FAQ
 

Is there a special evening for parents of prospective to visit Meigs Magnet School?
Prospective students and their parents may visit Meigs Magnet School on November 13, 2008 beginning at 6:00PM. 

What are Walk-Through Thursdays?
Walk-Through Thursdays are specific Thursdays set aside to showcase our school to perspective students and their parents.  Students and parents are taken on a tour of our school and given information about our school by well informed tour guides. 

When will Walk-Through Thursdays take place this school year?
For 2008, Walk-Through Thursdays will be November 6, November 13, November 20 and December 4.

What time does school begin?
Students should plan to be in the classroom by 7:40 a.m. in preparation for the 7:45 a.m. bell. 

What time does school end?
Students are dismissed at 2:45 p.m.

What is the phone number to Meigs Magnet?
615-271-3222

What is the Meigs Magnet address?
713 Ramsey Street
Nashville, TN 37206

What should I do if my child is absent?
Send a note with your student the day he/she returns to school.  Students should take the parent note to the office to receive the absentee slip.

What should I do if my child is tardy?

Students that are tardy should stop by the office for a tardy slip to be admitted to class.  Excessive tardies are given a special set of circumstances.

5th and 6th   Grade Students are as follows:

Tardy # 3   Parent Contact (by guidance)

Tardy #4   1 Day Lunch Detention (in guidance)

Tardy #5  1 Day Lunch Detention (in guidance)

Tardy # 6  1  Day After School Detention (arranged by administration)

Tardy #7  1 Day After School Detention (arranged by administration)

Tardy #8  1 Day In School Suspension (arranged by administration)

Tardy #9  1 Day In School Suspension (arranged by administration)

Tardy # 10  Out of School Suspension (arranged by administration)

Are textbooks available online?

Check each teacher’s webpage to find textbooks online appropriate for your child?