Farragut
High School
Farragut High School
11237 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37923
(865)966-9775
MISSION STATEMENT: The purpose of the Renaissance Academy is to enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills to successfully pursue their post-high school education; to participate intelligently and responsibly in civic life, and in deliberation about local, national,and international issues; and to avail themselves of historical and cultural resources.
Requirements
1-Choose and successfully complete one of the Social Studies endorsement paths
2-Complete 5 hours of peer tutoring in a Social Studies course or courses
3-Complete 10 hours of Community Service
4-Complete a Senior Project in Historic Research (You will apply for admission to the Academy and enroll in the Senior Project course during the Spring of your Junior year.)
5-Complete all other requirements for graduation & maintain a 3.0 GPA
Social Sciences Endorsement
Required 9th Grade Courses (Choose One): Ancient History, Ancient History Honors World Geography,or World History
Required 11th Grade Courses (Choose One): United States History or AP United States History
Required 12th Grade Courses (Choose One): Government/Economics or AP Government/AP Economics
Complete 3 of the following Social Studies Electives: Ancient History (9-12), Bible History (9-12), Civics (9-10), Contemporary Issues (11-12), European History AP (11-12), Film Studies (11-12), Human Geography AP, Psychology & Sociology (10-12), World History (9-12)
NOTE: ONE COURSE MUST BE AN ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSE (with a minimum grade of C)
Social Sciences Honors Endorsement
Required 9th Grade Course: Ancient History Honors
Required 10th Grade Course: AP Human Geography
Required 11th Grade Course: AP US History
Required 12th Grade Courses: AP Government & Economics, AP European History
Complete 1 additional Social Studies Elective: Bible History (9-12), Civics (9-10), Contemporary Issues (11-12), Film Studies (11-12), Psychology & Sociology (10-12), World History (9-12)
Advisory Board
Dr. Robert Bast, University of Tennessee, History
Kurt Butefish, Tennessee Geographic Alliance
Valarie Cagle, Former Writing Instructor for the Governor's school for the sciences
Dr. Marilyn Carico, German Teacher, Farragut High School
Mayor Eddy Ford, Town of Farragut
Dr. Lorri Glover, University of Tennessee, History
Dr. Dorothy Hendricks, Univsersity of Tennessee, Education
Dr. Denise Johnson, Knoxvile County Social Studies Supervisor
Gavin Luter, Howard Baker Center for Foreign Policy
Dr. Toni McDaniel, Pellissippi State, History
Social Studies Academy Team
Elizabeth Blankenship (Contemporary Issues, World Geography)
Angela Breeding (AP European History, US History, Department Chair)
Chris Cool (Economics, AP US History)
Mike Driver (AP Economics, AP Government, Economics)
Fran Daniels (Government, World Geography
Wes Edmonds (AP Human Geography, Economics)
Melissa Glover (AP US History, US History)
Chelsea Jacobs (Bible History, Government, AP World History)
Mark Palmer (Film Studies, US History)
Shasta Todd (AP World History, US History, Ancient History)
Sandy Willis (Ancient History Honors, World History)