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Knox County Schools Strategic Plan: "Excellence for All Children"
 June 2009Just 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. Superintendent Related Links:
NCLB data highlights progress and challenges
Sixty- seven of the 86 schools in the Knox County School System either made the NCLB benchmarks outright or showed adequate yearly progress for 2009. SCHOOLS RECEIVE $20,000 GRANT
Funds will implement mathematics intervention model The Knox County Schools has been awarded a grant in the amount of $20,000 from the AT&T Foundation, the philanthropy arm of AT&T, to help implement a mathematics intervention model for students at Fulton High School and Whittle Springs Middle School who may be struggling with math proficiency. (Details, Photos) Congressman Duncan visits his Alma Mater Congressman John J. "Jimmy" Duncan, Jr. returned to his high school Alma Mater Friday, November 20, for a visit to learn more about the programs being implemented there and across Knox County Schools. Duncan met with Holston Principal Tom Brown, Board Member Sam Anderson, and Director of High Needs Schools Montina Jones. (More, Pictures) KCS Art Educators receive State awards Four Knox County Schools Art educators and the department administrative assistant were recognized at the Tennessee Art Education Association Fall Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. These awards honor outstanding Art educators from our state whose dedication to Art education merits recognition and acclaim. (More Story, Photos) THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS, WINTER BREAK SCHEDULE Knox County Schools, including the Central Office and Maintenance, will be closed Wednesday, November 25, through Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving Holidays. Winter break for teachers and students begins December 21. Students return to school January 5. Teachers return January 4. SUPERINTENDENT'S PUBLIC FORUMS Next Public Forum is at South-Doyle February 23 The Superintendent of Knox County Schools will conduct four public forums during the 2009-2010 school year to hear and discuss community, parent and student comments and insights about the Knox County Schools. All sessions will begin at 6:00 p.m. and are open to residents across Knox County. The forum dates are as follows: Halls Middle School
October 26, 2009
4317 E. Emory Road Fulton High School
November 17, 2009
2509 N. Broadway South-Doyle High School
February 23, 2010
2020 Tipton Station Road Karns High School
March 9, 2010 2710 Byington-Solway Road |
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- All-East Honors Choirs, Grades 7-12
- Board of Education Midmonth Work Session
- Thanksgiving Holidays