Thanks to superb standardized test results, six fourth-grade students and 10 fifth-grade students at Tennessee Christian Preparatory School are eligible for Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (TIP).

To be eligible, students must perform at the 95th percentile or higher on one or more sections of any standardized test.

TCPS fourth-graders who are eligible this year are Jack Miller, Sammy Swanson, Alma Smith, Eric Brehen, Abigail Caines and Katie Finnell. Eligible fifth-graders are Cameron Douglas, Hannah Franklin, Josh Montez, Chase Pope, Jared Rucker, Lauren Stout, Trey Williams, Maggie Eslinger, Drew Smith and Grant Smith. These students performed at the 95th percentile or higher on an average of two sections of the Stanford Achievement Test.

Of the 16 eligible students, 13 have attended Tennessee Christian Preparatory School since kindergarten and the remaining three students have been enrolled at the school since the second grade.

Through TIP, students become more aware of their unique capabilities and parents and teachers are given tools to help these students reach their potential.

This marks the 31st year TIP has helped exceptional students recognize their gifts and be recognized for them.

Tennessee Christian Preparatory School is a PreK-12, Christ-centered, interdenominational, state-certified school that offers parents in Cleveland/Bradley County and surrounding areas an alternative for the education and formation of their children. TCPS is not affiliated with or sponsored by any religious denomination or church.

For more information about program, please contact Daniel Brantley at 423-559-8939, ext. 128.