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Facts About Our School
Year School Built 1956
Addition/Renovation 1977
Square Footage 277,600
Number of Students 1,400
Grades Served 9-12
School Hours 7:15 - 2:15
School Colors Red & Carolina Blue
School Mascot Colts
School Motto:
“Our Diversity Is Our Strength”
Principal:
Mr. Tony R. Majors - tony.majors@mnps.org
Assistant Principals:
Sonya Brooks - Suzanne Ripski - Roosevelt Sanders - Dr. Lauren Rickey
District 7 School Board Representative:
Ed Kindall - etkindall@aol.com, 255-4003
District 16 Metro Council Representative:
Anna Page - anna.page@nashville.gov
Parent and Community Coordinator:
Kevin Dyson - Kevin.dyson@mnps.org
Career Development Coordinator:
Louis Harrison - louis.harrison@mnps.org
Career Academy Site Coach:
Alison McArthur - Alison.mcarthur@mnps.org
Literacy Coach: Linda Johnson
Math Specialist: Cassandra McLaurine
Special Ed. Coordinator: Celia Conley
What Makes Our School Unique?
Glencliff High School is one of the most diverse schools in of Tennessee. There are over 42 different nationalities represented by our student population. That diversity makes Glencliff a very unique and exciting community. We view our diversity as a strength that allows us to provide an educational setting that truly addresses a global society. The administration and staff of Glencliff embrace the changing demographics of our community and set high expectations for the performance and behavior of our students. At Glencliff we recognize that students are driven by technological society and technology is integrated into the education experience in both instructional and/or research settings.
In 1989, Glencliff was recognized as a National School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. This past school year, Glencliff was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools with commendations for the programs and services provided. Glencliff students are encouraged to serve as leaders in our school and to participate in activities that extend the scope of their education. Glencliff students currently participate in the Mayor’s Youth Council, International Teen Outreach Program, Future Business Leaders of America, Youth In Government, Community Nashville, AVID and we offer the only ACE certified culinary arts program in the state of Tennessee.
Beginning in the fall of 2008, Glencliff High School will implement Career Academies as a part of the redesign of high schools. Students will have the opportunity to receiving training and instruction in the areas of: Health Sciences, Human Services, Hospitality and Tourism, Business Management and Administration and International Business. As part of the Career Academy program, students will have the opportunity to work with professionals and business in there respective fields, with a goal of allowing students to develop the skills necessary for them to enter their respective fields or attend college to pursue post secondary training and education. Glencliff also provides a Freshman Academy and an Advisory program in order to provide more assistance to students and increase the likelihood of academic success. Our students have the opportunity to participate in all TSSAA sanctioned sports as well as band, drama and theatre arts. Our extensive selection of clubs and organizations offers a variety of extracurricular experiences for all students. |
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What Does Our School Offer?
Special Programs
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After school tutoring
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Air Force JROTC
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AP Programs in English, Spanish, Biology, History, Government and Art
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Career Academies in Business and Engineering
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Cosmetology
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Culinary Arts
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Honors Courses
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Diversified Technology
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ELL
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Family and Consumer Sciences
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Ford PAS program
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Online credit recovery programs
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Peer Tutoring
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Scholars Program
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STARS
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Strategies for Success - Career and College Preparation
Extracurricular Activities
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Annual staff
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Aquatics Program
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cheerleading
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Choir groups
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Cross Country
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Drama
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Football
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Foreign Exchange Program
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Forensics
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Golf
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International Teen Outreach Program
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Marching and Concert band
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Orchestra
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School Newspaper
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track
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Vocational and Technical student organizations
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
Who Attends Our School?
Students attending Glencliff High live south of downtown Nashville surrounding the Nolensville Road area and are zoned to Glencliff High School. The elementary schools in the Glencliff cluster are: Fall-Hamilton Enhanced Option, Glencliff, Glengarry, Glenview, Paragon Mills, and Whitsitt. The middle schools are Cameron and Wright.
Community Partners
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Athletic, Band, and Air Force JROTC Boosters
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Choral Music Volunteers
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Community Education Site, Community Service
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Corporate Partnerships
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Nolensville Road Community Partnership Organization
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United Neighborhood Health Services
PENCIL Partners
PENCIL Foundation, a nonprofit organization, links community resources with Nashville public schools. A PENCIL Partner is a business or other community organization that teams up with a Metro school to volunteer time and donate resources that promote student success.
Glencliff Cluster Map (2008-2009) |