Cocke County Comprehensive High School

 

    Opened in September, 1917, as Central High School, Cocke County High School is home to over 1,200 students in grades 9-12.  Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 11995, CCHS proudly serves the community in myriad ways.

 

    Our academic program features both standard and academic offerings, including, but not limited to the required courses, English, social studies, advanced biology, physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, calculus, trigonometry, French, Spanish, drama, and art.

 

    Vocational students attend classes in the adjacent Ben W. Hooper Vocational Building.  Course offerings include auto mechanics, auto body, building trades, childcare, health occupations, agricultural sciences, domestic sciences, electrical studies, plumbing and pipefitting, and office education.  Students annually rank high in vocational competitions.

 

    Musical interests are served by band and chorus, with more advanced work offered by the show choir and jazz band.  These groups perform at many local area competitions and events.

 

    Our library and adjacent computer/writing lab offer the latest in technology with research facilities and Internet service available.  Staffed by both a librarian and a media specialist, they are used by both students here and from the community.

 

    Four special education teachers and aides serve students with learning disabilities.  An additional teacher and aide work with more severely handicapped children.

 

    Our students annually rank high on the ACT test and garner thousands of dollars in scholarship awards.  Because of our location, many students begin their college studies at Walters State Community College while still in high school.  Three guidance counselors are available to assist students with career planning, as well as, personal problems.

 

    Two publications - the Talon (newspaper) and the Chanticleer (yearbook) are topnotch.  Clubs include Beta, Mu Alpha Theta, Key, FCA, FFA, FCCLA, BPA, Chess, and 4-H.  The Student Council involves students in government-oriented activities.  We encourage our students to serve their community through club projects and community service activities.  Annually our students build thousands of hours in community service.