The Teaching and Learning Department has been working hard this summer to prepare for the upcoming year. Some of that work includes:

• Principals have worked to create School Improvement Plans aligned to District Key Performance Indicators. 

• Principals completed data digs with district leaders and with school staff to determine strengths and challenges.

• District leaders and Principals defined expectations for High Impact Leaders and School Leadership Teams

• Training to support the preparation for Dyslexia Screening & Interventions for K-2

• District staff created screening & intervention kits for each school to support state requirements.

Teachers and Administrators have participated in a variety of Professional Learning opportunities that include:

• Letrs Training for Teachers (science of reading training)

• Letrs Training for Administrators

• Instructional Coaches professional development with Learning Forward

• New state ELA standards training

• K-12 Assessment Solutions Training to build common assessments for TCS (Middle & High School Math)

• EIP Scheduling training for Principals

• Edgenuity (virtual learning instructional tool) Professional Learning

• and the District Team has established a calendar for the year for job alike meeting dates and time

The Maintenance and Operations Department is making their rounds to make sure that buildings are ready for our staff and students to return. Their checklist includes:

-Turn on all HVAC units early to make sure we can address any issues

-Ensure any lights needing replacement are completed

-Grounds and campuses are cut and neat prior to Meet the Teacher

-All campuses are cleaned and waxed   

-Classrooms have furniture and are set up

-Make sure all toilets/urinals and sinks are working

We continually to work to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff. One enhancement in this area includes 5 new System Security Officers (SSO). These additions along with the officers Tifton Police Department provides the system, all schools will have an SSO on campus at the start of the school year

All of our SSOs participated in Traffic Control training to be able to assist with traffic management at their schools in places prioritized by principals and our System Director of Security.

Duties: Officers will assist with bus duties, car riders, and traffic control as needed at each school.

Relationship Building: Officers will begin fostering relationships with students and staff to build trust.

Physical Security: Officers will ensure all exterior and classroom doors are locked and secured.

Drills Management: Officers will manage safety drills for their assigned schools.

Collaboration: Officers will work closely with administrators, counselors, and staff to ensure a safe learning environment for students.

Food: The 1st Day of School is Taco Nacho Day in #BlueDevilNation.

Supplies:  All paper goods, serving items, and new packaging is in and ready to go.

Equipment:  Dishwashers, Steamers, Combi Ovens and serving lines are up and running ready to make the day spectacular.

TCHS Commons Area

The furniture in the Commons Area at TCHS received a much needed upgrade this summer. New logo branded tables and chairs provide a variety of seating arrangements for this space.

New Teacher Laptops: Over 700 new computers for teachers have been imaged and are being checked out to staff.

New Copiers: New HP copiers have been installed throughout the district. New technology allows for easier document retrieval.

Other New Software Deployed over the summer includes a new Content Filter, Cybersecurity tools, and tools to assist with maintaining the security of our Physical structures.

Student Registration:

Residency Affidavit requirements have been updated and a new process is being implemented through Central Registration.