Jacksonville High School: About The School

Mission Statement

To ensure our students the opportunity to experience a well-rounded educational atmosphere, which includes socialization, extracurricular activities, and a curriculum that prepares them to be competent and productive citizens.

About The School

OUR BELIEFS

We believe that knowledge development is a lifelong process that all students should be granted the opportunity to fully develop their intellectual potential.

We believe that students, parents, and the school share responsibility for student academic success and social development.

We believe that students should acquire knowledge and understanding of the roles, rights and responsibilities of citizens as members of a democratic society.

We believe that students are entitled to an environment that is apporopriate for teaching and learning and where they feel safe and secure both phyusically and emotionally.

We believe overall school commitment to continuous improvement is imperative to the academic success of our students.

MOTTO

Jacksonville High School: Where Eagles Soar!

CLASS EXPECTATIONS

1. Perform quality work

2. Demonstrate quality behavior.

3. Show respect for self and entire school family.

4. Show maturity through promptness and preparation.

5. Be your individual best.

ALMA MATER

Our strong bond shall ne'er be broken

Formed at Jacksonville High

For surpassing wealth unspoken

Sealed by friendships' tie.

High school days at best are passing,

Gliding swiftly by,

Let us pledge in word and deed

Our love for Jacksonville High.

(chorus)

Amicci usque ad aras

Deep graven on each heart