JCC High School Counseling Center
Ms. Darcy Reed Lusk, HS Counselor
Ms. Sarah Pohlman, HS Social Worker /
Student Support Services
Mental Health Matters - It'sOK2Ask4Help!
If it is an emergency, call or text 988 or call 911 immediately.
Resources for students and families in Jackson County
Southwest Crisis Center - 24/7 Safeline (507) 376-4311
Services are free & confidential. This program delivers advocacy, early intervention and prevention programs that support and empower young people through a focus on positive youth development. Contact them for information and services.
Teen Text Line: 1-218-666-8336
Email: Youth@mnswcc.org
Eleva Care- (507) 376- 4141
Serves Jackson County with comprehensive integrated services to enhance wellbeing and resilience in youth and adult community members. Contact them for information and services.
Eleva Crisis Hotline - 1-800-642-1525
Greater Minnesota Family Services - www.greaterminnesota.org Professional practitioners work with students on short-term/long-term skill building under the direct supervision of a certified therapist. A Circle of Courage approach is used focusing on Belonging, Mastery, Independence and Generosity. Students are able to meet with a skills worker at the high school during the school day. The referral form is on their website. Contact them for services.
Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services - (507) 847-4000
Child Support Services, Financial Assistance - Cash, Food, Medical, Childcare Assistance, Licensing - Child Care, Licensing - Foster Care, Social Services - Adult and Elderly, Social Services - Child and Family, Mental Health, Family Health WIC, MCH, CTC, Preventative Health and Education, Emergency Preparedness and Disabilities/Chronic Illness Services
Des Moines Valley Behavior Health - (507) 847-4750
The FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
2026–27 FAFSA® form is open at www.studentaid.gov
Below is a link to a Google Doc that is updated regularly for
Scholarships and Opportunities
JCC High School Graduation Requirements
Printed check off sheets are available in the Counseling Center.
JCC High School's code: 241-215
JCC HS students are prepared for 4 year college standards by meeting or exceeding the requirements to earn their high school diploma except in the category of *World Language.
*Geometry & Construction is not approved by NCAA and does not meet the Geometry requirement for college athletes. NCAA may not accept classes modified for IEP students.
4 years of English
3 years of Math including Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra and Geometry
3 years of Science including Earth & Space Science, Biology and Chemistry
4 years of Social Studies including Geography (Social 9), US History, World History, Government and either Social or Agricultural Economics
1 year of Art - band, choir, any visual art classes and/or approved agriculture classes
Notice: These are Minnesota college prep standards. JCC HS has additional diploma requirements.
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*World Language is not required for your JCC High School diploma; however, 2 years of a language is recommended/required for some four year universities and for NCAA athletes.
*Geometry & Construction does not meet the NCAA requirement for Geometry.
Earning College Credit while in High School
College in the Schools (CIS) also known as concurrent enrollment offers high school students the opportunity to earn college credit and high school credit at the same time. Students must qualify to earn dual credit. The courses offered at JCC HS and the qualifications students must meet can be found on page 3 of the 2025- 2026 JCC HS Registration Guide. A major benefit of taking CIS classes is that the classes are taught by high school teachers who are available every school day. Students know their high school teachers and have easy access to getting extra help if needed. JCC HS partners with Southwest State University and MN West Community & Technical College.
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) might look like an attractive way for students to begin earning college credits; however, the high school student who qualifies is expected to be a college student. They communicate directly with college staff/professors/instructors. The high school counselor is only expected to confirm qualification, collect the JCC HS PSEO Information sheets, and distribute and send in fall and spring registration forms to the college. Any substitutions for required high school credits must have prior approval from the high school counselor or they could only be counted as elective credits.
Students qualifying for modifications or accommodations in high school classes should not expect these adjustments at college. Students must advocate for themselves and work directly with student support services to request possible assistance in their PSEO courses from the college. High School casemanagers do not assist PSEO students in PSEO courses or in communication with college professors/instructors or staff.
Parents/Guardians & Students: Closely read the JCC HS PSEO Information sheet. It serves as a student’s notice to our district of interest in PSEO. Printed copies are available in the Counseling Center. It is important for the student and parent/guardian to understand the pros and cons of participating in PSEO. Time off from regular high school must be allowed with the minimum time being at least a skinny block. The maximum amount of time depends on how many PSEO credits a student takes in a semester. Students must immediately report changes in their PSEO course schedule to their school counselor so their high school schedule can be adjusted if needed. Students are expected to be full-time students all four years of high school.
Link: More information on dual enrollment can be found on the state website.
JCC High School PSEO Information Sheet
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ACT/ASVAB Information
OntoCollege.com is an ACT prep program offered free to all JCC High School Students. Students have been made aware of this opportunity. Ask for more information from your high school Math or English teachers.
Each Spring, Juniors have the option of taking either the ACT and/or the ASVAB at no cost here at JCC HS. They will register for these assessments with their school counselor.
At any other time, the student registers and pays for the ACT on their own from their actstudent account. Pay attention to the regular registration deadlines or pay an added late registration fee.
For the ASVAB, contact a local recruiter.
| Test Date | Regular Registration Deadline Late Fee Applies After This Date | Late Registration Deadline | Photo Upload and Standby Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2025 | February 28 | March 16 | March 28 |
| June 14, 2025 | May 9 | May 29 | June 6 |
| July 12, 2025* | June 6 | June 25 | July 4 |
| September 6, 2025 | August 1 | August 19 | August 29 |
| October 18, 2025 | September 12 | September 30 | October 10 |
| December 13, 2025 | November 7 | November 24 | December 5 |
| February 14, 2026 | January 9 | January 23 | February 6 |
| April 11, 2026 | March 6 | March 24 | April 3 |
| June 13, 2026 | May 8 | May 29 | June 5 |
| July 11, 2026* | June 5 | June 24 | July 3 |
NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association
If a student plans to participate in Division 1 or 2 college athletics, they need to register at NCAA.com with the eligibility center. Talk to high school coaches. Talk to our Athletic Director. Register early! Student athletes are advised to use a Division I or II worksheet from NCAA to track quality points. All required JCC HS classes are approved as core courses except Geometry in Construction. It is recommended student athletes take two years of Spanish and a 4th year of higher level math and/or science to meet initial eligibility standards.
College in the Schools - SMSU and/or MN West Transcripts
JCC High School Transcripts
Official transcript requests for all JCC graduates and past students are handled by the administrative assistant in the high school office.
All current students have access to view and print their transcripts from their Infinite Campus account under "documents." If an official transcript is required, it is requested from the school counselor. Forms are available in the Counseling Center or a student can request the release of their confidential transcript by emailing darcy.reedlusk@jccschools. net and listing the email they want it sent to. Transcripts are sent within 3 school days of the request.
Final transcripts for all graduates are mailed after the graduation ceremony to the college/university the graduate lists on the "Future Plans" document created by the Administrative Assistant to the Principal for the graduation program. The document serves as the graduate's release of their confidential student record to the college/university listed.
When student athletes register with a clearing house, a release for a transcript is automatically generated and the transcript will be submitted by the high school counselor. Athletes are encouraged to register early so all requirements are planned for and met during their high school career so they are ready to participate at college.