George Thomas Jr. Academy

Will my child get behind academically?

Most residents at Youth Town discharge in better academic standing than when they arrived. Students at GTJA are usually able to continue their same class schedules.

What academic opportunities are available to my child at GTJA?

20-30 students graduate from high school each year while at Youth Town. School personnel coordinates with public school districts to continue a seamless educational program for each child.

Priority is given to making up credits (credit recovery) for students who are behind academically.

Homeschool students are usually able to continue their home-school programs.

HISET (GED) is also available for students who qualify.

ARE the teachers licensed and certified?

The six GTJA teachers all hold professional teaching licensure. Four of the six hold graduate degrees in education.

Is George Thomas Jr. Academy accredited?

GTJA is accredited by the Tennessee Association of Non-Public Academic Schools (TANAS).

GTJA is also approved by the Tennessee Department of Education as a Category 1 special population school.

Supplies We need

Supplies Needed for School

#2 pencils
Spiral Notebook paper
Page Dividers
Blue and Black Ballpoint Pens
Pencil Sharpeners
Copy paper
Sticky Notes
Small legal pads
White Poster Boards
Whiteout
Small, Medium, & Large Binder clips
Blank CD/DVD
3 Ring Binders
Loose notebook paper
Color Markers
Colored Pencils
Highlighters
Hooked on Phonics Software
Scotch Tape
Photo Smart Printer Ink

Other Needs At Youth town

Sheets - white, twin size ($25 per set)

Pillow cases - white ($10 per set)

Towels - white ($5 each)

Blankets - olive green or blue ($30 each)

Khaki pants - various sizes ($25 per pair)

Yellow golf shirts - various sizes ($20 per shirt)

Belts - black or white ($10 each)

Coats - heavy, brown, Car Hart style ($50 each)

Toiletries ($20 each)

Socks, boxer shorts, tee shirts ($35 for 7 pairs)

Balls, gloves, fishing poles

Institutional Refrigerator ($3,000)

Transmission for van ($1,400)

For cash donations for these items please make your check payable to :

Youth Town

3641 Youth Town Road

Pinson, TN 38366