AHS Success Continues
December 3, 2018

Robertson County Adult High School continues to help students realize their dreams! We have had our first adult student, who came back to finish high school after several years, to complete all graduation requirements.

Latasha Cross had completed all of her classes and was ready to graduate in 2002 except for one thing- passing the Gateway Math Test. At that time all students in Tennessee had to pass a series of three tests to receive a diploma. These were called Gateway Tests, given in English (English II), Math (Algebra I), and Science (Biology I). Latasha had passed English and Biology but could not quite pass the math test.

Over the next few years Latasha took the test again a few time. She would be given a practice test to study, but without an explanation of how to arrive at the correct answers she continued to fall short of a passing grade. She was discouraged.

In September of this year she contacted the newly-opened Robertson County Adult High School. Her success and life were about to change. She enrolled in the AHS Gateway Program and received diagnostic testing, math instruction and support, and constant encouragement. She worked hard both at school and home, setting a goal of passing her Gateway test by Thanksgiving.

November 20, 2018 was the last day of school before Thanksgiving Break. Latasha took the Gateway Math Test one more time. This time, however, she felt confident in herself and her math skills. The week after Thanksgiving she received a phone call from Dr. Bill Locke, the Robertson County Supervisor of Secondary Education. She had passed the test and would be receiving her high school diploma. She had achieved her goal of passing the test by Thanksgiving, but she had done more than that. She had shown herself and others how important an education and high school diploma really are and that it is never too late to fulfill your dreams.

Congratulations, Latasha. All of Robertson County is proud of you. More importantly, you have every reason to be proud of yourself!

Latasha Cross

Our First Graduate!
September 21, 2018

The newly-established Robertson County Adult High School held a ceremony and reception for its first Graduate, Jennifer Sanchez Francisco. Although the first RCAHS Commencement will not occur until January, Jennifer was recognized for being the first RCAHS student to complete all graduation requirements.

Sanchez invited her mother and several of her high school teachers to be her guests at the reception, held at the Robertson County Alternative Learning Center on Friday, September 21. Expecting her first child in about two weeks, Sanchez wanted to complete high school before the baby and before she leaves to join her husband, who is serving in the U.S. Army.

All of Robertson County says, "Congratulations!" and wishes Jennifer the best of luck!

Jennifer Sanchez Francisco

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