Beech High Criminal Justice

05/15/2026

Our Criminal Justice students had an incredible opportunity to tour the Sumner County Jail this week and gain firsthand insight into correctional operations, inmate intake, facility security, and career pathways within the criminal justice system. Experiences like this help bring classroom learning to life and give students a real-world perspective on the justice process.

A special thank you to the staff at the Sumner County Jail for their time, professionalism, and willingness to educate our students.
We also extend our gratitude to Martin’s Chicken & Waffles for opening up and providing a delicious lunch and helping make this field trip a success.

We appreciate our community partners who invest in our students and their futures! 👏

05/06/2026

Today our Criminal Justice 2 and students from our competition mock trial team took a tour of the Sumner County Court House. Students were able to watch judges handles cases, ask questions as well as engage with our court staff. Thank you to the Sumner County Sheriff's Office & Court staff!

We also want to thank Martin's Chicken And Waffles for opening up and cooking for our students.

04/09/2026

Mock Trial Tryouts are approaching! Please sign up using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAEAD28A4F4C43-63428466-mock

Save the date!

Mock Trial Tryouts coming in April. If you were on our 2025-2026 see Ms. Tyler for your recommitment letter.

Students need to prepare a 5 min speech on why they want to become a mock trial member, provide a resume & letter of recommendation from one of your general education teachers.

We will conduct a workshop on Tuesday & Wednesday. Students will present speech on Thursday. Team Announced Friday, April 24th during morning announcements.

Team will start meeting in May. We will meet several times throughout the summer & once a week starting in August.

Step Into the Courtroom. Earn Your Verdict.

03/19/2026

Beech High School Criminal Justice would like to extend a huge congratulations to Mrs. Cornell and the Beech High School Cosmetology students for their outstanding accomplishments at this week’s State SkillsUSA Competition. Every competitor demonstrated incredible hard work, and we are so proud of their dedication and commitment.

We would also like to recognize our Criminal Justice competitors. These students have put in countless hours of preparation, sacrificing nights and weekends to perform at their very best.

A special congratulations goes to Kennedy Cathey for earning Bronze in Action Skills with her job demonstration on Proper Jail Restraints—an incredible achievement!

We are proud of all of our students and look forward to competing again next year.

03/16/2026

Our Beech High School Criminal Justice SkillsUSA students are having an amazing time at the SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference!

Several of our students competed today, and we have a full day of competitions ahead tomorrow.

In between events, students also had the opportunity to take part in a prison break escape room, putting their teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to the test.

From workshops and competitions to team-building experiences, our students are gaining valuable real-world skills while representing Beech High Criminal Justice with professionalism and pride.

We are so proud of their hard work and dedication—good luck to everyone competing tomorrow! 🏆⚖️🚔

03/04/2026

Today our Beech High School Criminal Justice students had an incredible opportunity to learn directly from professionals in the field! A huge thank you to Lt. Winslow, Deputy Nash, and Deputy Ghee from the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office for visiting our classes and leading an engaging Q&A session with our students.

They shared their experiences in law enforcement, answered student questions, and provided valuable insight into careers in the criminal justice field.

Students also had the chance to explore the ERT truck, SCSO motorcycle, and a patrol vehicle, giving them a hands-on look at the equipment used by deputies every day.

Experiences like this help bring classroom learning to life and allow our students to connect what they learn in class to real-world careers.

We appreciate the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office for taking the time to invest in our students and support the Beech Criminal Justice program!

03/01/2026

🚨 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR BEECH CRIMINAL JUSTICE! 🚨

75 Beech High School Criminal Justice students successfully earned their American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification! ❤️👏

These students are now trained in:
✔️ High-quality CPR (adult, child & infant)
✔️ AED usage
✔️ Team-based emergency response
✔️ Choking relief techniques
✔️ Wound packing for severe bleeding
✔️ Proper tourniquet application

This nationally recognized certification equips our students with life-saving skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Whether pursuing careers in law enforcement, emergency services, healthcare, or simply being prepared citizens — they now have the confidence and competence to respond in critical moments.

Seventy-five students completing this rigorous training speaks volumes about their focus, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.

We are incredibly proud of the future first responders coming out of Beech Criminal Justice! 💙🖤

02/26/2026

Save the date!

Mock Trial Tryouts coming in April. If you were on our 2025-2026 see Ms. Tyler for your recommitment letter.

Students need to prepare a 5 min speech on why they want to become a mock trial member, provide a resume & letter of recommendation from one of your general education teachers.

We will conduct a workshop on Tuesday & Wednesday. Students will present speech on Thursday. Team Announced Friday, April 24th during morning announcements.

Team will start meeting in May. We will meet several times throughout the summer & once a week starting in August.

Step Into the Courtroom. Earn Your Verdict.

02/25/2026

🏆 Beech High School Mock Trial – Regional Competition Results 🏆

Our BHS Mock Trial Team placed 4th at Regionals today, and we could not be more proud of the dedication, preparation, and teamwork shown by these students!
We also want to recognize two outstanding individual award recipients:
👏 Jas Wade – Best Defense Attorney Award
👏 Jaymeson Walker – Best Prosecution Witness Award

Thank you to our amazing parents, attorney coaches, and the Tennessee Bar Association for donating their time, expertise, and support to make this competition possible. Your investment in our students truly makes a difference!

12/03/2025

Order on Saturday, December 13th from Martin's Chicken & Waffles to support BHS Mock Trial.

They are open 11am to 8pm that day!