Tennessee Electronic Library Provides Help for High School Equivalency Test Takers
Requirements for earning a high school equivalency diploma are set to change next year, which may set off a scramble among people hoping to complete their course work under the existing rules. The format of the General Educational Development test, commonly known as the GED, will change January 1, 2014 – which means that people […]
New Carson-Newman online option for high school students “hard to beat”
Carson-Newman is now enrolling for its new Dual Enrollment Online Courses for the spring semester. The new option allows students to earn high school and college credit for the same course, online. The opportunity is open to both high school juniors and seniors. The preferred deadline for spring enrollment is December 17. Melanie Redding, C-N’s […]
Tennessee Releases Latest Education Data on 2012 Report Card
The 2012 state Report Card—posted on the Tennessee Department of Education website—offers detailed breakdowns of last year’s unprecedented statewide student achievement growth and presents the most recent data on graduation rate, demographics and school-level test scores. This summer, the department released statewide and district-by-district achievement results, and now Tennesseans can view data by grade level, […]
Senator Mike Faulk regarding progress cited in state’s report card on education
“I cannot think of better news for education — and for Tennessee — than to learn we are headed in the right direction in giving our students more opportunities to succeed,” said Senator Mike Faulk (R-Church Hill). “The news of these gains as cited in the Report Card are exactly what we wanted to hear. […]
Department of Education Recognized for Bully Prevention
Jefferson County Department of Education has been recognized for its program on Bully Prevention. Mandy Schneitman, Director of Student Support Services for the school system, stated that Jefferson County was invited to be one of the highlight schools for a Nationally viewed webinar on bully prevention. The subject of bully prevention has been on the […]
Nov 8, Night Of The Patriots 2012 at JCHS
Nov 8, Night Of The Patriots 2012 at JCHS Night of the Patriots 2012 will be November 8 at 7:00 PM in the JCHS Gym. This is the 20th annual show, celebrating patriotism, showcasing student talent, and most importantly honoring our local veterans. All veterans are invited to enjoy a complementary chili supper in the […]
