Sequoyah High School (Tennessee)

Sequoyah High School
Student-centered learning community dedicated to fostering college and career readiness
Location
3128 Hwy 411, Madisonville, Tennessee
Information
Type	public secondary
Established	1995
School district	Monroe County Schools
Superintendent	Timothy L. Blankenship
Principal	W. Gary Cole
Vice principal	Kristie Tallent, Brian Schrimsher, Steve Hall
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	1087
Color(s)	Red and Gold
Mascot	Chief
Feeder schools	Vonore Middle School, Madisonville Middle School
Information	(423) 442-9230
Website	Sequoyah High School

Sequoyah High School is a public high school in Madisonville, Tennessee. The school, a part of Monroe County Schools, was built in 1995 and combined Vonore High School and Madisonville High School. It is named after the Cherokee Indian Sequoyah. It serves grades 9-12 and is one of three high schools in Monroe County. The mission of Sequoyah High School is to be a student-centered learning community dedicated to fostering college and career readiness.

The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Sequoyah High School is recognized as a Bronze School by US News & World Reports.^[1] The mascot is the Chief and the school colors are red and gold.

Administration & Faculty

Mr. William Gary Cole is the current principal of Sequoyah High School.^[2] The assistant principal is Mrs. Kristie Tallent^[3] and Mr. Brian Schrimsher is the Freshman Academy principal. Serving as part-time assistant principal and athletic director is Mr. Steve Hall.

Sequoyah High School has a teaching staff comprised of 60 educators as well as support staff of about 20.

Academics and testing

The percentage of students who come from socioeconomically disadvantaged homes is 52.85%.^[4]

Sequoyah offers extracurricular activities which include Associated Student Body, 25+ school clubs, and various special interest organizations. Volunteer hours are not required for graduation, but students are encouraged to do volunteer work. A partial list of organizations includes: Academic Incentive Club, Art Club, Beta Club, Cheerleading and Color Guard, Chief's Club, Class Government, Drama, Envirothon, FCA, FCCLA, FFA, FLC, FTA/Peer Tutoring, Future Business Leaders of America, HOSA, Journalism, Key Club, Music (marching band and concert choir), Planet Club, SACS, Scholar's Bowl, Science Bowl, Science Fair, Science Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Sequoyah Cares, SQHS government, Student Council, Talent Search, VICA, and Yearbook. Sequoyah also has many competitive athletic teams. A few of these teams include football, basketball, and baseball, as well as many others. ^[5]

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