New Clay High Principal Pushes ACT Growth, Attendance
Clay County High School Principal Carl Ledbetter told the School Board Thursday he is pushing to improve student outcomes by focusing on increasing ACT scores and student attendance rates. Ledbetter said he officially began his tenure as principal in May. Ledbetter said achieving this will require a culture of high expectations for every student regardless […]
Jackson Schools GEAR UP Hosting College Tailgate Friday
The Jackson County GEAR UP program will host a tailgate party Friday night for students to connect with postsecondary institutions before the first home football game. GEAR UP Site Supervisor Kevin Thomas said the College Career tailgate is an effort to expose students to the different opportunities available after high school. Thomas said a football […]
FAFSA Application Can Be Daunting, But Beneficial
FAFSA application process is now open to prospective college students. The program provides need-based financial aid to those who apply and meet qualifications. Jackson County High School Gear Up Coordinator Gary Flynn said that the process can sometimes be daunting for applicants. He said that the key is to be prepared prior to starting the […]
Livingston Academy Students Get Chance To Visit TN Colleges
Livingston Academy is taking its rising juniors and seniors across the state for college exploration. Gear Up Coordinator Vanessa Farris said that starting June 1, students will get a chance to visit ETSU, UT-Knoxville, MTSU and private colleges. Farris said these visits have not happened during the pandemic but now campuses are opening up. “Whenever […]
JCHS Mentor Program Hoping To Boost Success After Grad
Jackson County High School has added another tool to its GEAR UP program this school year. GEAR UP is designed to help prepare low-income students for an education after high school. GEAR UP coordinator Gary Flynn said this semester they’ve had Jackson County High School graduates help mentor sophomores. “We want them to see that […]
LA Offering Scholarship Package Virtually
Livingston Academy is offering its local scholarship package virtually this school year. The online package has attachments and links for about 30 scholarships. Gear Up Coordinator Vanessa Farris said in the past, the school used paper only, but the pandemic showed the need for online access. “I usually assemble all of the seniors in an […]
