FAQ
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These are after school clubs; however, the High School version (JLA) prepares students to take a DSST test for college credit.
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Yes! I make the material available online as well and there is no homework. Students can come when they are available or miss when they have other obligations.
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Yes! The more the merrier. Please feel free to come on the posted dates/times for upcoming speakers.
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Unfortunately, only club members will have the opportunity to attend the field trip to the Knox County RFC. Even enrolled club members will not be assured a spot, as spots are very limited.
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Club is one day a week.
JLA (high school students) are on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.
CJS (middle school students) are on Wednesdays, at 3:30 p.m. unless there is a speaker. When there is a speaker CJS is moved to Tuesdays with JLA.
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, September 23, 2025: Whitney Miller, Associate VP of Integrated Care & Air Innovation for AMR Medical
Tuesday, October 7, 2025: Sgt. Jonathan Scott from the Tennessee Highway Patrol
Tuesday, October 21, 2025: Madam District Attorney General Charme Allen
TBD: Honorable Marcos Garza
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On October 1st, 2025 the first 20 eligible CJS and JLA members who registered by September 1st, 2025 (first come, first served) will go on a field trip to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center (the Morgue) during school hours.
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In the beginning of November, CJS and JLA will be hosting a career day. All CCS students will be encouraged to attend.
We will have:
LifeStar helicopter
Knox County Sheriff’s Office Helicopter
AMR Ambulance
and more!
Find out more here
What did last year look like?
CJS meets Knox County Aviation
James A.H. Bell, Esq. after speaking to the students about his role as a defense attorney
Rep. Jason Zachary Speaks to CJS and JLA
CJS and KCSO
JLA and CJS meet the CCS K9
Judge Hank Sledge of Loudon County speaks to JLA and CJS
A student graduating last semester
T. Scott Jones, Esq. wrapping up his speech to students on his role as a defense attorney
A CJS student completing their second semester!
Judge Hank Sledge receives a certificate of appreciation
Another student graduates!
A student who earned two summer internships from JLA
Graduation!
My son graduating!
Graduation
Fmr. US Attorney (Eastern District of TN) Doug Overbey
Major Seth Hammond on his role as an Air Force Chaplain