Eminence Independent Schools is one of two school districts in Henry County, Kentucky

Henry County, Kentucky

As of the census of 2000, there were 15,060 people, 5,844 households, and 4,330 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 6,381 housing units at an average density of...

 and is divided into three schools, Eminence Elementary, Eminence Middle, and Eminence High. All three schools are located on the same campus and share some of the same facilities, like a gym, cafeteria, computer lab, and library. All of these facilities provide an environment that is suitable for optimal learning. The population of the school allows for smaller class sizes and student(s) to teacher(s) ratio.

The school was established in 1902 at its current premises

Premises

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, but burned down in 1942. It was then rebuilt in the same location.

Policies

Grading Scale

The grading scale set some of the highest standards for students across the nation. To pass, a student must maintain at least a B average in every class. A new system that has been phased in over the years.

Extracurriculars

The site-based council for Eminence Middle and High Schools passed a measure that requires all students participate in at least one extracurricular activity per year to be promoted to the next grade.

Administration

• Superintendent: Mr. Buddy Berry
• High/Middle Principal: Dr. Steven J. Frommeyer
• Elementary Principal: Mr. Michael Doran
• Director of Student Support Services/Athletic Director: Mrs. Donna McClamroch
• Director of Special Education: Mrs. Regina Wallace
• Director of Transportation: Mr. Darrell Scriber
• Bookkeeper: Mrs. Paula Fisher
• Library/Media Specialist: Mrs. Penny Bland
• Director of Food Services: Mrs. Becky Barnett
• Director of Personnel: Mrs. Yolanda Lewis

Faculty and Staff

Middle:

• Tanya Mitchell - 5-6 Social Studies
• Lynn Wilson - 5-6 Science
• Janet Golden - 5-6 Mathematics
• Jackie Hayes - 5-6 Language Arts
• Beth Keiser - 5-6 Special Education
• Chris Nethery - 7-8 Social Studies
• Steve Metcalfe - 7-8 Science
• Cristin Lucata - 7-8 Mathematics
• Jennifer Montgomery - 7-8 Language Arts
• Bill Covington - 7-8 Special Education

High:

• Courtney Schirr - 9-12 Mathematics, math seminar
• Lynn Covington - 9-12 Social Studies, consumer economics, and psycology
• Kristan Lively - 9-12 Mathematics
• Dawn Welch - 9-12 Science
• Lisa Erwin - 10,12 English, Senior Seminar, sophomore seminar, junior seminar
• Cara Puckett - 11-12 English, Senior Seminar
• Kimberly James - 9 English, Media Journalism, Character Education, freshman seminar
• Paul McDowell - 9-12 Physical Education
• Curtis Moss - Chorus and band director (elective)
• Carter Martin - Computer skills
• Steve Fromeyer - Principal (Middle and High)
• Donna Mcclamroch - Assistant Principal
• Paula Fisher - Administrative Assistant
• Penny Bland - Librarian
• Tina Blevins - Assistant Librarian