Memphis City Schools
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'''Memphis City Schools''' is a [[school district]] located in [[Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]], [[Tennessee]], [[United States]].
MCS serves the entire city of Memphis. Some areas of unincorporated [[Shelby County, Tennessee|Shelby County]] are zoned to Memphis City Schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Some unincorporated areas of Shelby County are zoned to schools in [[Shelby County Schools (Tennessee)|Shelby County Schools]] for elementary and middle school and Memphis City Schools for high school.
==[[Strategic Goals]]==
The MCS Website lists 6 "Strategic Goals"[http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/admin/communications/mission.html MCS Website]
1. [[STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT]]:
Accelerate the academic performance of all students.
2. [[ACCOUNTABILITY]]:
Establish a holistic accountability system that evaluates the academic, operational and fiscal performance of the school district.
3. PARENT AND [[COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT]]:
Build and strengthen family and community partnerships to support the academic and character development of all students.
4. [[HEALTHY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT]]:
Create a school community that listens to student input and promotes student leadership and healthy youth development.
5. [[SAFETY]]:
Maintain a positive, safe and respectful environment for all students and staff.
6. [[DIVERSITY]]:
Create a school community that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of an increasingly diverse population.
==[[Memphis]] [[City]] [[Schools]] [[Board of Education]]==
Memphis City Schools is governed by the Memphis City Schools Board of Education.[http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/admin/communications/board.htm] It's composed of nine members, who are residents of the city, elected by the citizens at the general election in November to serve a four year term. Seven members are elected by district to represent a specific area within the city, and two members are elected at large to represent the entire city. At the last meeting in December, the Board elects a President and a Vice-President to serve for a term of one year to be effective January 1.
The Board of Education is responsible for establishing goals for the school system and adopting policies for the effective operation of the school system. The Board appoints a Superintendent to oversee the operation of the school system in accordance with the educational goals and policies it establishes.
DUTIES OF THE BOARD[http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/admin/communications/board.htm]: The Board focuses on three major areas: policy development, advocacy for Board policies, and accountability for district goals.
The district's strategic plan is a working document used to guide and reinforce MCS's mission and goals. It is continuously reviewed, evaluated, discussed, updated, and endorsed by the Board Commissioners. The Board of Education also conducts regular evaluations of the Superintendent's performance.
Approval of the budget is a major function of the Board. Commissioners support the hiring of teachers, administrators, and support staff who are responsible for educating the students.
As public officials, individuals who serve on the Board are active and visible members of the community. However, the Board acts officially only as a group. It is committed to openness and candor in the conduct of its business and encourages citizen participation during regular meetings.
==[[School uniforms]]==
All MCS students are required to wear [[school uniforms]]. [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/admin/communications/uniform_info.htm]
Students may wear [[oxford shirt]]s, [[polo shirt]]s, turtlenecks, and blouses with "Peter Pan" collars. All shirts must be white. Sweatshirts must be white, black, navy blue, tan or any other colors approved by the individual campus.
Trousers, shorts, skirts, and jumpers must be black, tan, or navy blue. Denim clothing is not allowed.
==Schools==
===K-12 schools===
Alternative
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/avon.hs/Index.html Avon-Lenox School]
===Secondary schools===
====7-12 schools====
Zoned
* [[Kingsbury Middle/High School]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/kingsbury.hs/khswebsite.html]
* [[Oakhaven Middle/High School]]
* [[Treadwell Middle/High School]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/treadwell.hs/index.htm]
Alternative
* [[East Career and Technology Center]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/eastvotech.vt/ECTC.htm]
====High schools====
Zoned
* [[Carver High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|George Washington Carver High School]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/carver.hs/home.htm]
* [[Central High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|Central High School]]
* [[Cordova High School (Tennessee)|Cordova High School]] (Unincorporated Shelby County)
* [[Craigmont High School]]
* [[Douglass High School(Tennessee)]]
* [[East High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|East High School]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/east.hs/index.htm] (Formerly a middle and high school [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/admin/communications/boundary.html])
* [[Fairley High School]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/fairley.hs/fairleyhs.html]
* [[Frayser High School]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/frayser.hs/index.htm] (Formerly a middle and high school [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/admin/communications/boundary.html])
* [[Hamilton High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|Hamilton High School]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/hamilton.hs/HAMILTON_HIGH_SCHOOL.htm]
* [[Hillcrest High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|Hillcrest High School]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/hillcrest.hs/hillcrest_high_school.htm]
* [[Kirby High School]]
* [[Manassas High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|Manassas High School]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/manassas.hs/index1.htm]
* [[Melrose High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|Melrose High School]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/melrose.hs/melrose.html]
* [[Mitchell High School (Tennessee)|Mitchell High School]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/mitchell.hs/Mitchellhome.htm]
* [[Northside High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|Northside High School]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/northside.hs/index1.htm]
* [[Overton High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|Watkins Overton High School]]
* [[Raleigh-Egypt High School]]
* [[Ridgeway High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|Ridgeway High School]] [http://www.ridgewayhigh.org/]
* [[Sheffield High School (Tennessee)|Sheffield High School]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/sheffield.hs/index.htm]
* [[Southside High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|Southside High School]]
* [[Trezevant High School]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/trezevant.hs/trezevant.html] (Formerly a middle and high school [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/admin/communications/boundary.html])
* [[Booker T. Washington High School (Tennessee)|Booker T. Washington High School]]
* [[Westwood High School (Tennessee)|Westwood High School]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/westwood.hs/index.htm]
* [[White Station High School]]
* [[Whitehaven High School]] [http://www.mcsk12.net/schools/whitehaven.hs/index.htm]
* [[Wooddale High School]]
Alternative
* [[Middle College High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|Middle College High School]] [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/middlecollege.hs/MCHS.htm]
====Middle schools====
5-8
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/cordova.ms/index.htm Cordova Middle School]
6-8
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/airways.ms/airways2.html Airways Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/americanway.ms/Index.htm American Way Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/bellevue.js/bellevue.html Bellevue Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/colonial.ms/index.asp Colonial Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/corry.ms/indexpage.html Corry Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/craigmont.mi/index.html Craigmont Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/cypress.js/index.htm Cypress Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/fairview.js/fairview.html Fairview Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/geeter.ms/index.htm Geeter Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/hamilton.ms/index.html Hamilton Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/havenview.ms/index.html Havenview Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/hickoryridge.mi/index.htm Hickory Ridge Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/humes.ms/index.htm Humes Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/kirby.ms/index4.htm Kirby Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/lanier.js/lanierhomepage.html Lanier Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/raleighegypt.ms/index.htm Raleigh-Egypt Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/ridgeway.ms/index.htm Ridgeway Middle School]
* Riverwood Middle School
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/sherwood.ms/archers.html Sherwood Middle School]
* South Side Middle School
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/vance.ms/vance.html Vance Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/amaceowalker.es/index.html A. Maceo Walker Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/westside.hs/Default.htm Westside Middle School] (a 7-12 school until 07-08)
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/whitestation.ms/whitestation2.htm White Station Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/wooddale.mi/wooddale.html Wooddale Middle School]
7-8
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/chickasaw.js/chickwebcl.htm Chickasaw Middle School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/georgianhills.js/ghjhshome.html Georgian Hills Middle School]
===K-8 schools===
Zoned
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/lester.es/index.htm Lester School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/snowden/index.htm Snowden School]
Alternative
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/jpfreeman.es/freeman.html John P. Freeman Optional School]
===K-7 schools===
Zoned
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/douglass.es/douglass.html Douglass School]
===Elementary schools===
====Zoned elementary schools====
K-6
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/berclair.es/home.htm Berclair Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/brookmeade.es/homepage.htm Brookmeade Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/lucieecampbell.es%5Cindex.htm Lucie E. Campbell Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/corning.es/homepage.htm Corning Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/corolake.es/index.htm Coro Lake Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/denver.es/denver.html Denver Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/doubletree.es/Index.html Double Tree Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/downtown.es/index.html Downtown Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/fordroad.es/homepagefre.htm Ford Road Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/frayser.es/frayserhome.htm Frayser Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/georgianhills.es/ghe_homepage.htm Georgian Hills Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/grahamwood.es/index.html Grahamwood Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/grandview.es/Grandview%20Heights%20Web%20Page/index.htm Grandview Heights Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/graves.es/graves.html Graves Elementary School]
* [http://www.mcsk12.net/schools/hawkinsmill.es/hawkins.htm/ Hawkins Mill Elementary School]
* Jackson Elementary School
* Kingsbury Elementary School
* Levi Elementary School
* Oakhaven Elementary School
* Shelby Oaks Elementary School
* Treadwell Elementary School
* Wells Station Elementary School
* [http://www.wewildcats.com/ Westside Elementary School]
* Westwood Elementary School
* White's Chapel Elementary School
* Whitney Elementary School
K-5
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/alcy.es/alcy.html Alcy Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/alton.es/index.html Alton Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/balmoral.es/index.html Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary School] ([http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/ridgeway.es/index.html Ridgeway Elementary School] was merged into Balmoral in spring 2007)
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/katebond.es/home.html Kate Bond Elementary School] (Unincorporated Shelby County)
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/bethelgrove.es/home.htm Bethel Grove Elementary School]
* William Brewster Elementary School
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/brownsvilleroad.es/brshome.html Brownsville Road Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/bruce.es/index.htm Bruce Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/caldwell.es/cougars/index.htm Caldwell Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/carnes.es/carneshome.html Carnes Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/charjean.es/index.html Charjean Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/cherokee.es/index.html Cherokee Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/robertrchurch.es/robert_R%20Church.htm Robert R. Church Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/coleman.es/home.html Coleman Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/cromwell.es/cromwellindex.htm Cromwell Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/crump.es/crump.htm Crump Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/cummings.es/cmmngsehmpge.html Cummings Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/dunbar.es/dunbar.html Dunbar Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/egypt.es/home.htm Egypt Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/evans.es/welcome.htm Evans Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/fairley.es/FAIRLEY_ELEMENTARY.html Fairley Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/florida.es/florida-kansaselementarysc.htm Florida-Kansas Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/foxmeadows.es/foxmeadows.html Fox Meadows Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/gardenview.es/gardenview.htm Gardenview Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/georgiaave.es/HomePage.htm Georgia Avenue Elementary School]
* [http://www.mcsk12.net/schools/germanshire.es/site/index.shtml Germanshire Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/getwell.es/getwell.html Getwell Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/goodlett.es/goodlett3.html Goodlett Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/gordon.es/index.html Gordon Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/graceland.es/index.html Graceland Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/guthrie.es/guthriehomepage.htm Guthrie Elementary School]
* [http://www.mcsk12.net/schools/hamilton.es/site/index.shtml Hamilton Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/hanley.es/hanley.htm Hanley Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/hickoryridge.es/index.htm Hickory Ridge Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/abhill.es/brary.html A. B. Hill Elementary School]
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/holmesroad.es/index.html Holmes Road Elementary School]
* Idlewild Elementary School
* Keystone Elementary School
* Klondike Elementary School
* Knight Road Elementary School
* Lakeview Elementary School
* LaRose Elementary School
* Lincoln Elementary School
* Magnolia Elementary School
* Manor Lake Elementary School
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/newberry.es/newberry.html/ Newberry Elementary School]
* Norris Elementary School
* Oak Forest Elementary School
* Oakshire Elementary School
* Orleans Elementary School
* Peabody Elementary School
* Rainshaven Elementary School
* Raleigh-Bartlett Meadows Elementary School
* Richland Elementary School
* Riverview Elementary School
* Ross Elementary School
* Rozelle Elementary School
* Scenic Hills Elementary School
* Sea Isle Elementary School
* Shady Grove Elementary School
* Shannon Elementary School
* Sharpe Elementary School
* Sheffield Elementary School
* Sherwood Elementary School
* South Park Elementary School
* Spring Hill Elementary School
* Springdale Elementary School
* Vollentine Elementary School
* Westhaven Elementary School
* White Station Elementary
* Whitehaven Elementary School
* Willow Oaks Elementary School
* Winchester Elementary School
* Winridge Elementary School
K-4
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/cordova.es/newIndex.htm Cordova Elementary School]
====Alternative elementary schools====
K-6
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/delano.es/index.html Delano Elementary school]
==Former schools==
===Former elementary schools===
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/hollywood.es/hollywood.html Hollywood Elementary School] (closed spring 2007) (Students reassigned to Springdale Elementary School)
* Lauderdale Elementary School (closed spring 2007) (Students reassigned to Larose Elementary School)
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/macon.es/macon.htm Macon Elementary School] (closed spring 2007) (Students reassigned to Berclair Elementary School)
===Former secondary schools===
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/schools/longview.ms/longview.html Longview Middle School] (closed spring 2007)
===Former high schools===
* [[Humes High School]]
* Tech High School - Tech High School closed in 1987. The facility is still operated by the Memphis City Schools as The Pyramid Academy, serving children who are unable to function in a regular school environment. But Tech High lives on with a very active Alumni Website which features photos of EVERY graduate from 1922 to 1987. http://memphistechhigh.com
==See also==
*[[Shelby County Schools(Tennessee)|Shelby County Schools]]
*[[List of high schools in Tennessee]]
*[[List of school districts in Tennessee]]
==External links==
* [http://www.memphis-schools.k12.tn.us/ Memphis City Schools]
[[Category:School districts in Tennessee]]
[[Category:Education in Memphis, Tennessee|City Schools]]
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