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 Dr. Register's Vision for Reform
On Thursday, June 18th, 2009, Director of Schools Dr. Jesse Register delivered a speech to the Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce on the state of Metro Nashville Public Schools and how his plans for major reform can turn the district around. Click here to read the full speech.
In addition, Dr. Register appeared on NPT's One-on-One with John Seigenthaler on Friday, June 19, 2009. The two-part interview is available for viewing online. Click here to watch the interview, or use these links (Part I & Part II) to watch it from within the MNPS network.
MNPS Announces Additional 2009-10 Principal Appointments
Several Metro Schools will be under new leadership this fall, with the district announcing additional principal placements throughout the summer for elementary, middle and high schools. Click here for the most updated list of principal assignments.
New Name, Website for Exceptional (Formerly Special) Education Services
After months of design and the gathering of teacher, community and parental input, Metro Nashville Public Schools is excited to announce the unveiling of a new website for families of students with special needs. Click here to tour the new site.
Information About New Adult High Schools (The Academy)
Tuesday, May 26, the Metro Nashville Board of Public Education approved plans for two new adult high schools. The schools will target students ages 17-21, who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out. The schools offer a high school diploma and flexible hours to accommodate student schedules. Students can attend classes in the morning, afternoon or evening. Students can earn two course credits every nine weeks. The school will have two sites – the old Cockrill Building and the career training center at Opry Mills Mall. Students will be responsible for their own transportation, will have to earn the same number of credits and pass the same exams as traditional students to graduate. For more information, contact the Customer Service Center at 259-INFO or click here.
MNPS Announces 'Fresh Start' of five schools
Five Metro Nashville Public Schools will be “fresh started” for the 2009-2010 school year with employees in each school being asked to reapply for their positions in that school or request placement to other open positions within the district.The five schools include Napier Enhanced Option Elementary, Shwab Elementary, John Early Middle, Cameron Middle and Whites Creek High School. MNPS has been working this week to notify staffs in the affected schools and explain the fresh start process to them prior to the start of summer break. Click here to learn more about the fresh start.
Seven Schools Opt Out of Standard School Attire Policy
When the Metro Nashville Board of Public Education originally voted to implement Standard School Attire, better known as SSA, an opt-out clause was written into the plan. This clause allows each school the chance to opt out of SSA. Click here to see which schools have chosen to opt out.
MNPS and State Dept. of Education Work to Remedy Student Data Breach
On March 30, MNPS learned of a breach of confidential MNPS student information caused by Public Consulting Group (PCG), a private contractor working for the State of Tennessee. Click here to learn more. |
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The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. MNPS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Contact MNPS ADA Coordinator at 259-8531.
MNPS maintains an official complaint procedure that complies with the standards set aside by Federal Programs under No Child Left Behind. Complaints regarding Public School Choice and Supplemental Educational Services (SES) are covered under this procedure. It can be found by clicking on Complaint Process.
Click on the links provided for more detailed information. <Complaint Process.> |
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