Message From the Superintendent Administrators, counselors, teachers and all other staff of Rankin County School District are dedicated to providing students a well-rounded curriculum that is designed to produce successful learners, while supporting personal, social, and emotional development. This handbook is provided as a guide for students and parents to use collaboratively as a plan is established for the journey through school that will lead, ultimately, to the goal of securing a productive career. Think about academic and career goals as courses are selected. The district provides a variety of course options for students to access so they can become informed decision makers regarding their own path toward success in the global economy. Planning is of the utmost importance. It is recommended that parents and students talk at length about anticipated career options and design a course of study that will support the goals set. Personnel are available at the local school to assist the family in making these important educational decisions. Our Mission The Mission of the Rankin County School District is to prepare every student with the cognitive and social skills necessary to be productive members of an ever-changing global society. Equal Educational Opportunities The Rankin County School District grants equal educational opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, religion, or disability. It is the intent and desire of the Rankin County Board of Education that equal educational opportunities be provided in any and all educational programs and activities. All inquiries regarding Rankin County School District’s nondiscrimination policies, requests for copies of grievance procedures, and filing of grievances should be submitted to the following person: Dr. Weathersby, Superintendent Rankin County School District 1220 Apple Park Place Brandon, MS 39042 LEGAL REFERENCE: MS Code 37-15-35; 1972 Educational Amendments, Title IX; 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title VI; 1973 Rehabilitation Act, Section 503 & 504; 45 CFR Part 84 and Part 86; Brown vs. Board of Education, 347 U. S. 483 (1954); Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards. JB* 7-11-01 Rankin County School District
Message From the Superintendent Administrators, counselors, teachers and all other staff of Rankin County School District are dedicated to providing students a well-rounded curriculum that is designed to produce successful learners, while supporting personal, social, and emotional development. This handbook is provided as a guide for students and parents to use collaboratively as a plan is established for the journey through school that will lead, ultimately, to the goal of securing a productive career. Think about academic and career goals as courses are selected. The district provides a variety of course options for students to access so they can become informed decision makers regarding their own path toward success in the global economy. Planning is of the utmost importance. It is recommended that parents and students talk at length about anticipated career options and design a course of study that will support the goals set. Personnel are available at the local school to assist the family in making these important educational decisions. Our Mission The Mission of the Rankin County School District is to prepare every student with the cognitive and social skills necessary to be productive members of an ever-changing global society. Equal Educational Opportunities The Rankin County School District grants equal educational opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, religion, or disability. It is the intent and desire of the Rankin County Board of Education that equal educational opportunities be provided in any and all educational programs and activities. All inquiries regarding Rankin County School District’s nondiscrimination policies, requests for copies of grievance procedures, and filing of grievances should be submitted to the following person: Dr. Weathersby, Superintendent Rankin County School District 1220 Apple Park Place Brandon, MS 39042 LEGAL REFERENCE: MS Code 37-15-35; 1972 Educational Amendments, Title IX; 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title VI; 1973 Rehabilitation Act, Section 503 & 504; 45 CFR Part 84 and Part 86; Brown vs. Board of Education, 347 U. S. 483 (1954); Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards. JB* 7-11-01 Rankin County School District
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