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Presidential Academic Excellence Award Criteria
- Must be a 6th , 8th or 12th grade student
- Must score at the 85th percentile or higher in reading/language arts OR math on anationally standardized test (We are using PreACT and ACT- Reading 27, Math 25)
- 6th and 8th grade calculate the top 15% of each grade level across the district in reading or math
- for 12th – look at last ACT taken (reading or math and use all attempts)
- Must have an Average overall GPA of 3.5 (for high school- use unweighted GPA)
- For 6th grade students, average their 4th , 5th & 1st semester of 6th grade GPA (Reading, English, Math, Science, and Social Studies)
- For 8th grade students, average their 7th and; 1st semester of 8th grade GPA
- For 12th grade students, average their 9th , 10th , 11th and ; 1st semester of 12th grade GPA
- Remember A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1 and F=0
- 12th grade students must complete a rigorous curriculum in high school
- Student must not have had any of the following disciplinary actions: ESC, Out of School Suspensions, Court Appearances (including Truancy)
- Students must not have scored in the below category on a Benchmark Assessment in ELA or Math during the school year
- Letters to the parents will come from Central Office!
School Supply Lists
Click here to look at school supply lists for the upcoming year!
Family Support Services
Support is here for you and your family! Click on this link if you need more information
Johnson County School System Family Resource Center
Serving families of the Johnson County School District
What is the Family Resource Center?
The Family Resource Center is a center within the Johnson County School System
(a support hub) that provides services to strengthen families’ abilities to support
academic and life success of all students.
Assisting Families in Need:
In order to assist families in need, the FRC has the following items on hand:
Laundry supplies
Hygiene products
Household cleaning supplies
School supplies
The FRC will make referrals and help with access to other services such as:
Food
Clothing
Mental health issues
Behavioral issues
Academic tutoring
The FRC can also assist families with school-age children who live in our district and are experiencing
homelessness. We can help families with:
Completing homeless paperwork that will assist in getting school supplies for your child
Referrals for food and clothing
All other services mentioned
Partnerships
The FRC encourages family-school-community partnerships because we know that schools,
families, and communities all contribute to overall student success. The best results come
when all three work together. The FRC supports the success of every student and helps parents
and caregivers in every effort to promote learning and successful child development.
Contact Information:
Edna Miller, FRC Director
emiller@jocoed.net
423-727-2640
Keesha Rhudy
423-727-2610
krhudy@jocoed.net
Johnson County School System
Family Resource Center
211 North Church Street
Mountain City, TN 37683
MCE Handbook
To find our school handbook Go to "Menu" on the right hand side, then press "school forms" and it is the first on the list
You can also click here
Supply Lists
Please click under "school forms" under the "menu" tab on the top right or click here
Skills and Resource List
Want to help your student at home? Check out our grade level skills and resources! Click here
Newsletter
Please see our attached newsletter
A Message from Our Principal
I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new principal of Mountain City Elementary and to welcome you back for a new school year! It is truly an honor to return to this wonderful school and work together with our talented and dedicated staff, students, families, and community members. Mountain City Elementary is a great place to be, and I'm excited to build on its proud heritage and tradition. Our commitment to the total development of every student, from Pre-K/Head Start through sixth grade, remains stronger than ever. As we look to the new year with optimism and excitement, we will continue to integrate more rigorous state standards into our curriculum, aiming for continuous improvement in student outcomes. At Mountain City Elementary, we work hard, we play hard, and we celebrate! We are deeply appreciative that families entrust us with the opportunity to educate their children. Our strong partnership with parents and the community is invaluable, and we urge families to be active participants in their children's education. Together, we will create an environment that ensures our school is a safe and inspiring place to learn. We are committed to excellence in education and are focused on having another great year! I'm particularly looking forward to continuing our tradition of academic excellence and strengthening our community partnerships. We will celebrate our students' achievements and ensure a safe and inspiring learning environment for all. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or just want to say hello. My door is always open. Here's to a fantastic year ahead at Mountain City Elementary!
Warmly,
Christi Gentry
Principal, Mountain City Elementary