The Office of Student Equity Enrollment and Discipline offers Virtual Professional Development Sessions during July around SEL, the centralized withdrawal process, RTI2-B, 504, and truancy processes. We are asking leaders to please share with school staff. 

Interested participants will need to register for courses in PLZ. Session facilitators will send the link for virtual sessions to all enrolled participants before the training.

If you have any questions, email Thomasena Stuckett at stucketttd@scsk12.org. 

Administrators and teachers, are you ready to make sure SEL is covered in your school? See the SEL School Readiness information that has been added to the School Readiness Checklist below to assist in your preparation for the upcoming school year. In addition, summer professional development will be provided in July to staff to get acclimated to the ReThink SEL platform and curriculum.  

SEL School Readiness Checklist: 

• Are you ready for the new school year? Did you remember that SEL is a part of your weekly routines? Click on the SEL School Readiness Checklist link. SEED School Operations Readiness Summary.pdf

ReThink Ed Summer Professional Development: 

• Are you ready to start the year off? Do you need assistance or want to learn more about our ReThink SEL Curriculum? Join us for summer learning. Click on the ReThink Ed Professional Development link. Rethink Flyer-Teachers Summer 2022.pdf

If you need additional information, please contact Rosalind Davis at DavisRJ@scsk12.org. 

The Shelby County Schools Board of Education voted to adopt a new 10-point grading scale for students enrolled in grades Pre-K through 12. This was done to align with the new state law uniform grading system.

The new MSCS grading scale will go into effect beginning with the 2022-2023 school year.

The revised grading policies are available and can be accessed by clicking here.   

Please be reminded of important information contained in the AOSS Manual regarding immunizations. Take a moment to review this information and share it with your team.

The Office of Student Equity Enrollment and Discipline (S.E.E.D.) Academy will be held on July 26-27 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and Westwood High School from 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Registration information is forthcoming.

On Saturday, August 6, MSCS will host the 3rd Annual Run with Ray 2.2K Run/Walk and an interactive and educational Community Health Fair to provide basic screenings for the 901 and District employees.

This will be a great team-building activity for your school or department. Show off your spirit wear or mascot and engage in some friendly competition! All teams are encouraged to have fun with costumes or choose a theme.

There will be an award ceremony, prizes, and entertainment, so don't miss out! Register here.

Do you desire to become an MSCS principal or assistant principal? The Leadership Fast Track program allows aspiring school leaders to earn a K-12 Educational Leadership Graduate Certificate in pursuit of a Beginning Instructional Leadership License.

Licensure is provided through the University of Memphis or Christian Brothers University. Cohort members are responsible for book, practicum, and licensure fees, and the District will cover the tuition! Access the application and learn more details here.

Apply today if you meet the eligibility requirements and can commit to five years of service as an MSCS school administrator. The deadline to submit your application is July 12 at 9 a.m. Another virtual information session will be held on July 11 at 4 p.m. Access the meeting here.

Questions? Contact Randi Scott Howard (scotthowardrk@scsk12.org) or Deonna Williams (williamsd20@scsk12.org). 

According to state board rule 0520-02-01 and state board policy 5.201, a certified evaluator must evaluate all educators annually. The department conducts initial certification and recertification training, administers certification tests, issues evaluator credentials, and provides continuous evaluator support for the TEAM rubric.

Educators must be certified. Conducting observations without full certification is a grievable offense. Certification entails participating in an official state-sponsored TEAM training and passing the subsequent online certification test. Certification is valid through June of the current school year regardless of the certification date.

• All evaluator certification training for 2022-23 is virtual. The certification window for recertification is from June 8 - August 31. 
• The certification window for initial certification is from June 8, 2022, -  March 31, 2023. Certification is valid until June 30, 2023. TEAM CERTIFICATION FAQS
• The district completion deadline for ALL returning evaluator Certifications is August 31, 2022.

The SY2022-2023 TEM and NIE Evaluator Certification periods are open for new and returning evaluators. For more information, check out SY2022-2023 TEM & NIE Evaluator Certification Process. Registration is required in PLZ.

• TEM Certification: Course Number 30158
• NIE Certification: Course Number 30314

Questions? Please reach out to eps@scsk12.org.  

Upcoming July Athletic Meetings

• July 13 New Athletic Director Orientation 1:00p via Microsoft Teams -contact Reed Willis
• July 20 & 21 Soccer Coaches Clinic presented by 901 Girls with Goals 5p at Melrose Stadium
• July 21 High School and Middle School Football Coaches Meeting 10a at SCIAA Office

Please contact Reed Willis at willisrh@scsk12.org or India Weaver at weaveri@scsk12.org if you have additional questions or concerns.

All schools are required to complete school improvement plans per T.C.A. § 49-1-613. Federal Programs will provide work sessions to assist school teams in completing SIPs for the 2022-23 school year. 

Please see the schedule below.

• July 11-13: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the TTC, 3772 Jackson Avenue
• July 11-14: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the TTC, 3772 Jackson Avenue
• July 19 and 21: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the TTC, 3772 Jackson Avenue
• July 20: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the TTC, 3772 Jackson Avenue
• July 20: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the TTC, 3772 Jackson Avenue
• July 26-28: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the TTC, 3772 Jackson Avenue