These are days of hope, hard work and high expectations for Rutherford County Schools. Teachers and administrators are proving again and again that they are willing to go the extra mile in making the local public schools better than ever. At the elementary grade level, teachers are putting forth more effort at making learning a hands-on experience for children and encouraging interaction in the classroom in addition to more traditional learning methods. This helps make the children active rather than passive learners.
All 6-8 students are in middle schools, which provide for team teaching, specialized guidance, and more variety in exploratory and extra-curricular activities. The middle schools also help students succeed in making the transition to high school. All three high schools are now on the "4 x 4" block schedule. With this, classes last longer than in the past, but there are fewer classes during the day, and each course is completed in one semester. The "4 x 4" promotes more experience-based learning.
The Rutherford County Schools care about all students-preschool through high school, the academically gifted as well as the academically challenged, and those with special needs. Creativity and innovation are promoted and embraced throughout the district. The school system is continually seeking ways to better serve all students.
