Academy Updates
January 13th, 2023
FCPS Career Expo 2023
On Wednesday, January 11th, all Freshman Academy students attended the FCPS Career Expo. This annual showcase for all Fayette County 9th graders featured over 50 business partners from a variety of industries. From painting a mini-horse with LexArts to demonstrations with live wires from Kentucky Utilities, there was truly something for every student at this event. Next week, students will be reflecting upon their experiences in Freshman Seminar classes and using the information they gained to help inform the upcoming Academy Selection process.
More information about the event, including a list of participating businesses and additional pictures and videos, is available here:
- FCPS Website Article
- TCHS Academies Instagram
- FCPS Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- Following #FCPSCareerExpo on all social media platforms
Academy Spotlight: Freshman Academy
As the foundation of the academy model, all 9th graders begin their high school careers in the Freshman Academy. With the guidance of dedicated teachers and support staff, we know that the Freshman Academy not only provides a smooth transition from middle school, but also offers so much more!
Located on the third floor of our building, this academy helps students transition into high school and exposes them to all of our other Career Academies through their Freshman Seminar course. Students explore their personal interests and skill sets, and align them with possible careers.
All Freshman Academy students will be visiting each career academy the week of January 23rd for what we call "Academy Showcases." This is a chance for 9th graders to meet the academy teachers, talk with student academy ambassadors, and get a feel for what each academy has to offer.
Aside from simply deciding their step at Creek, the Freshman Academy holds a variety of events throughout the year to support students. It all begins with the Commitment to Graduation ceremony (featured below) where students make a pledge to themselves, their classmates, and their families, that they will work hard to complete high school in four years. Students sign a banner to signify their commitment and this banner is displayed throughout their four years at Tates Creek. Additionally, the Commitment to Graduation banner has a prominent place at their commencement ceremony.
Students are also rewarded for their grades and behavior with incentive events throughout the school year. For example, in December, Freshman Academy students who were passing all of their classes were invited to the cafeteria for breakfast, games, and a movie (pictured below).
Our signature event, the FCPS Career Expo (highlighted above) is a chance for students to link what they have been talking about in their Freshman Seminar classes to live experiences with industry professionals. However, this event is just one of the many opportunities that we hope students will utilize to make informed decisions about their future.
Angela Davis, Cadre 1 Counselor
Meredith Bordas, Academy Principal
Jennifer Laytham, Cadre 2 Counselor
Class of 2026: Commitment to Graduation Ceremony
1st Semester 2022 Freshman Academy Events
Commitment to Graduation
No Tardy Party
Passing Through the Snow
Upcoming Events
10th & 11th Grade Scheduling @ Creek
Academy English Classes
Sophomore and Juniors will meet with their counselor during their English classes to complete scheduling for the 2023-24 school year.
Academy Showcases @ Creek
Freshman Seminar Classes
During the week of January 23rd, all Freshman Academy students will visit each academy and engage with teachers and students to learn more about what each academy has to offer. We hope these presentations will help students as they decide their academy placement for their remaining three years at Creek.
Career Academy Selection @ Creek
Freshman Seminar Classes
All Freshman Academy students will request their career academy through Freshman Seminar Classes.
Career Academy Reveal
Freshman Academy Students
Students in the Freshman Academy will learn their career academy placement and meet in an assembly with their new teachers!
Academies of Tates Creek High School
Location: 1111 Centre Parkway, Lexington, KY, USA
Phone: (859) 381-3620
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Twitter: @tchsacademies