TATES CREEK HIGH SCHOOL 1111 Centre Parkway Lexington

TATES CREEK HIGH SCHOOL 1111 Centre Parkway • Lexington, Kentucky 40517 Phone: (859) 381 -3620 • Fax: (859) 381 -3635 http: //www. fcps. net/ http: //www. tchs. fcps. net/

Philosophy � Philosophy: � The philosophy of the Tates Creek High School community is to promote international understanding, to educate the whole person emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional, and social growth, and to develop inquiry and thinking skills with the capacity to reflect upon and evaluate actions critically so the student will appreciate the universal value of human diversity and its legitimate boundaries, while at the same time understanding the common humanity that we all share. The students who satisfy the demands of the International Baccalaureate programme demonstrate a strong commitment to education, both in terms of the mastery of subject content and in the development of wide ranging skills, creating a commitment to lifelong learning.

Mission Statement � The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

Motto � � � Commodores. . . Take responsibility Commit to learning Honor self and others Serve and contribute Nickname: Creekers

District/ Grade level � � Fayette County Public Schools Grades 9 -12

NCLB Report � � Enrollment: 1, 757 Mascot: Commodores Colors: Maroon and white Racial balance: � � � Free-and-reduced meal qualifiers: � � 36% Special education participants: � � 65% White 24% African-American 5% Hispanic 3% Asian 3% Other 8% English language learners: � 2%

NCLB Report Cont’d � � � 2011 Report Met 9/16 Target Goals (56. 3%) http: //www. fcps. net/media/521744/tates%20 cre ek%20 hs. pdf

Curriculum � Pre-College Curriculum � � http: //www. tchs. fcps. net/media/49353/completecoursedirectory. pdf#search="co urses English/Language Arts – 4 credits required � English III � English IV (or AP English) Mathematics – 3 credits required � Algebra II � Geometry Science – 3 credits required � Credits to include life science, physical science, � And earth/space science (at least one lab course) Social Studies – 3 credits required � From U. S. History, Economics, Government, � World Geography and World Civilization

Curriculum Cont’d � Health – 1/2 credit required Physical Education – 1/2 credit required History and Appreciation of Visual, Performing Arts – 1 credit required � History and appreciation of visual and � performing arts or another arts course that incorporates such content Foreign Language – 2 credits required or demonstrated competency Electives – 5 credits required (3 rigorous) � Recommended strongly: 1 or more courses that develop computer literacy TOTAL CREDITS: 17 required credits; 5 elective credits = 22 Total � IB Program � � � Group 1: Language A 1 – Native Language (English) Group 2: Foreign Language – French, Spanish, Latin Group 3: Individuals and Societies Group 4: Experimental Sciences Group 5: Mathematics and Computer Science Group 6: The Arts and Electives (Student Choice)

Curriculum Cont’d � � � � � Co-Curricular Activities/Clubs Academic Team Prom Steering Committee Anchor Club Senior Advisory Committee Anime Club Skater’s Union Club Arab Culture Club Spanish Club Beta Club Speech Team DECA STLP Drama Club Student Council Environmental Club TSA (Technology Student Association) FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) National Honor Society FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) FCCLA (Family, Careers, and Community Leaders of America) French Club Gay Straight Alliance Tomorrow’s Teachers Club Harambee Club Y-Club (KYA-Kentucky Youth Assembly Latin Club Mock Trial Team Yearbook Philosophy Club Newspaper Peer Club

Curriculum Cont’d � Extracurricular Activities/Clubs � Color Guard Step Team Tennis � Drum Line Basketball Girl’s Softball � Marching Band Wrestling Baseball � Golf Swimming and Diving Cheerleading � Cross Country Intramurals Track and Field � Dance Team Cheerleading � Soccer Dance Team Intramurals � Indoor Drum Line Volleyball � Wrestling Football Intramurals

Teachers/Finances � � 104 Teachers District budget � 2012 -2013 tentative budget: $429, 450, 705 � 2010 -2011 per-pupil expenditure: $11, 680

Technology � Online media center � Library catalogue � Online newspaper The Masthead � Online Homework help � Email � Student Portal (like Blackboard)

International Baccalaureate (IB) Objectives: � To raise the level of the academic expectation for all students � To raise the rigor and relevance of instruction for all faculty and staff � To help reduce the achievement gaps currently present � To increase student performance on all state, national, programme, and college entrance assessments � To incorporate rigor, relevance, multicultural and international focus of curriculum which will better prepare students to become life-long participatory citizens of local, national, and international communities of the 21 st century. � To better prepare students for their academic and/or vocational futures

� � � Budget: http: //www. fcps. net/about-fcps/data-central