Shelby County Schools

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Mission

Preparing all students for success in learning, leadership and life.

Vision

Our District will be the premier school district attracting a diverse student population and effective teachers, leaders, and staff all committed to excellence.

Core Beliefs

We believe that all students can achieve at high global academic standards that will prepare

them to become successful in life.

• We commit to prepare all students to achieve at high global academic standards.

  • We commit to closing the achievement gap.

  • We commit to be accountable for successfully implementing rigorous standards.

We believe that all students require quality resources and supports to achieve high levels of

success.

• We commit to equitable distribution of quality resources and supports to all

    students.

  • We commit to providing a safe and nurturing school environment for all students.

We believe that effective teachers and school leaders are essential to high student

achievement.

• We commit to recruiting, hiring, training, retaining, and supporting effective

    teachers and school leaders.

  • We commit to create and sustain a culture of high expectations.

We believe that strong public support and community partnerships are essential for all

students to excel.

• We commit to meaningfully engaging families in the education of their children.

  • We commit to working collaboratively with all community stakeholders.

We believe that our school system can be a high performing, accountable, and transparent

organization.

• We commit to being a high performing, accountable, and transparent

    organization

By the Numbers

Demographics
  • 74% Black
  • 15.5% Latino
  • 1% Asian
  • 7% White
  • 79% 4-year Graduation Rate
  • 26% Proficiency in Math
  • 22% Proficiency in English