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Get to know and support the Bristol Strategic Plan 2015-2020

Tennessee City Schools Foundation
Mission

The Bristol Tennessee City Schools Foundation was established in The mission of Bristol Tennessee City Schools is to
1994 to lend support to the schools, teachers, administrators, ensure students achieve College and Career Readiness
and students of Bristol Tennessee City Schools. Being a 501(c)(3) through Academic Excellence.

non-profit organization, the foundation accepts donations for OBJECTIVES
charitable and educational purposes to enhance and improve Goal 1 Academic Excellence
the quality of education for students in our school district. Objective 1: Achievement

The foundation is comprised of a team In addition to specific project funding, By 2020, student achievement in math, English language
of dedicated volunteers, along with the foundation also seeks donations to arts, science, and social studies will rank in the top 10% of
the current director of schools and support educational initiatives in the the state. Ninety percent of students will read proficiently
the chair of the board of education, school district. Tax-deductible gifts to the by the end of third grade.
who serve as non-voting, ex-officio foundation may be made at any time.
members. Quarterly meetings are Donations are often given in honor of or Goal 1 Academic Excellence
held to discuss possible projects and in memory of loved ones, special friends,
suggested collaborations. Certain and beloved educators. Please also keep Objective 2: Growth
grants, scholarships, and contributions the foundation in mind during estate By 2020, district growth rates for literacy, numeracy,
are accepted and maintained by the planning. and the composite will attain a Level Five.
foundation and then re-allocated to the
individual schools and programs. To make a contribution to the Bristol Goal 2 College and Career Readiness
Tennessee City Schools Foundation, Objective 1: ACT
The foundation forms partnerships with please send a check or money order to:
other volunteer groups to accept and Bristol Tennessee City Schools Foundation By 2020, ACT composite score for the district will rank in
allocate donations as charitable gifts 615 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. the top 10% of the state. The percentage of students
for specific projects. Examples of these Bristol, TN 37620 meeting all four college-readiness benchmarks will rank
types of collaborations include the in the top 10% of the state.
Stone Castle Rejuvenation Project and
the Ida Stone Jones Community Tennis Goal 2 College and Career Readiness
Center. Additionally, the foundation Objective 2: Graduation Rate
accepts gifts, maintains funds, and
then distributes annual scholarships By 2020, the district graduation rate will meet or
and awards like the Hart Sisters exceed 93%.
Nursing Scholarship and the Scheuer
Outstanding Attitude Award. Goal 2 College and Career Readiness
Objective 3: Post-secondary Going Rate
By 2020, 80% of all graduating seniors will pursue
post-secondary education, including enrollment in college,
technical school, or the military.

BTCS STUDENTS
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Interested in a career with COLLEGE AND CAREER READY
Bristol Tennessee City Schools? The words and images in this One way we are doing this is by
calendar are only a small glimpse pursuing personalized learning
Visit our website at careers.btcs.org to apply! into the endless and innovative through a digital conversion effort,
opportunities for learning offered which in the current phase includes
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER to our students. It is difficult to laptops for all 4th-12th graders to
condense the work of a school
use at school and home. By doing
district into a single publication, so, we offer students an educational
The Bristol Tennessee City Schools Community let alone a single sentence. platform they can use anytime and
Resource Center is a safe, friendly place BTCS families Organizations always try with a anywhere to do relevant activities
can go for help in meeting their basic needs. Assistance mission statement. Our district based on their own interests
using the same electronic tools
mission statement is to ensure
offered at the Community Resource Center includes: students achieve college and professionals use every day.
career readiness through academic
• Resource packet with contacts to local agencies willing to excellence. It is a lofty mission, but Whether you are Bristol born and
assist with financial, housing, and insurance issues the future of our children is at stake. raised, are a transplant who now calls
• Seasonal family clothing at no cost to eligible recipients That’s not a responsibility our team Bristol home, or have just moved to
• Limited supply of non-perishable food at no cost to takes lightly. our beautiful city, you are wanted
eligible recipients and needed as part of our family here
• Limited supply of personal hygiene items at no cost to Bristol’s famous sign says “A Good at Bristol Tennessee City Schools.
eligible recipients Place to Live,” and it certainly is a By working together to achieve our
• School supplies to BTCS students of need great place to live and learn! In our shared goals, we can foster a culture
• Limited cleaning supplies/laundry detergent at no cost district, we are focused on providing of education in our community that
to eligible recipients the best educational experience accepts nothing less than excellence
• Connections to obtaining new shoes for BTCS students of need possible for students to prepare them from and for our children.
• Holiday assistance: both BTCS and community efforts for their futures.

Referrals for assistance are taken from BTCS staff members and
community agencies who are working with BTCS families.
Parents/guardians of BTCS students may call for assistance.
To make an appointment, please contact Kay Ward by email at
wardk@btcs.org or phone at (423) 652-9251.

The Community Resource Center also has volunteer opportunities
and accepts donations. Call for more information.