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: 65% White 24% African-American 5% Hispanic 3% Asian 3% Other Free-and-reduced meal qualifiers: 36% Special education participants: 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%20creek%20hs.pdf

Curriculum Pre-College Curriculum http://www.tchs.fcps.net/media/49353/completecoursedirectory.pdf#search="courses English/Language Arts – 4 credits required English I English II English III English IV (or AP English) Mathematics – 3 credits required Algebra I 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 IB Program 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 A1 – 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 21st century. To better prepare students for their academic and/or vocational futures

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