Other offerings include special education classes, a Title I instructional program, a migrant education program and intramural sports. Middle school students take courses in science, social studies, mathematics, language arts, reading, physical education, art, computer science, technology education, home economics, Spanish and music. Other activities include choral music, band, intramural and interscholastic sports, drama, applied arts, academic competition and various clubs. High school students, grades 9 through 12, can choose from a wide range of courses, including more than 75 elective classes, and vocational and career offerings. Requirements include language arts, science, social studies, mathematics, health and physical education.
Many extracurricular activities are also available.
885-4179 Enrollment growth has been rapid for the Jessamine County School System, with an average increase of 100 students a year during the last 25 years. When that school is completed, there will be five elementary, two middle and two high schools, as well as an alternative high school. More than 6,000 students were enrolled in the district for the 1996-97 school year, with 413 teachers and administrators and 420 classified personnel. More than three-quarters of the faculty have a master's degree, and more than a quarter have completed at least 30 hours of additional study. School staff have captured 18 state professional awards since 1980.