Students entering the Shelby County Schools will be assigned to the school which serves the attendance zone in which they live. The boundaries of these attendance zones may be adjusted from year to year.
The assignment of students and classes to teachers is made by the principal in elementary, middle and high schools. Principals shall consider the needs of students with disabilities and the requirements under federal and state laws to provide a free, appropriate public education as determined by the IEP Team for each student.
The assignment of students with disabilities to schools may be made based upon the student's needs and services required as determined by the Individualized Education Plan, and in some cases, students may be assigned to a school other than the school which serves the attendance zone in which they live. Shelby County Schools will make every effort to provide programs for students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, and in the student's home school whenever possible.