2010-2011 High School Magnet Application information

Coming December 1, 2009, high school magnet applications for the 2010-2011 school year.  These applications will be available on-line, at all public middle and high schools and at the Central Office located at 310 North Parkway.  Jackson-Madison County School System will offer three high school magnet programs for the 2010-2011 school year...Jackson Central-Merry High School, Liberty Technology Magnet High School and Madison Academic Magnet High School.  More information about these magnet school programs and parent information sessions to explain the programs and the magnet selection process forthcoming!!  High School magnet application deadline will be Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.  The random selection process for the magnet high school programs will be held on Friday, February 12, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Central Office located at 310 North Parkway.  For more information, contact Kim Butler, Magnet School Registration Coordinator at (731) 664-2532.

JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS
SCHOOL REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR 2009-2010

All students, ESPECIALLY NEW STUDENTS AND STUDENTS ENTERING KINDERGARTEN, not yet enrolled for the fall term should complete the registration process at the school which they are zoned to attend.

Zoning information may be obtained by calling 664-2500 or the Bus Garage at 988-3890 or by accessing the school system’s website at www.jmcss.net. The system’s website also contains information regarding the new student dress code effective for the 2009-2010 school year.

Students who have completed registration and have changed addresses will need to contact their newly assigned school to complete new registration information.

Kindergarten or students entering the system for the first time will be required to provide:

1) Tennessee School Entry Physical
2) Child’s Birth Certificate
3) Tennessee Certificate of Immunization
4) Child’s Social Security Card
5) Three Proofs of Legal Residence

For additional information, contact Kim Butler, Magnet School Registration Coordinator, at 664-2532 or your assigned school.

Student dress code will be in effect on the first day of school for grades pre-k through 12.

School started on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, full day for students. Kindergarten students attended school on a staggered schedule August 5, 6, 7, 10, & 11. Their first full day was August 12, 2009. Kindergarten students received instructions on August 5, 2009.

Registration Instructions/Medical Requirements
Parents should go to their child’s zoned school for all the necessary paperwork, such as a registration card and a parent questionnaire listing emergency numbers. Parents need to take their child’s certified birth certificate and social security number. They must also present three (3) proofs of legal residence, such as driver’s license, tax notification or statement (i.e. utility bill) that shows their legal address. Parents must sign a declaration of legal residence at the time of registration.

Each student registering must have a physical before starting school. The Tennessee school entry medical and certificate of immunization form is available at the physician’s office. Ask the physician to do hearing and vision screenings. The Madison County Health Department can assist with immunizations. The 2nd MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) immunization is required for Kindergarten, 4th, 8th and 12th grades. If you have questions about registration contact the attendance supervisor at 731-664-2570.

Home School Registration
All home school students must register with the Jackson-Madison County School System. Parents residing in Madison County who plan to conduct “Independent Home School” for grades K-12 are required to notify the attendance supervisor at 731-664-2570. Also parents of students 9-12 who plan to conduct home school through a “Satellite Home School” (such as Gateway Christian School) are required to notify the attendance supervisor at 731-664-2570.