Knox County Adult High School

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Knox County Adult High School

Office 308, 101 East Fifth Avenue
Telephone: (865) 594-5081
Carol Russell, Principal

A 21st Century School in a 19th Century Building

"...dropping out of high school is no longer an option. It's not just quitting on yourself, it's quitting on your country - and this country needs and values the talents of every American."
President Obama - 2/24/2009

Knox County Adult High School is located at the Historic Knoxville High Building and offers adults 18 and over (younger students admitted with recommendation from base school) the opportunity to complete the requirements for a regular high school diploma. The Adult High School features both a day and an evening program.

Day Program: Students may attend during the mornings or afternoons, Monday thru Friday.
Morning classes are from 8:00 to 11:30. Afternoon classes are from 12:30 to 3:45

Evening Program: Students attend classes during the evenings, Monday thru Thursday, from 5:00 - 8:20 p.m. Evening classes are also available for recovery credit. Recovery credit allows students from other high schools to "recover" a credit they have failed.

Registration of students is held throughout the school year in Office 308, Historic Knoxville High Building, 101 East Fifth Avenue.

Fees: A $30.00 per year materials fee is charged to all students. All fees must be paid in full at registration. Textbooks are furnished to students working for high school credit.

The Knox County Adult High School provides an opportunity for adult students to earn a regular Knox County high school diploma in a quality learning environment and to become better informed, more productive citizens.

	2009 Successes --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2009 Graduates - 89 Co-Graduates* - 15 Total - 104 Over 300 credits were earned in Recovery Credit *Co-Graduates are students who completed requirements at KCAHS but returned to base high school to graduate.

Knox County Adult High School offers adult students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma, to raise academic skill levels, and to prepare for the work force or post-secondary education through flexible scheduling, self-paced courses, computer-assisted instruction and small classes. KCAHS is an open entry - open exit program. KCAHS requires the same courses, credits, and tests for graduation required by all Knox County high schools.

kcahs.knoxschools.org
updated 10/05/2009