School Profile
Collierville Schools opened in 2014 and now has approximately 1000 employees in six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. Collierville High School was part of the Shelby County Schools system until they became the newly formed Collierville Schools in July 2014. In the fall of 2014, six municipalities formed their own districts breaking away from the SCS system. CHS is the largest public high school in Tennessee.
Collierville High School
11605 E. Shelby Dr. *College recruiters need to schedule appointments
Collierville, Tennessee 38017-1151 with Lisa Toldi @ ltoldi@colliervilleschools.org
11605 E. Shelby Dr. *College recruiters need to schedule appointments
Collierville, Tennessee 38017-1151 with Lisa Toldi @ ltoldi@colliervilleschools.org
(901) 854-2340 fax (901) 221-2553 / 853-3313
SCHOOL LOCATION
From the intersection of W.Poplar Avenue and New Byhalia Road, take New Byhalia south 1.75 miles & then turn left on E. Shelby Dr. Continue on E. Shelby Dr. for .75 miles. Just after the light @ Sycamore Rd. intersection, take the 2nd right onto the CHS campus. Visitors need to check in at the main office showing a valid driver’s license. Athletic facilities can be reached by taking the 3rd entrance onto campus.
From the intersection of W.Poplar Avenue and New Byhalia Road, take New Byhalia south 1.75 miles & then turn left on E. Shelby Dr. Continue on E. Shelby Dr. for .75 miles. Just after the light @ Sycamore Rd. intersection, take the 2nd right onto the CHS campus. Visitors need to check in at the main office showing a valid driver’s license. Athletic facilities can be reached by taking the 3rd entrance onto campus.
www.colliervillehs.org CEEB # 430410
Roger Jones, III, Principal rjones@colliervilleschools.org
Daniel Ford, Curriculum AP dford@colliervilleschools.org
Sharron Taylor, Registrar staylor@colliervilleschools.org
Counselors:
Jerri Czosek - 12th A-L jczosek@colliervilleschools.org
Brooke Loeffler - 12th M-Z bloeffler1@colliervilleschools.org
Kristy Krotzer - 11th A-K kkrotzer@colliervilleschools.org
JoAnna Johnson - 11th L-Z jjohnson@colliervilleschools.org
Jani Smith - 10th A-John j2smith@colliervilleschools.org
Matt Moskal - 10th Jones-Z mmoskal@colliervilleschools.org
Cedric Stevenson - 9th A-Le cstevenson@colliervilleschools.org
Courtney Bittick - 9th Li-Z cbittick@colliervilleschools.org
Makenzie Perkins - Prevention Counselor mperkins@colliervilleschools.org
Jerri Czosek - 12th A-L jczosek@colliervilleschools.org
Brooke Loeffler - 12th M-Z bloeffler1@colliervilleschools.org
Kristy Krotzer - 11th A-K kkrotzer@colliervilleschools.org
JoAnna Johnson - 11th L-Z jjohnson@colliervilleschools.org
Jani Smith - 10th A-John j2smith@colliervilleschools.org
Matt Moskal - 10th Jones-Z mmoskal@colliervilleschools.org
Cedric Stevenson - 9th A-Le cstevenson@colliervilleschools.org
Courtney Bittick - 9th Li-Z cbittick@colliervilleschools.org
Makenzie Perkins - Prevention Counselor mperkins@colliervilleschools.org
“Where heritage and tradition welcome growth and innovation”
COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL INFORMATION
Located in southeast Shelby County, Collierville was incorporated in 1870 and presently has a population of 50,616. The town area consists of 18,568 acres on 24.6 square miles. The reserve area allows another 13,440 acres to grow into. Nestled some twenty miles east of Memphis, Collierville provides diversified residential living with parks, theatres, a community center and excellent recreational facilities. Recently released results of a special U.S. census indicate that Collierville is growing at the astounding rate of ten percent annually, one of the fastest growing communities in the United States. Once a rural farming area, Collierville is now home to over 50 industries with ample distribution access. Collierville residents, whose income level is above the national average, enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. Money magazine named Collierville, as number 8 in the top 20 cites to live in the South. Collierville Historic Town Square was voted, “Best Main Street” by Parade Magazine. Collierville High School was nominated among the “Best Public High Schools in America” by Newsweek magazine and the Washington Post newspaper. Collierville High School transitioned to a brand new 450,000 square feet, state of the art facility in August of 2018. The campus is situated on 158 acres at the corner of E. Shelby Dr. & Sycamore Rd. CHS is the first and only public high school in Tennessee granted a Cum Laude Society charter. Students are provided an opportunity to participate in over 100 different extracurricular activities including service organizations, clubs, and 27 athletic and club sports. CHS is fully accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and holds memberships in NASSP, TSSAA, NACAC, and SACAC. The school year is 175 days divided into four nine-week periods. The school day consists of eight 45-minute classes. 8% qualify for free or reduced lunch. 85% of our graduates attend a four-year institution and 14% attend a two-year. Our graduation rate was 96%+ in 2020. CHS was named a “Reward School” for 2018-19; Highest recognition a school can receive by TN Department of Education.
Located in southeast Shelby County, Collierville was incorporated in 1870 and presently has a population of 50,616. The town area consists of 18,568 acres on 24.6 square miles. The reserve area allows another 13,440 acres to grow into. Nestled some twenty miles east of Memphis, Collierville provides diversified residential living with parks, theatres, a community center and excellent recreational facilities. Recently released results of a special U.S. census indicate that Collierville is growing at the astounding rate of ten percent annually, one of the fastest growing communities in the United States. Once a rural farming area, Collierville is now home to over 50 industries with ample distribution access. Collierville residents, whose income level is above the national average, enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. Money magazine named Collierville, as number 8 in the top 20 cites to live in the South. Collierville Historic Town Square was voted, “Best Main Street” by Parade Magazine. Collierville High School was nominated among the “Best Public High Schools in America” by Newsweek magazine and the Washington Post newspaper. Collierville High School transitioned to a brand new 450,000 square feet, state of the art facility in August of 2018. The campus is situated on 158 acres at the corner of E. Shelby Dr. & Sycamore Rd. CHS is the first and only public high school in Tennessee granted a Cum Laude Society charter. Students are provided an opportunity to participate in over 100 different extracurricular activities including service organizations, clubs, and 27 athletic and club sports. CHS is fully accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and holds memberships in NASSP, TSSAA, NACAC, and SACAC. The school year is 175 days divided into four nine-week periods. The school day consists of eight 45-minute classes. 8% qualify for free or reduced lunch. 85% of our graduates attend a four-year institution and 14% attend a two-year. Our graduation rate was 96%+ in 2020. CHS was named a “Reward School” for 2018-19; Highest recognition a school can receive by TN Department of Education.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND HONORS
The average 2019 ACT College prep composite score is 25.1. We administered 2095 AP exams in 2020 with an average score of 75 % making a 3 or better. The Class of 2020 had 5 National Merit Finalists, 18 Commended Scholars
The average 2019 ACT College prep composite score is 25.1. We administered 2095 AP exams in 2020 with an average score of 75 % making a 3 or better. The Class of 2020 had 5 National Merit Finalists, 18 Commended Scholars
TENNESSEE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS for Class of 2020
| English | 4 credits |
| Mathematics | 4 credits (Algebra I, II, Geometry and a fourth higher level math) |
| Science | 3 credits |
| Social Studies | 3 credits |
| Physical Education &Wellness | 1.5 credits |
| Foreign Language | 2 credits |
| Fine Arts | 1 credit |
| Personal Finance | 0.5 credit |
| Elective Focus | 3 credits (Math & Science, Career & Technical Ed., Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, AP, or Journalism) |
| Total | 22 credits |
Dual Enrollment (8) (through the University of Memphis) *weighted as AP courses
Biology II - College Algebra - Survey of American History - Engineering--English IV - Intro to Linear Algebra - Culinary I & II
Dual Enrollment (18) (TN College of Applied Technology)* --- Architectural & Engineering I & II,
Arts & Design I & II, Automotive I & II, Cybersecurity I & II, Nursing I & II,
Residential & Commercial Construction, Pharmacy I & II, Vet & Animal Science I & II, Welding I & II
Dual Enrollment (1) (through University of TN-Martin)* Plant Science
Arts & Design I & II, Automotive I & II, Cybersecurity I & II, Nursing I & II,
Residential & Commercial Construction, Pharmacy I & II, Vet & Animal Science I & II, Welding I & II
Dual Enrollment (1) (through University of TN-Martin)* Plant Science
Honors Courses (32 courses)
Algebra I, II Forensics/Debate Pre-Calculus
Anatomy & Physiology French I, II, III Spanish I, II, III
Art II, III Geometry STEM I, II, III, IV
Biology I German I, II, III Strings III, Strings IV
Chemistry Latin I, II, III Varsity Band
English I, II Personal Finance
Anatomy & Physiology French I, II, III Spanish I, II, III
Art II, III Geometry STEM I, II, III, IV
Biology I German I, II, III Strings III, Strings IV
Chemistry Latin I, II, III Varsity Band
English I, II Personal Finance
Advanced Placement (26 courses)
Art History
Biology European History Physics 1, C Electricity
Calculus AB French Language Psychology
Calculus BC German Language Spanish Language
Chemistry Human Geography Statistics
Computer Science Principles Latin Studio Art: Drawing
Calculus AB French Language Psychology
Calculus BC German Language Spanish Language
Chemistry Human Geography Statistics
Computer Science Principles Latin Studio Art: Drawing
English Language and Composition Macroeconomics U.S. Gov’t & Politics
English Literature and Composition Microeconomics U.S. History
Environmental Science Music Theory World History
Environmental Science Music Theory World History
STATEWIDE UNIFORM GRADING SYSTEM
For the purposes of determining eligibility for the Tennessee State Lottery Scholarships, 5 points are added to all quarter grades in Advanced Placement & Dual Enrollment courses and 3 points are added in Honor level courses. Class rank includes all credit bearing courses on the transcript. Rank is based upon a weighted grade average. The GPA is reported as both weighted and un-weighted. On line course averages do not count in the GPA or the rank.
| 2020-2021 | |||||
| Grade | Percent Range | Percent Range | GPA |
GPA weighted
Honors
|
GPA weighted
AP & Dual
|
| A | 93 | 100 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| B | 85 | 92 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| C | 75 | 84 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| D | 70 | 74 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| F | 0 | 69 | |||
| Faculty 2020-21 | Bachelor’s degree | Advanced Degrees | Doctorate | 1-10 yrs. exp. | 10+ yrs. exp. |
| 16 | 100% | 64% | 6% | 42% | 58% |