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ACT success honored by school
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Joining the 21-plus club after making a score of 21 or better on their ACT assessment were, front left, Madison Whitehead, Callie Mulloy, Isaac Walker, Maddison Parsley, Lydia Brown, Joni Robinson, Emme Colwell, Megan Walker, Kiersten Griffith, Mya Ruch, Hannah Willingham, Carly Vance; second left, Madi Cantrell, Shaunta Koegler, Chloe Sykes, Hannah Anderson, Sophie Cripps, Madison Judkins, Tanner Poss, Colter Norris, Daniel Puckett, Kenzie France, Meghan Brandt, Holly Evans, Alley Sykes; third

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. 
DeKalb County’s current ACT average at DCHS is 18.1. This year, the local system is again offering a free ACT re-take to all seniors during the school day, and this will take place on Oct. 2. They will also offer a free ACT to all juniors April 2. 
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, they have created a 21+ Club for students that have met this ACT readiness benchmark. This club currently contains 78 students. They also have a 29+ club which includes 12 students who have scored a 29 or higher on their ACT.