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DAVIDSON COUNTY

VISION: Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools will provide every student with the foundation of knowledge, skills and character necessary to excel in higher education, work and life. We embrace and value a diverse student population and community. Different perspectives and backgrounds form the cornerstone of our strong public education system. We believe every student should be challenged to reach his or her peak performance. To do this, we offer exciting educational opportunities and stimulating learning environments. We focus on students as individuals, each with unique needs and capabilities. We welcome and encourage parents to be involved. We seek community ownership and support. And we constantly pursue new initiatives to help all students reach higher goals.
KNOX COUNTY

Knox County Schools Mission: Knox County Schools will enable all students to achieve academic success based on established performance standards and students' individual needs and abilities, by providing highly trained teachers, a nurturing environment and by partnering with parents and the community to ensure that a commitment to education continues outside the classroom.
HAMILTON COUNTY

The Hamilton County Department of Education is a diverse school system, providing roughly 42,000 students with a world class education. The system is nationally renowned for urban school success as well as middle school and high school reform. The district offers a variety of educational programs for all students including magnet schools, career academies and gender-based classes as well as a focus on individual student success and the goal of preparing all students to compete in the Global Economy. Mission Statement and Vision: The Hamilton County Department of Education is dedicated to helping ALL students reach their highest potential. Our mission is to ensure that ALL students succeed. Our vision entails giving students the skills and resources they need to be productive citizens in society. We strive to provide students with options upon graduation from high school: the option to go to post-secondary education, the option to go into the workforce or the option to seek some type of alternative training.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY

Rutherford County Schools consistently ranks among the best school districts in Tennessee and has outpaced national rankings on a number of measures. Rutherford County is one of the fastest growing school districts in Tennessee and the fifth largest behind those in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga. The mission of the Rutherford County School System is to empower today’s students to grasp tomorrow’s opportunities.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY

Williamson County Schools is a K-12 school district with approximately 33,000 students enrolled for the 2012-2013 school year. There are 2385 certificated and 1716 support personnel in the Williamson County School District. Of the professional employees, 60 percent have attained an educational level of a Master's Degree or higher; The average teacher base salary is $47,500.00. There are before and/or after school child care programs in all elementary schools. Brentwood Middle, Grassland Middle and Page High Schools have obtained National Blue Ribbon School status.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY

We are located in Clarksville, Tennessee between Fort Campbell, Kentucky and Nashville, serving a population of over 147,000 people. CMCSS is the seventh largest district in Tennessee. Clarksville-Montgomery County School System serves over 30,000 students and employs about 3,900 teachers, administrators and support staff. There are 37 schools in the district: one K-5 Magnet School, 21 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high, and one Middle College. Our Mission Statement: Our mission is to educate and empower students to reach their potential.
SUMNER COUNTY

Sumner County Schools have been in operation since 1873. Our district currently has 46 schools in operation including seven regular high schools, one night high school, 11 middle schools, 24 elementary schools, 1 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) elementary school, one academic magnet school and one alternative/zero tolerance school. Our Shared Vision: Preparing Graduates, Engaging Minds, Developing Character. Our Mission: We will prepare our students for life beyond the classroom by helping them become responsible, productive, and respectful citizens.
WILSON COUNTY

The Wilson County School System serves approximately 15,750 students in pre-kindergarten through adult education. Twelve elementary schools, two middle schools, four high schools, one adult high school, one alternative school and an adult basic education program make up the twenty-one sites. The Wilson County School System is committed to excellence in all areas of education. The system strives to obtain the best teachers and administrators possible. Of the 1,187 people employed in positions that require state certification, over 50 percent have attained an educational degree at the Masters level or higher. All Wilson County Schools and the Board of Education are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. The school system has lowered pupil-teacher ratios, employed reading and math coaches, increased the number of teaching assistants, and increased the number of counselors, added school nurses and a School Health Coordinator as a way of providing better service to the students of Wilson County. Wilson County has worked to improve its delivery system of educational technology. Library/Media Centers, offices, and classrooms are wired for Internet access. Teachers and students use the technology in many new and exciting ways, including on-line and distance learning.
SEVIER COUNTY

Vision: The Sevier County School System is a place where all stakeholders work collaboratively to provide an education where students value literacy, leave prepared to be productive individuals, and begin a journey for continued academic and social growth. Academic excellence is acquired through data-driven analysis, teacher expertise, and individualized instruction that promotes active engagement provided in an inclusive culture. Mission Statement: The Sevier County School System will provide a safe, inclusive learning environment and diverse educational opportunities for all students as reflected through data-driven analysis to develop skills needed to graduate from high school and enter post-secondary education and/or the work force.
MADISON COUNTY

Mission Statement: To prepare tomorrow's leaders by providing a safe, caring learning environment, working in cooperation with families and the community and providing appropriate curriculum and effective instruction. Shared Vision Statement: That all graduates will be effective problem solvers and have acquired the knowledge and skills to be life-long learners and productive citizens.
MAURY COUNTY

Vision: With state of the art tools provided by our board, our teachers shall promote in-depth, active, and engaged learning while weaving together all elements of schooling to improve achievement. Our learning environment will be physically safe and will make students feel relaxed and willing to take risks. Mission: Maury County Public Schools shall provide a rigorous, relevant, and safe learning environment that creates high expectations, increases academic accomplishment while closing achievement gaps, and encourages students to be lifelong learners as they prepare to compete in a global environment.
TIPTON COUNTY

The mission of the Tipton County School System, the leading catalyst for educational excellence, is to guide and inspire students to become model citizens who pursue postsecondary education and thrive in the global job market by engaging each student in challenging experiences led by quality educators in a safe and nurturing environment. The vision of the Tipton County School System in collaboration with our families and communities is to meet the needs of all students resulting in good citizenship, academic achievement, economic growth and prosperity.
ROBERTSON COUNTY

MISSION STATEMENT: To ensure each student is prepared to succeed in life. VISION STATEMENT: Robertson County Schools will enable all students to reach and exceed high academic and career standards while empowering them to succeed in a technologically advanced and culturally diverse society.
BLOUNT COUNTY
PUTNAM COUNTY

Vision Statement: Education is the number one priority for our children. Mission Statement: To produce individuals who serve and participate productively in society
SULLIVAN COUNTY

Vision: The vision of the Sullivan County Department of Education is to prepare each student and teacher to meet the challenges of the world today and tomorrow with the skills and desire for lifelong learning. Mission Statement: The Sullivan County Board of Education, in partnership with students, families, employees and community, will utilize all available resources to provide a collaborative learning environment that will enable each student to reach his/her maximum potential as a productive and successful citizen in an ever changing global and technological environment.
BRADLEY COUNTY

Bradley County Schools serves over 10,490 students. Our school system has received the Tennessee Center for Performing Excellence Commitment Award and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools District Accreditation. These achievements are not easy to accomplish and speak to the hard work and dedication of our great teachers, administrators, and support staff. Bradley County Schools is ranked among the top in Tennessee and continues to be a truly great school system.The Tennessee Department of Education has released its annual Adequate Yearly Progress Report on K-12 education, including district and school-level information on achievement and reports the status of the Bradley County School District as in Good Standing.
HAMBLEN COUNTY

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Hamblen County Department of Education is to educate students so they can be challenged to successfully compete in their chosen fields.
WASHINGTON COUNTY

Washington County Schools of East Tennessee is comprised of 16 schools serving Pre-K through grade 12 with 9,055 students and 580 teachers. The mission of Washington County Schools is to develop students to their maximum potential by providing an education resulting in career or college readiness.
DICKSON COUNTY

The Dickson County school system is dedicated to providing the best possible education for children in Dickson County. Located 30 miles west of Nashville in Middle Tennessee, Dickson County ranks 40th in size and 31st in population. The school system of Dickson County is the 22nd largest district (of 136 total) in the State of Tennessee with approximately 8500 students enrolled.
BEDFORD COUNTY

The mission of the Bedford County Department of Education is to provide an environment that enables each student to learn and to become a good citizen.
JOHNSON CITY

The Johnson City School System has eleven schools with an enrollment of 7,700 students for the 2012-2013 school year. There are 522 certified teachers, 273 classified employees and 37 administrators employed by the school system. The mission of the Johnson City Schools is to enable all students to achieve excellence in learning, social responsibility, and self-worth
CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Mission Statement: To empower each student with the skills to be a productive citizen. Beliefs: We believe that providing a safe, secure, positive environment is essential for optimal learning for all students. We believe that all students will be more successful if standards are in place and the curriculum is challenging. We believe that teachers, administrators, and parents share the responsibility for creating and accomplishing the system’s mission.
JEFFERSON COUNTY

Jefferson County's twelve schools offer quality education programs and enrichment opportunities to a diverse population of nearly 7,200 children. Our school system, including many individual teachers and programs, has strived for excellence at the local, state, and national levels long before the Federal mandate of "No Child Left Behind," and has focused on the importance of addressing the needs of every child. Our mission statement, "Challenging Individuals to Achieve Excellence," is our pledge to you and your child.
GREENE COUNTY

The Greene County School System provides quality educational experiences and extra-curricular activities to approximately 7,500 students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The basic education and majority of the special education services are delivered through 11 elementary schools, one middle school, and four high schools. All of the elementary schools with the exception of two, Doak Elementary and Chuckey Elementary, enroll students in kindergarten through grade eight. Doak and Chuckey enroll students in kindergarten through grade five. All elementary schools with the exception of Glenwood have at least one pre-K classroom, and Mosheim, the largest school in the system, houses both an elementary and middle school. Additional programs located at the Thomas Howard McNeese Education Center include an alternative school, ROTC, the Early Learning Program (ELP), Bridges to Success, and B.E.S.T. The success of these programs is a direct result of the hard-work and dedication of the approximate 560 certified and 314 classified personnel employed by the system. Mission Statement: We are building our future, one child at a time.
HAWKINS COUNTY

The Hawkins County school system supports twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, three high schools, one adult education program, an alternative school, and an enrichment center; the Town of Rogersville operates its own independent school system for grades K-8. Twelve colleges and universities lie within a seventy-five-mile radius of the county.
KINGSPORT

Our Vision: "Student Focused ... World Class." Our Core Beliefs are: We will plan for learning to occur. We will teach for understanding. We will assess our learners to determine next steps. We will incorporate problem-solving and innovation in teaching and learning. We will use internationally benchmarked standards to guide our assessments and teaching. We will sustain a collaborative culture with a focus on learning for all. We will engage our families and communities. We will recruit, retain, and develop highly competent educators. We will build leadership capacity within our educational community
MURFREESBORO

Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS), located in Rutherford County, TN, is a proud school district committed to the academic and personal success of each child. The educators in our twelve schools concentrate on research-based, effective instructional strategies allowing children to succeed in their education. Additionally, MCS children are given many opportunities to learn outside the classroom. Whether performing in our arts academy, learning science through horticulture or achieving success through one of our many hands-on learning camps, MCS children are excelling. Murfreesboro City Schools also boasts a strong Extended School Program (ESP). The ESP program is a year round extension of the school day offering students the opportunity to become involved in enriching activities and giving parents the convenience of safe school-based care for their child. ESP operates from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. , around the official school day, and offers affordable choices for fee based childcare.
ROANE COUNTY

The mission of Roane County Schools is to provide an environment supported by rigorous standards that enable our students to have a first class education and become successful, thinking, caring, and productive citizens. The vision of Roane County Schools is a school system that provides a clean, safe, and secure environment with enthusiastic teachers, active parent involvement, and high standards for all where students achieve excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts and care about the welfare of others. Roane County Schools will strive to have no student leave school before successful completion of high school.
LAWRENCE COUNTY

Mission: "Schools and Community: Working Together for Student Success" Vision: To prepare all students for 21st Century Career Choices by providing a quality education that is "Second to None."
ANDERSON COUNTY

Our Mission is to prepare students to SOAR in a global society. This will be accomplished by the creation of a learning environment which incorporates: Superior teachers, Outstanding leadership, Accountable fiscal stewardship, Resounding community acceptance.
CHEATHAM COUNTY

Located in the green rolling hills of Middle Tennessee, Cheatham County is surrounded by the Cumberland and Harpeth Rivers. The luxuries of metropolitan life are just minutes away, with downtown Nashville being just southeast of the county. Education is top priority in Cheatham County. Dedication to the school system is evident everywhere, from teachers to parents to members of the community. This, combined with the small-town feel and close-knit community, truly makes Cheatham County a great place to educate a child!
WARREN COUNTY

Our Mission: The Warren County School System will operate as One Team to accomplish One Goal...High Levels of Learning for All which assures that each student attains her/his greatest potential. Our Vision: The Warren County School System will provide the knowledge, skills, training, and leadership to ensure every student is Career Ready/College Bound.
MCMINN COUNTY

The Mission of The McMinn County School System is to equip students for life-long learning through academics, accountability, and learning experiences. We are committed to assist our students in achieving their greatest potential to adapt and adjust to an ever-changing world. We believe education is the shared responsibility of the student, home, school, and community. We strive to recognize talents, diversity, and individual needs of all students thus enabling them to become productive and contributing citizens.
CAMPBELL COUNTY

In partnership with the community, the mission of Campbell County Schools is to prepare all students for meaningful citizenship in an ever-changing society, by offering a quality, comprehensive education dedicated to building a foundation for lifelong learning while helping students achieve their maximum potential.
UNION COUNTY

The UCPS community encourages student success through active participation in an environment that fosters creativity, self-management, and life long learning. Our schools are a positive and friendly place for learning. Our primary focus is encouraging and all of our students to develop a love for math, reading, and writing. We are always seeking opportunities to provide interesting and challenging experiences for our students to connect their new and prior knowledge to their current learning. We continue to improve our ability to further implement an integrated approach to our various curriculums. This approach focuses on providing instruction that promotes higher level thinking skills, which allows our students to be exposed to the content of various subjects while developing skills that will be used in everyday life situations.
FRANKLIN COUNTY

The Mission of the Franklin County School System is to provide students the opportunity to achieve their potential in an environment conducive to optimal learning.
CARTER COUNTY

"To Challenge the Mind, Touch the Heart, and Nurture the Body"
MONROE COUNTY

The Monroe County School System serves approximately 5,500 students on twelve campuses in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. Our motto, “Education for Tomorrow – Today,” affirms our belief that education provides the best avenue for a bright future for the youth of our county. Our Mission: “To provide students with a quality education that will enable them to be contributing members in a changing society.”
CLEVELAND

Vision: Cleveland City School is committed to the pursuit of excellence. Mission: To educate and nurture students to be successful and productive citizens.
MARSHALL COUNTY

Mission Statement of the Marshall County School System: Our mission is to provide a secure learning environment that equips all students with the social and academic skills needed to achieve post-secondary success and reach their highest potential as citizens and employees.
MARYVILLE

MISSION STATEMENT: To prepare students for a lifetime of learning and responsible citizenship. WE BELIEVE IN … · Academic Excellence · Exemplary Educators · Purposeful Involvement and Support
LOUDON COUNTY

Loudon County Schools will graduate college and career ready students through rigorous and relevant learning opportunities.
COCKE COUNTY

Our Mission: The Cocke County School System, in partnership with parents and community, seeks to provide a safe environment, to meet individual student needs, and to successfully prepare all students to become productive, responsible citizens. Our Vision: The vision of the Cocke County School System is that all students achieve to their highest potential in all areas of learning, which will allow the Cocke County School System to be a leader in educational excellence and sportsmanship.
CLAIBORNE COUNTY

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Claiborne County Schools is to provide our students an opportunity to receive a high quality academic education and career and technical experience which will enable them to continue their education or enter employment upon graduation from high school. Mission: Equal Access To and Promotion of Educational Excellence
LAUDERDALE COUNTY

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COFFEE COUNTY

MISSION STATEMENT: "Learning Today for Brighter Tomorrows". The mission of the Coffee County School System is for all students to achieve and exceed state performance standards and to prepare graduates to be college and career ready, self confident and responsible life-long learners. SHARED VISION STATEMENT: "Aiming for Excellence". The shared vision of the Coffee County School System is to become one of the top performing academic systems in the nation.
WEAKLEY COUNTY

The mission of the Weakley County School System is to provide the educational environment that will encourage students "to achieve their full potential" as they prepare for unique roles as contributing members of our complex and changing society.
OAK RIDGE

The story of Oak Ridge City Schools began in July, 1943, not in Oak Ridge, but in New York City when the United States Army interviewed Mr. A. H. Blankenship at Columbia College to be the first leader of Oak Ridge Schools. Today, Oak Ridge City Schools are comprised of a preschool serving 216 students (ages 3-4), four elementary schools serving 1,694 students, two middle schools serving 1,337 students, and one high school serving 1,480 students. With a support staff of 300 and a licensed staff of 427, our 727 employees work hard each day for our students. Seventy-six percent of our teachers hold a masters level degree.
RHEA COUNTY

Our Mission: The Rhea County School System strives to foster a community of life-long learners committed to providing a safe, academically rich, and creative environment empowering all students to attain their personal best while demonstrating the life skills that will enable them to reach for and attain their dreams. Our Vision: Developing the knowledge and skills of life for life while planning for a better tomorrow by guiding today's students to become tomorrow's leaders. Our Motto: Reach for the Stars!

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