One of the most crucial parts of parenting in high school is through your student's pursuit of hobbies, forming connections that persist throughout high school, and help to establish their identity.

Additionally, most study habits, time management, and organizational abilities that students will need for college are developed during this time. When you combine that with their growing degree of independence, you'll want to ensure that your student acquires solid life skills enabling them to deal with whatever comes their way. These abilities are sometimes known as life management abilities.

Important Information for Parents!

TN Promise (Seniors in TN)                         

Tennessee Promise is a last-
dollar scholarship that funds
tuition and mandatory fees not
paid by state or federal funds
for up to five semesters at a
community college or eligible
four-year institution.
Seniors must complete the
application by November 1st.                                                 Click on Pencil                          
Seniors must also attend a
mandatory TN Promise
meeting at their high school
that will be scheduled between
December 2024 and February
2025 to keep their eligibility.
Community service hours (8
hours) for TN Promise must be
submitted by July 1st, 2025.

FAFSA
While the FAFSA usually
becomes available in October
each year, the 25-26 FAFSA
will become available on
December 1st, 2024 this year.
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TEST                                             Register By           ACT Information
September 14th                           August 9th               click on the star)
October 26th                                September 20th                  
December 14th                            November 8th
February 8th                                 January 3rd

 

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Please call or email staff members if you have questions or need guidance

 

regarding ACT, FAFSA, TN Promise or assistance.
 

Staff Information

David Alvis

TRIO Director

(423) 318-6930

davidalvis@douglascherokee.org

 

Jenny Collins-King

Program Manager

Campbell County (Jellico High School)
(423) 307-6547
jcollinsking@douglascherokee.org

Darlene Ellis
Claiborne and Cumberland Gap Adviser

(423) 526-6117
tsclaiborne@outlook.com

Melissa Troutman

Campbell County Adviser

(423) 437-7421
mtroutman@douglascherokee.org

Anna Voges

Middlesboro and Pineville Adviser

(606) 670-8504
tsmiddlesboro@outlook.com

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​Mitchell Tolliver

​Harlan County High School Adviser

(606) 671-7484
talentsearchharlan@outlook.com

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