James Clemens High School
| James Clemens High School | |
|---|---|
 "Where Opportunity meets Inspiration." | |
| Address | |
|
11306 County Line Rd. Madison, Alabama United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°42′21″N 86°47′31″W / 34.7059°N 86.7919°WCoordinates: 34°42′21″N 86°47′31″W / 34.7059°N 86.7919°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2012 |
| District | Madison City Schools |
| Principal | Brian Clayton |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1800 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Navy blue & Carolina Blue |
| Mascot | Jets |
| Nickname | Jets |
| Newspaper | Jets Press |
| Rival | Bob Jones High School |
| Website | jchs.madisoncity.k12.al.us |
James Clemens High School is a public high school in Madison, Alabama, United States. The school is a part of Madison City Schools. The school is named after James Clemens, who founded the town of Madison, Alabama in the early 1800s at the age of 76, as a train depot.[1] James Clemens was the second high school to be built in Madison, a necessary endeavor to serve the rapid growth of the community. The city was rezoned for two high schools with Liberty Middle School feeding into James Clemens.[2]
Scheduling
James Clemens High School operates on a four-block semesterial schedule and offers options such as dual enrollment and cooperative education (co-op) programs for those who qualify. School hours run from 8:12 a.m. to 3:28 p.m., Monday through Friday. Each class is 96 minutes long, with a 5-minute class change period.
James Clemens has a 1-hour "refuel block" during lunch where students can eat lunch, socialize with their friends, meet with teachers or go to various clubs.[3]
Clubs and Organizations
James Clemens offers over 40 clubs and organizations for students involvement. Many of these clubs are service based, such as Interact Club and Junior Civitan, and provide funds and services for the community.
Athletics
James Clemens provides students the opportunity to compete in all of the major high school sports.
| Men's Athletics | Women's Athletics |
|---|---|
| Football | Volleyball |
| Basketball | Basketball |
| Baseball | Softball |
| Wrestling | Cheerleading |
| Cross Country | Cross Country |
| Track and Field | Track and Field |
| Tennis | Tennis |
| Golf | Golf |
| Soccer | Soccer |
| Swimming and Diving | Swimming and Diving |
| Bowling | Competitive Dance |
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