• 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. – 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

  • Why Project Graduation?

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    Credit Redemption

    Students can earn credit in courses previously failed to boost GPA.

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    Accelerated Graduation

    Students can complete new coursework that can help "overage for grade" students graduate on time.

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    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:
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    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.

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    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.

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    ORIENTATION

    All parents and students must complete a virtual or in-person orientation before students are allowed to attend classes.

  • PG Virtual Orientations

    Join us to learn everything you need to know about Project Graduation!

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    Session #1

    Teams "Live Event" for prospective students and parents.

    AUG 13

    10:00 AM - 2PM

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    Session #2

    Teams "Live Event" for prospective students and parents.

    AUG 20

    10:00 AM - 2PM

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    Session #3

    Teams "Live Event" for prospective students and parents.

    OCT 22

    10:00 AM - 2PM

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    Session #4

    Teams "Live Event" for prospective students and parents.

    DEC 10

    10:00 AM - 2PM

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    Session #5

    Teams "Live Event" for prospective students and parents.

    JAN 14

    10:00 AM - 2PM

  • PG Locations

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    CRAIGMONT HIGH

    3333 Covington Pike
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    HAMILTON HIGH

    1363 E. Person
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    KIRBY HIGH

    4080 Kirby Pkwy

  • Expectations + Policies + FAQs

    From FAQs to attendance policies; we have you covered below!

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    Important PG Dates (1st Semester) 2023

    August 21st - First day of class for Monday/Wednesday part I

    August 22nd - First day of class for Tuesday/Thursday part I

    September 4th - Labor Day (Students Out)

    September 7th - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Students Out)

    October 4th & 5th - Last Day of Part I classes

    October 9th - 13th - Fall Break

    October 18th & 19th - Parent/ Student Virtual Orientation

    October 21st - Parent/Student In-person Orientation

    October 23rd - First day of class for Monday/Wednesday part II

    October 24th – First day of class for Tuesday/Thursday part II

    November 10th – Veterans Day (Students Out)

    November 20th - 24th - Thanksgiving Break

    December 11th - 12th – Last day of part II classes

    December 21st - January 3rd - Winter Break

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    Important PG Dates (2nd Semester) 2024

    January 9th - 11th- Parent/Student Virtual Orientation

    January 13th - Parent/Student In-person Orientation

    January 15th - MLK Day (Students Out)

    January 16th - First day of class for Tuesday/Thursday part I

    January 17th - First day of class for Monday/Wednesday part I

    February 15th - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Students Out)

    February 19th - Presidents Day (Students Out)

    March 6th - 7th - Last day of Part I classes

    March 11th -15th - Spring Break (Students Out)

    March 20th & 21st - Parent/ Student Virtual Orientation

    March 23rd - Parent/Student In-person Orientation

    March 25th - First day of class for Monday/Wednesday part II

    March 26th - First day of class for Tuesday/Thursday part II

    March 29th - Good Friday (Students Out)

    May 8th & 9th - Last day of part II classes

     

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    Student Intervention Dates

    2023

    September 16th

    September 30th

    November 18th

    December 2nd

     

    2024

    February 3rd

    February 24th

    April 13th

    May 4th

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    When does PG operate?

     

    Part I/Q1 classes: August 21, 2023 – October 5, 2023

    Part II/Q2 classes: October 23, 2023- December 12, 2023

    Part I/Q3 classes: January 16, 2024- March 7, 2024

    Part II/Q4 classes: March 25, 2024- May 9, 2024

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    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.
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    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. 
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    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
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    Distance Learning Courses Offered

    • Visual Art I, II and III
    • Spanish I and II
    • Lifetime Wellness
    • Physical Education
    • Personal Finance
    • Economics
    • US Government

     

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    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.

     

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    Exceptional Children

    PG provides necessary supports and resources to yield academic success for Exceptional Education Learners.

     

    However, modifications and accommodations specifically detailed in the IEP are legally fulfilled during the traditional school day by the home school.

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    Q. What grade levels does PG serve?

     

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

     

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    Q. Will PG be virtual or in-person? If in-person, where will classes be held?

     

    A. Project Graduation will offer in-person classes and there will be limited spaces for distance learning. All in-person classes will be held at Craigmont HS, Hamilton HS, and Kirby HS.

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    Q. How many credits can students earn with PG?

    A. Students can earn up to four credits per year while enrolled in PG.

     

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    Q. What are the enrollment criteria for Project Graduation?

     

    A. Students enrolling in PG must be a full-time student within Memphis Shelby County Schools or enrolled in an affiliate charter, private, or municipal school district.

     

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    Q. How do students enroll in PG? Is there an enrollment deadline for the 2023-2024 school year?

    A. Students are enrolled in PG by the home school professional school counselor. The enrollment deadline for PG Part I of the 2023-2024 school year is August 18, 2023. For PG Part II, the deadline is October 20, 2023. The enrollment deadline for Spring PG part I is January 12. 2024. The enrollment deadline for PG Part II is March 22, 2024.

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    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

     

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    Q. I’m a teacher. Can I work for PG?

     

    A. Yes. Some of the best high school administrators and teachers work for PG part-time. If you or someone you know is certified in grades 9-12 or have extensive high school experience, apply through the MSCS Careers page via: PG Careers
     

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    Q. What about testing? Will PG students be required to take EOC assessments?

     

    A.Yes. PG students will complete EOC assessments, if applicable, that align with the PG course(s) successfully completed. All EOC tests will be administered by the home school during the State of Tennessee testing window.

     

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    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.  

     

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    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.

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    Q. How will grades be reported?

     

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

     

  • Meet Team PG

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    Detria D. Carruth

    Academic Advisor

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    Jacques' H. Hall

    Manager

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    Lashunda Bond

    Records Clerk

  • Connect With PG!

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  • Contact Us

    3237 Knight RD
    Memphis, TN 38118
    901-416-9041
    901-416-9041
    scsprojectgraduation@scsk12.org
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