Parent Information Packet

Kirby High School Parent and Student Information Packet

2014 -2015

“Where Great Expectations and Progressive Results are Expected” Dr. Daniel L. Jack,. Principal 4080 Kirby Parkway Memphis Tennessee 38115 (901) 416-1960

The Mission of Kirby High School is to foster an environment that produces an opportunity for all students to become life-long learners and productive citizens of sound character.

The Vision of Kirby High School is to create a school culture that promotes college and career readiness for all “Where Great Expectations and Progressive Results are Expected” students through focused and rigorous classroom instruction in a school environment that expects progressive results from the entire school community.

Parent Information Packet

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

ADMINISTRATORS

COUNSELORS

“Where Great Expectations and Progressive Results are Expected” SECRETARIES

KEY DISCIPLINE EXPECTATIONS

If you are asking about: Call to speak with: General Information Main Office Secretary Miss Denett Davis (901) 416-1960 Attendance Office Mrs. Lenora Boyd- (901) 416-9858 School Financial Business Financial Secretary Ms. Adrienne Bougard (901) 416-9854 Grades, Averages, State Testing, Guidance Counselors Scheduling, Conferences, College Mrs. Deonna Pirtle- (901) 416-9860 Information and Placement Mrs. Kendria Walker -(901) 416-9865 Mrs. Sherri Thomas – (901) 416-9885 Mrs. Marilyn Gibbs-Jackson—(901) 416-9861 Absences, Attendance, and Dismissal Attendance Office – (901) 416-9858 from school Records and Transcript Information Records Secretary Ms. Kalessa Stokes (901) 416-9877 Senior Activities Senior Sponsor Mrs. Regina Golden (901) 416-1960 Afterschool/Enrichment Programs, Mrs. Nikayla Boyd Professional Development, & Grants (901) 416-9884 Family Service Specialist Miss Candice Johnson (901) 416-9872 Truancy Mr. Anthony White- (901) 416-9863 Curriculum, Instruction, and Mrs. Annie Webb Academic Interventions Vice Principal “Where Great Expectations and Progressive Results are Expected” (901) 416-9857 9th and 10th Grade Discipline Mr. Mannie Lowery Cougar Fresh Community Assistant Principal (901) 416-9959 Cougar Fresh Community Secretary Ms. Janice Lewis -(901) 416-5317 11th & 12th Grade Discipline Jason Jackson Cougar Gray Community Assistant Principal BHS/ Gray Community Secretary (901) 416-9856 Mrs. Lenora Boyd- (901) 416-9858 Transportation Mr. Mannie Lowery Assistant Principal (901) 414-9959 Teaching and Learning Dr. Daniel L. Jack, Principal (901) 416-1960

2014-2015 Calendar Year CLEARING SUSPENSIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCES

Suspensions are cleared and administrative conferences are held daily during these hours only:

7:30 A.M. until 9:30 A.M. & 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M.

KHS assistant principals are assigned specific supervisory responsibilities and duties before, during, and after the school day.

In order to properly fulfill their instructional and operational responsibilities and provide for adequate student and classroom supervision, assistant principals are available to clear

“Where Great Expectations and Progressive Results are Expected” suspensions and/or hold conferences only during the above- listed time periods.

We appreciate your cooperation as we continue to improve our students’ academic progress, improve our school’s climate, and protect our campus safety.

If there is an emergency situation for which you need immediate assistance, please see one of our staff members in the Main or Attendance Office.

Yours in Education

Dr. Daniel L. Jack Principal 2014-2015 Uniform Information Tops: (shirts & blouses) must be white, black, gray or navy blue with a collar and sleeves.  Acceptable styles include Polo or Golf style shirts, Oxford or button-down dress shirts.  Long sleeve and short sleeve shirts are acceptable.  Sleeveless tops are not acceptable.  T-shirts worn as undergarments must be white, black, gray or navy blue.

Bottoms: pants, shorts, and skirts must be tan/khaki, navy blue, or black.  Skirts or dresses must be knee length.  Pants should be worn around the waist. Sagging is not acceptable!  Oversized pants are not acceptable.

Belts/Socks: Belts must be worn; any colors are acceptable as long as it doesn’t disrupt the educational environment.

Shoes/Shoe Strings: If sandals are worn they must have a heel strap. Shoes must match. “Where Great Expectations and Progressive Results are Expected” Baseball Caps: keep in clear backpacks or lockers.

Jackets: Acceptable jacket colors are white, black, navy blue and gray. All other colors may be worn to school, but must be placed inside of his/her locker. Rent a locker for the year for $4.00.

Backpacks: Students will only be allowed to carry clear see through backpacks at Kirby High School. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Any backpacks that are not transparent must be kept in the locker.

Jewelry and large purses: teeth “grills” aren’t permissible, large necklaces which have gang overtones are not allowed. Large lady purses aren’t allowed. Anything that disrupts the educational process or may be interpreted as harmful will be addressed by this administration.

No denim material may be worn as uniform clothing. Raincoats, heavy coats and jackets are not to be worn throughout the school day.

ATTENTION

*Inappropriate text messages can get you expelled. *Cyber-bullying can get you arrested and expelled ( i.e. Twitter, Instagram & Facebook (social media) SCS Board Policy #6046

1. Safety: threats, harassment, bullying, and fighting will not be tolerated. SCSBP #6022 2. See through backpacks are not mandatory but any other backpack must be placed inside your locker. SCSBP #6021 3. Dress Code-Board policy (flyer enclosed) SCSBP #6021 4. Insubordination- refusing to follow a direct order from an adult. SCSBP #6022 5. Tardiness-to school or to class. (Community service, café’ duty, over-night home) SCSBP #6014 & #6016 6. Cell phones should be kept out of sight and turned off during school hours. If the phone is confiscated, the parent can pick

“Where Great Expectations and Progressive Results are Expected” the phone up after school the next day or by appointment for repeated violators. SCSBP #6024 7. I Pod’s, MP3 players and any other battery-operated devices are not allowed at school. They should be kept out of sight. SCSBP #6024 8. All bus riders must have a pass to board the school bus. SCSBP #6050

Solutions: Negative Consequences for Negative Behavior…  Fighting will not be tolerated. *Do not bring community problems to school.  Problem areas- no collar shirt, no stripe shirts, and no jogging pants/suits.  Profanity towards another student or an adult will not be tolerated.  School time starts at 7:00 a.m ... You are late at 7:15 a.m. o Consistently late to school will affect academic progress and may delay your anticipated graduation date.  Cell phones are to be kept out of sight and turned off.

Rewarding /Positive Consequences for Good Behavior…  Sport season ID-Night, Dress down/wrist band day  Breakfast or Lunch with the Principal—Principal List ONLY!!  Z.A.P.--Zeroes Aren’t Permitted  Perfect attendance movie, citizenship recognition Tardy Policy: (to school)  On the 2nd tardy intervention  On the 4th tardy intervention (Truancy meeting).  On the 6th tardy an administrative action will take place. (OSS)

Tardy Policy: (to class)  On the 3rd tardy an intervention will take place (over-night)  On the 6th tardy an administrative action will take place (OSS)  In both cases tardy to school and class, after the 6th tardy the consequence will be more severe which could lead to multiple days of OSS.

*This procedure will start over each nine weeks*

“Where Great Expectations and Progressive Results are Expected” At the end of each report card period, parents will be allowed to pick-up their child’s report card. Refreshments are served and parents may schedule a conference with their child’s teachers.

Report card pick up are during the months of October, January and March from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the school’s cafeteria. We will release the dates once they are official.

**ATTENTION: If your child, nephew or niece is two (2) years behind, statistics reports eighty percent (80%) of them will drop out of high school and ninety percent (90%) will become discipline problems within the school.

Failure is NOT an Option. Your child has choices and dropping out isn’t an option. For more details about the options, you may contact Dr. Jack at (901) 416- 1960.

Make the right decisions; make the right choices at the “NEW” Kirby High School as we continue moving from Good to Great.

Progressive Results for all our students is the only Option

We Would Like To Make A Point

ACADEMICS

Kirby High offers more than 25 honor classes

 Kirby High offers several Advanced Placement Courses

Nearly (100) students took advantage of Dual Enrollment classes 2011-2013

Two colleges offer Dual Enrollment classes at Kirby High:  Southwest Community College  University of Memphis “Where Great Expectations and Progressive Results are Expected” For the past four years, Kirby High seniors’ scholarship money increased. The class of 2013 earned more than $7,500,000 in academic scholarships.

Seventy-five percent (75%) of Kirby High’s faculty and staff have a master degrees or higher.

Kirby High was awarded the EPIC Gold Award 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010

Kirby High was awarded the EPIC Silver Award 2010-2011

Kirby High was awarded the 2006 & 2011 MEA High School of the Year

Kirby High had six (6) Spotlight Teachers 2010-2011

Kirby High had six (6) Spotlight Teachers 2011-2012

Congratulations to Kirby High “Bronze” Award US NEWS Best High Schools in America 2013

“Where Great Expectations and Progressive Results are Expected” EXTRA CURRICULAR

 Kirby High students compete on varsity teams in basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, softball, baseball, bowling, cross country, and track & field.

 Kirby High band performs at nursing homes, parades, and band competitions winning many awards.

 Kirby High dance team has performed in local, regional and national competitions earning top honors.

 Kirby High ROTC teams have received local and district acclaims. Their scores have been consistently among the top three in the city.

 Kirby High chorus competes in local and regional festivals and often winning top awards

 Kirby High hosted the City Wide Flu Vaccine immunizing over 800 individuals.

 Kirby High Cosmetology classes won several awards during the 2012-13 Hair Expo.

 Kirby High Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students won 1st , 2nd, & 5th place awards in the FBLA West Regional contest.

 Kirby High PTSA hosted a citywide Health Fair 2012 and 2013

 The Life Achievement Award was given to our PTSA President

 Kirby High received Landscape Awards in 2009 & 2010

 Kirby High hosts Life Blood Drives twice annually

SPORTS

Kirby High Athletics Program was the proud recipient of the A.F. Bridges Award for sportsmanship, ethics, integrity and citizenship for “All Sports 2011”

Football Playoffs (2009)

Volleyball team member made All Shelby Metro (2010)

Bowling team-male player qualified for the 2011 state tournament

Varsity Boys Basketball District Champs (2008)

Freshmen Boys Basketball won 2011 Christmas Tournament

Varsity Boys Basketball played in the #7 nationally ranked Poplar Bluff, Missouri Christmas Tournament and Placed 3rd (2011)

“Where Great Expectations and Progressive Results are Expected” Boys Varsity Basketball-one player made All Shelby Metro (2012)

Softball District Champs and City Champs—Back to Back (2012-2013)

Softball-Female Player-All Shelby Metro/City Tournament MVP (2012)

The boys track team had six boys qualify for the sectionals (2012)

Eight track boys qualified for the state tournament (2013)

One male track member placed 2nd in the City Championship (2012)

The girls track team had seven girls qualify for the sectionals (2012)

One girls track member qualified for the state 800 meter run (2012)

The girls track team was represented in the state tournament (2012)

Eight girls qualified for state tournament (2013)

“Where Great Expectations and Progressive Results are Expected”