Student & Family Resources
Whether you’re new to our school or a longtime Karns High School family, we want to provide the resources you need to achieve success.
This is a central hub for students and families to easily access information for navigating the school and school day, including enrollment, student handbooks, information about schedules, extra curricular activities, and more!
Enrollment
Karns High School serves students in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.
Students who are zoned for Karns and attended a Knox County middle school for 8th grade are automatically enrolled.
Enrollment for students who are new to the districts must be completed in person by a parent or legal guardian.
Daily Schedule
At Karns High, the school day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. on regular school days.
On Late Start Thursdays, the first bell rings at 8:40 a.m., and classes begin at 8:50 a.m. Dismissal is still 3:30 p.m.
Students must attend for at least 3.5 hours to be counted present for the day.
Academics
Karns High School follows the district’s 865 Academies model.
Ninth-grade students learn within the Freshman Academy, building a strong foundation for high school success.
In 10th grade, students join one of our three career-themed academies:
- The Academy of Business and Entrepreneurship;
- The Academy of Creative and Technical Innovation; or
- The Academy of Health Science and Human Services.
They'll take classes in their chosen academy through graduation ensuring their learning is connected to real-world skills and future opportunities.
Student Supports
The entire staff of Karns High School is committed to establishing an atmosphere in which children will feel safe, secure, and happy so they maximize their opportunities to learn and achieve. The school has trained counselors and social workers on staff.
Athletics, Clubs, and Arts
Learning doesn't stop when the school day ends. Karns High offers a variety of after-school and extracurricular activities—including athletics, clubs, and performing/visual arts—that give students the chance to build new skills, connect with peers, and explore personal interests.
Library / Media Center
Our library is a hub for student learning, reading, and discovery. In addition to the school library, teachers may maintain individual collections of age-appropriate books in their classrooms to support literacy and foster a love of reading.
Support Organization
Karns High School is supported by a strong network of parent and community organizations through the Karns High School Foundation, a group dedicated to raising funds to strengthen academics, athletics, and the arts.