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Saturday January 28, 2012

Superintendent delivers "State of the Schools" address

Full Video of
State of the Schools
Address

January 19, 2011

	Behind the Scenes
	Students help with production

Dr. Jim McIntyre, Superintendent of the Knox County Schools, delivered the inaugural “State of the Schools” Report and Address on Thursday, January 19 at Gresham Middle School. School Board Chairman Thomas Deakins, County Mayor Tim Burchett and Great Schools Partnership President Buzz Thomas also shared their perspectives on public education in our community.

The full report, including Superintendent McIntyre's speech, documents, and video of the event is available on our website. (Read More)

General transfer window for students Feb. 6 - 20

The general transfer window for students for the 2012-13 school year is February 6-20. The window opens at 12:01 a.m. on the 6th and closes at 11:59 on the 20th. Applications may be submitted by one of the following methods.

1. Submit a Transfer Application form to the transfer department. Transfer forms will be available at all schools and from the Transfer site during the Transfer Window period.

2. Apply online using your Parent Portal ID.

For more information and transfer policy, please visit the Transfer Department site.

Magnet Transfer period is currently open; Magnet Fair Feb. 2
The magnet transfer window for the 2012-13 school year is currently open and will end on February 20th. Visit the Magnet Schools Department site for open house dates, transfer procedures and details. Interested students and parents may attend the Magnet Fair at the Knoxville Museum of Art Thursday, Feb 2 from 4:30-6:30. All magnet programs will be represented and administrators and teachers will be on hand to answer questions. (More Information)

Groundbreaking for new Southwest Sector school Thursday, February 2
Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre, members of the Knox County Board of Education, and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will break ground for a new elementary school located in the southwest sector of the county on Thursday, February 2 at 2 p.m. at 1889 Thunderhead Road (located in the Northshore Town Center). The new 128,500 sq. ft. school will accommodate the current and projected population of school-aged children in this region of the county. It is scheduled to open in August of 2013 accommodating approximately 1,200 students.

Transition Information Conference for Knoxville and East Tennessee

Transition Fair for young adults graduating high school
Knox County Schools, STEP, K Town Youth Empowerment Network, and the Tennessee Department of Education are working together to bring you a day-long Transition Institute. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and information necessary to empower young adults with disabilities to successfully transition from high school to adulthood. The information and resources that will be provided at these events will help folks of all abilities lead more successful and independent adult lives. The Transition Fair is March 20 at West High School. (More Information, Registration)

2011 State Report Card Data
The Tennessee Department of Education has released the 2011 data on the State Report Card results on pre-K-12 education. The Tennessee State Report Card includes state, district, and school-level information on achievement, demographics, and discipline. The Tennessee Education Improvement Act of 1992 established accountability standards for all public schools in the state and required the Department of Education to produce a Report Card for the public to assess each year. (Read More)

Tennessee submits NCLB waiver application (Details).

State 2011-2012 AYP results

July 29, 2011 State of Tennessee 2011 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) results for school systems across the state (Read More)

State, District TCAP results
State Department of Education News Release
State of Tennessee district results of the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) in grades 3-8 for school systems across the state. (Details, Documents)

“TELL Tennessee” Survey results set standards and strategy

Nashville, TN – The results are in, and more than 57,000 educators across the state completed the TELL Tennessee (Teaching, Empowering, Leading, and Learning) Survey. Overall, 85 percent of Tennessee’s educators agree that their school is a good place to work and learn. Survey data will be used to provide a foundation for assessing professional development, strategies for improvement, and policy development guidance. (Read More)

Teacher Pay:
Strategic Compensation Plan information and resources
Knox County Schools continues to develop a Strategic Compensation Plan. This site includes frequently asked questions, information presented at public meetings, and other resources. (Read More)

Facilities updates
Southwest sector elementary school site elevations, floor plans

Textbook titles for adoption available for public input

The literature (grades 6-12) and theatre arts (grades 7-12) titles to be considered for the current state textbook adoption are currently displayed at Sarah Simpson Professional Development Center in the front hallway. Evaluation forms are provided for public input. The textbooks may be viewed until March 1 from 7:30-4:30 Monday - Friday.

Knox County Schools Strategic Plan:

The strategic plan is the culmination of a year-long effort to identify and assess the strengths and the needs of the Knox County Schools. The plan builds on the vision for the future, Building on Strength: Excellence for All Children, that I presented to the Board of Education and the community in December 2008.

Just as we did with the development of the vision, we have had broad stakeholder participation and comment as we have developed this strategic plan. We have collected insights at multiple community forums and meetings with school leaders. The Knox County Council PTA, the Knox County Education Association, the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and our school principals were also represented on the strategic plan advisory group.

This strategic plan provides a blueprint for our actions, and defines our success for the next five years. There are areas in this strategic plan that are very specific in nature, elements that are more general, and some components that will require additional research and analysis. We have clearly established goals and initiatives that will be regularly measured using a variety of methods and metrics.

This strategic plan provides for the productive development of our instructional practices, processes, and systems, as well as an educational culture that will enable us to realize higher levels of academic success for all students, and achieve our vision of Excellence for All Children.

Sincerely,

James P. McIntyre, Jr.


Tennessee's selection as one of two first round "Race to the Top" winners highlighted the state as a national leader in public education reform and improvement. Setting and meeting higher standards for a better education is a major part of the state's plan. (More)

Knox County Schools Mission:

Knox County Schools will enable all students to achieve academic success based on established performance standards and students' individual needs and abilities, by providing highly trained teachers, a nurturing environment and by partnering with parents and the community to ensure that a commitment to education continues outside the classroom.

DIRECTIONS TO CENTRAL OFFICE:
From I-40 W, take exit 388A for James White Parkway. Merge onto Downtown Loop/James White Parkway. Take the exit toward US-441/Downtown/Cumberland Ave onto Cumberland Avenue. Turn left onto Gay Street. Turn left onto Hill Avenue then left onto State Street where parking is available in the Dwight Kessel Parking Garage on the right.

From I-40 E, take the 389 Exit for Hall of Fame Drive toward US 441- N/Broadway. Keep left at the fork and merge onto Downtown Loop/James White Parkway. Take exit US-441 S/Downtown/Cumberland Avenue onto Cumberland Avenue. Take the first left onto Gay Street. Turn left onto Hill Avenue then left onto State Street where parking is available in the Dwight Kessel Parking Garage.