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CMCSS Reopening Update July 14, 2020
Please note: This article was originally posted during a previous school year. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. Tonight, the district is providing more information on the CMCSS K-12 Virtual option and the safety and health protocols for the traditional model. Click here for an overview of the CMCSS K-12 Virtual option, including an FAQ. Click here for a brief video developed by the district’s Technology Integration Coaches to share more information about the SchoolsPLP learning management system that will be utilized for CMCSS K-12 Virtual. Click here for additional information on the district’s health and safety protocols for reopening schools in the traditional model. Beginning tomorrow, Wed., July 15, the district will send to parents/guardians an electronic form (email/text) to make the choice between traditional or CMCSS K-12 Virtual. Families will have the ability to select different options for each of the children in their household. Parents choosing the traditional option will also be asked to confirm if their child(ren) will be riding CMCSS bus transportation. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages alternative modes of transportation for students who have other options. At this time, the district will be asking families to complete the form by Sun., July 19 to give the district time to balance staffing, develop bus routes, and make other important operational decisions. We thank families for their continued patience and understanding. The district has received hundreds of questions from families. District leaders are working diligently to address those questions via FAQs and updates. Questions that are specific to an individual student’s needs are being routed to the appropriate CMCSS personnel and will be answered as soon as possible.
Pre-enrollment encouraged for 2020-2021
Please note: This article was originally posted during a previous school year. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. THIS INFORMATION WAS PUBLISHED JULY 2020. FOR CURRENT INFORMATION REGARDING REGISTRATION, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CHILD’S ZONED/ENROLLED SCHOOL OR THE ENROLLMENT CENTER AT 931-542-5078. Yesterday evening, all kindergarten through 9th-grade students who are new to CMCSS for the 2020-21 school year whose parents/guardians had already pre-enrolled on parents.cmcss.net were automatically moved into CMCSS’ student information system (PowerSchool). This transition allows families to begin receiving phone, email, and text notifications from the district. Additionally, this move allows parents/guardians of new-to-CMCSS kindergarten through 9th-grade students to begin receiving the electronic form to choose between traditional (in-person) classes and CMCSS K-12 Virtual for each of their children, beginning this Wednesday. Due to TN Ready Graduate requirements, parents/guardians of new-to-CMCSS students in grades 10-12 will need to turn in all necessary registration documents and the district will need to receive student records from the child’s previous school in order to complete the registration process (see below for more information). For parents/guardians pre-enrolling K-9th grade students after Wednesday, please allow up to 48 hours for the electronic form to arrive after completing the process at parents.cmcss.net. We encourage all parents/guardians of incoming kindergarteners and students who are new to CMCSS for the 2020-21 school year to please complete pre-enrollment at parents.cmcss.net/enrollees/enroll ASAP. Families should review all of the information on cmcss.net/reopening before making decisions between traditional and CMCSS K-12 Virtual. Typically, the district does not move students from the pre-enrollment system into PowerSchool until all necessary registration paperwork is submitted. However, it is important for new families to receive timely updates and make their choices for returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents/guardians still will need to […]
CMCSS Reopening Update July 13, 2020
Please note: This article was originally posted during a previous school year. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. Beginning Wednesday, July 15, the district will be sending to parents/guardians an electronic form (email/text) to make the choice between traditional or CMCSS K-12 Virtual. Families will have the ability to select different options for each of the children in their household. Parents choosing the traditional option will also be asked to confirm if their child(ren) will be riding CMCSS bus transportation. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages alternative modes of transportation for students who have other options. In response to the questions received over the weekend about CMCSS K-12 Virtual, the district is compiling an FAQ and an overview document that will be shared tomorrow. On Wednesday, the district will share a comprehensive CMCSS K-12 Virtual Handbook. We encourage parents/guardians to continue providing feedback and asking questions here or by visiting cmcss.net/reopening. The district understands how important it is for families to have all of the information they need to make these important decisions for the 2020-21 school year. We want to reinforce the following points: CMCSS K-12 Virtual… is a full-time, virtual learning environment follows the same traditional CMCSS calendar is staffed by CMCSS teachers who are certified by the Tennessee Department of Education provides technology devices for enrolled students provides internet service (hotspots) to enrolled students whose families are in need will include case reviews to determine if the virtual option will need to be supported by additional methods to meet the individual student’s needs offers core content (English-language arts, math, science, and social studies) in grades K-8 offers high school courses that closely mimic the offerings in the traditional setting To the greatest extent possible, Honors, AP, and […]
Reopening Information Announced
Please note: This article was originally posted during a previous school year. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. Good afternoon, CMCSS family, Today, we are announcing several important updates regarding reopening CMCSS schools for the 2020-21 school year. Please review all of the information below. Reopening Schools Based on current guidance, CMCSS will reopen schools in the Traditional model (students physically present in schools) for the 2020-21 school year with health and safety modifications and precautions in place. However, all parents/guardians will have the option to enroll their child(ren) in CMCSS K-12 Virtual, a school of choice taught by CMCSS teachers and provided at no cost to families. Next week via an electronic form, the district will ask parents/guardians to make their choice between Traditional and CMCSS K-12 Virtual for each of their children. Parents choosing the traditional option will also be asked to confirm if their child(ren) will be riding CMCSS bus transportation. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages alternative modes of transportation for students who have other options. So that families can have the information they need to make an informed decision next week, please review the more comprehensive 2020-21 CMCSS Reopening Plan. At any point during the academic year, CMCSS may need to switch the entire district or individual schools in or out of traditional and remote models based on the circumstances of the pandemic. Families should make preparations throughout the year in the event that school buildings are closed and remote learning must take place for all students. Note: Previous reopening plans included a hybrid model. After reviewing feedback from stakeholders and considering the district’s ability to effectively and efficiently implement the hybrid model with ever-changing circumstances, the CMCSS Communicable Disease Team decided to consolidate the […]
Sherry Baker selected as Principal of Sango Elementary School
Please note: This article was originally posted during a previous school year. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. Sherry Baker has been selected as the principal of Sango Elementary School, replacing Erin Hedrick who was named the administrator of the new CMCSS K-12 Virtual option. Baker has served as the principal of Liberty Elementary School since 2012 and was selected as a district-level CMCSS Elementary Lead Principal in 2018. She led Liberty to earn the TN Reward School distinction in 2016 and 2018. Baker began her career in education in 1987 serving as an elementary teacher in Camden, TN, then taught a year at Franklin Road Academy in Nashville, TN. She joined CMCSS in 1993 as a teacher at East Montgomery Elementary School before being promoted to an assistant principalship in 2010. Over her 33 years in education, Baker has served in many school- and district-level leadership roles. She completed the CMCSS Leadership I & II academies, Aspiring Administrator’s Academy, and McRel Balanced Leadership training. Among her many accomplishments, she was honored as a Distinguished Classroom Teacher in 1997 and 2000 and was East Montgomery’s Teacher of the Year in 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, and 2010. Baker received her M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Austin Peay State University and graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Elementary Education from Bethel College in McKenzie, TN.
CMCSS Reopening Update July 10, 2020
Please note: This article was originally posted during a previous school year. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. Today, we are announcing several important updates regarding reopening CMCSS schools for the 2020-21 school year. Please review all of the information below. Reopening Schools Based on current guidance, CMCSS will reopen schools in the Traditional model (students physically present in schools) for the 2020-21 school year with health and safety modifications and precautions in place. However, all parents/guardians will have the option to enroll their child(ren) in CMCSS K-12 Virtual, a school of choice taught by CMCSS teachers and provided at no cost to families. Next week via an electronic form, the district will ask parents/guardians to make their choice between Traditional or CMCSS K-12 Virtual for each of their children. Parents choosing the traditional option will also be asked to confirm if their child(ren) will be riding CMCSS bus transportation. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages alternative modes of transportation for students who have other options. So families can have the information they need to make an informed decision next week, please review the more comprehensive 2020-21 CMCSS Reopening Plan. At any point during the academic year, CMCSS may need to switch the entire district or individual schools in or out of traditional and remote models based on the circumstances of the pandemic. Families should make preparations throughout the year in the event that school buildings are closed and remote learning must take place for all students. Note: Previous reopening plans included a hybrid model. After reviewing feedback from stakeholders and considering the district’s ability to effectively and efficiently implement the hybrid model with ever-changing circumstances, the CMCSS Communicable Disease Team decided to consolidate the Continuum of Learning to only […]
CMCSS Adult Education and Transition to Work Supervisor announced
Please note: This article was originally posted during a previous school year. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. Dr. James Bailey has been selected as the Adult Education and Transition to Work Supervisor for the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. Dr. Bailey has over 13 years of administrative experience, most recently serving as the principal of Whites Creek High School in Nashville. Under his leadership, the school experienced a 20 percent increase in the graduation rate. Dr. Bailey was named Principal of the Year for Middle Tennessee in February 2020. Dr. Bailey was with Metro Nashville Public Schools for 17 years. He served as assistant principal at Hillsboro and Pearl Cohn high schools and as a teacher at Jere Baxter Middle School. He earned his doctorate in Administrator Leadership from Walden University, an education specialist degree in Administration and Supervision from Middle Tennessee State University, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Tennessee State University, and a B.A. in Bible and Theology from American Baptist College.
CMCSS K-12 Virtual Learning administrator announced
Please note: This article was originally posted during a previous school year. Information and/or dates from past events may be not be relevant for the current school year. Erin D. Hedrick has been selected as the administrator of the new CMCSS K-12 Virtual Learning option. She has served as principal of Sango Elementary School since 2015. Hedrick began her career in CMCSS in 2000 as a teacher and then served from 2008-2015 as an assistant principal. Hedrick earned both her M.A. in education, with honor, and B.S., cum laude, from Austin Peay State University. In addition to other honors and accomplishments, Hedrick earned the Distinguished Educator Green Apple Award in 2001, 2002, and 2004. All parents/guardians of CMCSS students will have the opportunity to register for a no-cost, K-12 virtual learning option for the upcoming school year. Virtual learning provides a comprehensive online learning environment, led by a CMCSS administrator and taught by CMCSS educators. The program will begin in September. More information will be shared soon.
Reopening CMCSS Schools
This page is designed to keep parents, guardians, students, employees, and the entire Clarksville-Montgomery County community informed and engaged about the 2020-21 school year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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