Memphis City Schools
Memphis City Schools (MCS) is the school district operating public schools in the city of Memphis, Tennessee. Its headquarters are in the Francis E. Coe Administration Building.[1][2] On March 8, 2011, residents voted to disband the city school district, effectively merging it with the Shelby County School District.[3]
Total enrollment, as of the 2010-2011 school year, is about 103,000 students,[4] making the district the largest in Tennessee.
MCS serves the entire city of Memphis. Some areas of unincorporated Shelby County 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.[citation needed]
In July 2011, the Memphis City Schools Board of Commissioners voted to postpone opening Memphis City Schools indefinitely until the Memphis City Council provides money set aside for the school system.[5] The incident was reported in national news.
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[edit] Strategic Goals
The MCS Website lists six "Strategic Goals"[6]
- Student achievement: Accelerate the academic performance of all students.
- Accountability: Establish a holistic accountability system that evaluates the academic, operational and fiscal performance of the school district.
- Parent and community involvement: Build and strengthen family and community partnerships to support the academic and character development of all students.
- Healthy youth development: Create a school community that listens to student input and promotes student leadership and healthy youth development.
- Safety: Maintain a positive, safe and respectful environment for all students and staff.
- Diversity: Create a school community that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of an increasingly diverse population.
[edit] Memphis City Schools Board of Education
Memphis City Schools is governed by the Memphis City Schools Board of Commissioners.[7] 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:[7] 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.
[edit] School uniforms
All MCS students are required to wear school uniforms.[8] 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. 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.
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[edit] Former schools
[edit] 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)
- Ridgeway Elementary School was merged into Balmoral Elementary in spring 2007.
[edit] Former secondary schools
- Longview Middle School (closed spring 2007)
[edit] Former high schools
[edit] 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.[33] These schools are:
- 1982-83 — Snowden School
- 1985-86 — Grahamwood School
- 1992-93 — Craigmont Junior/Senior High School
- 1993-94 — Richland Elementary School
- 2004 — Keystone Elementary
- 2005 — Delano Elementary School
- 2008 — John P. Freeman Optional School
[edit] See also
- History of Memphis, Tennessee
- List of high schools in Tennessee
- List of school districts in Tennessee
- Shelby County Schools
- WQOX, a radio station owned by Memphis City Schools
[edit] References
- ^ "Contact Us." Memphis City Schools. Retrieved on July 15, 2011. "Memphis City Schools 2597 Avery Avenue Memphis, TN 38112"
- ^ "Board of Commissioners." Memphis City Schools. Retrieved on July 15, 2011. "[...]the Francis E. Coe Administration Building, 2597 Avery Avenue."
- ^ McMillin, Zack (8 March 2011). "Memphis voters OK school charter surrender". The Commercial Appeal. http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/mar/08/memphis-school-charter-approval/. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
- ^ Campbell Robertson, Memphis to Vote on Transferring School System to County, The New York Times, January 27, 2011
- ^ Associated Press, 07.20.11–Fund spat delays Memphis school start indefinitely
- ^ Memphis City Schools Memphis City Schools Mission, Vision, Strategic Goals & Core Beliefs
- ^ a b Memphis City Schools Board of Commissioners
- ^ Memphis City Schools School Uniforms.
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