Academics
HCHS offers courses from several departments including business, career education, English, fine arts, health/physical education, mathematics, music, science, social studies, special education, and world languages.
One of the highlights of Henry Clay's academics is the Academic Team, led by long-time coaches Mr. Holloway and Mr. Bright. Mr. Rick Holloway is known as one of the most beloved teachers in the history of the school. The Academic Team reached the 2008 State Tournament in Quick Recall despite lacking a single senior. In 2009, the Academic Team enjoyed Henry Clay's best year ever by finishing 4th in the state in Quick Recall and 3rd in the state in overall team points, winning individual state championships in two of six categories. Additionally, the Quick Recall team had an undefeated league season, culminating in a resounding victory at the Thoroughbred Academic League tournament. The varsity team is unbeaten in the league since Fall 2007. The team also finished second at the 2009 Fleming County Academic Tournament. The Academic Team has also dominated the Knowledge Master Open by finishing 17th in world on the Spring 2008 Exam with a score of 1676 and finishing 5th in the world on the Fall 2008 Exam with a score of 1707.
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“Almost all scholarly research carries practical and political implications. Better that we should spell these out ourselves than leave that task to people with a vested interest in stressing only some of the implications and falsifying others. The idea that academics should remain “above the fray” only gives ideologues license to misuse our work.”
—Stephanie Coontz (b. 1944)
“Our first line of defense in raising children with values is modeling good behavior ourselves. This is critical. How will our kids learn tolerance for others if our hearts are filled with hate? Learn compassion if we are indifferent? Perceive academics as important if soccer practice is a higher priority than homework?”
—Fred G. Gosman (20th century)