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MCBOE Spring Work Session and Recognitions
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The Monroe County Board of Education will meet for its Spring Work Session on Tuesday, April 14 beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the central office board room. Following the work session conclusion, the meeting will continue in the auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Teachers of the Year for each school will be recognized, and the System Teacher of the Year will be announced.
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Georgia Milestones Testing Information
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 Monroe County Schools will administer the Georgia Milestones End of Grade tests beginning April 21 through May 1. These are standardized tests that each student in grades 3-8 will take to see how well they have learned the skills for reading, language arts, math, social studies, and science for their grade. Students will be providing extended response and constructed writing response opportunities for some questions to show their knowledge and skills. Some of Monroe County Schools' students will be taking the Georgia Milestones End of Grade (EOG) Test online. You can review the online testing experience with your students at http://experience-ga.ctb.com/. Please look for correspondence from your child's school for testing details. You can also learn more about the Georgia Milestones at the video below. |
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Governor Signs HB 91: Students who did not pass GHSGT now Eligible for Diploma
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On Monday, March 30, 2015, Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 91 to create O.C.G.A. § 20-2-281.1. This bill provides opportunity for students to receive their high school diploma without the successful completion of the Georgia High School Graduation Test. This test series is no longer a graduation requirement. Therefore, any individuals, that enrolled in 9th grade on or after July 1, 1981, no longer enrolled in a public school who were denied a high school diploma solely for not achieving a passing score on any of the graduation tests and met all other local and state requirements may submit a petition to the Monroe County Board of Education to determine eligibility to receive a high school diploma under O.C.G.A. § 20-2-281.1.
The Monroe County Schools Board of Education will begin accepting petitions in May 2015. Petitions must be submitted at the Central Office of the Monroe County Board of Education on the Friday prior to the monthly scheduled board meeting each month to be included on the meeting agenda. Petitions received after the deadline will be placed on the board meeting agenda for the following month. For more information, please contact Cindy Seymour at 478-994-2031 x. 1037 or at cindy.seymour@mcschools.org.
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TGS's Simmons is "My Teacher is TOPS" Winner
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 Congratulations to Mrs. Stephani Simmons! She was selected as this week's "My Teacher is TOPS" on 13WMAZ. She teaches third grade at TGScott Elementary School. She was nominated by her student, Gracie Elizabeth Mabry. To see the segment, click on the picture above. |
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12 for Life Program Highlighted in Local News
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 12 for Life is a work program with the Georgia Department of Corrections which is preparing Monroe County Achievement Center and Mary Persons High School students for post-secondary life. Based on the program's success in Monroe County, 12 for Life is looking to expand. The program was recently featured in a news segment on 13WMAZ news. Click the picture above to view the news feature. |
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A Message from Monroe County Schools Counselors: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
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 April has been designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child Maltreatment is a significant public health problem in the United States. - According to Child Protective Service agencies, more than 686,000 children were victims of maltreatment in 2012.
- Another 1,640 children died in the United States in 2012 from abuse and neglect.
- The financial costs for victims and society are substantial. A recent CDC study showed that the total lifetime estimated financial cost associated with just 1 year of confirmed cases of child maltreatment is $124 billion.
Abused children often suffer physical injuries including cuts, bruises, burns, and broken bones. Physical injury is far from the only negative impact of maltreatment-it can also affect broader health outcomes, mental health, social development, and risk-taking behavior into adolescence and adulthood. Child maltreatment includes all types of abuse and neglect of a child under the age of 18 by a parent or caregiver that results in harm or potential harm. There are four common types of abuse: - Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Neglect
Child maltreatment causes stress that can disrupt early brain development, and serious chronic stress can harm the development of the nervous and immune systems. As a result, children who are abused or neglected are at higher risk for health problems as adults. These problems include alcoholism, depression, drug abuse, eating disorders, obesity, high-risk sexual behaviors, smoking, suicide, and certain chronic diseases. Child Protective Services staff investigates reports of child abuse or neglect and provides services to protect the child and strengthen the family. To report child abuse: Please call the DFCS Child Protective Center at: 1-855-GACHILD / 1-855-422-4453. Reports are taken 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have an immediate emergency, please call 911 or your local police department. |
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Congratulations to MCMS TSA Winners!
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 Kudos to the Monroe County Middle School Technology Student Association. The group recently traveled to Athens, Georgia for the TSA State Competition. Hunter O'Neal and Nick McGouirk tied for sixth in the entire state in First Lego League. Laurel Sparks placed 3rd in the entire state in Digital Photography. Megan Kelly had the best speed, best in show (design) and 1st place overall in the state in Dragster. The students are pictured with Mrs. Christina Barfield, Technology and Engineering Teacher. |
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MCS Recognized for Employee Safety
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 The Georgia Education Workers Compensation Trust (GEWCT) this week recognized Monroe County Schools for its efforts in improving and maintaining employee safety. Pictured is Serbrena Williams (right) of the Monroe County Schools Business Services Office receiving the honor from safety specialist Denny Pickett at the annual Shareholders Meeting of GEWCT, Monroe County Schools has significantly improved its loss ratio -- and its premium assessment -- with workers comp insurance, primarily through regular safety inspections, holding safety training, and conducting administrative post-accident interviews with all employees reporting an on-the-job accident or injury. This is the second consecutive year Monroe County Schools has been recognized by GEWCT for its employee safety efforts. |
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Lauren McComb is KBS STAR Teacher
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Congratulations to Ms. Lauren McComb for being selected as the STAR Teacher for March at KBSutton Elementary School. She was nominated by one of her second grade student, Justice Harralson. |
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A Message from Monroe County Schools Nurses: April is Natl Autism Awareness Month
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 One out of every 68 kids is living with some form of Autism. It's a very complex disorder that affects the child's development, and it is generally evaluated by or around age 3. It is more common to be diagnosed in boys versus girls, and there are types of Autism categorized on the spectrum varying from severe cases to some kids that are incredibly high functioning. While thousands of children have great success via therapeutic treatments, it is something they tend to carry well into their adulthood and is considered permanent. Autism should never be treated like a horrible illness. A proper diagnosis and treatment can be enlightening for families. These children are incredibly wise, they have a unique skill set, and they are very interesting people to spend time with as they share their gifts and talents through their distinct personalities and abilities. Always have children fully evaluated with a specialist in this field. |
