Guidance Office
2024-2025 New Student Enrollment Information
Packets for the 2024-2025 School Year will be available during the summer on the front door of Grainger High School. Completed enrollment packets and required documentation may be emailed to the school counselor assigned to the student's grade or returned to Grainger High School.
Grainger High School Counselors
Do you have an issue you need to speak with your school counselor about? Please click on your school counselor's link below and complete the online form. Your school counselor will contact you by phone or email.
Mrs. Tonya Ely - Class of 2024, and Class of 2026 email: tely@gcs123.net
Mrs. Rachel Harris - Class of 2025 and Class of 2027 email: rharris@gcs123.net
School Registrar
April Whaley -- awhaley@gcs123.net
Remind App Information
Attention Seniors (Class of 2025) and Parents of Seniors!
Mrs. Harris would like you to join the GHS Class of 2025 Remind App!
To receive messages concerning upcoming events for the Class of 2025 via text,
text @gh25parent to 81010.
Senior Recognition Ads for the yearbook are now available for purchase!
Go to www.jostensadservice.com/student for more information.
Senior Forms
All seniors are provided with the opportunity to use two excused College and Career Days during their senior year (one during first semester, one during second semester). College and Career Day Request forms are available by clicking here or in the School Counseling Office, Room 209. Completed forms must be submitted with all teacher signatures and parent signature three days prior to the visit day. Students must also submit an official letter of proof from the school or industry visited on their first day back to school after the visit, in order to be granted the excused college day.
Brag Sheet for Letter of Recommendation
Any student interested in obtaining a letter of recommendation from a school counselor must submit a completed Brag Sheet to his/her school counselor at least two weeks prior to the date needed. Brag Sheets are available by clicking here or in the School Counseling Office, Room 209.
Students should use a Transcript Request Form any time there is a need to have his/her transcripts or ACT scores sent to a school of interest. Transcript Request Forms are available online by clicking here or in the School Counseling Office, Room 209. Students must provide the address to which transcripts/scores must be sent.
Junior Information
All juniors are provided with the opportunity to use one excused College and Career Day during their junior year. College and Career Day Request forms are available online or in the School Counseling Office, Room 209. Completed forms must be submitted with all teacher signatures and parent signature three days prior to the visit day. Students must also submit an official letter of proof from the school visited on their first day back to school after the visit, in order to be granted the excused college day.
Click here to access a College and Career Day Request form.
2024-2025 ACT Test Dates
Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Registration
April 5, 2025 February 28, 2025 March 16, 2025
June 14, 2025 May 9, 2025 May 26, 2025
July 12, 2025 June 6, 2025 June 20, 2025
ACT Test Fee: $65.00
Register online at
*Please see your school counselor if you have any questions or need assistance regarding the required ACT Photo Submission.
Career Exploration Through Major Clarity
Students at Grainger High School have access to Major Clarity through their google accounts. Assessments and results can be accessed by clicking here.
Mental Health Concerns
Keeping a check on your child’s mental health is always important. Living as teenagers during a pandemic presents a set of unusual problems and anxieties that are new for your students and may not be communicated in obvious ways. The following Websites are available to you as you strive to support the mental health of your student.
Mental Health Crisis Intervention
Mobile Crisis Services in Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
National Association of School Psychologists-Helping Children Cope with Changes due to COVID-19
CDC-Support for Teens and Young Adults during COVID-19
Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network-Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease
CDC-Handwashing and Sanitizer Use at Home, at Play & Out and About
If one of the school counselors can be of service to you, please don't hesitate to reach out!
A Note To Student Athletes
Student athletes who wish to participate in NCAA Division I or II athletics: You need to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. You need to qualify academically and you will also need to be cleared as an amateur student-athlete. You are responsible for achieving and protecting your eligibility status. You may register as early as the beginning of your sophomore year.
Enrichment Opportunities
Physics at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga
UTC & Physics Information
www.utc.edu/admission
www.utc.edu/chemistry-physics
www.utc.edu/about
Facebook: UTCPhysics
Twitter: @UTC_Chem_Phys
Upward Bound
Upward Bound's college prep program provides academic advising, career exploration, tutoring, college assistance, ACT prep, scholarship assistance and more. Participants also get paid. For more information, students can see Hannah Ballas in room 219 or email ubgrainger@outlook.com.
College News
Austin Peay State University
Schedule a Visit
To schedule a visit, click here.
Carson-Newman University
Request a Visit
To schedule a visit, click here.
East Tennessee State University
Request information or schedule a call with an Admissions Counselor
Lincoln Memorial University
Schedule a Tour or attend a Railsplitter 101 Webinar
For more information, click here.
Middle Tennessee State University
Campus Tours Now Available
MTSU has resumed in-person campus tours September 1, 2020. To register for a tour, schedule a zoom call with admissions or take a virtual tour by clicking here.
Pellissippi State Community College
Schedule a phone call or Live Chat an admissions Counselor
For more information click here.
Tennessee State University
Schedule a Visit
To request information or schedule a visit, click here.
Tennessee State University
Schedule a Visit
To request information or schedule a visit, click here.
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Schedule a Visit
To register for a campus tour, click here.
Stowers THINKBIG Program
If you are ready to pursue a career as a Stowers Machinery Service technician, you can apply for the THINKBIG program. Accepted candidates will attend South Georgia Technical College and major in the Heavy Equipment Dealer Service Technology Program.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
TCAT Morristown
For admission information and to explore programs offered at TCAT Morristown, click here.
TCAT Knoxville
For admission information and to explore programs offered at TCAT Knoxville, click here.
Questions about Class Rings? Caps & Gowns?
Graduation Announcements?
Contact Jostens:
Josh Cole
2874 Alcoa HWY
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 573-1447
Josh.Cole@jostens.com