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Welcome to Polk Schools Online- your source for teacher, student, and parent web resources. Please note that the Central Office phone number has changed. It is now 423-299-0471.

 

If you have suggestions, comments, or questions, please email our Central Office staff and you will receive a prompt reply.

polkco@k12tn.net

 

Benton Elementary School Open House

Tuesday August 3, 2010 5:00-7:30 p.m.

K-2 Parents meet for discussion with Dr. McAbee in auditorium at 5:00; Dinner, teacher and booth visits 5:30-7:00

3-5 Parents begin in cafeteria for dinner, teacher and booth visits from 5:00-6:15; Meet in auditorium for discussion with Dr. McAbee at 6:15.

Everyone will meet in the cafeteria at 7:00 for door prize drawings. We hope to see you there!

South Polk Elementary School Open House

Tuesday August 3, 2010 5:00-7:00 p.m.

5:00-6:00 Dinner will be served in the cafeteria
5:00-6:30 Booths will be open in the gym

5:00-5:20 Kindergarten Orientation in the 4th grade classroom; PreK and 1st grade parents can visit the classrooms.
5:20-5:40 2nd - 5th grade parents can visit the classrooms
6:30 Assembly in the gym for announcements, door prizes, and tote bags for the students

 

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Parents: Please note that the format of the Parent Portal has changed. The Grades link now shows only grades for the marking periods that have been completed. To see the grades and assignments for the current marking period, click on the Schedule link, then click on Assignments.

 

 

 

SSMS Gradebook Portal

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Parent Portal

If you have not yet received your log in information for the Parent Portal, email or call the Central Office (299-0471) with the following information:

Your Name, Address, & Phone Number
Your email address
Your student's name, grade, and school

 

 

Parents: Please help us keep our student information system up to date by calling your school office or the Central Office if you have a change in contact information. This includes address and/or phone number changes. Thanks!

 

 

Welcome to Polk County, Tennessee- home of the beautiful Ocoee, Conasauga, and Hiwassee Rivers and the Cherokee National Forest! Polk County is located in the southeastern corner of Tennessee.

 

We are very proud of our students, our schools, and our communities. Our district consists of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. We serve a population of 2,800 students.

 

 

 

Parents: Benton Elementary School will be hosting a BackPack-to -School event Saturday morning, July 24 from 9:00-12:00

Teachers: To view the 2010-2011 inservice calendar, click here.

The official calendar for 2010-2011 is posted here.

Parents: You may apply for free or reduced lunch at any time during the school year. Contact your school office for details.

Teachers, don't forget to check the district news portal page. See your principal for further information on how to access the page.

Parents, please click on the Parent Portal information page to read about our parent portal for access to your student's grade and attendance information.

 

Internet Safety

 

Click here for our Internet Safety Resources page for parents, teachers, and students. In compliance with federal law and board policy, teachers must integrate internet safety lessons into their curriculum in grades K-12.

Tennessee Diploma Project

For complete information on the Tennessee Diploma Project that will go into effect this school year, click here .

For the new graduation standards that will affect students starting high school this year, click here.

For information on the new Curriculum Standards for the 2009-2010 school year, click here.

 

 

 

Polk County Schools Beliefs


All children can learn.

Learning is a life-long process.

Both mental and physical health are important.

Students need to think both critically and creatively.

Open communication is critical in any organization.

The key to success is quality relationships.

 

Polk County Schools Mission


 

The mission of the Polk County Department of

Education is to help each child acquire

the knowledge, skills, and behaviors

necessary to become productive citizens.

 

Contact Us:
Polk County Department of Education
131 Stephens Street
Benton, Tennessee 37307
423-299-0471

Non-Discrimination Statement

This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy
this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA,
Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20250-9410
or call 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

 

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This page last updated 07/23/2010