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Campus School

Campus School, nominated by an anonymous organization, is an elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily urban area.

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Location Memphis, Tennessee

Governance Public charter school

Grades Elementary

Students 413

Locale Urban

Executive Director Rebecca Scott

Demographics

Percentage of students*

3%

English Learners

20%

Free/Reduced Lunch

10%

Students with Disabilities

African American or Black 24%

American Indian/Alaska Native 1%

Asian 7%

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —

Hispanic or Latino 6%

White 59%

2+ Races 3%

Why Campus School was nominated

This school has been a beacon in the community for elevating excellence in teaching and learning through their partnership with the College of Education at University of Memphis, where they train so many novice educators at the beginning of their journey on how to be exceptional teachers. Additionally, they are a diverse school where students get high quality instruction and hands on experiences as a Blue Ribbon and STEM designated school.

Student experience design

The Campus School experience is designed to provide students with a student-centered learning environment that promotes academic excellence and a sense of belonging within the school community. Campus School is a laboratory school which promotes excellence in teaching and enthusiasm for learning. Through integration of research into an innovative curriculum, the school offers its best to aspiring teachers and to the urban community it serves. A diverse school population allows for valuable relationships and collaborations -- educational, cultural, social, and personal -- among the stakeholders who are involved. Teachers, students, and parents working together can maximize outcomes to the benefit of all involved. The vision and mission are deeply rooted in the school's CREED which focuses on Collaboration, Research, Excellence in Teaching, Enthusiasm for Learning, and Diversity. For students to function productively in society, education should provide opportunities for them to be curious and creative; to exercise initiative; to handle responsibilities; to test ideas; to establish opinions about controversial matters; and to develop aesthetic values. Campus School incorporates these opportunities into the school experience each day. Students will meet high academic expectations because their learning is enhanced by best practices offered by dedicated and capable teachers. The teaching and learning atmosphere of the school prepares students for their eventual place in the larger world. Campus School has been a resource to the Memphis community for over 100 years. Campus School is in a unique position of serving a diverse population that allows for the building and collaboration of students and teachers from diverse educational, cultural, social, and personal backgrounds. With our enthusiasm for learning and excellence in teaching, Campus School has consistently placed within the top 5% of Tennessee public schools. Campus School serves approximately 400 students in grades K-5 and has been designated as a Trauma Informed School and STEM Designated School for the state of Tennessee Department of Education. Campus School is a National Blue Ribbon School.

Core Practices

Core Practices	Length of Use
Community And Business Partnerships	5+ years
Culturally Responsive Practices	5+ years
Project-based Learning	5+ years
High Quality Instructional Materials	5+ years

All Practices

Advancement On Mastery

Assessments For Deeper Learning

Blended Learning

Career Prep And Work-based Learning

Co-leadership

Family And Community Support Services

Competency/mastery-based Education

Disaggregated Data On Student Participation

Extended Learning Opportunities

Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles

Grading Policies Focus On Mastery

Hiring For Equity And Inclusion Values

All Courses Designed For Inclusion

Interdisciplinary

Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies

Individual Learning Paths

Mental Health Services

1:1 Mentoring

Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics

Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery

Peer To Peer Support

Performance Based Assessment

Physical Well Being Services

Reallocation Of Resources For Those Most In Need

Restorative Practices

SEL Curriculum

SEL Integration School-wide

Social Justice Focus

Students Access Their Own Data

Student-led Goal Setting

Students Develop Projects

Trauma-informed Practices

Tutoring

Universal Design For Learning

key reasons for innovating

Improve academic achievement

Artifacts

Campus School is a Trauma Informed School for the State of Tennessee. A cornerstone for the success of the school has been the emphasis on the culture and climate of the school, social emotional learning and character development. Campus School utilizes multiple programs that have been successful in the reduction of discipline referrals. Programs such as Responsive Classroom, Quantum Learning, HET, as well as a focus the SEL focus. The implementation of a strong PBIS program provides success in the area of student discipline with less than 5% of office referrals that resulted in suspensions over the past three years.The school counselor and social worker provide student support on a weekly basis and all students participate in weekly life skill and character development activities.

Data Night Fall 2023-2024 (2)

Models Implemented

Grades K-12

EL Education

Date Updated: 4/1/2025

*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.