Enrollment Procedures and Reminders

Kindergarten Age Requirement/Cut-Off Date for Entering Kindergarten:

• Children must be five years old on or before August 15 of the current school year to be admitted.
• Five-year-old kindergarteners who have not previously enrolled cannot be enrolled after the first 30 days of the school year, which is September 16, 2024.  Previously enrolled kindergarteners can be accepted at any time.

September Attendance Awareness Month: Be Present, Be Powerful 

• Chronic absenteeism – missing more than 10% of school days – has more than doubled in communities across the country, disrupting the classrooms and impacting students’ academic progress, social development, and overall well-being.  This September, during Attendance Awareness Month, we highlight the importance of attendance and its positive impact on academics and overall student success. Let’s build the habit of good attendance!  

EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS! 

Attendance Procedures and Reminders

• School administrators must ensure teachers record attendance daily and input grades in Power Teacher Pro. Do Not use paper forms.
• School office staff should process and reconcile daily attendance codes submitted by teachers.
• Each school should have an attendance administrator who can assist and verify the accuracy of attendance data.
• Please contact Stacey Davis at 416-7473 with any questions.
• Attendance Training for School Staff is now being offered!  These training sessions will equip staff with the knowledge and resources needed to effectively navigate the attendance process.  Review dates, times, and locations in PLZ.

C.O.M.E to Win Attendance Support Plan

• We are excited to introduce the C.O.M.E. to Win attendance tracking application, a valuable tool designed to enhance our district's ability to monitor and support student attendance. This application offers a centralized platform for district and school-level personnel to manage and track attendance supports for each 20-day attendance period. Please use the following link to gain more information:

Principal Advisory 8.26.24 C.O.M.E to Win Communication Memo to Principals.docx

Student Withdrawal Form

• All student withdrawals will be handled directly at the child's school. The school's clerical staff will process the withdrawal form and complete the necessary procedures. To access the withdrawal form, please visit the following link:

MSCS Withdrawal Form 24-25

Student Absence Form

• Please be advised that the Student Absence Form is available for all parents through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. This online form allows parents to easily notify the school of their child’s absence directly from their mobile devices or computers. Parents can also track the status of their absence submission by returning to the portal.  
• To review and approve student absence forms, please use the password 'aes' to gain access.

To learn how to access student absence forms submitted via the PowerSchool Parent Portal, please use the following link:

Student Absence Form 24-25

• If you have any questions or require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to email us at studentservices@scsk12.org.

Date: Thursday, September 12

Times: 

• High School: 3:30 PM
• Middle School: 4:30 PM
• Elementary School: 5:30 PM

Location: TLA Auditorium

This mandatory meeting is to support any aspiring teacher seeking certification to learn about the requirements as well as the resources available. Please ensure that all teachers who have not previously attended are present. Your aspiring teacher(s) will receive an email from Performance and Leadership Development. Your support in this matter is greatly appreciated as we strive to provide the best opportunities for our aspiring teachers.

Date: Tuesday, September 10

Times:

• High School: 3:30 PM
• Middle School: 4:30 PM
• Elementary School: 5:30 PM

Location: TLA Auditorium

Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Content Leads' Mandatory Meeting is Tuesday, September 10 at times by grade levels. Your ILT content leads will receive an email from Performance and Leadership Development inviting them to attend this meeting. This meeting will outline roles/responsibilities, stipend information and monthly trainings. Your ILT content leads participation is vital as we discuss important strategies and initiatives for the upcoming school year. If you have any questions, please email performanceandleadership@scsk12.org.

New Teacher Mentor Meeting

Date: Wednesday, September 11
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: TLA Auditorium

We are hosting a new teacher mentor meeting on Wednesday, September 11. Your new teacher mentors will receive an email from Performance and Leadership Development inviting them to this meeting. Roles and responsibilities, stipend information and monthly trainings will be discussed. This session is crucial for ensuring our mentors are well-prepared to support our new teachers effectively. If you have questions, please email performanceandleadership@scsk12.org. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

The Grade Results contract has just been completed, and it will be available to schools very soon. The Virtual Supports and Online Learning (VSOL) Dept. will release information in next week's Leaderboard regarding when students can be enrolled in Grade Results courses, as well as when you can begin signing up for your designated staff to be trained on how to use this resource to its fullest potential. In the meantime, please view this Grade Results Quick Reference and the Grade Results Course Catalog Tennessee course list to help you engage in strategic planning with your team. 

For additional information, contact Rochelle Griffin at griffinrj@scsk12.org.