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Requirements
Complete an Application for Optional Schools (available at the
school or the Board of Education, Department of Optional
Schools and Advanced Academics, 160 S. Hollywood,
Room C106).
College Preparatory Program
• Students must submit a copy of their most recent comprehensive report card and current nationally normed or TCAP
Achievement Test scores.
• Students must have a minimum semester GPA of 2.5, no
grade below a C as a semester average, and satisfactory conduct and attendance (including promptness to school and to
each class). A total of more than 15 absences and/or tardies
to school or to class is considered unsatisfactory.
• Eligible students must score at or above the 65th percentile on
the Reading/Language Arts AND on the Mathematics subtests or its equivalent on the TCAP or a current nationally
normed achievement test.
• On the Explore, PLAN, ACT, PSAT, or SAT, eligible students
must score at the same percentile on comparable subtests.
Contact Us
The principal and staff at Wooddale High encourage parents and prospective Optional students to visit the school.
Please call the school office to schedule a guided tour.
Wooddale High
(901) 416-2440
Department of Optional Schools and
Advanced Academics
(901) 416-5338
Wooddale High on the Web
http://www.scsk12.org/schools/wooddale.hs/site/
index.shtml
Aviation/Travel and Tourism Program
• Entrance requirements for this program include submitting a
copy of the most recent comprehensive report card with a 2.0
or above grade point average and no grade below a C as a
semester average, satisfactory attendance (including
promptness to school and each class), and satisfactory
conduct. A total of more than 15 absences and/or tardies to
school or to class is considered unsatisfactory.
• Students entering grades nine through twelve must score at or
above the 50th percentile on both the Reading/Language Arts
AND on the Mathematics subtests on the TCAP or its
equivalent on a current nationally normed achievement test.
Also, the students must score Proficient or Advanced on the
appropriate End-of-Course exams.
• On the Explore, PLAN, ACT, PSAT, or SAT, eligible students
must score at the same percentile on comparable subtests.
To remain in these programs, students must maintain a C or
above in each course for the semester average. Students also
must maintain satisfactory attendance (including promptness to
school and each class) and satisfactory conduct.
Final approval is contingent upon review of the student’s
final report card.
Board Members
Teresa Jones, Chair
Kevin D. Woods, Vice Chair
Shante K. Avant
Miska Clay Bibbs
Chris Caldwell
Mike Kernell
Stephanie Love
Scott McCormick
William “Billy” Orgel
Dorsey Hopson II, Esq., Superintendent
Shelby County Schools offers educational and employment opportunities without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, creed, age, disability, national
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College Preparatory/
Aviation/Travel and Tourism
Wooddale
High School
Aviation/Travel and Tourism Program
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Grades 9-12
5151 Scottsdale
Memphis, TN 38118
Principal: Michael Kyle
(901) 416-2440
Aviation/Travel and Tourism
Established in 1995, Wooddale High School’s
Aviation/Travel and Tourism Optional Program is an
innovative program that is the only one of its kind in
Tennessee. Qualified aviation, travel, and tourism
employees are in high demand, and Wooddale provides
students with the foundation they need to enter these
exciting career fields. The aerospace industry is one of
the nation’s primary employers of scientists and engineers. Likewise, Memphis is the center of the nation’s air
cargo operations and home of FedEx, which offers
many high-paying and high-tech jobs. Over 10 million
tourists visit Memphis annually and spend approximately
$3 billion, resulting in over 50,000 jobs in this area that
are connected to the tourism industry. Wooddale students graduate with the skills they need to succeed in
their chosen career path or to pursue post-secondary
studies in their field of interest.
The Aviation Program has an integrated aeronautics
curriculum that enhances the study of Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, with an
emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary education or training in the aviation industry. Students now
have access to the National Flight Academy (NFA)
Aviation Classroom Experience (ACE) at Wooddale.
This state-of-the-art training facility replicates the NFA
in Pensacola, FL, and includes flight and air traffic control simulators. It is one of 25 in the United States.
Seniors have the opportunity to work on their Private
Pilot's License and Aviation Maintenance Technician certification and take advantage of intern positions at
FedEx and Medtronic. Graduates of this program continue aviation training at area universities, a variety of
airlines, and in the military. Jeffrey Holmes, Coordinator
of the Aviation Program is the 2013/14 Shelby County
Schools High School Teacher of the Year.
The sky really is the limit at Wooddale High School!
Social Studies (AP U.S. History and AP Psychology)
World Languages
Fine Arts
AP Art (2D, 3D, Drawing, and Art History)
Travel and tourism are integral parts of Wooddale’s
Optional Program. Thanks to our partners at Metropolitan
Memphis Hotel and Lodging Association, Metropolitan
Memphis Attractions Association, Memphis Convention and
Visitors Bureau, Hilton Worldwide, and Memphis Marriott
Downtown, students are able to “shadow” professionals,
serve as interns, and work closely with local tourism agencies. Travel and tourism students are also offered opportunities to volunteer at many tourist attractions throughout the
city.
College Preparatory
Wooddale’s College Preparatory Optional School curriculum is designed for students seeking a strong liberal arts
foundation. This program ensures that each student excels
in four Honors-level classes each school year (including
English, Math, and Science) and completes three units in
Social Studies, two units in a World Language, and one unit
in a Fine Arts class. In addition, students may earn college
credits during their junior and senior years through
Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Dr. Kristie Ruddick, an outstanding AP Chemistry
teacher, has been recognized as a NASA Harriet P. Jenkins
Fellow and is a recipient of the Women’s Chemist Award
from the Eli Lilly Company.
The Curriculum
College Preparatory Program
Honors and Advanced Placement courses in:
• English (AP Literature and Composition and
AP Language and Composition)
• Mathematics
• Science (AP Biology and AP Chemistry)
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Aviation Career Management Success
Aviation Ground School/Theory of Flight
Introduction to Aerospace
Aviation Foundations of Technology
Aviation Technological Design
Advanced Design Applications
Aircraft Maintenance (Tennessee College of Applied
Technology)
Travel and Tourism Marketing
Marketing and Management I - Principles
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Cooperative Methodology
Student Activities
In addition to a rigorous academic program, Wooddale’s
Optional students have the opportunity to participate in a
variety of school leadership and extracurricular activities.
Wooddale currently has two honor societies: the
National Honor Society and Tri-M music honor society.
Opportunities are available to participate in extracurricular
activities such as marching band, concert band, jazz band,
swing/show choir, concert choir, ROTC rifle and drill
teams, student council, debate team, peer mentoring, and
newspaper and yearbook staffs. Students may also join a
variety of clubs such as Aviation Club, DECA, TSA, Art
Club, Facing History and Ourselves, The Envoy Project,
Environmentalist Club, Peer Leadership, French Club,
FBLA, Skills USA, FCCLA, and Chess Club. Students can
also be part of the Rocket Team and participate in the
Team America Rocket Challenge (TARC) each year.
Wooddale also offers a complete interscholastic athletic
program. Sports include football, basketball, baseball, tennis, softball, volleyball, track, cross country, bowling, and
soccer.