Families

Immunizations

Hello, I am reaching out to 7th grade students with an important message about immunization requirements. An updated Tennessee Immunization Certificate with proof of one additional immunizations is required when entering 7th grade. Your student will be receiving a letter today if the school does not have this on file. If the student has the required TDap immunization, please send this to school with them ASAP. If they do not, immunizations are available from your child’s doctor. They may also be available through the Metro Public Health Department if your child has TennCare, no insurance or insurance that does not pay for vaccines. Resources were sent home along with the letter. If your student receives the letter, they are required to bring updated immunization records before Tuesday, August 16th, or they will not be able to return to school on Wednesday, August 17th.

Parent Handbook

Read the handbook here: www.mnps.org/handbook

The Student-Parent Handbook is online again this year which makes it easy to read, search and bookmark to review later. It is designed to be a reference guide you and families can use as the school year progresses. In addition to the online handbook, principals will be receiving a one-pager soon to distribute to parents/guardians. There is a one pager in several different languages on the handbook website that provides an overview of how to access the handbook and includes information regarding permission forms they will need to review and make their selections by going to https://mnps.org/handbook. Parent permissions must be submitted by Friday, August 26th.

Family Involvement & Support

  • Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO)

  • Tutoring

  • English Language classes

  • Social and Emotional Learning

  • Anti-bullying training and/or clubs

  • Restorative Justice

Attendance Matters

Daily attendance is important. Students with regular school attendance are more likely to succeed. Every day matters for every child. Everyone can help make this happen – schools, families, and community members. Please have your child at school every day and on time.

Please know that if a student misses 3consecutive days, they will need a note from the doctor.
*At 3 days missed, the teacher will call home, and we will do an attendance assessment.

*After 5 days missed, a truancy letter will be sent home.

*At 7 days missed, we will do an attendance plan.

*At 10 days missed, it will be reported to the Truancy Compliance Officer.


If a student has more than 3 unexcused absences or tardies, they will NOT be able to participate in quarterly incentive events. Missing school and excessive tardies will also cause a student to forfeit the chance to participate in school sports and organizations, including band, chorus, and theater.