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Our Schools — Public Schools and Private Academies
2 School Systems
Prestigious Academies
Bourbon Cty. Schools
Paris Indep. Schools
Superintendents
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Private Schools
St. Mary School
Lexington Catholic
Sayre School
Lexington Christian
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Our Community College
Transylvania Univ
University of Kentucky
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Bourbon County offers 2 public school systems (larger Bourbon County or the intimate three-school Paris Independent system) along with local St. Mary Pre K-8 Catholic school. And today, with the Paris Pike offering ultra-convenient, no-traffic light, 4-lane access into downtown Lexington in 20 minutes, attendance at prestigious private academies is now a "convenient carpool reality" for Bourbon County children. Downtown Paris hosts a community college extension, historic Transylvania University (Jefferson Davis, 2 US Vice-Presidents, and 50 US Senators were students here) is on the Paris Pike/Broadway, and the University of Kentucky's influence is all around Lexington. Can there be more convenient variety and options, for education, anywhere? |
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Public School Systems in Bourbon County (Bourbon County Schools and Paris Independent Schools)
"There is always a delightful mix when it comes to scholarships earned by
our standouts in both school systems. I would describe the relationship
between our school systems to be like that of siblings in a family — there
is a healthy rivalry, which includes a tradition of teachers ‘crashing' pep
rallies of rival schools, as well as ribbing when one school outperforms
another on its respective level in sports. But at the end of the day, if
one school suffered a tragedy of any kind, I assure you that the other would
be the first at their door offering help. Aren't we lucky to have the
choice in Bourbon County of two school systems?"
Lana Fryman —
Superintendent, BC Schools
Jared Techau, Erin Sliney,
Jordan Quinn, Erin Hay,
and Brandon Coons -
BCHS "Super Seniors," and
Paris High Valedictorian Michael Withrow with football standout
Chase Dumphford
Look no further than these seven graduates from our Bourbon County schools, who represent scholarship earnings of more than $500,000 (est. over 4 years), to see what is possible from schools that make the most of resources that are dedicated to helping all students, whether their future choice is to attend college or pursue other fields, to make the most of their desire to be productive citizens. In each case, all were accepted into their first college choice. They leave Paris with an appreciation for their upbringing, values on which to build lives and influence others, with many friends, and confident and excited about their futures — you can tell!
B&W photo credit PHS
Michael and Chase with Superintendent Janice Blackburn and Principal Vickie Grigson
Paris Independent Schools consists of an elementary, middle, and intimate 206-student Paris High School, classified as 1A in Kentucky. Little Paris High packs a punch, as it ranked #15 in 2005 and #23 in 2006 of ALL 240 public high schools in the state of Kentucky in the state CATS academic performance testing. 7 Advanced Placement courses are offered to top high school students here, as well as dual (high school and college) credit courses at the local Maysville Community College extension. The school's Girls Basketball program is a perennial force, and their Concert Band is touring in Italy this summer.
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for More on Paris High School
(Including Principal Vickie Grigson, Michael, Chase, and more)
Bourbon County Public Schools consist of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and Bourbon County High School. BCHS is classified as a 3A (of 4) in size. 8 Advanced Placement courses along with a Gifted and Talented curriculum which recognized top students early, challenges our college-bound students.
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(Including
Principals Huber, Fooks, and more on the BCHS Seniors)
Meet Our Leaders of Public Education in Bourbon County:
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Student Perspectives: Jordan on her best memories growing up, Jared about making friends, Michael, PHS school president describes the school, and Chase on leaving home.
Jordan,
Jared, Michael and Chase
Running
time (2:12 minutes)
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Private Schools — The proud tradition of Paris's own St. Mary School, along with these selected prestigious academies in Lexington which offer the very best in college preparatory curriculums, round out what are truly a remarkable education options for families in Bourbon County.
St. Mary Catholic School
Rich Martinez, Principal of St. Mary School
90% of the graduates of St. Mary School, no matter where they matriculated to high school, made honor roll. Located in downtown Paris on Main Street, we were welcomed by Principal Rich Martinez and his students.
Click Here to Meet Rich and for more on St. Mary (Brochure + Video)
Lexington Catholic High School
David Hardin, President, Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington Catholic is the 180+ year educator of catholic students in the diocese of Lexington, as regional Catholic school graduates matriculate here for high school, including approximately 25 students from St. Mary School in Paris. The school motto is "Mind, Spirit, Body." Class of 2006 stats include 8,189 hours of community service by its seniors, 89% of seniors were accepted into the college of their 1st choice, 8 Governors Scholars, 5 National Merit Finalists (and 4 Commended) and $9.24 million in merit-based college and institutional scholarships.
Click Here to Meet David and for more on Lexington Catholic (Brochure + Video)
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Sayre School
Bobbie Parsons, Assistant Head of Schools and Admissions Director
The oldest private school west of the Allegheny Mountains, educator of suffragette Laura Clay, 1865, and Nobel Prize winner William N. Lipscomb, 1938, multiple National Merit finalists, its 65 seniors in 2006 passed 180 Advanced Placement college exams last year, and recent graduates have been accepted to West Point, Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Duke, and more elite private colleges — Sayre has a tradition of excellence rivaling the best prep academies in the country.
Click Here to Meet Bobbie and for more on Sayre (Brochure + Video)
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Lexington Christian Academy
Ollie Gibbs, PhD, Headmaster, Lexington Christian Academy
With an enrollment of over 1,500 students through its 3 schools (Elementary and Jr. and Sr. Highs), LCA promotes a Christian education espousing "faith, service, and vision" welcoming all Christian denominations. Using the elite Stanford Achievement test, a nationally-structured comprehensive exam considered more rigorous than public school tests (wider subject matter and correct and incorrect answers v. subjective grading), LCA's K-6 scores, and 7-8 scores were above the 80% range in EVERY category (Reading, Language, Math, Science, Social Science). 99% of LCA's 2006 graduating class went on to attend 29 different colleges throughout the US.
Click Here to Meet Dr. Gibbs and for more on LCA (& Brochure)
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Community College in Paris
For almost a decade, Mayor Don Kiser and County Judge Don
Foley had been trying to establish an institution of higher learning in
Paris, both to enhance the educational options for our residents, but
they were also keenly aware that technology and vocational training
would make Bourbon County even more attractive to new industry —
ultimately, it would increase the opportunity to create jobs and drive
more revenue to the community.
In 2006 and agreement was forged with Maysville Community College —
funding was set aside in the Paris Municipal building, and the City
Firefighters volunteered to assist in converting rooms into classrooms.
In its first semester there were 4 classes offered. In spring of 2007,
14 classes and 126 students enrolled. In the 3rd semester of its
existence, 17 classes — reaching its 6 year plan: That's what we call a
success! With classes that are transferable into the University of
Kentucky state university system, we have a solid foundation on which to
build our community college in Paris!
"I enjoy making a difference in a community I plan to be a part of for the rest of my life. I'm so fortunate to be able to provide opportunities for members of this community to further their education and indirectly facilitate growth and strengthen our place as contributing members of the Bluegrass Region."
Kay Seither, Academic Programs/Community Education Coordinator, was the principal individual involved in helping get our Maysville Community & Technical College — Paris Extension, off the ground in 2006. It now offers everything from dual-credit college courses for high school students, continuing education and vocational classes, and leisure classes — many via projection by remote. Growing so fast and with classes that fill up within days, imagine how our burgeoning community college will keep growing!
PDF Brochure (2 Pages)
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Transylvania University — Lexington: The reason we included photos from Transylvania's campus is not just because it is a prestigious liberal arts school of higher education with many famous alumni, but because it is located on Broadway in downtown Lexington — our Paris Pike extends into Lexington and turns into Broadway. The campus is less than 17 miles from Bourbon County — no turns!
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The University of Kentucky is not only just 20 miles from us, but the exit on I-75 to Rupp Arena is the same exit as the Paris Pike — that's right: Our Paris Pike leads right to Rupp Arena in downtown Lexington! With Kentucky part of what is arguably the best college sports conference in the country, we cheer for the Wildcats, with their rich tradition, especially basketball tradition, against conference rivals such as nationally known University of Tennessee and the Florida Gators.
Click Here for some Photos of the UK Campus
More Colleges:
Eastern Kentucky University,
Richmond, KY: 39
miles
Berea College, Berea, KY: 53 miles
Univ. of Louisville: 91 miles (second closest medical school in KY
after local UK)
University of Cincinnati: 84.8 miles (second closest medical
school)
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References:
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www.bourbon.k12.ky.us |
www.sayreschool.org www.lexingtonchristian.org www.transy.edu www.uky.edu |
www.eku.edu
www.berea.edu www.uc.edu |
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Unless otherwise indicated, every photo was taken specifically for this presentation. Unlike many company websites and recruitment materials, in this presentation there are no "stock" photos or images that aren't authentic. Bourbon Community Hospital is very grateful to these schools, teachers, and students for making our presentation so special.
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