2023-2024 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) Results for Thomas Nelson High School
Reading: 30% Proficient, 9% Distinguished
Mathematics: 21% Proficient, 9% Distinguished
Date: Monday, May 6th
Time: C&C-3rd Period
Location: Begin at Thomas Nelson - Bus Class of 2025 to feeder elementary schools
Who Can Attend: All TNHS & NCHS Seniors
Details: Seniors begin Lift-Off Week inspiring future Nelson County and Thomas Nelson graduates by visiting one feeder elementary school. Seniors are to BRING THEIR GRADUATION GOWN for this visit. (No hats are necessary)
Date: Monday, May 19th
Time: 6th and 7th Period
Location: TNHS Front Entrance & Legacy Walkway
Who Can Attend: TNHS Seniors and the Freshman Class
Details: During this ceremony, all anticipated TNHS graduates are given their brick by a member of the Class of 2028 Freshman CAREtakers across houses. Seniors are then called forward in small groups to place their bricks on the ground to symbolize their foundational role in our Nelson County community. This event occurs outside in the front of Thomas Nelson High School near the Legacy Walkway.
Date: Tuesday, May 20th
Time: 1st-3rd Period
Location: TNHS Football & TNHS Parking Lot
Who Can Attend: TNHS seniors
Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 21st
Time: C&C-3rd Period
Location: TNHS Gym
Who Can Attend: TNHS grades 9-12, 1 TNHS Senior mentor plus 2 additional guests (by TNHS Senior invite)
Details: This unique "Dress For Success" event doubles as an awards ceremony and an opportunity to CARE for and CONNECT with people that made our future story journey possible. In this event, Seniors invite a special mentor to join them on the graduation floor for a pinning celebration and awards ceremony. Seniors will be able to invite two additional community members to this event. Refreshments will be served from 8:30-9:00 AM with the ceremony beginning promptly at 9:00 AM.
Date: Thursday, May 22nd
Time: 1st Period
Location: TNHS Gym
Who Can Attend: TNHS grades 9-12
Details: This special event, hosted by our SOC, brings together our Juniors and Seniors in celebration of passing the CARE torch. Various seniors share advice, stories, and insight with underclassmen. Following the shared readings, all of the seniors symbolically light their candles and pass the LEADERship torch to a junior class member as they progress around the balcony of the gymnasium for their last time as a Thomas Nelson student. All Thomas Nelson students attend this special ceremony. This event will be streamed live for any family members who would like to experience the event.
Date: Thursday, May 22nd & Friday, May 23rd
Time: Thursday: 2nd-3rd Period; Friday: 9:45-11:45 AM
Location: TNHS Gym
Who Can Attend: Class of 2025 Seniors (MANDATORY to walk at the ceremony), Junior Marshalls
Details: Graduation rehearsal is MANDATORY for seniors who wish to walk at graduation. This is an important piece in ensuring the graduation ceremony run in an efficient, celebratory, and diligent manner. Seniors - Be sure to make arrangements to be here on these two dates at the given times.
Date: Friday, May 23rd
Time: 8:30-9:45am
Location: TNHS College & Career Cafe
Who Can Attend: All TNHS Seniors are expected to attend, Parent Volunteers
Details: This tradition takes place the morning of the last day for seniors. Seniors “Eat Oatmeal” and celebrate their journey together! This breakfast will kickoff our second day of MANDATORY GRADUATION REHEARSALS.
Date: Friday, May 23rd
Gym Doors Open for Ticketed Guests - 4:30pm
Ceremony begins promptly at 5:30 and ends around 6:30pm
Location: TNHS Gym
Details: Join us in celebrating our Class of 2025 as they prepare for Lift-Off! Graduation will be held in the TNHS gym. Graduates will be allowed 9 guests.
NOTE: Class of 2025 Graduating Seniors are to report to Hamilton Hall at 4:15pm
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