Sullivan South High School (Tennessee)
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| Sullivan South High School | |
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1236 Moreland Dr , Tennessee 37664 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°29′25.8″N 82°31′40.6″W / 36.490500°N 82.527944°WCoordinates: 36°29′25.8″N 82°31′40.6″W / 36.490500°N 82.527944°W |
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| Type | Public secondary |
| Established | 1981 |
| Oversight | Sullivan County Schools |
| Staff | 51 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 827 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.22[1] |
| Color(s) | Columbia blue and silver |
| Mascot | Rebels |
| Website | http://www.scde.k12.tn.us/shs/ |
Sullivan South High School is a public high school (grades 9–12) located in Kingsport, Tennessee in Sullivan County with a student body of just under nine hundred students.[1] With a graduation rate of 98%, it falls well above the state median for high school completion.[2]
Josh Tate, formerly an assistant principal at Sullivan South High School, has served as principal since 2017.[3] The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the TSSAA.
Academics[]
Sullivan South implements a block schedule with four 90-minute periods and one 45 minute year long class a day. Students register for new classes each semester, allowing for 9 credits to be taken each academic year.
Sullivan South offers "Accelerated," AP, and Technical/Vocational courses in mathematics, the sciences, humanities, and technical fields. Many of the academic classes are also offered with Honors variations as well at all four grade levels. Sullivan South also participates in the with Northeast State Community College through which many students earn college credit before even graduating.
Sullivan South also offers a variety of CTE classes including Digital Art, Agriculture Education, Culinary Arts, Information Technology, Health Science, Cosmetology, Welding, and Engineering.
Extracurriculars[]
Drama, visual arts, and music courses are offered and are attended by many of the students. There are multiple of each of these classes offered at different levels ranging from beginner to experienced. Students can take Acting or Technical Theatre, Chorus, Visual Art, and Marching and/or Concert Band. These programs often see students being recognized for their achievements in honor choirs, honor bands, and art competitions.
Sullivan South has an Air Force JROTC program as well as chapters of Future Farmers of America and SkillsUSA.[4]
Athletics[]
The school has a variety of sports that students can participate in including football, baseball, soccer (boys and girls), softball, swimming, basketball (boys and girls), volleyball, cheer, and dance. The school also has quite a few after school clubs in which students can become involved such as the Beta Club or the Key Club.
Notable alumni[]
- Barry Bales, bass player and harmony vocalist for Alison Krauss and Union Station; graduated 1987
- Matt Mahaffey, lead singer for the 1990s rock band Self; graduated 1991
- Dan Wright, former pitcher in the Seattle Mariners organization; graduated 1996
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Sullivan South High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- ^ "Sullivan South High School". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "Mr. Josh Tate—Principal". www.sullivank12.net. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "Organizations". www.sullivank12.net. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
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- Educational institutions established in 1981
- Public high schools in Tennessee
- Kingsport, Tennessee
- Schools in Sullivan County, Tennessee