- Merrol Hyde Magnet School
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Merrol Hyde Magnet School Location Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States Information Type Public school Motto Mandatus Ad Virtutem Established 2003 Head teacher Brad Schreiner, Principal Number of students 663 Campus Suburban Color(s) Blue & Gold Mascot Hawk Website http://mhm.sumnerschools.org/ Merrol Hyde Magnet School (MHMS) is a K–12 school in Hendersonville, Tennessee adhering to the Paideia philosophy.[1] It is the only magnet school in Sumner County.
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History
MHMS was established in 2003 on the former campus of Knox Doss Middle School, next to Hendersonville Medical Center. The school served grades 5–9 in its first school year. The second school year, 2004–05, the school had students in grades K–10 with the addition of a new elementary wing. The 2005–06 school year served grades K–11. The 2006–07 school year brought the first ever graduating class of MHMS. There were 57 college-bound graduates in the class of 2007.
Admittance
In order to be admitted into Merrol Hyde Magnet School, one must meet strict selection criteria.[2] Once an application is submitted, the prospective student is administered a standardized test. In order to gain entry into the school, the student must score in at least the 85th percentile. There are waiting lists for most every grade in the school.
Dress code
Apart from other Sumner County Schools, Merrol Hyde Magnet School adheres to a strict dress code. Grades K–12 must wear garments from Lands' End, French Toast, or Parker School Uniforms.[3] All students must wear solid polos and either khaki, navy, or black slacks/skirts. Sweaters must be solid, which means one color only, and must be specific "Merrol Hyde" wear. No "hoodies" or denim are allowed. Hoodies may only be purchased from the office. All outerwear must be stored in lockers during the day.[4]
Athletics
Sports include football (middle school only - Varsity joins with Station Camp High School), basketball, baseball, swimming, soccer, volleyball, track, cross country, bowling, cheerleading, dance team, golf, tennis and home to the world famous walking team.[5] Each student is required to participate in a sport each year.[6]
External links
References
- ^ http://mhm.sumnerschools.org/IndexAboutUs.htm
- ^ http://mhm.sumnerschools.org/documents/DocsAdmissionsMerrol_Hyde_Magnet_Application_11_12.pdf
- ^ http://mhm.sumnerschools.org/DocsParents%2009-10%20dresscode%20k-10.pdf
- ^ http://mhm.sumnerschools.org/DocsParentsdress%20code%2009-10%20HS11-12.pdf
- ^ http://mhm.sumnerschools.org/Athletics.htm
- ^ http://mhm.sumnerschools.org/Athletics.htm
Categories:- Educational institutions established in 2003
- Magnet schools in Tennessee
- Schools in Sumner County, Tennessee
- High schools in Tennessee
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