Jackson JPS - Smith Elementary Celebrate College Spirit Week College Spirit Week in Jackson Public Schools helped students envision themselves as high school graduates, bound for college. Click here for article and pictures from Smith Elementary School. JPS hosts August 28 Parent Conference: Destination Graduation Jackson Public Schools will hold its 8th annual Districtwide Parent Conference: Destination Graduation on Thursday, August 28, 2008, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Callaway High School. For more information, click here. Jackson Public Schools Dropout Prevention Follow-up Meeting The Jackson Public School District is actively supporting state goals regarding dropout prevention. The district went beyond the standard state requirement to hold a follow-up after the Adult Summit with a luncheon that was held on April 8, 2008, at the JSU eCenter on Raymond Road. Approximately 150 community stakeholders including parents, community constituents, business leaders and school personnel “Got on the Bus” and demonstrated a commitment to “Stay on the Bus” with JPS to significantly decrease the dropout rate.
During the luncheon, participants reviewed graduation and dropout trends from 1995-2007 and the procedures used by MDE to calculate the rates. Also, procedures used in developing the proposed dropout plan were discussed. These included an analysis of the profile of a typical JPS dropout, histories of students who dropped out, composition of the dropout prevention committee, results of the needs assessment and a review of proposed initiatives. Dr. Earl Watkins, superintendent of schools, presented a comprehensive profile of the district which included an analysis of the population, the mission, vision and beliefs of JPS. He presented details of the great dividends reaped from our hard work which included:
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