BARTLETT HIGH SCHOOL
5688 Woodlawn Street
Bartlett, Tennessee 38134
(901)373-2620 FAX (901)373-1386
 

Principal: Michael Parnell Assistant Principal: Alvin Harris, Jr.
Vice-Principal: William Horrell Assistant Principal: Ken Demetriou
Senior Counselor: Brenda Pilant Assistant Principal: Jane McAlister
College/Career Counselor: Assistant Principal: Tom Person, Jr.
Bartlett High School is a comprehensive high school serving students in grades 9 - 12. The students of Bartlett High School are residents of the incorporated city of Bartlett and the surrounding area. Bartlett High (Nicholas Blackwell High School, formerly named for the family who donated the land) has existed on this site since 1917. The estimated population of Bartlett is 47,000. Bartlett High School is a part of the nationally known Shelby County School school system which has been recognized in both Money magazine and School Match Inc.

Total Enrollment:1590 Faculty & Administration: 97
Class of 2007: 363 CEEB Code: 430-070
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
School membership: NASSP, TSSAA, SACAC, NACAC

Curriculum
A full range of college preparatory courses and technical/career courses, advanced placement, and special education courses are offered. Included are four levels of English, four years of foreign language, extensive offerings in math and science, a television and video production department, full social studies electives, computer laboratory experiences, and fine arts (art, drama, and music) electives. Additionally, production classes for student publications and a student-produced news television program are offered for credit.

*Advanced Placement courses are offered in English, United States History, Spanish, Calculus, Chemistry, and Biology.
*Honors classes include English, Biology, Chemistry, World History, World Geography, Foreign Languages, Geometry, Pre- Calculus, and Algebra 2.
*Technical/Vocational courses offered are Automative Technology, Early Childhood Education, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Computer Repair Technology, Family & Consumer Science, Graphic Communications Technology, Marketing, Manufacturing Technology, Office Technology, Health Sciences, Media, and Construction Technology.




Graduation Requirements
Consist of the following:
1. Passing score on each of the three Tennessee Gateway Exit Tests (Algebra I, English 10, and Biology)
2. Minimum of 20 units which fulfills the requirements of chosen path. of University, or Technical. Note: 21 units are required for Combined Path.

University Path Technical Path
English - 4 English - 4
Math (must include Algebra I, Geometry, Math (must include Algebra I and Algebra II) - 3 two additional math courses) - 3 Science - 3 Science - 3
Unites States History - 1 United States History - 1
World Geography or World History - 1 World Geography or World History - 1
United States History - 1 United States History - 1
Economics - 1/2 Economics - 1/2
United States Government - 1/2 United States Government - 1/2
Wellness - 1 Wellness - 1
Fine Arts - 1 Concentrated Technical area - 3
Same Foreign Language - 2 Related Technical area - 1
Electives - 3 Electives - 2
TOTAL - 20 Units TOTAL - 20 Units

Combined Path - 14 core units, 3 concentrated technical units, 1 related technical unit, 1 fine arts unit, and 2 foreign language units - TOTAL - 21 Units

Grading System
The school year consists of 180 days divided into 4 nine-weeks grading periods. The school day is divided into six 55 minute classes. The numerical grading system is as follows:
A = 93 - 100 *Grade Point Average is computed on the
B = 86 - 92 standard 4.0 scale.
C = 76 - 84 *Honors Courses - 4 points are added to 9 weeks grades
D = 70 - 75 and semester exams of 70 or above.
F = Below 70 *Advanced Placement - 8 points are added to 9 weeks
grades and semester exams of 70 or above.
 

Test Scores
ACT - Composite Average SAT - Average
Class of 2004 23.0 V 581 M 560
Class of 2005 22.2 V 539 M 550 W 521
Class of 2006 21.4 V 595 M 597 W 598
A.P.
Of the students taking Advanced Placement Exams in May 2004, 65% scored 3 or higher.
Of the students taking Advanced Placement Exams in May 2005, 53% scored 3 or higher.
Of the students taking Advanced Placement Exams in May 2006, 64% scored 3 or higher.

Faculty
There are 97 faculty and 6 administrators. Over 80% of the faculty hold advanced degrees.

Extracurricular Activities and Sports
The opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities and sports at Bartlett High School are extensive, to include:
Art Club Football Bartlett Ambassadors Pep Crew
Key Club Baseball BAAD (Pride Team) Prom Committee
Softball Business Professionals of America SGA
French Club Golf Class Officer Board Reading/Tech Club
German Club Soccer Impact Club Unisex Service Club
Spanish Clubs Volleyball Junior Honor Club VICA/DECA
Latin Club Bowling Key Club Bridge Builders
FCCLA Swimming Thespians Peer Mediation
Mock Trial Cross Country Students Making A Difference Earth Watch
Newspaper Staff Track & Country BHS Choral Programs Color Guard
Yearbook Staff Wrestling BHS Marching, Pep, & Concert Bands Winter Guard
Mu Alpha Theta Tennis Knowledge Bowl Team
Cheerleading Science Olympiad Team

The Campus
Bartlett High School is built on 21 acres in the heart of Bartlett city limits. The original structure was torn down and a new structure was built in 1977. Through the years before this new structure was opened, several additional buildings had been built to accommodate the growing student population and expanded curriculum. Two major renovations occurred during the summers of 2001 and 2002. Bartlett High School, home of the Panthers, is one of the area’s largest high schools.

Class of 2006
Enrollment: 359
Plan to continue their education: 90%
Scholarships awarded: $8.5 million
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