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New process in place for 2010 transfer applications
The Knox County Schools general transfer window for students for 2010 is open through the close of business on Monday, Feb. 15. Projected available openings are determined based on the Knox County Schools budget allocation model that includes enrollment projections for all schools and grades. Application for Student Transfer will be available through Feb. 15. All verified applications will be electronically assigned a number using a lottery-style process. The lottery-style format eliminates the need to line up at schools  early in the morning on the first day of the transfer window to receive a time-stamped transfer request. This new process will increase equity of opportunity for all families in the transfer process. School assignments will be made in the order of the assigned numbers within certain priorities.
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About Magnet School Transfers: To be considered for a seat in one the magnet schools, student transfers for Magnet schools must be submitted during this same time period. More about Magnet applications and instructions may be found the Magnet School Department site.
Magnet Open House dates: Open Houses will be held at each Magnet school (schedule of dates, time). Parents and students may tour the schools and gather information about programming during the open house. Superintendent to host public budget forums The Superintendent of the Knox County Schools will host two public budget forums in March to gather public comment concerning development of the school system budget for fiscal year 2010-2011. Dr. Jim McIntyre will host meetings at the following times and locations:
The budget forums are in addition to the previously scheduled community/employee forums planned for Feb. 23 at South-Doyle High School, and March 9 at Karns High School. Any resident of Knox County, or any employee of the Knox County Schools, is welcome to hear and discuss community, parent, student and employee issues and insights about the Knox County Schools with Superintendent Jim McIntyre. Both sessions will begin at 6 p.m. South-Doyle High School Karns High School
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2020 Tipton Station Road 2710 Byington-Solway Road Knox County Schools Strategic Plan: "Excellence for All Children"
 June 2009The 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. Superintendent Related Links:
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 Education Management Information System provides data-driven decisions for teachers, administrators The Knoxville Chamber, Knox County Schools, and Follett Software Company have launched the Education Management Information System (EMIS) that will enable Knox County teachers and administrators to make data-supported and well-informed decisions about the future direction of the school system and each individual student. More at KCS-TV Feature Inside Tennessee Feature Coupon Books available
Purchase at retail locations and on the web through PayPams account
 If you need extra School Coupons Books, they are available at several retail locations. Thank you, as always, for supporting our schools. Please visit our School Coupon Book Patrons. You may purchase books online as well using your PayPams account.  2009 Report Card Previous Report: NCLB data    View Board Meetings live on  Video Archives, Board Meetings Website Parent Accounts/Passwords: Parent accounts for the KCS website may be obtained from your local school.
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. |
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