What time does high school begin?
During the regular schedule, high school begins at 7:05 am and the day ends at 2:05 pm.

What time does middle school begin?
During the regular schedule, middle school begins at 7:05 am and the day ends at 1:10 pm.

Do we follow the same schedule as the CMCSS calendar?
Yes, the Alternative School follows the CMCSS regular school calendar with the exception of testing.

Do students eat breakfast and lunch at the Alternative School?
Yes. Breakfast is served to every student who is here on time. Breakfast begins at 7am and ends at 7:25am. Students are required to order a "hot lunch" or Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich each morning before 8:00 am.  Lunches are ordered for the day at 8:00 am from Barksdale Cafeteria. If you know your student will be late please call (931) 542-5057 to ensure a lunch is ordered for your student. Lunch is served for middle school from 12:20-12:50 pm during regular schedule. High school has an lunch A  is from 11:05-11:35 and lunch B is from 11:45-12:15 pm during regular schedule. We will have a menu posted for the students every morning.

Do we provide transportation for the students that are coming to the Alternative School?
We do not provide transportation for students. Parents must provide transportation to and from the Alternative School. The other option is for your child to ride the city bus.