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JICHS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
The first of its kind at JI! (Inspired by Black History Month and Mental Awareness Week leaders--thank you.)* Weekly Regional Focus (Mexico, Islands, Central America, South America, USA & The World)-- Talk to your students about successful Hispanic/Latinx Americans from each region. (Links provided)
* Latin Jazz Workshop with our very own Jazz Band and Gino Castillo
* Speakers (Musician, Pro-Athlete, Lawyer, Author & Wellness Coach, Newspaper Editor)
* Film Sign-Ups (1-2 per week)
* 2 Dance Workshops
* October 14 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with food trucks and DJ LuigiThe schedule will be each week with the events as there may be some changes.
Thanks to the Hispanic Organization Promoting Education (H.o.P.e) club students for planning events with Ms. Rivera and Mrs. Quinn since last May. Many thanks to the World Language teachers and Ms. Ballard for their work on this as well :)
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Three Seniors Named National Merit Commended Scholars
Congratulations to our 3 National Merit Commended students! Commended students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2023 competition by taking the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
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JICHS Board of Directors and Discipline Review Committee Election Info
Click the link above to view the election calendar and links to submit a candidate application.
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Info You Should Know
Click here for important links (Technology Agreement, Bus/Parking Info, Program of Studies, Ask a Librarian and much more..)
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Click Here to Register (New and Returning Students)
Registration is now open for the 2022-2023 school year! Click the link above for next steps.
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School Transportation Information
Click here for school bus and student parking information and application links.
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JICHS School Supply List
There are a few subjects that have shared the necessary supplies needed. Click the link below to view.
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Welcome from Mr. Thorn, JICHS Principal
Welcome to James Island Charter High School (JICHS) where our mission is to develop confident, responsible, lifelong, and college-career ready learners who can excel in society by means of an innovative and diverse curriculum in a safe and enriching environment. We are a large, comprehensive high school that offers Career-Technical Education certification possibilities, 22 varsity sports teams outstanding Fine Arts programs, and numerous advanced coursework options, often providing opportunities for earning college-level credits. In fact, the focus of our unique charter is the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program -- we are the only high school in Charleston County that offers a full IB Diploma Program. This inclusive program sets a standard that prepares students to be successful global citizens. JICHS continues to rank among the top public high schools in our region, state, and beyond. Outstanding performances and accomplishments in music, art, and athletics complement our number one mission: academic achievement!
