sport. Since 1976, the Jays athletic teams combined have earned 29 state championships, 29 second-place state finishes, 118 top-four state finishes, and 225 district titles.[citation needed]

[edit] Football

Since the inception of the state football championship tournament, the Jays have won 10 state championships, more than any other school in Missouri, followed by Kansas City Rockhurst's seven. In 2004, JCHS became the first public high school to win 600 games. During the 1960s, the team had the highest winning percentage in the nation for that period in time: 94.8%. Their longest winning streak, 71 games, ended after 1966, and at the time was also the nation's longest winning streak.[citation needed] State championships were won in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, and 1997.[citation needed]

[edit] Track and Field

The Jays |track and field program has combined for 44 district championships between the boys and girls, along with 28 finishes in the top four.[citation needed] State titles were won in Boys: 1978, 1993, 2004 Girls: 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008.[citation needed]

[edit] Baseball

The Jays baseball program has had 17 district championships since 1976, and have played their way to three top-four finishes, and one state championship in 1989.[citation needed]

[edit] Basketball

The Jay basketball program has combined for 23 district championships between the boys and girls. The boys have also received one state championship, in 1993. Since 1976, the boys and girls have combined for eight top-four finishes: the girls with 2, and the boys with 6.[citation needed]

[edit] Wrestling

Since 1976, the Jays wrestling squad has won 18 district titles, and has also earned three top-four state finishes. The team was also the state champion in 1997.[citation needed]

[edit] Soccer

Since 1976, the Jays soccer teams have had nine district championships and one top-four state finish.[citation needed]

[edit] Softball

Since 1976, the Lady Jays Softball team has had nine district championships and five top-four state finishes.[citation needed]

[edit] Volleyball

The Lady Jays volleyball team has nine district championships, along with three top-four state finishes.[citation needed]

[edit] Alumni

[edit] References

  1. ^ Jefferson City High School Information on Yahoo! Real Estate - School Reports, Reviews and more!