Grade Results Advisory
Grade Results will be available for district-wide school usage on Monday, September 16. A Grade Results School Admin. Account has been created for all Professional School Counselors, and they can begin enrolling students and teachers in classes on this date. The Virtual Supports and Online Learning (VSOL) Department will begin hosting trainings for new counselors and school staff twice per week starting Tuesday, September 17.
Please review the links below to help you engage in strategic planning with your teams on how to use this resource to its fullest potential. For questions or support, contact Rochelle Griffin at griffinrj@scsk12.org.
Full links to the hyperlinked resources:
• Grade Results Advisory:
• Credit Accrual/Special Project Request link: https://forms.office.com/r/wVFT05pYaF
• Training Schedule:
• Grade Results TN Course Catalog:
Reminder: December 31, 2024
Attendance and Enrollment
Enrollment Procedures and Reminders
Kindergarten Age Requirement/Cut-Off Date for Entering Kindergarten:
- Children must be five years old on or before August 15th 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 the Enrollment & Attendance office at 416-2989 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.
- To further support our attendance initiatives, C.O.M.E. to Win banners are available for pick-up at the Board of Education, room 256, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily. Please contact Ronnie Brown, Faith Jones, or Tanya Boyce for assistance.
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:
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:
- If you have any questions or require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to email us at studentservices@scsk12.org.
Mandatory PD Session for School Support Staff:
Session Title (SUPE Schools Only) PLZ #47228: Understanding your role in supporting
enrollment, attendance, chronic absenteeism and truancy.
The primary focus of this session will be to review the current enrollment (including homeless), attendance and truancy practices across the district. We will discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
*Audience: Attendance, Family Engagement and Truancy Liaisons, GOS, Graduation Coach, Dean of Students
Current Enrollment Numbers: Overview of current enrollment data and comparisons.
Attendance Patterns: Discussion of recent attendance data, highlighting any notable trends, declines or improvements.
Addressing Chronic Absenteeism: Strategies to support students with frequent absences and improve overall attendance.
Engagement Strategies: Brainstorming effective ways to engage students and families to improve both enrollment and attendance.
Next Steps: Defining action items and setting goals for the upcoming period.
Session Presenters: Karen Ball, Mildred Avery, Rosalind Stevenson and Thomasena Stuckett
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 18 from 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Teaching & Learning Academy, 2485 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38112 (Auditorium)
Session Title (IGNITE & SOAR Schools Only) PLZ #47229: Understanding Your role in supporting enrollment, attendance, chronic absenteeism and truancy.
The primary focus of this session will be to review the current enrollment (including homeless), attendance and truancy practices across the district. We will discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
*Audience: Attendance, Family Engagement and Truancy Liaisons, GOS, Graduation Coach, Dean of Students
Current Enrollment Numbers: Overview of current enrollment data and comparisons.
Attendance Patterns: Discussion of recent attendance data, highlighting any notable trends, declines or improvements.
Addressing Chronic Absenteeism: Strategies to support students with frequent absences and improve overall attendance.
Engagement Strategies: Brainstorming effective ways to engage students and families to improve both enrollment and attendance.
Next Steps: Defining action items and setting goals for the upcoming period.
Session Presenters: Karen Ball, Mildred Avery, Rosalind Stevenson and Thomasena Stuckett
Date/Time: Thursday, September 19 from 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Teaching & Learning Academy, 2485 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38112 (Auditorium)
Reminder: September 20, 2024