Academy Updates
February 24th, 2023
Business Partnerships
Here a few examples of the opportunities we have offered our students this semester:
- Central Bank is offering financial literacy supports for our Freshman Seminar classes. Additionally, we have monthly guest speakers in our business pathway classes from a rotating group of banking experts.
- Mr. Jenkins spent a day of professional learning visiting Space Tango and Helios Aerosystems with a select group of other FCPS Engineering teachers. The day ended with a roundtable discussion to brainstorm ways to incorporate relevant information from their visit into their classrooms.
- Big Ass Fans invited a small group of Engineering pathway students to tour their facility.
- Students in the Hospitality, Travel, Tourism and Recreation Pathway visited several local businesses at The Bread Box to learn about a variety of aspects within the hospitality industry. The day culminated with lunch at Smithtown Seafood.
- Commerce Lexington brought their Leadership Lexington class of 2023 to start their "Education Day" at TCHS. Academy Ambassadors led members of the class on tours and facilitated panel discussions with FCPS leadership.
- Teaching and Learning pathway students visited the EKU College of Education and Applied Human Services to learn more about continuing to pursue their passion for education beyond Tates Creek.
- Media Arts teacher Kellie Wilson routinely brings in media professionals as she builds our new TV studio, TCTV. This month's speaker was Maggie Davis from LEX 18. Maggie spoke to students about her experiences as a student journalist and how she was able to pursue her goals beyond high school.
Interested in Partnering with TCHS?
Special Announcement
Ambassador Applications are now open for 2023-24!
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.
Upcoming Events
ACT Prep
February 28th & March 1st
9:00-11:30 am in the TCHS Cafeteria
11th Graders OnlySign up Link: TCHS ACT Prep Registration
Dr. Tamara Bowles with BYF Consulting will conducting ACT prep for our current juniors.
- Dr. Bowles will have English, Math, Science, and Reading courses over the 2 day prep sessions.
- Students will be given all materials when they get in the cafeteria.
- Parents: Please encourage your child to eat breakfast on both days of the prep so that it may help with staying focused during this time. Also please remind your child of the importance of the ACT test and ACT prep sessions.
- It is important for students to participate on both days so that they can take full advantage of the courses.
- Students must register to attend! TCHS ACT Prep Registration
UK College of Nursing Visiting MES Academy
11:00-11:30 in the TCHS Theater
Pre-Nursing Pathway Students
All Pre-Nursing pathways students in our MES Academy have been invited to attend a panel discussion facilitated by the UK START program. Corey Moore, the Assistant Dean for Academic Advising and Success at the UK College of Nursing, will be presenting on the dispositions and qualities that they look for in a nursing candidate. Moreover, current nursing student panelists will be present to talk about their experiences.
TC ArtsWeek
Tuesday, February 28th-Friday, March 3rd
Nightly 6:00-8:30 pm
The inaugural TC Arts Week will have nightly musical performances, visual art displays, and refreshments.
- Tuesday: Band Performance/Pottery Display
- Wednesday: Orchestra Performance/Intro Art Display
- Thursday: Choral Performance/Drawing I and II Display
- Friday: Drama Performance/Painting I and II Display
Any questions? Please contact Mr. Holdren at mike.holdren@fayette.kyschools.us
College Visits (9th), ACT (10th & 11th), Job Shadowing (12th)
- 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.
MES Academy Honor Roll Event
Thursday, March 16th
A2 in the TCHS Cafeteria
IBIT March Madness Event
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
Freshman Academy Ice Cream Social
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!
Academies of Tates Creek High School
Location: 1111 Centre Parkway, Lexington, KY, USA
Phone: (859) 381-3620
Facebook: facebook.com/TCHSacademies
Twitter: @tchsacademies