Message from the Superintendent September 6, 2024
Dear Fayette County Public Schools Families, Students, and Staff,? ? ? ?
I would like to extend a warm welcome to our newly sworn-in school board members who joined us last night. We are excited to have you on board and look forward to the great things we will accomplish together for our school district. Your leadership will play a vital role in shaping the future of our schools, and I am confident that, together, we will continue to provide exceptional opportunities for our students and community.
Some wonderful opportunities are coming up for our high school students. Please share these with?high school students you know.
The University of Tennessee at Martin is holding several opportunities for ACT Prep.
Need extra help after taking the free session? Below are two mastery classes focused on Math and Reading.
Registration for these and additional ACT prep classes can be found at www.utm.edu/actprep
September is TN College Application and Exploration Month. You can find more information, including application links, here .
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2025 Governor's School Applications open on October 1, 2024. Submission information and critical deadlines will be posted on each of the Governor’s Schools webpages. More details here: https://tn.gov/.../instruction/tdoe-governors-schools.html .
Prioritizing the physical, social, academic, and emotional development of our students is critical to their overall success and well-being. These aspects are deeply interconnected and essential for shaping well-rounded individuals.
Focusing on physical health supports brain function, improves academic performance, and reduces absenteeism, ensuring students are present and ready to learn. Social development is key to building communication, collaboration, and empathy, which are crucial life skills in today's interconnected world. Academic growth lays the foundation for critical thinking, problem-solving, and future success in an ever-changing society. Emotional well-being is equally important, as it helps students manage stress, build resilience, and develop self-awareness, which is necessary for personal and academic achievement.
By addressing all of these areas, we prepare our students not only for academic success but also for a fulfilling life beyond the classroom. Our goal is to ensure every student grows into a confident, capable individual ready to make meaningful contributions to society. This comprehensive approach to education is the cornerstone of our commitment to fostering the leaders of tomorrow.
I want to emphasize the importance of regular school attendance with a simple truth: "If I am not here, I cannot learn." Every day in the classroom is an opportunity for students to engage with their peers, absorb new knowledge, and develop critical skills. When students miss school, they miss valuable instruction and fall behind academically, making it harder to stay on track.
Attendance is not just about being present; it is about ensuring every student has the chance to succeed. When students are in school consistently, they are better prepared to learn, grow, and achieve their fullest potential. Let us work together to make sure our students are here, engaged, and ready to learn every single day!
?Dr. Versie R. Hamlett
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