Snowden SchoolSomething Great Starts at
Snowden!
Randy Thompson, PrincipalMarcus Jones, Assistant PrincipalDebbie Kinard, Assistant PrincipalMelissa Garrone, Assistant PrincipalJanet Robbins, Interim Assistant PrincipalShun Hamilton, NLNS Intern
Celebrating over 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE1910-2012
CRAYONS TO CREDITS‣Enriched Academics & College Preparatory Program‣Triple “A” Program
‣Academics, Arts, Athletics‣School within-a-school design‣Optional Program – Grades 1 - 8‣Safe and supportive learning environment‣Active and involved parents & community‣Exceptional extracurricular activities‣Preparing the WHOLE child:
ACADEMICALLYARTISTICALLY
SOCIALLY EMOTIONALLYPHYSICALLY
Snowden’s “Triple A” difference
‣Dedicated, Highly Qualified Faculty and Staff ‣10 National Board Certified Teachers‣ Over a Century of Excellence in Education‣ Strong Parent & Community Involvement
‣PTA‣Snowden Foundation‣Snazz Up Snowden‣CommUnity @ Snowden‣Snowden PTA Website
‣Collaboration with Rhodes College‣TEAM APPROACH helps build strong, caring relationships
Extensive Course Offerings◦ Enriched English, math, science and social studies for qualifying Optional
students◦ Foreign Languages (Spanish)◦ Fine Arts◦ Exploratory (Creative Writing, Facing History, PE, Computer Technology)◦ High school credit classes for qualifying students (Algebra I, Physical
Science, Spanish I)◦ CLUE offered in 1st – 8th grades for qualifying gifted and talented students
Grade 6 - 8 CLUE Language Arts Technology
◦ Computer labs and mobile laptop carts◦ Smart Boards, Interactive CPS systems◦ School-wide wireless internet access
Collaboration with Rhodes College
Snowden’s “Triple A” difference
OUTSTANDING GUIDANCE TEAM‣ Bridge to Middle School
‣New Student Summer Orientation‣ PAWS – Student Recognition‣ No Bullying Policy‣ Kindness Counts‣ Peer Mediation‣ Career Fairs PK – 8th
‣ Mentoring‣ Team Approach‣ Green Dogs B.A.R.K.
Snowden’s “Triple A” Difference
OPTIONAL FOCUS
GRADES 1 - 5 GRADES 6 - 8ENRICHED ACADEMICS READING/CLUE MATH LANGUAGE ARTS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES
ENCORE CREATIVE WRITING LIBRARY/MEDIA SPANISH – 3 X week ART PE ORFF MUSIC
COLLEGE PREP LANGUAGE ARTS MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES 6TH GRADE – READING High School Credit Courses
Algebra I Physical Science Spanish I
ELECTIVES BAND CHOIR PIANO ART ORCHESTRA SPANISH PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CAPA ELECTIVESCreative and Performing Arts
BANDCHOIRORCHESTRAPIANO
SPANISH ART
LEADERSHIP
Student Council
National Junior Honor Society
Beta Club
Peer Mediation
ATHLETICS
BOYS AND GIRLS GOLF AND TRACK
BOYS AND GIRLS SOCCER & BASKETBALL
SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL
VOLLEYBALL AND FOOTBALL
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Flag Corps
Mad Science
Mighty Sound of Midtown Marching & Jazz Band
Cheerleaders
Chess Club
Debate Team
Art Club
Mandarin Chinese
Drama Club
Destination Imagination
Bridge Builders Destination Imagination M Squared Enrichment Program Duke University Talent Identification Program Science Fair Writing and Speech Contests Facing History Reflections Contest Accelerated Reader Stanford Math Stanford LAW Study Island Math Lab Mad Science Club Foreign Language – Spanish Before & After School Tutoring
Academic Enrichment
Applicants for Grades 1 and 2‣ Completed Application‣ Required to take Optional Schools’ admittance tests
‣ Parents will be contacted for Snowden testing dates
‣ Students tested for 1st grade ‣ Minimum score of 80% percent mastery tested February – April‣ Minimum score of 90% percent mastery tested May - August
‣ Students tested for 2nd grade‣ Must score at or above the 70th percentile in total reading AND total math
‣ Satisfactory process skills‣ Meet or exceed standards in academic and support subjects‣ Meet or exceed expectations in conduct on the most recent
report to families/report card‣ Satisfactory attendance
‣ A total of more than 15 absences, tardies to school or to class and/or early dismissals is considered unsatisfactory.
Snowden Optional Requirements
Snowden Optional Requirements
Applicants Grades 3 through 8
‣ Score at above the 70th percentile on the Reading Language Arts & Mathematics subtests or equivalents on the TCAP or current nationally normed achievement test
‣ Grades 3 -4 ‣ Satisfactory process skills, meet or exceed standards in academic and
support subjects, and meet or exceed expectations in conduct on most recent report to families/report card
‣ Grades 5 – 8 ‣ Must have all A’s and B’s with no more than one C as a semester
average‣ Satisfactory grades in conduct and work habits‣ Satisfactory progress in the non-academic subject areas‣ All of the above must be represented on most recent comprehensive
report card‣ Satisfactory attendance
‣ A total of more than 15 absences, tardies to school or to class, and/or early dismissals is considered unsatisfactory.
2010-2011 Grade Level
Reading/LA Scale Score
Math Scale Score
Grade 3 769 and up 771 and up
Grade 4 774 and up 774 and up
Grade 5 773 and up 779 and up
Grade 6 774 and up 779 and up
2011 Qualifying TCAP Scale Scores
If you live in the Snowden District:
• Parents of students who are in-district and qualify for our Optional Program need to complete the application and submit all proper documentation to Snowden School1. Completed application2. Copy of most recent report card3. Copy of 2011 TCAP scores4. Verification of address (3 proofs)
• In-district parents do not need to go through the application process or the in-person application process at the Board of Education
If you do not live in the Snowden district there are three ways to apply:
1. Online2. In Person3. By Mail
Where Do I Go?
1. How do I apply online?• To submit an online application:
• Student must currently attend Memphis City School in grades 1 – 11• (Exceptions: Students attending Campus School or charter
schools cannot apply online).• Parents or guardians of students who are eligible to apply online can
pick up a bar-coded “ticket” application:• Monday, January 30, 2012, from 6:30 am until 5:00 pm, or• January 31 through February 2, 2012 from 7:30 am until 5:00
pm• If you have picked up a bar-coded application:
• You may submit application online by accessing Optional Schools Web site and selecting Online Application link.
• Follow step-by-step instructions and obtain online receipt• If you complete online application and obtain online receipt
you will not need to return to BOE on February 3, 2012. • In order to use bar-coded application online, the online
submission must occur prior to February 3, 2012 @ 5:00 p.m.• Note: Online application process is not available if you choose to
have your child privately tested or if test results other than 2011 TCAP are submitted. In that case, applications & documentation must be submitted in person or by mail.
Out of Snowden district applicants
2. When should I apply in person?•If you do not have Web access or if you prefer not to submit application online•If you choose to have your child privately tested or test results are from a test other than the 2011 TCAP Achievement Test•If you child is currently a non-Memphis City Schools student (i.e. county, private school, independent, parochial) or a Memphis City Schools student enrolled in kindergarten, Campus School, or a charter school.•You may pick up bar-coded application at the Board of Education Auditorium• January 30, 2012, 6:30 am until 5:00 pm or on• January 31, 2012 through February 2, 2012, from 7:30 am until 5:00 pm•Then, to apply in person:• Bring the Application for Optional Schools with all the proper documents (see
back of Application for Optional Schools form), on February 3, 2012, between 6:30 am and 5:00 pm to the Board of Education Auditorium
•After February 3, applications must be submitted in the office of the Division of Optional Schools and Advanced Academics. However, bar-coded “ticket” applications may not be used after 5:00 pm on February 3, 2012.
Out of Snowden district applicants
3. How do I apply by mail?• Mail applications for Optional Schools with proper
documentation attached to:Division of Optional Schools and Advanced AcademicsMemphis City Schools/Board of Education2597 Avery Avenue, Room 106Memphis, TN 38112
• Applications received via mail will be processed at end of each workday. Please note that bar-coded applications may be mailed but must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 3, 2012. Bar-coded applications will be processed in numerical order. The last four digits of the
bar code number reserve your place “in line”.
Out of Snowden district applicants
Will there be an early “sign-up” with “tickets” this year? Yes
◦ Use of bar-coded “ticket” applications.◦ Beginning, January 30, 2012 at 6:30 am, applications with
pre-printed bar codes will be available at the BOE Auditorium.
◦ Last four digits of numeral above bar code Reserves your place in line Allow you to drop off your completed application or apply
online any time before 5:00 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012.◦ Must complete the bottom section of the bar-coded
application, detach and submit to Optional Schools staff prior to leaving BOE with application.
◦ Applications with bar codes that are submitted by 5:00 pm on February 3, 2012 will be processed first.
Application Process OrderApplications are processed on a first-come, first served basis using the following
procedures:
1. Sibling Preference for Memphis City qualified students with siblings in the same Optional Program who are maintaining the Optional requirements. A sibling is a brother or sister who lives at the same address.
2. Memphis City qualified students3. Optional students who currently reside in the county and are currently
enrolled in Memphis City Schools4. County qualified siblings5. County qualified students6. Tennessee qualified students7. Out-of-state qualified students
Slots for qualified siblings are held for 20 working days. March 9, 2012 is the last day for sibling preference.
When will I find out if my child has been accepted into an Optional School? Optional Staff will attempt to notify you within six to eight weeks of the first
day of the application process.
Completed Optional Application
Current 2011- 2012 Comprehensive Report to Families/Report Card
Copy of last year’s 2011 Achievement Test scores
Proof of residence for in-district students
Required Items for Optional Program
School and District Contacts
Snowden Optional Coordinator 416-6115Paula Raines
Snowden Principal 416-4621Randy Thompson
Optional Office 416-5338Linda Sklar, Director
CLUE 416-0159Dr. Yelvington, Supervisor
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