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East Jackson High School

A Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School

Career-Technical Student Organizations CTSOs

  • Family and Consumer Science Education is a national organization that helps students become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through family and consumer science education.  It is open to all students in grades 9-12.  FCCLA members do not have to be enrolled in a FACS class.

    Contact:  Ms. Stephanie Ware

  • Future Business Leaders of America is the student organization associated with the Business & Computer Science Department with a quarter million students nationally preparing for careers in computer science and business-related fields.  Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to become members and do not have to be enrolled in a BCS class to participate.

    Contact:  Mr. Chris Hobgood

  • Georgia First Robotics’ mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, inspire innovation, and foster well-rounded life abilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership through the FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Competition.

    Contact:  Mr. Michael Shawler

  • The purpose of HOSA is to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness, and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program. The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill, and leadership development of all health science education students; therefore, helping the student meet the needs of the health care community.

    Contacts:

    Ms. Shae Bailey
    Ms. Emily Gunderson
    Ms. Amy Thomason
    Ms. Lisa Cauthen
    Ms. Liz Favaro

  • Established by Congress via the National Defense Act of 1916, Army JROTC is a cadet-led program whose mission is “To motivate young people to become better Citizens. JROTC emphasizes character development, student achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity.  A cooperative effort between the Army and the high schools, the Army JROTC pathway produces successful students and responsible citizens, while complementing a more constructive and disciplined learning environment in each school.

    Contact:  Mr. Shon Wilson

  • A career/technical student organization that provides quality educational experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development.  Skills USA also promotes understanding of the free enterprise system and involvement in community service activities.  Students will have the opportunity to compete regionally, statewide, and nationally.

    Contacts:

    Ms. Traci Smith
    Mr. David Adams