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About Us
On this
page, you'll find general information about Merrol Hyde Magnet
School and our educational philosophy.
Overview
• A classical academic focus using Paideia
philosophy.
• Serving grades K-12.
• Located at the former Knox Doss campus in
Hendersonville, TN.
• Offering full sports and extra-curricular
activities.
• Latin, Spanish, or French are offered at each
grade level.
• Vocal and instrumental music are offered.
• No bus transportation is provided.
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School Profile click to read
more
What is Paideia?
 Paideia
is not a strategy for teaching, but rather a philosophy of
educating the whole child. Classrooms are student centered where
children encounter fewer teacher-directed lessons and more
discovery learning. A wide range of higher order conceptual
skills are used to complement, not replace, the traditional
basics of reading, writing, and computation.
The education will include project learning, Socratic seminar
instruction, and intellectual work from the students. The
curriculum will focus on the study of literature, fine arts,
music, foreign language, technology, science, math, and physical
health.
 Click
here for an update on our Paideia progress.
You'll get another perspective of the Paideia philosophy and
some feedback from our students following our first semester
under this new system.
Enrollment Requirements
85% or higher on a nationally normed standardized test in the
areas of reading, language, and math and an A/B
average on last 3 semesters of report card.
Enrollment Applications
Applications
for the 2007-08 school year are still being accepted for 10th, 11th, and 12th
grades. All other grades have waiting
lists.
Applications
for the 2007-2008 school year sre no longer being accepted for
grades K-10.
Applications for the 2008-2009 SY will be
available beginning November 1, 2007.
Special Education Services
Special education services are available in all schools in Sumner County, including Union Year-Round School and Merrol Hyde Magnet School, for children meeting the enrollment criteria. The Sumner County School System does not discriminate against students with disabilities. An IEP Team at the school will meet on an individual basis to determine what services a student needs.
Unity.com After-School Program
For information about our after-school Unity.com program,
CLICK HERE.
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