Liberty Technology Magnet High School
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| Established | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Type | Technology Magnet |
| Students | 1057 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | 3470 Ridgecrest Road, Ext. Jackson, TN 38305, Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.A. |
| Colors | Burgundy and silver |
| Mascot | Crusader |
| Website | [1] |
Liberty Technology Magnet High School is located in Jackson, Tennessee. It was established in 2003.
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[edit] History
Liberty Technology Magnet High School is one of the youngest high schools in the Jackson-Madison County area. Its construction took place between 2002 and 2003. The cost for the school's construction was nearly $16 million.
[edit] School Mascot
The school mascot, the Crusader, is a representation of the school's goals. The torch of the crusader stands for technology and the lamp stands for academics. The mascot's colors are burgundy and silver.
[edit] Alma Mater
Oh Liberty, we sing to thee
our voices filled with pride.
Our memories of days with thee
we'll cherish all our lives.
And may you stand forever grand
this is your destiny.
We'll never let our hearts forget
A place called Liberty.
[edit] Campus
Liberty's campus is located just outside of Pringles Park, home of the Diamond Jaxx, and is surrounded by many factories. Liberty's campus is 149,000 sq.st and covers 46 acres. Its outside campus includes a football stadium, football practice field, band practice field, a soccer field, and both baseball and softball fields. The football stadium consisted of a track and can seat up to 2000 people. The auditorium seats up to 999 people, and the gymnasium has a capacity of 1588. [1]
[edit] Academics
[edit] Honors and Advance Placement System
If a student takes any of the honors courses offered, they will receive an additional 3 points on the student's for each honors class taken. Honors courses mandate that a student go above and beyond the standards of learning requirements, performance indicators given by the State Board of Education, and overall expectations.
In Advance Placement courses, or more commonly called "AP", the student will receive an additional 5 points to each AP course taken.
[edit] Academic Departments
Students are offered classes divided into eleven departments.
[edit] Fine Arts
Fine Arts Department consists of art courses, music courses, and drama or theatre.
- Visual Art 1
- Visual Art 2
- Visual art 3
- Visual Art 4
- General Music
- Instrumental Music(9th),
- Instrumental Music( 10th-12th)
- Instrumental Music( Percussion)
- Instrumental (Guard)
- Theory & Harmony
- Vocal Music 1
- Vocal Music 2
- Vocal Music 3
- Theatre 1
- Theatre 2
- Theatre 3
[edit] Language Arts
The Language Arts Department consists of English, French, Speech , and Spanish courses. The Language Arts Department also has a Journalism: Yearbook course.
- English 1
- English 1 (Honors)
- English 2
- English 2 (honors)
- English 3
- English 3(honors)
- English 4
- English 4 (honors)
- AP English 4
- Gateway Language
- English 4 Communication
- French 1-4
- Spanish1-4
- Speech
- ESL
- Journalism: Yearbook
[edit] Mathematics
The Mathematics Department has 15 different courses offered. It ranges from Foundations 1 to Ap Calculus 2
- Foundations 1-2
- Algebra1
- Algebra1 (honors)
- Gateway Math
- Algebra 2
- Algebra 2 (honors)
- Geometry
- Technical Geometry
- Geometry (honors)
- Pre-Calculus
- AP Calculus1
- AP Calculus 2
- Statistics
- Advanced Algebra and Trig.
[edit] Science
The Science Department consisted of twelve different departments.
- Biology 1
- Biology 1 (honors)
- Gateway Science
- Biology 2 (honors)
- Chemistry 1(honors)
- Chemistry 2(honors)
- Physics (honors)
- Physical Science
- Life Science
- Anatomy & Physiology
[edit] Social Studies
The Social Studies department has 15 different courses. They include Bible, Honors, and AP histories.
- Modern European History 1
- AP Modern European History
- Bible
- U.S. History
- U.S. History (honors)
- AP U.S. History
- World History
- World History (honors)
- World Geography
- U.S. Government
- Economics
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Contemporary Issues AD
- Studies in African American & Other culture
[edit] P.E. & Wellness
The P.E. and Wellness courses are required for all students to take unless they are apart of the JROTC programs.
- Wellness - Boys
- Wellness - Girls
- P.E. 2 - Boys
- P.E. 2 - Girls
[edit] Technology
The Technology Department is by far the largest and has the largest range. It consists of about 48 different course. These 48 courses are divided into six main groups . These groups include Agriscience, Automotive Technology, Communications Technology, Health Science, Hospitality & Tourism, and Manufacturing Science.
[edit] Business & Computer Technology
The Business and Computer Technology Department has courses on business, accounting, programing computers, and keyboarding.
- Accounting 1
- Accounting 2
- Principles of Business
- Keyboarding Applications
- Computer Productivity Applications
- Programing: BASIC
- Programing: JAVA
- Personal Computing 1
- Personal Computing 2
[edit] JROTC
- JROTC 1
- JROTC 2
- JROTC 3
- JROTC 4
[edit] Special Education
- English Prep (10th)
- English Prep (11th-12th)
- Math Prep(10th)
- Math Prep(11th-12th)
- Science Prep (10th- 11th)
- Gateway English Prep. (10th-11th)
- Gateway Math Prep. (10th-11th)
- Career Explorations: Job Skills
- Work Study(11th-12th)
- Work Study Advanced(12th)
- Adult Issues/ Independent Living(12th)
LRE
- Occupational Math
- Exploring
- Work Orientation
- Adaptive PE
- Peer Buddy
Peer Buddy
At Liberty Tech, Peer Buddy is a class that is not required but can be taken only by seniors. There are different types Peer Buddies. One of the Peer Buddy system allows students to do community service and visit and help other elementary schools. Another type are the Peer Buddies that help the Special Education classes.
Miscellaneous
- ACT Prep
[edit] Liberty Crusader Athletics
Liberty is home to two TSSAA class 2A state championships in both 2005-2006 (against Mitchell High School) and 2006-2007 (against Mitchell High School (Tennessee)) seasons. This has earned Liberty a boys' high school basketball ranking of 13 in the country by Sports Illustrated.[citation needed] Former Liberty Crusader and current Murray State Racer guard Jewuan Long was named Most Valuable Player in 2006; in 2007, Long was named TSSAA class 2A "Mr. Basketball." The Lady Crusaders have had their share of accomplishments as well.
[edit] State Championships
- Baseball
- Basketball (2)
- 2006, 2007
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
