Academy Updates

There is a common misconception that academy schools like Tates Creek do not value the arts. We're here to tell you that is not the case! This week marked Tates Creek's inaugural ArtsWeek. Led by Art Teacher Mike Holdren, each night featured performances by our music and drama departments, along with displays from each art class at Tates Creek. It was great time to gather together and see the vibrant visual and performing arts at Tates Creek!

Thank you to Mr. Holdren, all participants, and visitors for making this such a special event. We hope to make this an annual event.

9th, 10th, and 11th Graders

Application due Thursday, March 16th

The Academy Student Ambassador Program recruits, trains, and supports students who represent their various Academies. Ambassadors practice and improve their leadership skills through monthly training and networking with business partners. As leaders of their Academy, Ambassadors provide a student voice to support the growth and improvement of their Academy. Each career Academy has ambassadors from various grade levels.

Any student interested in becoming an Academy Ambassador for the 2023-24 school year will need to fill out an application by Thursday, March 16th. A committee will select students to interview and schedule the interview for the weeks of March 27th and/or April 10th.

Wednesday, March 8

• All of our Freshman Academy students will be visiting college campuses in Central Kentucky on Wednesday, March 8th. Past campus visits have included: University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, BCTC, Sullivan University, Centre College, Asbury University, Eastern Kentucky University, and Kentucky State University. Students will be assigned to a campus based upon their chosen career pathway and academy. All Freshman Academy staff and some members of the TCHS support staff will attend as chaperones.
• All 10th and 11th grade students will take the ACT (online) at school. We will not have classes on March 8th. Most students will be finished with testing around 12:15. Any student who would like to check out after testing will need to fill out this form.
• 12th grade students will have the opportunity to job shadow on March 8th. Students who would like to take advantage of this will need to fill out this form.

Please note: Technical School buses will not be running on this date. Schools are aware and do not expect students to attend their classes on March 8th.

Thursday, March 16th

A2 in the TCHS Cafeteria

The Academy of Medical and Emergency Services will be honoring all of their academy students who have maintained all A's and B's through midterm.

Tuesday, March 21st

2:15-3:15

Game on! The IBIT Academy will be taking on failing grades by offering a March Madness Incentive Event. IBIT Students with no failing grades and an EOS score of 90% or higher will be invited to an incentive event where they will choose their own rewards through a bracket challenge.

Here are the current match-ups:

• Board Games in Cafe vs. Field Games at Stadium
• MJ Space Jam vs. LeBron Space Jam
• Cupcakes vs. Cake
• Popcorn vs. Popsicles

Friday, March 24th

9:00-9:55 in the TCHS Cafeteria

Freshman Academy students who have an EOS score of 90% or higher, are passing all of their classes, and have 0 referrals will be treated to ice cream and games!

Location: 1111 Centre Parkway, Lexington, KY, USA
Phone: (859) 381-3620
Facebook: facebook.com/TCHSacademies
Twitter: @tchsacademies

Past Academy Updates