The Monroe County Board of Education will begin the process for presenting Proof of Residency for the 2015-2016 School Year on June 15, 2015.  Below you will find a timeline that is accommodating for all parents/guardians.  All Monroe County Schools students are required to have current proof of residency documentation on file prior to the first day of school.

 

June 15, 2015 Parents who have a last name beginning with 'A' through 'D' will be able to present Proof of Residency from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm at the Monroe County Board of Education.

 

July 6, 2015 Make-Up Day from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Monroe County Board of Education

 

June 16, 2015 Parents who have a last name beginning with 'E' through 'K' will be able to present Proof of Residency from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm at the Monroe County Board of Education

 

July 7, 2015 Make-Up Day from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Monroe County Board of Education

 

June 17, 2015 Parents who have a last name beginning with 'L' through 'R' will be able to present Proof of Residency from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm at the Monroe County Board of Education

 

July 8, 2015 Make-Up Day from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Monroe County Board of Education

 

June 18, 2015 Parents who have a last name beginning with 'S' through 'Z' will be able to present Proof of Residency from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm at the Monroe County Board of Education

 

July 9, 2015 Make-Up Day from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Monroe County Board of Education

 

Please keep in mind that your child(ren) will not be provided a schedule until Proof of Residency is accepted and approved.  If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Cindy Seymour, System Registrar at 478-994-2031 ext. 1037.

The 2015-2016 school year will be here soon.  Here are some important dates for your calendar.  Our schools will welcome our students and their families in August.

Mary Persons High School 

August 11, 2015 - 9th Grade Orientation A-M 4:00- 6:00 pm
August 12, 2015 - 9th Grade Orientation N-Z 4:00- 6:00 pm
August 13, 2015 - JR/SR Schedule Pick-Up 9:00- 11:30 am
Senior Parking Lottery 10:00 am
New Student Orientation- 3:00 pm
 Sophomore Orientation- 4:00- 6:00 pm

 

Monroe County Achievement Center

August 12, 2015 - 5:00-6:30 pm  

   

Monroe County Middle School

August 11, 2015 - 1:00- 5:00 pm (BSC/WHC)

 

All Elementary Schools 

August 12, 2015 - 12:30-6:00 pm   

The Monroe County Board of Education has adjusted the 2015-2016 calendar.  The student calendar consists of 180 days, and the staff calendar now is set for 190 days.

Addition of 2 days to teachers/staff for 15-16 (190 day calendar)

1. Day 1 added back on Monday, August 10, 2015 (Pre-Planning Day)

2. Day 2 added back on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 (additional Teacher In-Service Day).

Last day of school for students is Friday, June 3, 2016 (pushed forward one day).

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When students don't read during the summer months, they lose educational ground, a phenomenon that lowers achievement potential and widens the achievement gap. Research shows that students can lose up to three months of reading ability over the summer.

Fortunately, this summer reading loss is preventable. Research shows that children who read during the summer do not have to suffer reading loss, and may even show some growth in their reading ability. To ensure that Georgia's students don't fall behind while school is out of session, the Georgia Department of Education is working alongside the Get Georgia Reading Campaign, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement, and other partners to encourage summer reading.

All students are challenged to read every day this summer, for a minimum of 15 to 30 minutes, and the GaDOE and partners are offering a variety of free resources to make that easier: 

• Find a Book Georgia generates a personalized reading list tailored to a student's interests and reading level
• myON Reader provides free access to a library of more than 8,000 enhanced digital books with multimedia supports. Visit http://thefutureinreading.myon.com/GetGAREADING ; enter school name: Get Georgia Reading and username and password: read
• Georgia Public Library Service offers a searchable catalog of books for kids by specific subject: http://gapines.org/eg/kpac/home  

Suggested summer reading goals for students based on grade levels are:

• K-2 students: 10 books
• 6-12 students: 5 fiction books and 5 non-fiction books

Research shows that reading loss occurs for most children when they are not in a formal learning environment or engaged in any form of educational activities. But that loss is preventable. Harvard University Professor Dr. James S. Kim, for example, has demonstrated that when students read a minimum of eight high-interest, ability-appropriate books over the summer, their reading skills grow as much as students who attend summer school.  

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 graduation exercises for the Class of 2015 streamed live on the Monroe County Schools and Mary Persons High School websites. If you missed the ceremony, you can order a DVD of the ceremonies for $25.00 by completing the order form on our website. 

Orders will be filled upon receipt of payment.  Checks should be made out to Monroe County Schools.  Mailed payments should be sent to:  Monroe County Schools Attn:  Technology Department  25 Brooklyn Avenue Forsyth, GA 31029.