DeKalb County High School is working to recognize students making strides on the ACT test. As part of the TN Department of Education’s Tennessee Succeeds initiative, the state is working to increase the state average for student ACT scores to 21 by the year 2020.
Our current ACT average at DCHS is 18.7. We offer a free ACT to all juniors each spring and all seniors in the fall during the school day. This year’s seniors just participated in the ACT retake on October 1 and current juniors will take the ACT at school on March 17.
Students must take the ACT or SAT test in order to be eligible for graduation. The ACT serves as a gateway to college and career readiness in Tennessee, determining students’ eligibility for the HOPE scholarship, requirements for postsecondary remedial or developmental coursework, and sometimes entry-level salary.
At DCHS, we have created a 21+ Club for students who have met this ACT readiness benchmark. This club currently contains 73 students. We also have a 29+ club which includes nine students who have scored a 29 or higher on their ACT. These students are recognized through displays at the school, press releases, recognition at athletic events, t-shirts, field trips, and luncheons.
If there are any local residents or businesses who would like to help sponsor these rewards, please contact Assistant Principal Jenny Norris at DeKalb County High School.
Cutline - 21+ Club
Row 1: Meghan Brandt, Harper Wallace, Kenzie France, Madison Paladino, Mya Ruch, Caitlin Milligan, Alexis Gammons, Myla Dilligard
Row 2: Carly Vance, Hannah Willingham, Emme Colwell, Mary Maple, Elisabeth Saylors, Dylan Johnson
Row 3: Eli Cantrell, Daniel Puckett, Justin Washer, Katherine Malone, Rachel Rhody, Payton Bowman, Hannah McBride, Cody Antoniak
Row 4: Jadyn Dawson, Ben Snipes, Peyton Harris, Raiden Martin, Malia Stanley, Anna Chew, Kiersten Griffith, Holly Evans, TJ Mitchell
Row 5: Kayley Padilla, Mattalynn Mofield, Sophia Hoffman, Makenzie Ray, Justise Dawson
Row 6: Luke Jenkins, Garrett Hayes, Joseph Johnson, Ricky Pack, Hunter Robinson, Logan Speaks, Blake Barnes, Canaan Bain
Row 7: Noah Patterson, Jasper Kleparek, Jack Famulski, Bill Miller, Jake Ramsey, Ethan Cantrell, Isaac Knowles
Row 8: Brett Sexton, Dallas Cook, Isaac Cross, Alan Munoz, Noah Roberts, Gavin Williams
Not pictured: Connor Adcock, Briona Agee, Gabriel Angeles, Chloe Braswell, Molly Carrier, Tara Floyd, Lizzy Guinn, Victor Luna, Micaela Martin, Tanner Myers, Preston Ray, Daniel Rodefer, Allison Sanders, Alley Sykes, Megan Walker
Cutline - 29+ Club
Front row: Harper Wallace, Anna Chew, Holly Evans, Meghan Brandt, Hannah McBride
Back row: Carly Vance, Ricky Pack, Daniel Puckett, Kiersten Griffith
