Who can attend midtown public charter school?

Midtown Public Charter School is a public school, so it is free to attend for eligible students!

Midtown is open to 5th - 8th grade students in Jackson Public Schools. Midtown is also open to students who attend a school district with a C, D, or F rating. If you are not sure how your district ranks, click here to search for your district.

We offer an extended school day and an extended year to provide more time for rigorous instruction. Students who attend Midtown should be prepared to attend school from August through May. Students should arrive between 7:30 and 7:50am each day. School ends at 3:35pm on most days, and at 2:00pm on Wednesdays.

Our school will accept applications between January 1 and the end of February each year for admittance the following academic year. If more applications are submitted than slots available prior to the application deadline, all students will be placed in a random enrollment lottery that will take place on March 1 each year (or the following school day if March 1 occurs on a weekend). Once all slots are filled, the remaining names will be drawn and placed on a waiting list. Students applying after the application deadline and once all slots are filled will be placed on the waitlist in the order of application. The only preferences honored in the enrollment process are: For siblings of students already enrolled, and for the children of Midtown Partners staff members.

Why Midtown public charter school?

This is an exciting time for Jackson-area guardians - you now have more choice than ever as to where to send your student to school.

There are plenty of great school choices in Jackson, and we look forward to partnering with all area middle schools to ensure that every student receives a high-quality education.

So how do you know which school is right for you?

Here are a few things we think make our school extra special:

Close-knit family with deep roots in community

We report to Jackson. Our school was designed at the request of and in consultation with community members, and ever since our founding we have worked hard to partner with community leaders, guardians, and local organizations to ensure we have a school that is most tailored to Jackson. We operate with the understanding that "it takes a village." This community-mentality has also directed our internal culture as well. Faculty and staff are not siloed - everyone works collaboratively with students to ensure we are creating a happy, loving, and academically-rich environment to learn and teach.

Whole-child education

Academics are incredibly important, and we hold a very high bar for students to perform exceedingly well in the classroom. At the same time, we recognize students as more than just what's in their brains. We have a rigorous physical education program and recess activities to help promote physical wellbeing, our staff is trained in conscience discipline to promote restorative justice, we offer quarterly dances to promote social wellbeing, and more. Many of our guardians have shared inspiring stories of times in which our school went well above and beyond to help meet their needs as a family.

Academics:
A school on the rise

Our core responsibility as a school is to increase the academic performance of all students, and that's a charge we take seriously. We hire the strongest team of educators who believe passionately that every child has unlimited potential. We are investing thousands in a complete redesign of our curriculum. We are restructuring our schedule to promote stronger literacy skills, and raising the bar for eighth grade exit requirements. We are using data-informed instruction to drive our work in the classroom. And all of it is paying off. Our school is on a quick upward trajectory in regards to academic performance.

Some extra notes

(1) Extended school day and year provides more time for rigorous instruction.
(2) Smart use of technology supports the work of classroom leaders.
(3) Caring yet firm team led by our dean of students creates a safe and structured learning environment.

other information

Calendar: From the menu above, click “About” and then the latest calendar

Bus Routes: While routes and times are subject to change, you can check out our current schedule by clicking here

Uniforms: Our school has required uniforms that can be purchased at TC Uniforms or French Toast; Click here for details

Supplies: Click here for our required supply list

Summer reading: All students are required to read at least two books during the summer; Click here for more information

Orientation: For new students and parents; Click here for details

COVID: For the latest COVID updates about our school, please click here.

ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE

If you need assistance at any point in navigating the application process, please contact Hope Williams: hopewilliams@midtownpublic.org, or (601) 354-7770