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Memphis City Schools is the school district serving Memphismarker, Tennesseemarker, United Statesmarker and the largest school district in Tennesseemarker.

MCS serves the entire city of Memphis. Some areas of unincorporated Shelby Countymarker are zoned to Memphis City Schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Some unincorporated areas of Shelby County are zoned to schools in Shelby County Schools for elementary and middle school and Memphis City Schools for high school.

Strategic Goals

The MCS Website lists six "Strategic Goals"

1. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:Accelerate the academic performance of all students.

2. ACCOUNTABILITY:Establish a holistic accountability system that evaluates the academic, operational and fiscal performance of the school district.

3. PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:Build and strengthen family and community partnerships to support the academic and character development of all students.

4. HEALTHY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:Create a school community that listens to student input and promotes student leadership and healthy youth development.

5. SAFETY:Maintain a positive, safe and respectful environment for all students and staff.

6. DIVERSITY:Create a school community that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of an increasingly diverse population.

Memphis City Schools Board of Education

Memphis City Schools is governed by the Memphis City Schools Board of Commissioners. It's composed of nine members, who are residents of the city, elected by the citizens at the general election in November to serve a four year term. Seven members are elected by district to represent a specific area within the city, and two members are elected at large to represent the entire city. At the last meeting in December, the Board elects a President and a Vice-President to serve for a term of one year to be effective January 1.

The Board of Education is responsible for establishing goals for the school system and adopting policies for the effective operation of the school system. The Board appoints a Superintendent to oversee the operation of the school system in accordance with the educational goals and policies it establishes.

DUTIES OF THE BOARD: The Board focuses on three major areas: policy development, advocacy for Board policies, and accountability for district goals.

The district's strategic plan is a working document used to guide and reinforce MCS's mission and goals. It is continuously reviewed, evaluated, discussed, updated, and endorsed by the Board Commissioners. The Board of Education also conducts regular evaluations of the Superintendent's performance.

Approval of the budget is a major function of the Board. Commissioners support the hiring of teachers, administrators, and support staff who are responsible for educating the students.

As public officials, individuals who serve on the Board are active and visible members of the community. However, the Board acts officially only as a group. It is committed to openness and candor in the conduct of its business and encourages citizen participation during regular meetings.

School uniforms

All MCS students are required to wear school uniforms.

Students may wear oxford shirts, polo shirts, turtlenecks, and blouses with "Peter Pan" collars. Colors vary, depending upon the school. In general, all white shirts are acceptable. Check with each school to find out what colors besides white are also acceptable. Sweatshirts must be white, black, navy blue, tan or any other colors approved by the individual campus.

Trousers, shorts, skirts, and jumpers must be black, tan, or navy blue. Denim clothing is not allowed.

Schools

K-12 schools

Alternative

Secondary schools

7-12 schools

Zoned Alternative

High schools

Zoned

Alternative

Middle schools

5-8

6-8

7-8

K-8 schools

Zoned

Alternative

K-7 schools

Zoned

Elementary schools

Zoned elementary schools

K-6

K-5

K-4

Alternative elementary schools

K-6

Former schools

Former elementary schools

  • Hollywood Elementary School (closed spring 2007) (Students reassigned to Springdale Elementary School)
  • Lauderdale Elementary School (closed spring 2007) (Students reassigned to Larose Elementary School)
  • Macon Elementary School (closed spring 2007) (Students reassigned to Berclair Elementary School)


Former secondary schools



Former high schools



Blue Ribbon Schools

Seven Memphis City Schools have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education's Blue Ribbon Schools Program, which honors schools that are academically superior or demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement. These schools are:

Snowden School (1982-83)

Grahamwood School (1985-86)

Craigmont Junior/Senior High School (1992-93)

Richland Elementary School (1993-94)

Keystone Elementary (2004)

Delano Elementary School (2005)

John P. Freeman Optional School (2008)



See also



References

  1. Memphis City Schools Memphis City Schools Mission, Vision, Strategic Goals & Core Beliefs
  2. Memphis City Schools Board of Commissioners
  3. Memphis City Schools School Uniforms.
  4. http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/index.html Blue Ribbon Schools Program


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