Calendar The school year is 180 days divided into four 9 nine week grading periods. The school day consists of seven classes. Faculty 122 members -62% hold advanced degrees (masters degree and above) -54% of the faculty have taught more than ten years -93% hold Tennessee Career Ladder certificates	Enrollment 2006-2007 - 2224 students in grades 9 -12 - 82% White -14% Black -4% Other Grades Standard courses: A = 93 - 100 B = 85 - 92 C = 75 - 84 D = 70 - 74 F =   0 - 69 Students’ averages are weighted in honors and Advanced Placement level courses. In Advanced Placement level courses, an additional five points are added to the nine-week average and exam grade if the grade is above a 69. In honors level courses, three points are added to the nine-week average and exam grade if grade is above a 69. Grade Point Averages are calculated based upon semester averages and are weighted. Seniors are exempt from exams if they have semester average of 90 or higher and have 3 or fewer excused absences. Courses without state-mandated tests: Nine week term 40% Nine week term 40% Semester exam 20% Courses with state-mandated tests: Nine week term 35% Nine week term 35% Semester exam 15% State test 15%
GPA The Grade Point Average is calculated at the end of every semester using the semester averages of all classes. A current GPA is calculated for that semester whereas; the cumulative GPA is determined by an average of all the semesters. An A is equal to 4 points, a B is 3 points, a C is 2 points and a D is 1 point. An unweighted GPA removes the extra points earned in an honors or Advanced Placement class prior to determining the GPA. The unweighted GPA is used for the Hope Scholarship. A student with these grades would have this calculated GPA: English 94 - 4 Science 77 - 2 Math 83 - 2 Foreign Language 97 - 4 Wellness 90 - 3 88.2 - 3 Point GPA	Class Rank Class rank includes all members of the class and is determined by averaging all semester averages, including those earned at other high schools. Class rank is weighted.
Stats Average ACT Scores 2006: College Prep 23.5 Entire Class 23.1 TN Average 20.7 National Average 21.1 Average SAT Scores 2006: CHS: Verbal: 588 Math: 588 Writing:  603 TN: Verbal: 573 Math: 569  Writing: 572 National: Verbal: 503  Math:  518  Writing:  497 AP Scores: 80% made a score of 3 or higher. In 3 subject areas, 100% had scores of 3 or higher. For all test scores, please go to Test Results. Of our recent 2006 graduates, Class size: 420. 85% will attend a four year college. 13% will attend a two year junior college or technical school. 2% Other. The scholarship offering of the Class of 2006 was over 13.8 million dollars with 76% of graduates receiving scholarships. The Tennessee Lottery Scholarship alone provided CHS seniors with 5.1 million.  The Class of 2006 will be attending colleges and universities all over the country. The top six schools that admitted our students: 1. University of Memphis 2. University of Tennessee at Knoxville 3. University of Tennessee at Martin 4. Middle Tennessee State University 5. University of Mississippi 6. Mississippi State University More interesting facts about our students at CHS: 2006 - 2007 89 members of the ACT 30 & Above Club 2007 - 2 Presidential Scholar Candidates 2007 - 7 National Merit Commended Scholars 2007 - 10 National Merit Semifinalists. They are among the highest scoring students who took the PSAT last October. In the last three years the Selection Index score has been raised. This year the competitive score was 217 and higher.  This is the largest number we have ever had at CHS. Our seniors are awesome! 2005 - 2006 2006 - 11 National Merit Commended Scholars, 2 Semifinalist, and 2 Finalist. 1 High Achievement. 2005 - 10 National Merit Commended Scholars, 5 Semifinalist, 4 Finalist 2006 Largest PTSA membership in the state of Tennessee for the sixth consecutive year. 2006 National Freshmen Cheer Team 2006 TN State Girls' Soccer Champions 2006 Federal Reserve State Champions 2005 TN State Hockey Champions 2004 2004 National PTA's "Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence" Certification. Our principal, Dr. Setterlund was selected as the 2004 Tennessee PTSA Outstanding Principal of the Year. 2004 U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalist 2004 National Freshmen Cheer Team Champions 2003 2003 Shelby County Schools has been cited in Money Magazine as one of the top 100 school districts in the nation. Seventh year, Shelby County Schools has won the School Match - "What Parents Want Award," given to the top 15% schools in the nation. 2003 Perfect SAT recipient 2002 2002 U.S. Presidential Scholar winner 2002 Mid-South Champion of Knowledge Bowl 2002 Yearbook "Gallery of Excellence" Award 2002 Miss Volunteer State Teen 2002 National Exchange Club "Youth of the Year" 2001 2001 FedEx Knowledge Bowl Champions 2001 Tennessee State Cheerleading Champions 2000 2000 Girl's State National Champion - Samsung Scholarship 2000 Perfect PSAT recipient 2000 Tennessee State Pom Pon Champions 1999 1999 Perfect ACT score recipient 1999 National High School Pom Pon Champions	Curriculum Comprehensive programs are offered in fine arts, business education, English, foreign language, home economics, mathematics, music, wellness, science, social studies, special education, marketing, office education, and technology education. Honors - 20 classes include: Algebra II Biology I Chemistry English I, II French I, II, III, IV Geometry German I, II, III Latin I, II, III Pre-Calculus Spanish I, II, III Advanced Placement - 24 courses include: American History Art - Drawing Portfolio Biology Calculus BC Chemistry Computer Science A English Literature European History French German Macroeconomics Physics B Physics C Psychology Spanish Comparative Government U.S. Government New in 2006-2007! Statistics World History Human Geography English Language Latin: Vergil Calculus AB Microeconomics Technical Areas - 7: Agriculture Sciences Automotive Mechanics Cosmetology Family and Consumer Science Marketing Office Technologies Vocational Drafting   Volunteer Service hours are not a requirement for graduation at Collierville High School.

University Path	Credits	Technical Path	Credits
English Language Arts	4	English Language Arts	4
Math (Alg I or Math Tech II, Geom, and Alg II)	3	Math (must include Alg I or Math Tech II)	3
Science (Life & Physical)	3	Science (Life & Physical)	3
U.S. History	1	U.S. History	1
World Geography or World History	1	World Geography or World History	1
Economics	1/2	Economics	1/2
U.S. Government	1/2	U.S. Government	1/2
Wellness	1	Wellness	1
Fine Arts	1	Related Technical Area	4
Foreign Language (same language)	2	Electives	2
Electives	3
TOTAL ...	20	TOTAL ...	20

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