The first phase of a new high school in Scott County is set to open in August 2017, Superintendent Patricia Putty said.

 

Putty said the first phase, which would cost $15.5 million, would be built on the campus of the district's Elkhorn Crossing career and technical school on Frankfort Road. It would hold 700 students in grades 9 through 12 after the first phase of construction, but ultimately the school would have 1,500 students, she said.

 

First phase of new Scott County high school would open in 2017, superintendent says | Education | Kentucky.com

 

I know this has been talked about in the past but it appears it is about to come to fruition. I'm curious how McKee and Hicks feel about this.

 

Also, I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this thread so a moderator can move it if necessary.

Scott Co won't have the luxury of a captive audience...putting them on a level playing field with some of the other schools in the area.

 

If you're a coach, not happy about losing a portion of the talent.

Welcome to Boone's world.

Probably drop Scott Co out of 6A, won't it?

Probably drop Scott Co out of 6A, won't it?

 

Probably not. Scott County currently has about 1200 boys. Around 700 boys (usually a little less) will land you in 6A. The school is not set to open for 3 years and the county's population will grow each year meaning higher school enrollments. The article said when the new school opens it will only house 700 students but will eventually hold 1500, but that is probably a few years down the road from after the school opens. So, it is not out of the question that even after the new school opens, Scott County High School might still have 800 to 1000 boys.

Another classic case of Kentucky "Oh my Goooddddddd!!!!! Our school is over 2,000 people!!! How are our children going to get a top notch education?!?! Quick...let's build another school!".

 

I don't get it. It amazes me how all of these other states who do well academically and athletically have schools the size of Scott County all over the place as the norm seem to flourish, but here in Kentucky....it's cause for flipping out.

Another classic case of Kentucky "Oh my Goooddddddd!!!!! Our school is over 2,000 people!!! How are our children going to get a top notch education?!?! Quick...let's build another school!".

 

I don't get it. It amazes me how all of these other states who do well academically and athletically have schools the size of Scott County all over the place as the norm seem to flourish, but here in Kentucky....it's cause for flipping out.

 

Have you been into a high school lately? 2000+ kids, something the size of Scott Co, it's a freaking nightmare. I couldn't imagine nor would I want to having high schools with 4,000 kids like you find in some states, and all the problems that go along with a facility that big and that many bodies. 2,000 is plenty big...and in actually probably bigger than need be.

Have you been into a high school lately? 2000+ kids, something the size of Scott Co, it's a freaking nightmare. I couldn't imagine nor would I want to having high schools with 4,000 kids like you find in some states, and all the problems that go along with a facility that big and that many bodies. 2,000 is plenty big...and in actually probably bigger than need be.

Agree to disagree. Texas in particular and other states that have schools with 4000+ do quite well academically and behaviorally.

Have you been into a high school lately? 2000+ kids, something the size of Scott Co, it's a freaking nightmare. I couldn't imagine nor would I want to having high schools with 4,000 kids like you find in some states, and all the problems that go along with a facility that big and that many bodies. 2,000 is plenty big...and in actually probably bigger than need be.

 

I have and it's amazing. Each of them have basically what's 3-4 schools in one. Lets say a red, blue, green "teams", all grades 9-12...All have the same classes and teacher:student ratio that those of 700-800 have. So, they have the small class feel of those schools with the best athletic programs to boot.

 

"AAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!! We're over 2000!!! Our academics are gonna go to the crapper!!"

I'm not against big schools, but I honestly like that I knew most everyone in my graduating class.

I'm not against big schools, but I honestly like that I knew most everyone in my graduating class.

 

Good points and bad points with both. My graduating class was 649; an average-sized school for the area. Lots and lots of academic and athletic opportunities.

 

But there are just as many benefits associated with smaller schools.

I graduated with a whopping 74 classmates.

I graduated with a whopping 74 classmates.

 

When I tell folks that I graduated 49th in my class, they are generally NOT AT ALL impressed with my academic credentials.

Agree to disagree. Texas in particular and other states that have schools with 4000+ do quite well academically and behaviorally.

 

Schools as close as Indianapolis fit this same mold and appear to be alright.Well funded and good resources based on the campus and quality of athletic fields. The volunteers students who worked the baseball tourneys were great kids and spoke well of their hs experiences. I'm siding with Harry and Iam on this subject!

I graduated with a whopping 74 classmates.

 

 

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