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    Central Avenue, 678-2000

    Approximately 20,000 students are enrolled at the University of Memphis (U of M). The university offers degrees in 58 undergraduate majors in 75 concentrations, plus 10 masters degrees in 46 majors, four doctoral degrees in 23 majors, as well as law degrees.



    • University of Tennessee Health Science Center

    800 Madison, 448-5500

    UT-Memphis is one of the largest academic health science centers in the nation with more than 2,100 students enrolled. UT-Memphis is divided into six colleges and the School of Biomedical Engineering. UT-Memphis operates UT Bowld Hospital, has teaching agreements with most other local hospitals, and is co-developing the Mid-South Biotech Research Park complex with Baptist Memorial Health Care.



    • Baptist College of Health Sciences

    2003 Monroe, 227-4330

    The Baptist College of Health Sciences is a four-year baccalaureate institution that offers a bachelor's degree of science in seven majors – nursing, respiratory care, health care management, medical sonography, medical radiography, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine – as well as completion degrees for licensed or registered nurses and respiratory therapists. In addition, the college provides a variety of class schedules, from traditional day classes to evening and weekend programs, designed so professionals will not have to alter their work schedules to attend. The college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and participates in many federal and state financial aid programs. Opened in 1994, the school has more than 600 students enrolled for the fall 2002 semester.



    • Christian Brothers University



      650 East Parkway South, 321-3000

      About 2,000 students are enrolled at this private university, which is under the direction of the Catholic teaching order of Christian Brothers. The university offers undergraduate degrees in 28 major fields and minors are available in 35 academic areas. CBU also offers masters degrees and an accelerated evening education program for working adults seeking an undergraduate degree.



    • Crichton College

    255 North Highland, 320-9700

    Nearly 1,000 Crichton College students pursue undergraduate bachelor degrees in the following colleges: School of Arts and Sciences, School of Bible and Theology, School of Education and Behavioral Studies and School of Business. Crichton also offers certificate programs in Biblical Studies, Urban Youth Ministry, and Nonprofit Management.



    • DeSoto Center

    5197 W.E. Ross Parkway, Southaven, Miss.

    (662) 342-1570

    This multi-educational facility is home to branches of Northwest Mississippi Community College (NMCC) and The University of Mississippi (UM). NMCC offers two-year associates degrees in arts or applied science disciplines from two campuses in Southaven and one in Olive Branch. UM offers courses for non-degree pursuits or toward completion of undergraduate degrees in three fields. UM’s Southaven campus at DeSoto Center also offers two nursing degrees and two graduate degree programs in education. Campus enrollment is approximately 2,500.



    • LeMoyne-Owen College

    807 Walker, 774-9090

    Over 750 students attend this historically black private college in pursuit of four-year degrees in 20 academic major areas. The college offers flexible evening and weekend schedule options, as well as an accelerated degree completion program for adults.



    • Memphis College of Art

    Overton Park, 272-5100

    Approximately 300 students attend this private school located in Overton Park. MCA offers bachelors and masters degrees in fields ranging from the fine arts to computer arts disciplines.



    • Memphis Theological Seminary

    168 East Parkway South, 458-8232

    This ecumenical seminary represents 30 denominations among its faculty and students. Offered courses lead to masters degrees in religion and divinity and doctoral degrees in ministry.



    • Mid-South Community College

    2000 W. Broadway, West Memphis, Ark., (870) 733-6722

    More than 1,100 students from the tri-state area are enrolled at this two-year public institution. Founded in 1992, Mid-South Community College (MSCC) offers associate degrees, technical certificates and certificates of proficiency in 12 areas of emphasis. MSCC cooperates with neighboring regional and nationally recognized universities to offer undergraduate and graduate classes in a variety of degree-track fields. MSCC also offers noncredit courses for personal or professional development, adult education/GED classes and computer or network training/certification.



    • Rhodes College

    2000 North Parkway, 843-3000

    This private liberal arts college offers 31 departmental and interdisciplinary majors leading to a bachelor of arts or science degree. Rhodes also offers a master of science degree in accounting. Over 1,550 students from around the world attend this Presbyterian-affiliated college.



    • Southwest Tennessee Community College

    737 Union Avenue and 5983 Macon Cove, 333-5000

    Southwest Tennessee Community College is Tennessee’s largest two-year college. Southwest has two main campuses and nearly a dozen centers and off-campus class sites throughout Shelby and Fayette counties. The College has nearly 12,000 students, 256 full-time and 425 part-time faculty. It offers more than 100 majors/concentrations and 22 certificate programs. Associate degrees in science, applied science and arts are available.



    • Southern College of Optometry

    1245 Madison, 722-3200

    Founded in 1932, this is one of only 17 optometry schools in the nation. The college offers a four-year doctor of optometry degree to more than 460 enrolled students, and also serves over 60,000 patients annually through The Eye Center.



    • Tennessee Technology Center at Memphis

    550 Alabama Avenue, 543-6100

    More than 1,100 students pursue job-specific training at this technical school. One of 27 technology centers across the state, Tennessee Technology Center (TTC) at Memphis grants certificates, supplemental certificates and diplomas in 29 different vocational and technical programs. Memphis

    For specific information on any of the 178 schools in the Memphis City Schools district, visit their web site at: http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/index_a.html Collierville

    ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

    Collierville Elementary School

    590 Peterson Lake Road

    Collierville, TN 38017

    853-3300

    Principal: Juanita G. Armour

    Crosswind Elementary School

    831 West Shelton Road

    Collierville, TN 38017

    853-3330

    Principal: Mary Ann McNeil

    Sycamore Elementary School

    1155 Sycamore Road

    Collierville, TN 38017

    854-8202

    Principal: Dr. Patricia S. Butler

    Tara Oaks Elementary School

    600 Harpers Ferry Road

    Collierville, TN 38017

    853-3337

    Principal: Sydney Mayo Bender

    MIDDLE SCHOOLS

    Collierville Middle School

    146 College Street

    Collierville, TN 38017

    853-3320

    Principal: Ingrid Warren

    Schilling Farms Middle School

    935 S. Colbert Street

    Collierville, TN 38017

    854-2345

    Principal: Sherry Phillips

    HIGH SCHOOLS

    Collierville High School

    1101 N. Byhalia Road

    Collierville, TN 38017

    853-3310

    Principal: Dr. Timothy SetterlundGermantown

    ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

    Dogwood Elementary School

    8945 Dogwood Road

    Germantown, TN 38139

    756-2310

    Principal: Susan Pittman

    Farmington Elementary School

    2085 Cordes Road

    Germantown, TN 38139

    756-2320

    Principal: Pattie Martin Bland

    Germantown Elementary School

    2730 Cross Country Drive

    Germantown, TN 38138

    756-2330

    Principal: Brenda Bluestein

    Riverdale Elementary School

    7391 Neshoba Road

    Germantown, TN 38138

    756-2300

    Principal: David Carlisle

    MIDDLE SCHOOLS

    Germantown Middle School

    7925 C. D. Smith Road

    Germantown, TN 38138

    756-2338

    Principal: J. Russell Joy

    Houston Middle School

    9400 Wolf River Boulevard

    Germantown, TN 38139-3509

    756-2366

    Principal: J. Michael Morrison

    HIGH SCHOOLS

    Germantown High School

    7653 Old Poplar Pike

    Germantown, TN 38138

    756-2350

    Principal: Lonnie Harris, Jr.

    Houston High School

    9755 Wolf River Boulevard

    Germantown, TN 38139-5599

    756-2370

    Principal: John S. Aitken DeSoto County

    Elementary Schools

    Center Hill Elementary (K-5) 13662 Center Hill Road, Olive Branch; Phone: 890-7705; Principal: Rebecca Dearden

    Chickasaw Elementary (2-3), 6391 Chickasaw Rd., Olive Branch; Phone: 895-6664; Principal: Lisa Love

    DeSoto Central Elementary (K-5), 2411 Central Pkwy., Southaven; Phone: 349-6234; Principal: Brenda Wilkinson

    Greenbrook Elementary (K-5), 730 Rasco Rd., Southaven; Phone: 342-2330; Principal: Stephanie Gilder

    Hernando Elementary (K-2), 455 Riley St., Hernando; Phone: 429-4160; Principal: Barbara Jepsen

    Hope Sullivan Elementary (K-5), 7985 Southaven Cir. W., Southaven; Phone: 393-2919; Principal: Jerry Darnell

    Horn Lake Elementary (K-3), 6341 Ridgewood Dr., Horn Lake; Phone: 393-4608 ; Principal: Dorothy Ann Smith

    Oak Grove Central Elementary (3-5), 893 Oak Grove Rd., Hernando; Phone: 429-4180; Principal: Dr. Patsy Sledge

    Olive Branch Elementary (K-1), 9549 Pigeon Roost Rd., Olive Branch; Phone: 895-2256; Principal: Sunnie Barkley

    Shadow Oaks Elementary (K-3), 3780 Shadow Oaks, Horn Lake; Phone: 393-4585; Principal: Lynda Pointer

    Southaven Elementary (K-5), 8274 Claiborne Dr. , Southaven; Phone: 342-2289; Principal: Lenore Turner

    Walls Elementary (K-5), 6131 Delta View, Walls; Phone: 781-1280; Principal: Thomas Spencer



    Intermediate Schools

    Horn Lake Intermediate (4-5), 6870 E. Center St., Horn Lake; Phone: 280-7075; Principal: Danny Freeze

    Olive Branch Intermediate (4-5), 8631 E. Pigeon Roost Rd., Olive Branch; Phone: 893-1221; Principal: Joe Eoff

    Middle Schools

    DeSoto Central (6-9), 2611 Central Pkwy., Southaven; Phone: 349-6660; Principal: Charlie Tipton

    Hernando Middle (6-8), 700 Dilworth Ln., Hernando; Phone: 429-4154; Principal: Therman Richardson

    Horn Lake Middle (6-8), 6585 Horn Lake Rd., Horn Lake; Phone: 393-7443; Principal: George Loper

    Olive Branch Middle School (6-8), 6530 Blocker St., Olive Branch; Phone: 895-4610; Principal: Ken Reid

    Southaven Middle School (6-8), 175 Rasco Rd., Southaven; Phone: 280-0422; Principal: James Brady



    High Schools

    Hernando High (9-12), 805 Dilworth, Hernando; Phone: 429-4170; Principal: Freddie Joseph

    Horn Lake High (9-12), 6125 Hurt Rd., Horn Lake; Phone: 393-5273; Principal: Milton Kuykendall

    Olive Branch High (9-12), 9366 Sandidge Rd., Olive Branch; Phone: 893-3344; Principal: Barry Owen

    Southaven High (9-12), 899 Rasco Rd., Southaven; Phone: 393-9300; Principal: John Clark



    Vocational Center

    DeSoto County Career Technology Center (10-12), 847 Rasco Rd., Southaven; Phone: 393-6211; Director: Phillip Sublett



    Alternative Center

    DeSoto County Alternative Center (1-12), 2690 Magnolia St., Hernando; Phone: 429-5597; Principal: Neurod Phillips



    Visit the DeSoto County School’s Web site at www.desoto.k12.ms.usBartlett

    ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

    Altruria Elementary School

    6641 Deermont Road

    Bartlett, TN 38134

    373-2600

    Principal: Marva Johnson

    Arlington Elementary School

    11825 Douglass Street

    Arlington, TN 38002

    867-6000

    Principal: John Sadowski

    Barret's Chapel Elementary School

    10280 Godwin Road

    Arlington, TN 38002

    873-8160

    Principal: Barbara A. Fletcher

    Bartlett Elementary School

    3932 Billy Maher Road

    Bartlett, TN 38135

    373-2610

    Principal: Page Watson

    Ellendale Elementary School

    6950 Dawnhill Road

    Bartlett, TN 38135

    373-2636

    Principal: Bonita Grumme

    Kate Bond Elementary School

    2727 Kate Bond Road

    Memphis, TN 38133

    373-1400

    Principal: Marty Redding

    Lakeland Elementary School

    10050 Oak Seed Lane

    Lakeland, TN 38002

    867-7071

    Principal: Nancy Rouse

    Oak Elementary School

    3573 Oak Road

    Bartlett, TN 38135

    373-2646

    Principal: Patricia Rowland

    Rivercrest Elementary School

    4825 Rivercrest Lane

    Bartlett, TN 38135

    373-1373

    Principal: Kay Williams

    MIDDLE SCHOOLS

    Appling Middle School

    3700 Appling Road

    Bartlett, TN 38133

    373-1410

    Principal: Odell Foster

    Arlington Middle School

    5470 Lamb Road

    Arlington, TN 38002

    867-6015

    Principal: Patricia L. Prescott

    Elmore Park Middle School

    6330 Althorne Road

    Bartlett, TN 38134

    373-2642

    Principal: Marjorie B. Lowe

    Shadowlawn Middle School

    4734 Shadowlawn Road

    Arlington, TN 38002

    373-2654

    Principal: Robert J. Hatton

    HIGH SCHOOLS

    Bartlett High School

    5688 Woodlawn Avenue

    Bartlett, TN 38134

    373-2620

    Principal: Mike Parnell

    Bolton High School

    7323 Brunswick Road

    Arlington, TN 38002

    873-8150

    Principal: Dr. Snowden CarruthersChoose an option:



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