Sixth grade students from across Knox County were in the spotlight Saturday as they demonstrated their skills and knowledge in the annual Sixth Grade Showcase.
The Sixth Grade Showcase is an academic event designed to provide a competitive opportunity for Kentucky’s sixth graders, who are sometimes “lost” between elementary (4-5) and middle grades (6-8) Governor’s Cup competition. The format of the showcase follows that of Governor’s Cup, with students competing in one of five written assessments (mathematics, science, social studies, Language Arts, arts/humanities), in quick recall, and/or in composition.
Photos from the event are available in the KCPS Photo Gallery at http://media.knoxkyschools.com/photo-gallery/6th-grade-showcase-december-3-2016/
Results from the 2016 Sixth Grade Showcase (top four winners in each competition are listed):
Quick Recall
| Place | School | Points |
| 1 | Barbourville High School (MG) | 13 |
| 2 | Jesse D. Lay Elementary School | 9 |
| 3 | Lynn Camp Elementary School | 5 |
| 4 | G.R. Hampton Elementary School | 3 |
Mathematics
| Place | Student | School | Score | TB | Points |
| 1 | Gavin Gibbs | Barbourville High School (MG) | 25 | 3 | 8 |
| 2 | Bradley Lawson | Dewitt Elementary School | 25 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Madison Jones | G.R. Hampton Elementary School | 24 | 4 | |
| 4 | Devin Carpenter | G.R. Hampton Elementary School | 23 | 1 | 2.5 |
| 4 | Taylor Payne | Jesse D. Lay Elementary School | 23 | 1 | 2.5 |
Science
| Place | Student | School | Score | TB | Points |
| 1 | Kaylie Farmer | Lynn Camp Elementary School | 25 | 8 | |
| 2 | Olan Brown | Barbourville High School (MG) | 23 | 6 | |
| 3 | Kaylee Bow | Jesse D. Lay Elementary School | 22 | 4 | |
| 4 | Landen Smith | Girdler Elementary School | 20 | 3 | |
Social Studies
| Place | Student | School | Score | TB | Points |
| 1 | Thomas Mills | Central Elementary School | 21 | 8 | |
| 2 | Connor Overbay | Girdler Elementary School | 20 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | Devin Carpenter | G.R. Hampton Elementary School | 20 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Madelyn Russell | Central Elementary School | 19 | 3 | 3 |
| Language Arts | |||||
| Place | Student | School | Score | TB | Points |
| 1 | Carly Smith | Barbourville High School (MG) | 19 | 8 | |
| 2 | Teegan Chadwell | Girdler Elementary School | 16 | 5 | 6 |
| 3 | Kaylee Bow | Jesse D. Lay Elementary School | 16 | 2 | 3.5 |
| 3 | Kaitlyn Golden | Lynn Camp Elementary School | 16 | 2 | 3.5 |
Arts and Humanities
| Place | Student | School | Score | TB | Points |
| 1 | Stacia Smith | Jesse D. Lay Elementary School | 16 | 8 | |
| 2 | Logan Brown | Dewitt Elementary School | 15 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Emily Cooper | Girdler Elementary School | 15 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Ella Gray | Barbourville High School (MG) | 14 | 2 | 3 |
Composition
| Place | Student | School | Score | TB | Points |
| 1 | Madelyn Russell | Central Elementary School | 8 | ||
| 2 | Courtney McRight | G.R. Hampton Elementary School | 6 | ||
| 3 | Karly Cobb | G.R. Hampton Elementary School | 4 | ||
| 4 | Taylor Payne | Jesse D. Lay Elementary School | 3 | ||
Overall Final Standings
| Place | School | Points |
| 1 | Barbourville High School (MG) | 41 |
| 2 | Jesse D. Lay Elementary School | 31 |
| 3 | Central Elementary School | 24 |
| 4 | G.R. Hampton Elementary School | 23.5 |
Posted on December 5, 2016