Message From the Superintendent Administrators, counselors, teachers and all other staff of Rankin County School District are dedicated to providing students a well-rounded curriculum that is designed to produce successful learners, while supporting personal, social, and emotional development. This handbook is provided as a guide for students and parents to use collaboratively as a plan is established for the journey through school that will lead, ultimately, to the goal of securing a productive career. Think about academic and career goals as courses are selected. The district provides a variety of course options for students to access so they can become informed decision makers regarding their own path toward success in the global economy. Planning is of the utmost importance. It is recommended that parents and students talk at length about anticipated career options and design a course of study that will support the goals set. Personnel are available at the local school to assist the family in making these important educational decisions. Our Mission The Mission of the Rankin County School District is to prepare every student with the cognitive and social skills necessary to be productive members of an ever-changing global society. Equal Educational Opportunities The Rankin County School District grants equal educational opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, religion, or disability. It is the intent and desire of the Rankin County Board of Education that equal educational opportunities be provided in any and all educational programs and activities. All inquiries regarding Rankin County School District’s nondiscrimination policies, requests for copies of grievance procedures, and filing of grievances should be submitted to the following person: Dr. Weathersby, Superintendent Rankin County School District 1220 Apple Park Place Brandon, MS 39042 LEGAL REFERENCE: MS Code 37-15-35; 1972 Educational Amendments, Title IX; 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title VI; 1973 Rehabilitation Act, Section 503 & 504; 45 CFR Part 84 and Part 86; Brown vs. Board of Education, 347 U. S. 483 (1954); Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards. JB* 7-11-01 Rankin County School District
Rankin County School District 28 Credits Mississippi Career Pathway 21 Credits minimum MS Code 37-16-17 Does not meet IHL requirements Mississippi Occupational Diploma 21 Credits Does not meet IHL requirements Graduation Requirements Required Subjects Graduation Requirements Required Subjects Graduation Requirements Required Subjects English *4 units Must include: CCR English I, II, III, IV or Advanced Placement English Dual Credit English * 4 Must include: CCR English I, II, English 4 units Math *4 units Must include: CCR Algebra I CCR Geometry Higher math or Drafting I & II (must take a math or science course during the senior year) Dual Credit Math * 3 Must include: CCR Algebra I Math 4 units Science *4 units Must include: Biology I A lab-based Physical Science (must take a math or science course during the senior year) Dual Credit Science * 3 units Must include: Biology I Science 4 units Social Studies *4 units Must include: MS Studies Intro to World Geography or AP World Geography History-1750 to Present or AP World History or AP European History U.S. History-1877 to Present or AP U.S. History U.S. Government or AP US Government Economics or AP Economics Dual Credit Social Studies * 3 units Must include: 1 U.S. History 1/2 U.S. Government ½ Mississippi Studies Social Studies 4 units Health *0.5 unit Must include: Comprehensive Health or Family & Individual Health or Allied Health I/Health Science I or JROTC I and JROTC II Health and Physical Education * 0.5 unit Must include Comprehensive Health or Family & Individual Health or Allied Health I/Health Science I or JROTC I and JROTC II or Physical Education Heath/ Physical Education Rankin County School District 28 Credits Mississippi Career Pathway 21 Credits minimum MS Code 37-16-17 Does not meet IHL requirements Mississippi Occupational Diploma 21 Credits Does not meet IHL requirements Graduation Requirements Required Subjects Graduation Requirements Required Subjects Graduation Requirements Required Subjects
Business & Technology 1.5 units Must include: STEM Business & Technology 1.0 units Must include: STEM Business & Technology The Arts * 1 unit Must include: Any approved 500 level course or completion of the sequence for Computer Graphics Technology I and II Physical Education * 0.5 unit May include participation in band, dance, JROTC, interscholastic athletics Physical Education See Health and Physical Education Electives 8.5 units 4 units of Career and Technical Education Electives and 2 ½ units of electives From student’s program of study 4 units of Career and Technical Education Electives or 540 hours of successful, paid employment TOTAL 28 UNITS TOTAL 21 Units TOTAL 21 Units TESTING Must pass Subject Area Tests: U.S. History, CCR English II with Writing, Biology I, CCR Algebra I TESTING Must pass Subject Area Tests: U.S. History, CCR English II with Writing, Biology I, CCR Algebra I TESTING Subject area testing dependent upon IEP. *Dual credit courses may substitute for core courses with the exception of subject area tested courses. See dual credit approved courses on page 46-47. *Each high school in Rankin County may add specific course requirements as determined appropriate by the principal, in collaboration with district personnel. Promotion and Retention Promotion in grades 7-8: Must pass language arts, math, science, and social studies with a grade of 60 or above. Promotion in grades 9-12 is based on accumulation of Carnegie units in accordance with the following schedule:
Technical Training Community College College/University Occupational Information (lists certificates and associate degree programs with course descriptions available in MS) (lists Hinds CC technical programs) (lists Hinds CC career programs) *Other technical schools are located in the area. (shows what courses 4 year colleges accept from community colleges in each degree area) (lists academic programs at Hinds CC) (lists links for all MS universities) (information on entry into colleges in Mississippi, career planning, financial aid, and more) Go to: www.mississippi.gov Click on “Business in MS” Click on “Labor Market Information” Click on “Occupational Projections” or “Occupational Wages” www.bls.gov Click on “subject areas” Click on “Pay and Benefits” Health Sciences This plan of study should serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, to assist with planning a career path. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals. All plans should meet high school.