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Requirements
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To qualify for Snowden’s Optional Program, all applicants
who live outside the school’s geographical boundaries must
submit an Application for Optional Schools to the Board of
Education, Department of Optional Schools and Advanced
Academics, 160 S. Hollywood, Room C106.
The principal and staff at Snowden School encourage parents and prospective Optional students to
visit the school. Please call the school office to
schedule a guided tour.
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Snowden School
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Applicants for grades one and two will be required to
take the Optional Schools admittance tests. No other
tests will be accepted for admittance into grades one
and two. Parents will be contacted for testing dates.
First and second grade applicants must attain the 70th
percentile or above in total reading AND total
mathematics on the admittance tests.
Applicants for grade one must have satisfactory skills
and behaviors and achieve mastery in all academic and
support subjects on their most recent report card.
Students applying for grades three through eight must
score at or above the 70th percentile on the
Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics subtests or
the equivalents on the most recent TCAP or nationally
normed achievement test.
Students applying for grades two through eight must
have all A’s and B’s with no more than one C as a
semester average, satisfactory grades in conduct, and
satisfactory grades in the non-academic subjects on the
most recent comprehensive report card.
All students must have satisfactory attendance. A total
of more than 15 absences, tardies to school or to class,
and/or early dismissals is considered unsatisfactory.
To remain in the Optional Program, students in grades two
through eight must maintain an average of C or S in each
subject, each semester. All students must maintain the
entrance requirements for conduct, skills and behaviors, and
attendance.
Transportation is the responsibility of the student’s
parent/legal guardian.
Department of Optional Schools and
Advanced Academics
(901) 416-5338
Snowden on the Web
www.snowdenmemphis.com
Board Members
Teresa Jones, Chair
Kevin D. Woods, Vice Chair
Shante K. Avant
Miska Clay Bibbs
Chris Caldwell
Mike Kernell
Stephanie Love
Scott McCormick
William “Billy” Orgel
Dorsey Hopson II, Esq., Superintendent
Final approval is contingent upon review of the
student’s final comprehensive report card.
Shelby County Schools offers educational and employment opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, creed, age, disability, national
origin, or genetic information.12/14
Enriched Academics/
College Preparatory
Snowden School
Grades 1-8
1870 N. Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
Principal: Jamie Stallsmith
(901) 416-4621
History of Excellence
Great things happen at Snowden! Snowden is a place
where students from a variety of backgrounds learn to work
together toward a bright future for themselves and a greater
Memphis community. Since 1910, Snowden's Enriched
Academics/College Preparatory program continues to offer
outstanding and diverse educational opportunities to students across the Mid-South. Located in historic Midtown at
North Parkway and McLean, Snowden stands as an historic
and progressive center of exemplary education.
Snowden, as the flagship of Shelby County Schools,
serves over 550 Optional students in grades 1-8. As
Snowden continues into our second century of excellence
with awards in academics, creative and performing arts, service, sports, and parental involvement, we invite you to join
us and be a part of our tradition of GREATNESS!
Students and Staff
Snowden has a highly trained and dedicated staff, and
most live and participate in the Snowden Community. We
are proud to employ ten National Board Certified teachers,
two Rotary Award for Teacher Excellence winners, and one
West Tennessee Teacher of the Year.
While serving as a beloved neighborhood school,
Snowden has a student body that represents the best of
Memphis. Snowden students are consistently high achievers
and have a proud tradition of excellence in a wide variety of
academic, fine arts and athletic competitions. Because
Snowden believes in developing the whole child, an individualized guidance program that focuses on academic
achievement, personal and social development, and career
exploration is available for all students.
Elementary Curriculum
8th Grade
Students receive engaging, creative and fundamentally sound
instruction in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social
Studies, Health and Safety, Interactive Technology, Creative
Writing, and Spanish.
In addition to a strong academic curriculum, comprehensive
fine arts instruction is offered in Orff Music, Art, and Physical
Education, and beginning in fourth grade, string music is offered.
Our Creative Learning in a Unique Environment (CLUE)* program is one of the best in the district and is available for qualified
students.
The Middle School Experience
Students in grades 6-8 participate in a program of studies
designed to be challenging, enriching, and engaging. The middle
school experience at Snowden is a transitional college preparatory
program designed to combine advanced academic studies with
numerous fine arts options and athletic avenues for students to
discover and explore individual talents and interests. An additional
focus of our middle school guidance program is college planning
and preparedness. Snowden, in collaboration with nearby Rhodes
College, provides unique opportunities such as college campus
explorations, shadowing events, collegiate tutoring, and campus
laboratory experiences for our middle school students.
As part of our commitment to building a better Memphis,
Snowden works with BRIDGES to unite and inspire diverse
young people to become confident and courageous leaders committed to our community transformation. Therefore, all sixth
through eighth grade students participate in the BRIDGES student leadership program. Additionally, seventh grade students are
also immersed in the BRIDGES team-building course.
Middle School Curriculum Options
6th Grade
Enriched English
Enriched Math
Enriched Science
Enriched Social Studies/World Cultures
Enriched Reading/Communication Arts or CLUE*
Art/Health and Wellness, Facing History, Conversational
Spanish(one semester each)
Year-Long Elective Coursework
• Band
• Orchestra
• Spanish
• Choir
7th Grade
Honors English or CLUE English*
Honors Pre-Algebra
Honors Science
Honors Social Studies
Physical Education, Computer Science, Russian, Conversational
Spanish, and Facing History (one semester each)
Year-Long Elective Coursework
• Band
• Art
• Choir
• Orchestra
• Piano
• Spanish
Honors English or CLUE English*
Honors Pre-Algebra or Honors Algebra I
Honors Science 8 or Honors Physical Science
Honors U.S. History
Honors Spanish I
Physical Education, Computer Science, Russian, Conversational
Spanish, and Facing History (one semester each)
Year-Long Elective Coursework
• Band
• Orchestra
• Art
• Choir
• Piano
*Students must meet eligibility requirements to participate.
These courses have prerequisites. Participation is dependent on
grades from the previous school year and standardized achievement
test results.
Extracurricular Activities
• Student Council
• National Junior Honor
Society
• Junior Beta Club
• Jazz Band
• Snowden Marching Band
• Snowden Concert Choir
• Orff Intermediate Choir
• Peer Mediation
• Destination ImagiNation
• School Newspaper
• Flag Corps/Dance
• Cheerleaders
• Pep Squad
• Football
• Basketball
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Track
Soccer
Baseball/Softball
Volleyball
Swimming
Chess Club
Drama Club
Art Club
Mad Science
Chi Alpha Mu
Career Connections
Elementary Art Club
WordSmith
History Club
Video Club
Parent and Community Support
Snowden’s tradition of excellence in academic, personal,
and social growth is encouraged by a dedicated and professional staff supported by our parents, former students, and
community stakeholders, including an active PTO, the
Snowden Foundation, and our very involved and supportive
community partners, including the Evergreen Historic
District Association, Hein Park Neighborhood Association,
the Midtown Rotary Club, and Rhodes College.
Additionally, testimonials from former students, who
attend area Optional high schools, credit the rigorous Liberal
Arts instruction they received at Snowden for moving them
to the top of their classes in advanced Math and Science
course work. Snowden proudly continues over 100 years of
developing a student community of lifelong learners and
leaders who call Snowden their home and family.