Students & Parents
New Student Information
Learn more about student registration, including Kindergarten and Pre-K Registration and Screenings, on the Jefferson County Schools District Registration & New Student Information Page. Kindergarten and Pre-K programs are available at each of our in-person campuses.
Student Resources
Digital Resources
Student access to school and district-approved digital resources is provided through Classlink, our single-sign-on digital portal. Use the Classlink icon in the upper right corner of this page and all school and district webpages to access student resource from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Learn more about Classlink and JCS Recommended Resources on our Privacy Policy page. Learn more about Digital Resources available to JCS Students and Staff.
1:1 Laptop Support
Textbooks & Curriculum
Information regarding textbooks, curriculum, pacing guides, and course information can be found on the Jefferson County Schools Academics Page.
Media Center
Each school has a Media Center and a Media Specialist. Students have access to print and digital books through the Media Center. Digital resources, are available to students through apps Classlink. During visits to the Media Center, students also learn library and computer science standards.
Jefferson County Schools Library Collection Policy
In accordance with Tennessee State Library Bill SB2247/HB2666 each school’s library collection can be viewed through the open access catalog linked below. The mission of the Jefferson County Schools Library Media Centers is to ensure that the highest quality materials are selected to meet curricular and independent reading needs of our patrons.
How to access school library catalogs: 1. Go to https://jc-schools.follettdestiny.com/common/welcome.jsp?context=saas08_4120687
2. Click on the name of the school you want to search*
3. Search catalog
*The Patriot Academy catalog is in the Jefferson County High School catalog
**The Jefferson County Virtual Academy catalog is available on the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL)
Parent & Student Rights
Chapter 644 of the Public Acts of 2016 requires the department to annually compile a list of state laws related to the rights of students and their parents or legal guardians. This document includes a summary of the state laws that provide explicit rights to parents, legal guardians, or students and does not include all the legal protections and privileges afforded to students and their parents or legal guardians.
Duplicate Diploma & Education Verification
The Tennessee Department of Education processes requests for duplicate diplomas and education verification for students who have attended a Tennessee public high school. Information on the request process and a link to the online system can be found on the department’s Duplicate Diploma and Education Verification webpage.
Transcript Request
Through OrderaTranscript.com, parents or students that are 18+ can order official transcripts to be sent to academic institutions across the U.S. as well as to hundreds of scholarship organizations, certifying bodies, and other entities.
Support Services
Family Resource Center
The Jefferson County Schools Family Resource Center serves the community by connecting family, school, and community. Visit the Jefferson County Schools Student Services Page for contact information and to learn more about the services available for your family.
School Nurse
A school nurse is available at each Jefferson County School. Visit the Jefferson County Schools Student Services Page for to learn more.
School Counselor
Elementary school counselors provide classroom instruction in each classroom once per week (edit this if necessary.
Appointments may be made through the school office during school hours.
For additional information regarding school counseling, visit Jefferson County Schools Student Services Page.
JCHS Counselor Assignments
JCHS students are assigned to a counselor based on the first letter of their last name. Please see the JCHS Staff Directory for counselor contact information.
| If your last name starts with: | Your Counselor is: | Ext. |
|---|---|---|
| A-Co (Grades 10-12) | Miss Hayley Moore | 1704 |
| Cp-He (Grades 10-12) | Mrs. Amber Ogle | 1705 |
| Hf-Mc (Grades 10-12) | Mrs. Jessica Estepp | 1706 |
| Md-Se (Grades 10-12) | Ms. Jennifer Hicks | 1707 |
| Sf-Z (Grades 10-12) | Mrs. Aimee Cogdill | 1708 |
| All Freshmen | Dr. Jennifer Sizemore | 1123 |
| If your last name starts with: |
Your College & Career Advising Coordinator is: |
Ext. |
|---|---|---|
| A-L | Madee Denton | 1702 |
| M-Z | Bella Webb | 1703 |
Paula Rolen: JCHS Registrar, ext. 1701
Liz Manley: Homebound Teacher, ext. 1512
JCHS Counselor Office:
Phone: 865-397-7382; Fax: 865-397-0674