FCHS Students Earn College Credit by Passing Criminal Justice Dual Credit Exam

Front row (L-R): Mrs. Sanson, Jenna Payne, Olivia Katie Crownover, Khiya Porter, Keegan Nelson, Lillian Dalton, and Andrew Knapp. Back row: Taylor Blair, Hannah Clark, Aaliyah Elliott, Sebastian Hernandez, Nicholas Castle, Payton Dearing, and Easton Seagroves.

WINCHESTER, TN - Franklin County High School is recognizing a group of students who recently achieved an important academic milestone by successfully passing the Criminal Justice Statewide Dual Credit exam, earning valuable college credit while still in high school.

The students who passed the rigorous, college-level exam include Jenna Payne, Olivia Katie Crownover, Khiya Porter, Keegan Nelson, Lillian Dalton, Andrew Knapp, Taylor Blair, Hannah Clark, Aaliyah Elliott, Sebastian Hernandez, Nicholas Castle, Payton Dearing, and Easton Seagroves.

The statewide dual credit exam is designed to measure mastery of college-level content and is recognized by postsecondary institutions across Tennessee. Students who pass are awarded college credit, giving them a head start toward degrees in criminal justice or related fields and potentially saving thousands of dollars in future tuition costs.

FCHS Criminal Justice instructor Mrs. Sanson praised her students for rising to the challenge and exceeding expectations. “I am so proud of them,” Sanson said. “I set high expectations, and they exceeded them. They took a college-level exam and really showed out.”

School officials say the students’ success highlights the strength of Franklin County High School’s Career and Technical Education programs, which provide students with hands-on learning opportunities and pathways to both higher education and the workforce. Programs like Criminal Justice allow students to explore career interests while building real-world skills and academic credentials before graduation.

Administrators also emphasized the importance of dedicated instruction and student commitment in achieving results like these. The combination of high standards, strong teaching, and motivated students continues to produce positive outcomes for Franklin County students.

With college credit already earned and a solid academic foundation in place, these students are well positioned for future success, whether they pursue higher education, public safety careers, or other professional paths. FCHS officials say they are proud to support students as they work toward their dreams and long-term goals.

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