Parent/Student Handbook
2006-07 School Year
Rozelle Creative and Performing Arts Elementary School
Carl Everett Johnson, Jr., Principal
993 Roland Street
Memphis, Tennessee 38114-1537
(901) 416-4612
(901) 416-4619 (fax)
E-Mail Address: johnsoncarl@mcsk12.net
Website Address: http://www.mcsk12.net
Mascot: Eagle
School Colors: Red and White
School Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND SUPERINTENDENT
Ms. Stephanie Gatewood
District 1
Mrs. Deni C. Hirsh
District 2
Mrs. Patrice Jordan Robinson
District 3
Mr. Martavious Jones.
District 4
Dr. Jeff Warren
District 5
Mr. Carl Johnson, Sr.
Vice-President
District 6
Ms. Tomeka R. Hart
District 7
Mrs. Wanda M. Halbert
At-Large Position 1
Mrs. Sara L. Lewis
President
At-Large Position 2
Dr. Carol Johnson, Superintendent
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Faculty and Staff 2006-2007
Mr. Carl Everett Johnson, Jr., Principal
Mrs. Cassandra Howard-McNeil, Financial Secretary
Mrs. Julia Bolden, General Office Secretary
Mrs. Rochelle Jackson, School Nurse
Mrs. Marilyn Brown, Nutrition Services Manager
Mr. Andre´ Hayes, Supervisory Building Engineer
Faculty
KK-01
KK-02
KK-03
Kindergarten
Mrs. Yolanda Jackson
Ms. Karen Goss
Ms. Tamara Miller
1-01
1-02
1-03
Mrs. Evelyn Smith
Ms. Roslyn Payne
Mrs. Laura Pegram
Room 7
Room 8
Room 9
2-01
2-02
2-03
Second Grade
Mrs. Whitney Ault
Mrs. Clarice Loggins
Mrs. Victoria Lee
Room 13
Room 14
Room 10
3-01
3-02
3-02
Third Grade
Mrs. Earlene Holloway
Mrs. Josephine Wicks
Mrs. Mary Wynne
Room 15
Room 17
Room 18
4-01
4-02
4-03
Mrs. Robin Duffy
Mrs. Mary Bobb
Mrs. Nina Sprott
Room 22
Room 19
Room 20
5-01
5-02
5-03
Fifth Grade
Mrs. Cassandra Keller
Mrs. Melissa Williams
Mrs. Tanya Burton
Room 24
Room 26
Room 23
6-01
6-02
6-03
Sixth Grade
Mrs. Myrtis Simmons
Mrs. Patrice Beamon
Ms. Kathleen Truehart
Room 28
Room 31
Room 30
Room 3
Room 1
Room 6
First Grade
Fourth Grade
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Support Personnel
Library Media Specialist
Mrs. Wanda Carroll
Library
Movement Education Specialist
Mrs. Tevita Dumas
Auditorium
Orff Music Specialist
Mrs. Marsha Johnson
Room 5
Creative Writing Specialist
Mrs. Tina Crawford
Room 2
Art Specialist
Mrs. Jane Taylor
Room 29
CLUE
Ms. Felicia Wright
Room 21
Instructional Resource
Mrs. Sherrill Lindsay
Room 10
Computer Lab Technician
Ms. Linda Taylor
Multi-Purpose Room
Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Ray Payne
Room 27
Instructional Facilitator
Mrs. Tammy Goff
Facilitator’s Office
Speech Therapist
Mrs. Page Robinson
Multi-Purpose Room
Itinerant Personnel
Social Worker
Mrs. Beth Hand
School Psychologist
Mrs. Margaret Kirkland
Educational Assistants
Mrs. Christine Fondren
Mrs. Nettie Jones
Mrs. Barbara Gray
Mrs. Charlene Turner
Team Leader *
CLUE – Creative Learning in a Unique Environment
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Rozelle School Leadership Council
Mr. Carl Everett Johnson, Jr., Principal
Mrs. Tammy Goff, Leadership Council Facilitator
Mrs. Shirley Odom, Parent Representative (Secretary)
Mrs. Patrice Beamon, Faculty Representative (Parliamentarian)
Mrs. Ola Ray Payne, Faculty Representative
Mr. Andre´ Hayes, Staff Representative (Alternative)
Mrs. Audra Owens, Parent Representative
Mrs. Cynthia Payne, Community Representative
Rozelle Parent-Teacher Association
Mrs. Audra Owens, President
Mrs. Shirley Odom, Secretary
Mrs. Eva Arnold, Assistant Secretary
Mrs. Cinder Jones, Treasurer
Mr. Keith Payne, Parliamentarian
Mrs. Mary Walls, Membership/Hospitality
Mrs. Brenda Williams, Public Relations/Community Involvement
Mrs. Tosca Moore, Programs/Health and Safety
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
School Calendar …………………………..........................................................................
Cover Page ………………………………………………………………………………………
Table of Contents ………………………………………………………………………………
Message from the Principal …………………………………………………………………..
Vission ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Mission ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Goals …………………………………………………………………………………...................
School Purpose …………………………………………………………………………………
Faculty Work Hours ……………………………………………………………………………
Student Hours …………………………………………………………………………………..
Faculty Meetings …………………………………………………………………………….
Attendance ……………………………………………………………………………………...
Absences ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Assemblies ……………………………………………………………………………………...
Aftercare School Programs ………………………………………………………………….
Book and Materials ……………………………………………………………………………
Cafeteria …………………………………………………………………………………………
Change of Address or Phone ……………………………………………………………….
Closing of School/Inclement Weather …………………………………………………….
Collection of Money from Students ………………………………………………………..
Communication with Parents ……………………………………………………………….
Dismissal Procedures ………………………………………………………………………..
Dress Code …………………………………………………………………………………..
Fire, Tornado, Earthquake, and Disaster Drills ………………………………………….
Friends of Rozelle CAPA …………………………………………………………………….
Guidance Counseling ………………………………………………………………………...
Grading – Reporting to Parents …………………………………………………………….
Honors …………………………………………………………………………………………..
Homework Policy ……………………………………………………………………………..
Illness …………………………………………………………………………………………...
Instructional Program ………………………………………………………………………..
Make-up Work Policy …………………………………………………………………………
Messages to Teachers ……………………………………………………………………….
Messages to Students ………………………………………………………………………..
Parental Involvement …………………………………………………………………………
Parking Lot Safetly ……………………………………………………………………………
Personal Property …………………………………………………………………………….
Programs Offered ……………………………………………………………………………..
School Property, Litter, and School Pride ………………………………………………..
School Supply Store ………………………………………………………………………….
Student Behavior and Management ……………………………………………………….
Student Recognition ………………………………………………………………………….
School Pictures ………………………………………………………………………………..
School Schedule ……………………………………………………………………………...
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Memphis City Schools Uniform Policy
Rozelle Honor Society Criteria
Memphis City Schools Attendance Policy
Memphis city Schools Student Code of Conduct
Rozelle’s Family Involvement Policy
Rozelle’s Parent-Student-Teacher Compact
Rozelle Faculty and Staff
Rozelle School Leadership Council and PTA Members
YWCA Before/After School Program
Tennessee Public Chapter 585
Tennessee Department of Education Contact Information “Rights of Children with Disabilities and Parent
Responsibilities”
Authorization for Medication During School Hours Form
Memphis City Schools Board of Commissioners and Superintendent
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