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Office of Enrollment-Attendance-Truancy

Enrollment & School Choice

2026-27 School Choice Portal is NOW OPEN!

The 2026-27 School Choice Transfer season is officially here, and the application portal is live! Please share the following details with families to ensure they are prepared.

Key Information

• Status: The application portal is NOW OPEN.
• How to Apply: Visit www.scsk12.org from any computer, tablet, or smartphone to submit an application.

Who Needs to Apply?

• New Applicants: Students seeking a transfer for the first time.
• Transitioning Students: Students moving up a school level (e.g., rising 6th or 9th graders).
• Note: Current General Choice students staying at their school in good standing do not need to reapply.

School Responsibilities

To support our goals of recruiting, retaining, and reclaiming students, schools are encouraged to host open houses and showcase their programs to families.

Mark Your Calendar: 2026-27 Registration Opens Soon! 

• Registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens in Spring 2026 for all new and returning students. Families can complete the process and update information via the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Administrative Actions

• Visibility: Post registration hours and instructions in highly visible areas and at all school entrances.
• Support Events: Schedule Registration Night(s) to assist families. Coordinate with the Office of Enrollment and Attendance if you require additional support.
• All Registration Team members are required to complete refresher training via PLZ.
• For questions or enrollment support, contact Stacey Davis at daviss2@scsk12.org.

Attendance Monitoring

The "Attendance Champions" Initiative 

• Principals, it is time to recognize the champions in your school! We are challenging you to identify students who have gone for the Gold in attendance this semester.
• Just as Olympic athletes strive for excellence and perseverance, we want to honor students who prioritize being in class and ready to learn. Please award your students with the following Olympic medals based on these criteria:

Medal Criteria

Gold-Perfect Attendance (No absences)

Silver-Outstanding Improvement (Most improved attendance record)

Bronze-Consistent Growth (Notable reduction in absences)

Medal Pickup Information

Medals are available for pickup at the Office of Enrollment and Attendance.

• Location: 2687 Avery Ave, Memphis, TN 38112
• Days: Monday – Friday
• Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

For questions regarding criteria or pickup, please email studentservices@scsk12.org.

Show Up for Greatness: Attendance Monitoring and Recognition 

• Please note that our sixth 20-day school attendance period ends on February 24, 2026. It is a mandatory requirement that all necessary student supports be fully documented within the Show Up for Greatness App. Please ensure this is completed by the deadline.
• For any questions, please email us at studentservices@scsk12.org
• By consistently entering attendance data for the Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers every 20 days, we can proactively monitor attendance trends and identify where additional support may be needed.
  • Gold: 96% or higher
  • Silver: 91% to 95%
  • Bronze: 90% or less
• Attendance progress will also be reflected in student reports and report cards, ensuring transparent communication with parents and guardians.

Correctly Entering OSS Attendance in PowerSchool

• To ensure accuracy and compliance in student records, please adhere to the following guidelines when recording Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) attendance in PowerSchool:
  • Manual Coding Requirement: Only the first 1 to 10 days of an Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) should be manually coded in PowerSchool.
  • Mass Assignment Restriction: Schools must refrain from mass assigning future OSS attendance beyond the tenth (10th) day.

Student Absence Form Available via PowerSchool Parent Portal

• 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.

Truancy

Truancy Outreach: Parent Student Support Plan

• As we intensify our focus on reducing truancy, schools must prioritize identifying students who are chronically absent, defined as five or more unexcused absences. Early outreach and intervention are essential to re-engage students before absenteeism escalates. A Parent Student Support Plan (PSSP) is required for every student who accumulates five absences whether excused or unexcused. The PSSP serves as a proactive tool to address barriers, strengthen family engagement, and support consistent attendance.
• As we address truancy, our primary attention should be on students who have been withdrawn due to ten consecutive unexcused absences.
• Regularly monitor your withdrawal list in PowerSchool and contact your assigned Truancy Liaison for guidance and support.
• Ensure all withdrawal documentation is complete and accurate, including evidence of outreach efforts and parent contact attempts, before finalizing the student’s withdrawal.
• Each School is required to designate individuals to conduct SART Meetings and those meetings must be logged in PowerSchool. This is imperative as we continue to identify students who are habitually absent/truant in school.

Upcoming Dates and Meetings