This document discusses residential public schools with specialized programs in math, science, or arts that are available in several states including Mississippi. Mississippi has two such schools - the Mississippi School for Math and Science and the Mississippi School for the Arts. These schools provide an alternative educational option for children of military families who move frequently and may be seeking different schooling opportunities than local public or private schools. The document lists residential programs in other states and provides websites for schools in Mississippi and other locations.
The document provides demographic and education statistics for Mississippi. It shows that Mississippi has a total population of 2,951,996, with 61.2% identifying as white and 37.7% as African American. The state has a high poverty rate of 21.8% and a median income of $36,764. Kindergarten enrollment is 39,206 students, with 71% eligible for free or reduced price lunch. The public school dropout rate is 16.8% and the high school graduation rate is 85%.
This document provides demographic and education data for Lowndes County, Mississippi. It shows that as of 2010, the total population of Lowndes County was 59,658 with over half identifying as white and 43.8% identifying as African American. The unemployment rate was 10.6% and median income was $36,143. In the school district, total enrollment was 4,481 students with over 80% qualifying for free or reduced price lunch. Literacy rates for 4th grade students were around 80% proficient in language arts. High school graduation rates were around 75%.
This document provides a month-by-month guide for parents to help their children have a successful school year filled with learning. It includes advice on communicating with teachers, establishing routines, volunteering at school, helping with homework, and engaging in educational activities at home. The guide was developed by the U.S. Department of Education, National PTA, and Parenting magazine to give parents tools and resources each month to support their children's academic and social development throughout the school year.
This newsletter provides information for families with children attending K-12 schools near Columbus Air Force Base. It includes details on upcoming standardized test dates, lottery registration for magnet schools, requirements for home school registration, and links to school calendars and handbooks. The School Liaison Officer assists families with education issues and can be contacted for additional support.
This document discusses residential public schools with specialized programs in math, science, or arts that are available in several states including Mississippi. Mississippi has two such schools - the Mississippi School for Math and Science and the Mississippi School for the Arts. These schools provide an alternative educational option for children of military families who move frequently and may be seeking different schooling opportunities than local public or private schools. The document lists residential programs in other states and provides websites for schools in Mississippi and other locations.
The document provides demographic and education statistics for Mississippi. It shows that Mississippi has a total population of 2,951,996, with 61.2% identifying as white and 37.7% as African American. The state has a high poverty rate of 21.8% and a median income of $36,764. Kindergarten enrollment is 39,206 students, with 71% eligible for free or reduced price lunch. The public school dropout rate is 16.8% and the high school graduation rate is 85%.
This document provides demographic and education data for Lowndes County, Mississippi. It shows that as of 2010, the total population of Lowndes County was 59,658 with over half identifying as white and 43.8% identifying as African American. The unemployment rate was 10.6% and median income was $36,143. In the school district, total enrollment was 4,481 students with over 80% qualifying for free or reduced price lunch. Literacy rates for 4th grade students were around 80% proficient in language arts. High school graduation rates were around 75%.
This document provides a month-by-month guide for parents to help their children have a successful school year filled with learning. It includes advice on communicating with teachers, establishing routines, volunteering at school, helping with homework, and engaging in educational activities at home. The guide was developed by the U.S. Department of Education, National PTA, and Parenting magazine to give parents tools and resources each month to support their children's academic and social development throughout the school year.
This newsletter provides information for families with children attending K-12 schools near Columbus Air Force Base. It includes details on upcoming standardized test dates, lottery registration for magnet schools, requirements for home school registration, and links to school calendars and handbooks. The School Liaison Officer assists families with education issues and can be contacted for additional support.
The document provides information about an online school meal payment system called MyPaymentsPlus that allows parents to view their child's cafeteria account balance and make payments online. The system offers automatic payments and email reminders about low balances, while also speeding up lunch lines and ensuring students receive nutritious meals. Parents can register for a free account on MyPaymentsPlus.com to manage their student's cafeteria funds using their student ID number.
This newsletter from the Columbus Air Force Base School Liaison Office provides information on various education topics for military families, such as school choice registration, after school astronomy programs, driver's license test apps, standardized testing dates, tutoring resources, and tips for safe and orderly school bus transportation. The School Liaison Officer contact information is provided for assistance with any education issues.
Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance LawE J Griffis
This document summarizes Mississippi's compulsory school attendance law. It defines key terms like parent, guardian, school day, and compulsory-school-age child. It requires that a parent, guardian or custodian enroll a compulsory-school-age child in a public or legitimate nonpublic school each year. It allows exceptions for children who are physically or mentally unable to attend, are being homeschooled or enrolled in special education. It defines an unlawful absence and valid excuses for temporary nonattendance in public schools. Parents who do not comply or intentionally provide false information can be found guilty of contributing to the neglect of a child.
The document provides information about the Lowndes County School District in Mississippi. It lists the school board members and central office administration. It also provides contact information for each school in the district and gives a brief overview of the district's policies regarding instructional programs, grading, textbooks, dual enrollment, special education and more. The document serves as a guide for students, parents, and staff in the Lowndes County School District.
Home school PE classes will be offered on Mondays at the Youth Center beginning 6 August 2012 for $15 per student per month. Contact Ms. Playford for more information.
Registration for the before and after school program begins 9 July and will fill up fast, with a minimum of 12 students needed. Fees are based on income and space is limited.
Registration for flag football and cheerleading for ages 3-18 ends 10 August. The cost is $35-$40 and a physical is required. Volunteer coaches are needed and all games will be played on base weekdays.
Upcoming ACT Test Security and Identification EnhancementsE J Griffis
The document summarizes new security enhancements that ACT, Inc. will implement for the ACT test during the 2012-2013 testing year. Key points:
- Students will submit a photo when registering and the photo will be printed on their admission ticket and the test roster to verify their identity on test day.
- Students must bring a photo ID to match their ticket and roster photo. Staff will check photos and IDs against each other and may check IDs during the test.
- Photos will also print on score reports sent to students' high schools to reinforce identity matching after the fact.
- The changes aim to safeguard test integrity and ensure a level playing field for all students while maintaining access.
The document is the 2012-2013 academic calendar for the Columbus Municipal School District in Mississippi. It lists important dates such as the first and last day of school, holidays, standardized testing dates, report card distribution, and teacher work days. It also provides tips for students to achieve such as reading everyday, visiting the library, limiting TV time, eating healthy, and enjoying educational activities.
To enroll in any public or private school in Mississippi, a student must provide either a Certificate of Immunization Compliance or a Certificate of Medical Exemption signed by the proper authorities. The immunization requirements are specified by the State Health Officer and include diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and a Tdap booster shot for students entering 7th grade. Medical exemptions require approval from the District Health Officer.
This document provides a month-by-month guide for parents to help their children have a successful school year filled with learning. It offers advice on talking to teachers, establishing homework routines, volunteering at school, and other tips for each month. The guide was developed by the U.S. Department of Education, National PTA, and Parenting magazine to help parents support their children's education.
The document provides the 2012-2013 academic calendar for the Lowndes County School District. It includes 187 days for teachers and 181 days for students. Key dates include August 6 as the first day for students, December 18 as the last day of the first semester, May 22 as the last day for students and graduation between May 17-19. Several early release and staff development days are scheduled throughout the year as well as holidays, testing dates and grading periods.
This newsletter from the School Liaison Office provides information on upcoming sales tax holidays, school calendars, bus rules, test dates, and education resources. Key information includes sales tax holidays in Mississippi and Alabama to save money on back to school shopping, details on school bus behavior expectations, and a reminder that home school registration is required by August 15th. The newsletter aims to keep military families informed of education matters.
The document provides information about an online school meal payment system called MyPaymentsPlus that allows parents to view their child's cafeteria account balance and make payments online. The system offers automatic payments and email reminders about low balances, while also speeding up lunch lines and ensuring students receive nutritious meals. Parents can register for a free account on MyPaymentsPlus.com to manage their student's cafeteria funds using their student ID number.
This newsletter from the Columbus Air Force Base School Liaison Office provides information on various education topics for military families, such as school choice registration, after school astronomy programs, driver's license test apps, standardized testing dates, tutoring resources, and tips for safe and orderly school bus transportation. The School Liaison Officer contact information is provided for assistance with any education issues.
Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance LawE J Griffis
This document summarizes Mississippi's compulsory school attendance law. It defines key terms like parent, guardian, school day, and compulsory-school-age child. It requires that a parent, guardian or custodian enroll a compulsory-school-age child in a public or legitimate nonpublic school each year. It allows exceptions for children who are physically or mentally unable to attend, are being homeschooled or enrolled in special education. It defines an unlawful absence and valid excuses for temporary nonattendance in public schools. Parents who do not comply or intentionally provide false information can be found guilty of contributing to the neglect of a child.
The document provides information about the Lowndes County School District in Mississippi. It lists the school board members and central office administration. It also provides contact information for each school in the district and gives a brief overview of the district's policies regarding instructional programs, grading, textbooks, dual enrollment, special education and more. The document serves as a guide for students, parents, and staff in the Lowndes County School District.
Home school PE classes will be offered on Mondays at the Youth Center beginning 6 August 2012 for $15 per student per month. Contact Ms. Playford for more information.
Registration for the before and after school program begins 9 July and will fill up fast, with a minimum of 12 students needed. Fees are based on income and space is limited.
Registration for flag football and cheerleading for ages 3-18 ends 10 August. The cost is $35-$40 and a physical is required. Volunteer coaches are needed and all games will be played on base weekdays.
Upcoming ACT Test Security and Identification EnhancementsE J Griffis
The document summarizes new security enhancements that ACT, Inc. will implement for the ACT test during the 2012-2013 testing year. Key points:
- Students will submit a photo when registering and the photo will be printed on their admission ticket and the test roster to verify their identity on test day.
- Students must bring a photo ID to match their ticket and roster photo. Staff will check photos and IDs against each other and may check IDs during the test.
- Photos will also print on score reports sent to students' high schools to reinforce identity matching after the fact.
- The changes aim to safeguard test integrity and ensure a level playing field for all students while maintaining access.
The document is the 2012-2013 academic calendar for the Columbus Municipal School District in Mississippi. It lists important dates such as the first and last day of school, holidays, standardized testing dates, report card distribution, and teacher work days. It also provides tips for students to achieve such as reading everyday, visiting the library, limiting TV time, eating healthy, and enjoying educational activities.
To enroll in any public or private school in Mississippi, a student must provide either a Certificate of Immunization Compliance or a Certificate of Medical Exemption signed by the proper authorities. The immunization requirements are specified by the State Health Officer and include diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and a Tdap booster shot for students entering 7th grade. Medical exemptions require approval from the District Health Officer.
This document provides a month-by-month guide for parents to help their children have a successful school year filled with learning. It offers advice on talking to teachers, establishing homework routines, volunteering at school, and other tips for each month. The guide was developed by the U.S. Department of Education, National PTA, and Parenting magazine to help parents support their children's education.
The document provides the 2012-2013 academic calendar for the Lowndes County School District. It includes 187 days for teachers and 181 days for students. Key dates include August 6 as the first day for students, December 18 as the last day of the first semester, May 22 as the last day for students and graduation between May 17-19. Several early release and staff development days are scheduled throughout the year as well as holidays, testing dates and grading periods.
This newsletter from the School Liaison Office provides information on upcoming sales tax holidays, school calendars, bus rules, test dates, and education resources. Key information includes sales tax holidays in Mississippi and Alabama to save money on back to school shopping, details on school bus behavior expectations, and a reminder that home school registration is required by August 15th. The newsletter aims to keep military families informed of education matters.