Haywood County to get a new high school
At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Shining Rock Classical Academy Board of Directors, the decision was made to begin offering high school grades effective in August 2021.
By state law, Shining Rock may add one grade level per year, which means that for the 2021-22 school year, ninth grade will be offered. An additional high school grade will be added each year afterward.
The vote was held after evaluating the risks of moving forward, delaying the initiation of high school grades, or remaining as a K-8 school. Ultimately, the board determined that the known barriers to taking on additional grades would be equally significant by moving forward in 2021 or beyond.