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Chattanooga, TN School Guide

Chattanooga is home to many excellent schools that are sure to suit every educational need your family may have. The area offers superb public schools, private schools, colleges and universities. The Chattanooga community is dedicated to providing a safe and encouraging environment where all students can grow and achieve their goals on a daily basis.

Chattanooga, TN Public Schools

Chattanooga, TN School District
http://www.hcde.org/site/
The mission at Hamilton County Schools is to educate all students to their highest potential. The district believes in success for all students. Hamilton County Schools continue to focus on helping students succeed, enhancing staff development and increasing community support. In doing so, the district is investing in the future of Chattanooga and Hamilton County.

Chattanooga, TN Private Schools

The Bright School Pre K-5
http://www.brightschool.com/www

Tennessee Temple Academy Grades 1-12th and Early Learning Center: Ages 2-5yrs
http://www.tntempleacademy.com/site_flash/index.html

Baylor School Grades 6-12
http://www.baylorschool.org/index.aspx
Baylor is a coeducational day and boarding school.

Chattanooga, TN Area Colleges/Universities

The University of Tennessee
(The following information is sourced from http://www.utc.edu/. For this and more information, please follow the link.)

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a national model for metropolitan universities. In collaboration with our many regional partners, we offer our students an experiential learning environment graced with outstanding teaching scholars in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs.

Vision
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will be recognized as a premiere metropolitan university, known for its outstanding undergraduate and graduate academic programs, scholarly and creative achievements, diversity and inclusiveness, and critical partnerships that take advantage of our setting to provide solutions to global concerns.

Mission
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is an engaged, metropolitan university committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of the region through strategic partnerships and community involvement.

Core Values
In fulfilling our mission, we are committed to our core values:

Preparing for the Future

• The development of ethical and socially responsible leaders, professionals, scholars, and citizens
• The creation of opportunities for those who seek truth, knowledge, and higher quality of life

Education and Engagement

• Excellence in teaching within a student-focused, supportive, and challenging environment
• Achievement and national recognition in research, scholarship, and creative endeavors
• Effective partnerships that provide meaningful involvement in educational, economic, and community development

Positive Institutional Environment

• A collegial, mutually respectful, and professionally rewarding environment
• Broad diversity of people and ideas to strengthen our institution and community
• Reasonable and affordable access to quality higher education

Chattanooga State Community College
(The following information is sourced from http://www.chattanoogastate.edu/. For this and more information, please follow the link.)
The top priority for Chattanooga State Community College is student success. The College prides itself on meeting the needs of the community by offering a myriad of options for the student population based on their individual needs. Whether the student is pursuing an associate degree for career or general transfer education, a technical diploma or certificate, professional or corporate training for advancement in the workplace, college credits while in high school or continuing education classes for personal development, Chattanooga State strives to be an integral part of every student's achievements.
The success of Chattanooga State graduates in the workplace not only transforms the lives of those individuals and their families; it impacts the economic health and well being of the community-at-large.