Ms. Darcy Reed Lusk, JCC HS Counselor

Ms. Sarah Pohlman, JCC HS Social Worker /

                                        Student Support Services

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If it is an emergency, call or text 988 or call 911.

ElevaCare - Serves Jackson County with comprehensive integrated services to enhance wellbeing and resilience in youth and adult community members. Call (507) 376- 4141.

Crisis Hotline - 1-800-642-1525 

Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services - (507) 847-4000 

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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 Catalog of Course Descriptions. 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.

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 an independent learner. They are treated as college students and communicate directly with college staff with questions or if help is needed. The high school counselor is only expected to confirm the qualification, collect the JCC HS PSEO Information sheets, distribute and send in the registration forms with transcripts to the college, and approve substitutions for required high school credits. All other steps are the responsibility of the PSEO student. PSEO Students work directly with their PSEO Advisor at the college and/or college professors. Closely read the JCC HS PSEO Information sheet. It serves as a student’s notice to our district of possible interest in PSEO. Printed copies are available in the Counseling Center. It is important for the student and parent/guardian to understand the benefits and consequences of participating in PSEO.

Link: More information on dual enrollment can be found on the state website.

JCC High School PSEO Information Sheet

JCC High School's code: 241-215

NCAA

If a student plans to participate in Division 1 or 2 college athletics, they need to register at NCAA.com. Talk to high school coaches. Talk to your Athletic Director. Register early so you are aware of the initial eligibility standards. Student athletes are advised to you use a Division I or II worksheet from NCAA to their track quality points. All required JCC HS classes are approved as core courses except Geometry in Construction. It is recommended that student athletes take two years of Spanish and a 4th year of higher level math and/or science to meet the initial eligibility standards. 

TRANSCRIPTS

Official transcript requests for all JCC graduates and past students are handled by our administrative assistant in the high school office. 

All current students have access to view their transcripts on their IC account under "documents." If an official transcript is needed, it is requested from the school counselor. Forms are available in the Counseling Center. During the summer, contact staff in the high school or district office.

Final transcripts for all graduates must be requested prior to the high school graduation ceremony and will be mailed to the college/university the graduate releases it to.

When student athletes register with a clearing house, a release for a transcript is automatically generated and will be submitted by the high school counselor. Athletes are encouraged to register early with NCAA or other clearing house so all requirements are planned for and met during their high school career.