SCS Project Graduation

MSCS PROJECT GRADUATION

MSCS PROJECT GRADUATION

Credit redemption.
Accelerated graduation.
Project Graduation (PG) is a non-traditional academic program designed to meet the educational, behavioral, and social needs of students. PG offers credit recovery and accelerated graduation by allowing all Memphis Shelby County Schools, affiliate charter, private, and municipal school districts’ students grades nine (9) through twelve (12) an opportunity to earn core content and elective credits in the evenings from 4:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. and 5:45 P.M. to 7:15 P.M.
Why Project Graduation?

Credit Redemption
Students can earn credit in courses previously failed to boost GPA.
Accelerated Graduation
Students can complete new coursework that can help "overage for grade" students graduate on time.
Career/College Focus
Students can free up room in their schedules for classes that lend to a college or career focus.
How to Enroll in Project Graduation
PG is available to all MSCS students as well as those who attend charter and municipal. The process is below:

1
PRE-QUALIFICATION
All students must be pre-qualified by their home-school Professional School Counselor (PSC). PSC will complete a parent letter with the requested courses and make a copy of that letter. Send the copy to the parent for a signature.Once the letter is returned to the PSC the student can then be enrolled in PowerSchool. Parents will then be able to register during the registration dates.
2
REGISTRATION
Students who have been prequalified by their home school PSC will be eligibleto register online. Registration links will be available during the registration period. If PG reaches capacity students will be placed on a wait list.
3
ORIENTATION
All parents and students must complete a virtual or in-person orientation before students are allowed to attend classes.
PG Locations

CRAIGMONT HIGH
3333 Covington Pike
HAMILTON HIGH
1363 E. Person
OVERTON HIGH
1770 Lanier Ln
SOUTHWIND HIGH
7900 E. Shelby Dr.
Expectations + Policies + FAQs
From FAQs to attendance policies; we have you covered below!
Important PG Dates (1st Semester) 2025
August 18th - First day of class for Monday/Wednesday part I
August 19th - First day of class for Tuesday/Thursday part I
September 1st - Labor Day (Students Out)
September 4th - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Students Out)
October 1st & 2nd - Last Day of Part I classes
October 13th-17th - Fall Break
October 22nd - First day of class for Monday/Wednesday part II
October 23rd– First day of class for Tuesday/Thursday part II
November 10th - Election Day (Students Out)
November 11th – Veterans Day (Students Out)
November 24th- 28th - Thanksgiving Break
December 16th-17th – Last day of part II classes
December 22nd - January 5th - Winter Break
Important PG Dates (2nd Semester) 2026
Spring 2026 Part I Enrollment Deadline January 16th
Part I/Q3
In-Person Orientation:
January 13th - 15th at all PG locations 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 17, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. (1775 Ridgeway Rd, 38119) January 20th-21st at all PG locations 4:30 & 6:15 p.m.
First Day of class: January 20th
Last Day of class: March 5th

Spring 2026 Part II Enrollment Deadline March 23rd
Part II/Q4
In-Person Orientation:
March 23rd- 26th at all PG locations 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. (1775 Ridgeway Rd, 38119)
First Day of class: March 25th
Last Day of class: May 6th

PARENT LETTERS
ENGLISH
ESPANOL
Student Intervention Dates
2025
TBD

2026
TBD
When does PG operate?

Part I/Q1 classes: August 18, 2025 – October 2, 2025
Part II/Q2 classes: October 22, 2025- December 17, 2025
Part I/Q3 classes: January 20, 2026- March 5, 2026
Part II/Q4 classes: March 25, 2026- May 6, 2026
What You Can Expect From Us
Provide students the opportunity to become academically successful.
Provide consistent communication with parents and home school.
Be accessible to students and parents when contacted.
What We Expect From Students & Families
Students should have consistent attendance.
Students should give 100% effort and abide by the MSCS Code of Conduct.
Parents must be responsive to PG staff when contacted.
PG Attendance Policy
1st absence or one assignment behind - VERBAL WARNING- Students signs off that teacher conferred with him/her about absence - with Teacher
2nd absence or two assignments behind - PHONE CALL TO PARENT - by Teacher
3rd absence or three assignments behind - MANDATORY PARENT CONFERENCE- with Administrator
Future occurrences - DISMISSAL FROM PROGRAM - by Administrator
Distance Learning Courses Offered
Visual Art I, II and III
Spanish I and II
Lifetime Wellness
Physical Education
Personal Finance
Economics
US Government

Grade Reporting
Grades and attendance will be captured in PowerSchool and will be reported according to the MSCS progress report and report card calendar. Because students will be dually enrolled in PG, the home school principals, counselors, and parents will be able to see their students’ academic progress via PowerSchool.

Exceptional Children
· Project Graduation will ensure that all modifications for students enrolled during the day and in any Project Graduation Programs are identified.

· Students will be enrolled in an Academic Advisory period where they will receive additional assistance with the course.
Q. What grade levels does PG serve?

A. Project Graduation offers enrollment options for students in grades nine (9) through twelve (12).

Q. How do students enroll in PG? Is there an enrollment deadline for the 2024-2025 school year?
Students are enrolled in PG by the home school professional school counselor. The enrollment deadline for PG Part I of the 2024-2025 school year is August 16, 2024. For PG Part II, the deadline is October 18, 2024. The enrollment deadline for Spring PG Part I is January 17. 2025. The enrollment deadline for PG Part II is March 21, 2025.

Q. My student does not attend an MSCS school. Can he/she still participate in PG?

A. Yes. PG serves affiliate charter, private, and municipal school districts; however, enrollment will be based upon availability and remain open until all seats are filled. To become an affiliate school please contact the Project Graduation office at 901-416-9041 or via email at scsprojectgraduation@scsk12.org

Q. Will there be additional supports for English Language Learners and Exceptional Education Learners?

A. Absolutely! PG provides necessary supports and resources to yield academic success for English Limited Learners and Exceptional Education Learners. However, modifications and accommodations specifically detailed in the IEP are legally fulfilled during the traditional school day by the home school.

Q. Will transportation be provided to get students to PG campuses?

A. No. It is the parent’s responsibility to provide transportation for students that attend in-person. To ensure educational equity in programming PG’s distance learning option is available for parents and students in the case of transportation, logistical, or any other issues that may impede a student from attending in-person.
Meet Team PG
Detria D. Carruth
Academic Advisor
Email
Jacques' H. Hall
Manager
Email
Lashunda Bond
Records Clerk
Email
Erica Washington
Academic Advisor
Email
Contact Us
1775 Ridgeway RD
Memphis, TN 38119
901-416-9041
901-416-9041
scsprojectgraduation@scsk12.org
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