About TCMS

Curriculum

•    A comprehensive curriculum aligned with Kentucky state standards, designed to build foundational skills across core subjects for grades 6, 7, and 8:
•    EL Education for English Language Arts
(ELA)
•    Amplify Science
•    Savvas My World Social Studies
•    Envision Math
•    View Kentucky Middle School Standards here

Advanced Courses
•    Advanced courses offered
exclusively in Math, with
H.S. Algebra I credit
available in middle school.
Refer to the TCMS
Advanced Placement
Policy for details.
Explore Courses
•    Visual Arts: Drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital media with exhibition opportunities
•    Drama: Theater arts program offering acting, stagecraft, and production experiences
•    Physical Education: Programs promoting fitness, health, and wellness
•    General Music: Classes focused on music theory and history
•    Band: Year-round instrumental ensemble performance and education

Note: Explore classes rotate every nine weeks except Band, which is year-long. 

Student Support Services

•    Special Ed services to support diverse learners
•    Check and Connect program and small group behavior interventions
•    Positive Approach to Student Success
{PASS) classroom for behavioral support
•    Regular progress monitoring and individualized interventions, including RTI classes in reading and math for students scoring in the bottom 10% on the Universal Screener
•    Horizon Youth Service Center: School supplies, backpack program, community assistance, and mental health counseling connections
•    Student Health Specialist: Medical care and medication administration during school hours
•    Gifted/Talented: Students who qualify will be provided with appropriate educational opportunities that challenge and support their unique strengths.
•    Guidance Counselors: Two full-time counselors for mental health, academic, and behavioral support; additional district-level counselor mentoring; counselors from Mountain Comprehensive Care, Pennyroyal Health, and Military Family Life Counseling.