Clay Schools Improved ACT Scores, Credits Students
Clay County Schools increased the percentage of students meeting the ACT benchmark score by over 12 percent. Board of Education Chairman Benji Bailey said the program has been something the board has worked on for many years. Bailey said the students taking the test did their part, understanding the importance of the test and doing […]
White County TISA Scoreboard Shows Narrow Misses
White County Schools missed several proficiency goals on this year’s TISA Accountability Report by less than one percentage point. The district has already reached 53 percent in third-grade ELA proficiency, a goal set for 2028. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the report shows improvement in proficiency in fourth-grade English through English II, and third-grade […]
White County Move Next Year’s Spring Break
The White County School Board has changed the 2024-2025 school calendar to move spring break to the week following daylight savings time. Board Chair Bob Young said the change aligns more closely with the rest of the school calendar. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said next year’s spring break will be March 10-14. Dronebarger said […]
York Juniors Show Rise In First ACT Testing
ACT intervention showing positive results at York Institute with better than 39 percent of juniors scoring a 21 or higher on the first test. Director of Schools John Bush said a 21 is a key number to help with scholarships. The statewide junior ACT exam just completed, Bush said they will go to work trying […]
Putnam Seniors Wrap Up ACT Retake Day
Putnam County Seniors took part in about four hours of ACT testing during Senior Retake Day Tuesday. Upperman High School Assistant Principal and Testing Coordinator Bree Wheeler said students have been prepping by taking practice tests and using an online testing tool. Wheeler said now that the testing is over, students will wait about four […]
Van Buren BOE Pushing For Higher ACT Scores In Strategic Plan
Van Buren County Schools want to bring the district’s average ACT score to at least 21 as a part of the system’s five year strategic plan. The Board of Education approved the the school’s core focuses Wednesday night. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said the strategic plan needed an update to create reachable goals. “2017 […]
Cookeville High Sees Increase In Average ACT Scores
Cookeville High School’s average ACT score is increasing, meaning more grant and scholarship opportunities for students. Executive Principal Max Petett said the number increased because of the several tools they provide students with to prep for the test, including ACT prep courses and after-school learning programs. Petett said they do their best to have their […]
Standardized Testing Tips To Set Students Up For Success
School testing time is here in the Upper Cumberland and parents should stay calm to best prepare their children. That’s according to Putnam County District Testing Coordinator Judy Schinbeckler. Schinbeckler said standardized tests are based on what has been taught over the whole school year. “We do not want our students stressing over it but […]
Putnam Students Tryout Online ACT Testing
Putnam County Schools gave online tests a try this week. Director of Schools Corby King said several middle school classes did practice ACT tests to tryout the systems. “This years tests are all on paper, this is just a practice for next year,” King said. “I think the state is looking at vendors, looking for […]
Putnam Students ACT Crash Course
This Saturday Putnam County High School students get one last chance to prepare for the September 22nd ACT. Students need to register before 5:00 PM Friday to be able to participate at Cookeville High School. Counselor Judy Hadlock said being prepared for all subjects is pivotal in a student’s education chances. “This ACT score can […]
