Kirby High School
Parent and Student
Information Packet
2014 -2015
Dr. Daniel L. Jack,. Principal
4080 Kirby Parkway
Memphis Tennessee 38115
(901) 416-1960
“Where Great Expectations and Progressive Results are Expected”
The Mission of Kirby High School is to
foster an environment that produces an
opportunity for all students to become
life-long learners and productive citizens
of sound character.
The Vision of Kirby High School is to
create a school culture that promotes
college and career readiness for all
students through focused and rigorous
classroom instruction in a school
environment that expects progressive
results from the entire school
community.
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Parent Information Packet
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
ADMINISTRATORS
COUNSELORS
SECRETARIES
KEY DISCIPLINE EXPECTATIONS
“Where Great Expectations and Progressive Results are Expected”
If you are asking about:
General Information
Attendance Office
School Financial Business
Grades, Averages, State Testing,
Scheduling, Conferences, College
Information and Placement
Absences, Attendance, and Dismissal
from school
Records and Transcript Information
Senior Activities
Afterschool/Enrichment Programs,
Professional Development, & Grants
Family Service Specialist
Truancy
Curriculum, Instruction, and
Academic Interventions
9th and 10th Grade Discipline
Cougar Fresh Community
Cougar Fresh Community Secretary
11th & 12th Grade Discipline
Cougar Gray Community
BHS/ Gray Community Secretary
Transportation
Teaching and Learning
Call to speak with:
Main Office Secretary
Miss Denett Davis
(901) 416-1960
Mrs. Lenora Boyd- (901) 416-9858
Financial Secretary
Ms. Adrienne Bougard
(901) 416-9854
Guidance Counselors
Mrs. Deonna Pirtle- (901) 416-9860
Mrs. Kendria Walker -(901) 416-9865
Mrs. Sherri Thomas – (901) 416-9885
Mrs. Marilyn Gibbs-Jackson—(901) 416-9861
Attendance Office – (901) 416-9858
Records Secretary
Ms. Kalessa Stokes
(901) 416-9877
Senior Sponsor
Mrs. Regina Golden
(901) 416-1960
Mrs. Nikayla Boyd
(901) 416-9884
Miss Candice Johnson
(901) 416-9872
Mr. Anthony White- (901) 416-9863
Mrs. Annie Webb
Vice Principal
(901) 416-9857
Mr. Mannie Lowery
Assistant Principal
(901) 416-9959
Ms. Janice Lewis -(901) 416-5317
Jason Jackson
Assistant Principal
(901) 416-9856
Mrs. Lenora Boyd- (901) 416-9858
Mr. Mannie Lowery
Assistant Principal
(901) 414-9959
Dr. Daniel L. Jack, Principal
(901) 416-1960
“Where Great Expectations and Progressive Results are Expected”
2014-2015 Calendar Year
CLEARING SUSPENSIONS
&
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCES
Suspensions are cleared and administrative conferences are held
daily during these hours only:
7:30 A.M. until 9:30 A.M.
&
1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M.
KHS assistant principals are assigned specific supervisory
responsibilities and duties before, during, and after the school day.
In order to properly fulfill their instructional and operational
responsibilities and provide for adequate student and classroom
supervision, assistant principals are available to clear suspensions
and/or hold conferences only during the above-listed time periods.
We appreciate your cooperation as we continue to improve our
students’ academic progress, improve our school’s climate, and
protect our campus safety.
If there is an emergency situation for which you need immediate
assistance, please see one of our staff members in the Main or
Attendance Office.
Yours in Education
Dr. Daniel L. Jack
Principal
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2014-2015 Uniform Information
Tops: (shirts & blouses) must be white, black, gray or navy blue with a collar and
sleeves.
 Acceptable styles include Polo or Golf style shirts, Oxford or buttondown dress shirts.
 Long sleeve and short sleeve shirts are acceptable.
 Sleeveless tops are not acceptable.
 T-shirts worn as undergarments must be white, black, gray or navy
blue.
Bottoms: pants, shorts, and skirts must be tan/khaki, navy blue, or black.
 Skirts or dresses must be knee length.
 Pants should be worn around the waist. Sagging is not acceptable!
 Oversized pants are not acceptable.
Belts/Socks: Belts must be worn; any colors are acceptable as long as it doesn’t
disrupt the educational environment.
Shoes/Shoe Strings: If sandals are worn they must have a heel strap. Shoes must
match.
Baseball Caps: keep in clear backpacks or lockers.
Jackets: Acceptable jacket colors are white, black, navy blue and gray. All other
colors may be worn to school, but must be placed inside of his/her locker. Rent a
locker for the year for $4.00.
Backpacks: Students will only be allowed to carry clear see through
backpacks at Kirby High School. There will be no exceptions to this policy.
Any backpacks that are not transparent must be kept in the locker.
Jewelry and large purses: teeth “grills” aren’t permissible, large necklaces
which have gang overtones are not allowed. Large lady purses aren’t allowed.
Anything that disrupts the educational process or may be interpreted as
harmful will be addressed by this administration.
No denim material may be worn as uniform clothing. Raincoats, heavy coats and
jackets are not to be worn throughout the school day.
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ATTENTION
*Inappropriate text messages can get you expelled.
*Cyber-bullying can get you arrested and expelled ( i.e.
Twitter, Instagram & Facebook (social media) SCS Board
Policy #6046
1. Safety: threats, harassment, bullying, and fighting will not be
tolerated. SCSBP #6022
2. See through backpacks are not mandatory but any other
backpack must be placed inside your locker. SCSBP #6021
3. Dress Code-Board policy (flyer enclosed) SCSBP #6021
4. Insubordination- refusing to follow a direct order from an adult.
SCSBP #6022
5. Tardiness-to school or to class. (Community service, café’ duty,
over-night home) SCSBP #6014 & #6016
6. Cell phones should be kept out of sight and turned off during
school hours. If the phone is confiscated, the parent can pick the
phone up after school the next day or by appointment for
repeated violators. SCSBP #6024
7. I Pod’s, MP3 players and any other battery-operated devices are
not allowed at school. They should be kept out of sight.
SCSBP #6024
8. All bus riders must have a pass to board the school bus.
SCSBP #6050
Solutions:
Negative Consequences for Negative Behavior…
 Fighting will not be tolerated. *Do not bring community problems to school.
 Problem areas- no collar shirt, no stripe shirts, and no jogging pants/suits.
 Profanity towards another student or an adult will not be tolerated.
 School time starts at 7:00 a.m ... You are late at 7:15 a.m.
o Consistently late to school will affect academic progress and may delay
your anticipated graduation date.
 Cell phones are to be kept out of sight and turned off.
Rewarding /Positive Consequences for Good Behavior…
 Sport season ID-Night, Dress down/wrist band day
 Breakfast or Lunch with the Principal—Principal List ONLY!!
 Z.A.P.--Zeroes Aren’t Permitted
 Perfect attendance movie, citizenship recognition
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Tardy Policy: (to school)
 On the 2nd tardy intervention
 On the 4th tardy intervention (Truancy meeting).
 On the 6th tardy an administrative action will take place. (OSS)
Tardy Policy: (to class)
 On the 3rd tardy an intervention will take place (over-night)
 On the 6th tardy an administrative action will take place (OSS)
 In both cases tardy to school and class, after the 6th tardy the
consequence will be more severe which could lead to multiple
days of OSS.
*This procedure will start over each nine weeks*
At the end of each report card period, parents will be allowed to
pick-up their child’s report card. Refreshments are served and
parents may schedule a conference with their child’s teachers.
Report card pick up are during the months of October, January and
March from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the school’s cafeteria. We will
release the dates once they are official.
**ATTENTION:
If your child, nephew or niece is two (2) years behind, statistics reports
eighty percent (80%) of them will drop out of high school and ninety
percent (90%) will become discipline problems within the school.
Failure is NOT an Option.
Your child has choices and dropping out isn’t an option. For more
details about the options, you may contact Dr. Jack at (901) 416-1960.
Make the right decisions; make the right choices at
the “NEW” Kirby High School as we continue
moving from Good to Great.
Progressive Results for all our students is the only Option
“Where Great Expectations and Progressive Results are Expected”
We Would Like To Make A Point
ACADEMICS
Kirby High offers more than 25 honor classes
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Kirby High offers several Advanced Placement Courses
Nearly (100) students took advantage of Dual Enrollment classes 2011-2013
Two colleges offer Dual Enrollment classes at Kirby High:
 Southwest Community College
 University of Memphis
For the past four years, Kirby High seniors’ scholarship money increased. The class of 2013
earned more than $7,500,000 in academic scholarships.
Seventy-five percent (75%) of Kirby High’s faculty and staff have a master degrees or
higher.
Kirby High was awarded the EPIC Gold Award
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
Kirby High was awarded the EPIC Silver Award 2010-2011
Kirby High was awarded the 2006 & 2011 MEA High School of the Year
Kirby High had six (6) Spotlight Teachers 2010-2011
Kirby High had six (6) Spotlight Teachers 2011-2012
Congratulations to Kirby High “Bronze” Award
US NEWS Best High Schools in America 2013
EXTRA CURRICULAR
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Kirby High students compete on varsity teams in basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, softball,
baseball, bowling, cross country, and track & field.
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Kirby High band performs at nursing homes, parades, and band competitions winning many
awards.
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Kirby High dance team has performed in local, regional and national competitions earning top
honors.
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Kirby High ROTC teams have received local and district acclaims. Their scores have been
consistently among the top three in the city.
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Kirby High chorus competes in local and regional festivals and often winning top awards
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Kirby High hosted the City Wide Flu Vaccine immunizing over 800 individuals.
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Kirby High Cosmetology classes won several awards during the 2012-13 Hair Expo.
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Kirby High Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students won 1 st , 2nd, & 5th place awards
in the FBLA West Regional contest.
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Kirby High PTSA hosted a citywide Health Fair 2012 and 2013
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The Life Achievement Award was given to our PTSA President
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Kirby High received Landscape Awards in 2009 & 2010
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Kirby High hosts Life Blood Drives twice annually
SPORTS
Kirby High Athletics Program was the proud recipient of the A.F. Bridges Award for
sportsmanship, ethics, integrity and citizenship for “All Sports 2011”
Football Playoffs (2009)
Volleyball team member made All Shelby Metro (2010)
Bowling team-male player qualified for the 2011 state tournament
Varsity Boys Basketball District Champs (2008)
Freshmen Boys Basketball won 2011 Christmas Tournament
Varsity Boys Basketball played in the #7 nationally ranked Poplar Bluff, Missouri Christmas
Tournament and Placed 3rd (2011)
Boys Varsity Basketball-one player made All Shelby Metro (2012)
Softball District Champs and City Champs—Back to Back (2012-2013)
Softball-Female Player-All Shelby Metro/City Tournament MVP (2012)
The boys track team had six boys qualify for the sectionals (2012)
Eight track boys qualified for the state tournament (2013)
One male track member placed 2nd in the City Championship (2012)
The girls track team had seven girls qualify for the sectionals (2012)
One girls track member qualified for the state 800 meter run (2012)
The girls track team was represented in the state tournament (2012)
Eight girls qualified for state tournament (2013)
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