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TUCKER HIGH SCHOOL DETAILED INFORMATION

Tucker High School in DeKalb County Georgia has a rich history.   And construction is well underway on completely new facitilites on the Tucker High School campus.

Principal: James Jackson

Grades: 9th - 12th
Current Enrollment: 1450
PTSA Co-Presidents: Charles Marvil and Paul Pansini
Board Members: H. Paul Womack, Jr. Dr. Pam Speaks

Business Partners: BB & T Bank, Bruster's Real Ice Cream, Chick-fil-a at Tucker Station, Kroger at Cofer Crossing, Parkridge Wellness Center, RIta's Italian Ice, Suntrust Bank, Tucker First Baptist Church, Tucker First United Methodist Church, and Tucker Wal-Mart

TUCKER HIGH SCHOOL FEEDER Elementary Schools

Brockett Elementary
Idlewood Elementary
Livsey Elementary
Midvale Elementary
Smoke Rise Elementary

TUCKER HIGH SCHOOL FEEDER Middle School
Tucker Middle School

TUCKER HIGH SCHOOL OVERVIEW

In 1918, Tucker High School graduated its first class, thus beginning a rich history of educational excellence. Located in Tucker, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, the school now serves over 1400 students. Throughout its long history, Tucker's faculty and students have carried on a tradition of excellence in both scholarship and athletics.

TUCKER HIGH SCHOOL GOALS

Tucker High School bases its philosophy on the firm conviction that every individual has worth and dignity. We believe that if students are to reach their potentials, they, their parents, the community, and the school must share this conviction. We seek to assist the students in becoming mature adults, prepared to continue their formal education and equip them to meet the challenges and problems created by a changing and complex society

TUCKER HIGH SCHOOL UNIQUE ASSETS

Tucker High School has seen many changes in its 90+ year history. It has grown from a three-room rural schoolhouse to an urban school with more than 35 ethnic groups represented in its student body. True to our philosophy, Tucker offers a challenging curriculum that addresses the needs of all its students through self-contained classes, visually impaired classes, regular education, and advanced placement. Throughout its history, Tucker has enjoyed excellent faculties and boasts that four Superintendents of Education throughout Georgia were members of Tucker's faculty at one time. Among the various programs offered at Tucker are:

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, which is a challenging two-year academic program for students in grade 11 and 12

A+ Certification Program offered through the Technology Education department

Business Industry Certification

Advanced Placement (18 different courses offered)

Art department staffed by three art teachers

TUCKER HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Over its long history Tucker High School has achieved excellence in many areas. Recently its faculty and students have been named:

 DeKalb Star Student and Teacher

DeKalb Teacher of the Year

DeKalb Counselor of the Year

Georgia Gymnastics Coach of the Year

International Media Festival Winner

AAAA State Basketball Champions

AAA Track Champions

AAAA State Football Champions

Tucker's Habitat for Humanity Chapter has been recognized as one of the top high school chapters in the nation. The chapter has raised over $100,000 since 2002 and has partnered with other groups to build 4 homes in the metro area. Chapter members have also attended Collegiate Challenge Builds in Taos and Miami during spring break.

Tucker's students are consistently selected to attend the Governor's Honors program and to be National Merit Scholarship Finalists. The school's music program has maintained superior ratings throughout the years. Over 90% of seniors attend postgraduate schools

TUCKER HIGH SCHOOL CLUBS

Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training

Anchor club

Art club and National Art Society

Collage Literary Magazine

Conexion Latin CLub

Drama CLub

Ecology club

Family, Career and COmmunity Leaders of America

Future Engineers at Tucker

French Club

German Club

Habitat for Humanity

International CLub

Key Club

Legal Explorers

National Beta Club

National Honor Society

Newspaper: Tiger Tales

SADD Students against Detructive Decisions

Spanish CLub

Student Council

Technology Student Association

Yearbook

TUCKER HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Cheerleading:
Coaches: Football: Annette Gibson and Nakhia Miller
Contact for Information: Annette Gibson 678.874.3788

Cross Country:
Coach: TBA
Contact for Information: 678.874.3702

Football:
Varsity Head Coach: Franklin Stephens
Varsity Assistant Coaches: Brian Lamar, Todrick Malone, Jon Rich, Sonny Spurlock, Robby Gilbert, Bud King
Contact for Information: Franklin Stephens 678.874.3742

Rifle:
Coaches: Sr. MSgt. Carlton Ross and Col. James Williams
Contact for Information: Col. James Williams 678.874.3835

Fast Pitch Softball:
Coaches:
Varsity: Tracy Rojo
Assistant Coaches: Nicole Komisarow, Christy Wahl, Brad Cole
Contact for Information: Tracy Rojo

Volleyball:
Coaches:
Varsity: Robin Potter
Junior Varsity: Becky Caldwell
Contact for Information: Robin Potter 678.874.3787

Boys Basketball:
Coaches:
Varsity: James Hartry
Junior Varsity: Pervis Cooper
Contact for Information: James Hartry 678.874.3787

Girls Basketball:
Coaches:
Varsity: Robin Potter
Junior Varsity: TBA
Contact for Information: Robin Potter 678.874.3787

Cheerleading:
Coach: Varsity Basketball: Crystal Eaddy
Junior Varsity Basketball: Stacy Hamilton
Contact for Information: Crystal Eaddy 678.874.3770

Swimming:
Coaches: Kelly Voss, Becky Caldwell
Contact for Information: Kelly Voss 678.874.3828

Wrestling:
Coaches:
Varsity: Mark Adams
Contact for Information: Mark Adams

Baseball:
Coaches:
Varsity: Bobby Gonzales
Junior Varsity: Michael Harwell

Golf:
Coach: TBA
Contact for Information:

Gymnastics:
Coach: Nicole Komisarow
Contact for Information: Nicole Komisarow 678.874.3776

Boys Soccer:
Coaches:
Varsity: Tim Newmeyer
Junior Varsity: David Dacosta
Contact for Information: Tim Newmeyer

Girls Soccer:
Coaches:
Varsity: Jamie Owen
Junior Varsity: Walter Gutzke
Contact for Information: Jaime Owen

Tennis:
Coach: James Hartry
Contact for Information: James Hartry 678.874.3787

Track:
Coach: TBA
Assistant Coach: Toderick Malone, Brian Lamar
Contact for Information: TBA 

TUCKER HIGH SCHOOL NEW SCHOOL BUILDINGS

The new Tucker High School continues to move towards completion of Phase I which will welcome our students back from the December holiday break. At present, Turner Construction is on schedule to turn-over Phase I buildings "A" and "B" shortly after the holidays. There is an incredible amount of activity happening at the Tucker High School construction site as the project team pushes forwards towards completion.

As many of you have probably already seen, the exterior construction of Buildings "A"and "B" are nearly complete -with the last of the stone and brick work rapidly moving towards completion. The cedar wood structure that is designed to be a "signature" element for the campus entry has been installed. Not only does it serve as an aesthetic design element but it also serves as a sun shade for the Media Center. The bridge connecting "A" and "B" buildings is rapidly moving towards completion, which once complete, will allow for work to begin in the courtyard area. The final exterior components of Phase I will be comprised of roadwork, landscape, plantings, etc.

The interior fit-up for both Buildings "A" and "B" are shaping up nicely and the interior work is progressing at a rapid pace, as well. The four-color tile patterns, science casework, interior painting, and locker installation is on-going. Milton Pate Architects, Inc. has worked very closely with the DeKalb County School System to coordinate and purchase all of the new furniture, desks, chairs, library shelving, and equipment - all of which will be delivered to the site and set up prior to the Phase I opening date in January.

While all of this has been happening, we have also developed and completed the complete permit drawing set for the second phase of work that will commence in January of this coming year. Phase II spaces will include the new William Venable Gymnasium, a 600-seat Auditorium, Technical Education Labs, Locker Rooms, Health Labs, a new Kitchen, and completely renovated Cafeteria. The final work to be accomplished will be the renovation of the athletic fields.

Milton E. Pate, Jr.
MILTON PATE ARCHITECTS, INC.

July 01, 2009

HISTORY OF TUCKER HIGH SCHOOL

Tucker High School orginally opened it's doors in 1918 as a three-room schoolhouse in rural Tucker, Georgia. Now it is an urban school with over 35 different ethnic groups represented with around 1,400 students. Located in suburban Atlanta, Tucker is known for maintaining a challenging curriculum that includes the prestigious International Baccalaureate Program and 16 Advanced Placement classes. Every year the seniors of Tucker High School earn between $5 and $10 million dollars in scholarships, with 95% of the seniors attending post-graduate schools.

SALLY ENGLISH TUCKER HIGH SCHOOL REAL ESTATE AGENT

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