The health and well-being of our students and staff is always a top priority. We appreciate your support and cooperation as we are all in this together.
Internet connectivity Assistance
For even more information on family internet service assistance, click here.
1. FCC agreement stating that providers will waive late fees, not cutoff service for lack of payment and open hot-spots.
2. Comcast COVID-19 response: offers free WiFi for 2 months to low-income families plus all Xfinity hot-spots are free to the public during this time.
3. Charter Free Internet offer for 2 months and https://www.spectrum.com/wifi-hotspots.html will locate free public Wifi locations.
4. AT&T COVID-19 response: offers open hot-spots, unlimited data to existing customers, and $10/month plans to low-income families.
5. Verizon COVID-19 response: no special offers, but following the FCC agreement.
6. Sprint COVID-19 response: follows FCC agreement, provides unlimited data to existing customers, and, starting Tuesday, 3/17/2020, will allow all handsets to enable hot-spots for 60 days at no extra charge (I expect others will follow).
7. T-Mobile COVID-19 response: follows FCC agreement, plus unlimited data to existing customers and, coming soon, will allow all handsets to enable hot-spots for 60 days at no extra charge (I expect others will follow).
Mental Health Support
If you believe your child’s mental health is being impacted from the lifestyle changes of COVID-19, then please reach out to their school social worker or school counselor. If they are experiencing a mental health emergency then call the crisis line at 1-866-791-9226.
The Disaster Distress Line is available to provide immediate counseling services for those experiencing emotional distress related to COVID-19 or any natural or human-caused disaster. Those in crisis can call 24/7, 365 days a year, at 1-800-985-5990.
The National Suicide Hotline is also available 24/7, 365 days a year, at 1-800-273-8255.
School Updates and Information
Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for school updates as they become available.
Memphis Scholars is committed to the optimal development of every student.
We believe that for students to have the opportunity to achieve personal, academic, developmental and social success, we need to create positive, safe and health- promoting learning environments at every level, in every setting, throughout the school year. Below are some resources that parents, families, and community partners may use to help cultivate the opportunities to inspire and teach.
ASD FAMILY HANDBOOK 2022-23
Our family handbook is a source of information for students, parents and may be used as a reference for overall district policies to help students and families within the Achievement School District (ASD) understand the expectations and services of ASD schools.
title 1 resources
The documents provided in our Title 1 Resources folder include Parent and Family Engagement Policies, School-Parent Compacts, and a recording of our Annual Title I Meeting.
School Wellness Policy
This policy outlines our approach to ensuring environments and opportunities for all students to practice healthy eating and physical activity behaviors throughout the school day while minimizing commercial distractions. For more information on our wellness policy goals and practices please click here to reference our assessment guide.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
Parent Feedback Form
We value the perspective and insight of our parents and families. Please click here to share your thoughts.
continuous learning plan
In accordance with the Tennessee Department of Education and in consultation with the Achievement School District, Memphis Scholars has developed a Continuous Learn Plan to outline our commitment to providing a quality education as school operations continue to be impacted by COVID-19.
Community Resources
Low Income Housing
Memphis Housing Authority
700 Adams Ave
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 544-1100
Memphis Housing and Urban Development Office
200 Jefferson Suite 300
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 544-3367
Rent/Mortgage Assistance
Community Services Agency
2670 Union Ext., Suite 500
Memphis, TN 38112
MIFA
901 Vance Ave
Memphis, TN 38126
Frayser CDC
3684 N. Watkins
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 354-9401
Utility Assistance
Community Services Agency
Hickory Ridge Mall - Community Services Section
Corner of Winchester and Hickory Hill
Memphis, TN 38115
Appointments: (901) 222-4299
MIFA
910 Vance Avenue
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 527-0208
Food Assistance
Neighborhood Christian Centers
785 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 881-6013
Midtown Mosque Food Pantry
1276 Jackson Ave.
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 672-7195
Friendship Baptist Church Food Pantry
1355 Vollintine Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 274-5990
Grace Baptist Ministries Food Pantry
1231 N. Manassas Street
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 543-0715
United Methodist Neighborhood
Smith Center Food Pantry
602 Looney
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 523-1036
United Methodist Neighborhood Food Pantry
1606 Kansas
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 323.4993
New Allen A M E Church Pantry
1559 South Third Street
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-0925
First Unitarian Church
St. John's UMC Soup Kitchen
292 W. Virginia Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 526-8631
Christ Missionary Baptist Church
494 South Parkway East
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 948-9786
RMBC Community Services Food Pantry
3560 S Third Street
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 789.4570
Halal Food Pantry
4412 South Third St.
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 789-1904
Catholic Charities of West TN - Downtown Outreach Center
297 S. Fourth St.
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 722-4706
Child Care Assistance
Clothing Assistance
Neighborhood Christian Centers
785 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 881-6013
ncc@ncclife.org
Financial Assistance
Frayser Community Development Corporation
Free Tax Prep All Tax Season 12-5 pm
Homebuyer Education Workshops 2/18 and 2/20 and 3/18 and 3/20
In-School Resources
School Forms
Medical Certification/Information Form
Referral forms
Parent Referral Form Memphis Scholars Caldwell Guthrie
Parent Referral Form Memphis Scholars South Campus
Prescription Assistance
2670 Union Ext., Suite 500
Memphis, TN 38112
Health Assistance
Income-based Clinics:
MedPlex Clinic
880 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 545-7486
Christ Community Health Services
3362 South Third St
Memphis, TN 38109
Christ Community Health Services (Frayser Health Center)
901-701-2540
969 Frayser Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38127
Church Health Center
1210 Peabody Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
Memphis Health Center (Crump)
360 EH Crump Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 261-2000
Memphis Health Center (Towne Center)
915 East McLemore Ave.
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-7370
Employment Assistance
CONVERGENCE Memphis: Virtual Career Fair
Homework Assistance
Homework Hotline
Call: (615) 298-6636 or (901) 416-1234
Chat: homeworkhotline.info