Bartlett High School (Bartlett, Tennessee)

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Bartlett High School


Established	1917
Type	Public
Principal	Michael J. Parnell
Faculty	126
Students	2,100
Location	Bartlett, Tenn., USA
Athletics	22 varsity teams
Nickname	Panthers
Website	[1]

Bartlett High School is a high school(grades 9-12) located in Bartlett, Tennessee and is a part of the Shelby County school system. BHS is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the NASSP, TSSAA, SACAC, and NACAC. It's official name is Nicholas Blackwell High School in honor of the man who donated the land the original "Main" building was built on. The name was shortened to Bartlett High School but the official name remains NBHS. The school was built in 1916.

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A full range of college preparatory courses and technical/career courses, advanced placement, and special education courses are offered. Included are four levels of English, four years of foreign language, extensive offerings in math and science, a television and video production department, full social studies electives, computer laboratory experiences, and fine arts (art, drama, and music) electives. Additionally, production classes for student publications and a student-produced news television program are offered for credit.

Advanced Placement courses are offered in English, United States History, Calculus, Chemistry, and Biology.
Honors classes include English, Biology, Chemistry, World History, World Geography, Foreign Languages, Pre-Calculus, Geometry, and Algebra 2.
Technical/Vocational courses offered are Automotive Technology, Early Childhood Education, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Computer Repair Technology, Family & Consumer Science, Graphic Communications Technology, Marketing, Manufacturing Technology, Office Technology, and Construction Technology.