MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A series of community meetings have been scheduled for this week for the parents of select Shelby County Schools.
At the meetings, the district said it would go over what it means for their child’s school to be labeled as a “Priority” school by the state.
All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 19: Hawkins Mill Elementary School
- Thursday, Aug. 20: Caldwell Guthrie Elementary School
- Monday, Aug. 24: Sheffield Elementary School
- Wednesday, Aug. 25: Raleigh Egypt Middle School
- Monday, Aug. 31: Kirby Middle School
All of the schools listed have a success rate below 23 percent, placing them in the bottom 5 percent and on the state’s Priority List.
Schools on the list could be taken over by the state’s Achievement School District.
School officials said they wanted to meet with parents as early as possible in order for them to be able to make decisions for their child’s education.
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