Attendance  Pointers  for Parents

Dear Parent/Guardian,

We need your help with an important goal for Karns Middle School this year. We want to ensure that every student attends school every day.

Attending school regularly has a significant, positive impact on your child's academic success - from  kindergarten through high school. Even as he or she grows older and more independent, you play a key role in making sure your child gets to school safely and on time every day. For  context,  most students  in Tennessee  miss  six or less days  each school year.

What does the research show?

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KMS Student Handbook

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Upcoming Events:

·       6th Grade Open House:  Thursday, August 10th, 5:30-7:30

            - Family Life Curriculum for 6th Grade Parent Meeting 4:45-5:30**

·       7th Grade Open House:  Tuesday, August 15, 5:30-7:00

·       8th Grade Open House:  Thursday, August 17, 5:30-7:00

            - Family Life Curriculum for 6th Grade Parent Meeting 4:45-5:30**

·       NO SCHOOL:  Monday, August 21, due to complete solar eclipse

·       6th Grade Dance, sponsored by PTSA:  Thursday, August 24, 3:45-5:45 (Please be prepared to pick up your student by 5:45.)

·       7th/8th Grade Dance:  Thursday, August 31, 3:45-5:45 (Please be prepared to pick up your student by 5:45.)

·       Fall Picture Day:  Wednesday, August 30, 8:30-3:15

        - Click HERE to download an order form (Students will also receive forms in homeroom)

**Click the HeadLine 'Upcoming Events' above, for more information

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High School Registration Timeline:

February 2017 – County Data File to 8^th Grade teachers for placement input. When complete, the Data File is sent to the high schools for student placement

Early March 2017 – High Schools provide Informational Nights for rising 9^th graders and their parents. Parents sign up for a Small Group Meeting, if their schedules allow.

     Karns High School (KHS):              Informational Night - Thursday, March 2    5:30 P.M                    

     Hardin Valley Academy (HVA):       Informational Night - Monday, March 6        TBD

     Students visit their zoned high school (during the school day) Friday, March 3  9:00 A.M.

     More information will be posted on the KMS and high school websites as the dates draw closer.

March 2017 – Small Group Meetings (at Karns Middle School) for registration and four-year plan completion

            Karns High School: Small Group Meetings at KMS, March 7 & 8

            Hardin Valley Academy: Small Group Meetings at KMS, March 22 & 23

May 23, 2017        12:00 Noon – 8^th Graders become high school freshmen

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Eighth grade students interested in West High School's International Baccalaureate Program please click here:

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