About Jamison High School

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Donald C. Jamison High School (JHS) is a continuation high school, which began serving Lemoore area students in 1991.  It is located east of Lemoore High School and serves students in grades eleven and twelve.  JHS is named in honor of Donald C. Jamison, the first principal and pioneer of continuation education in our school district.  Mr. Jamison was principal of the former South High School from 1974, until his retirement in 1983.  It is said that Mr. Jamison was a fierce defender and advocate of “his kids” at South High and that he was committed to providing the guidance and nurturing that would ensure the success of each of his students.  His philosophy of supporting students continues today at JHS.

JHS has seven full-time teachers and one part-time teacher.  In addition to the teachers, we have support staff that includes a full-time registrar, principal’s secretary, intervention aide, behavior technician, counselor, and principal. Jamison High School also has district support staff on campus on a regular basis to help meet our student's needs.

The school year is divided into trimesters.  The trimester system works well for our students because they can see their educational goals being met at a faster rate.  The school day consists of six periods, and homeroom and intervention periods.  The majority of our students are full-day students, while others have a modified schedule based on student needs.  The teacher-to-student ratio is one teacher to approximately twenty students.  The small number of students per class provides the opportunity for teachers to get to know the students, which in turn builds a strong working relationship in the classroom.

Our student body consists of students transferred from Lemoore High School (LHS), Lemoore Online College Preparatory High School, and out-of-district.  Students are transferred to JHS via the Academic Advisory Review Board (AARB).  The majority of the students are involuntarily sent due to attendance and behind in credits.  Students have the opportunity to make up credits and return to LHS for their senior year.