The Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) is an effort designed to improve educational outcomes for students by developing a set of common, voluntary, internationally-benchmarked academic standards in mathematics and English language arts. 

"Common Core Nights" have been scheduled at all K - 8 schools for parents to learn more about these educational standards.  Common Core standards will help ensure that all students are prepared for success in postsecondary education and the workforce.  

School	Date	Time
PARKWAY	Additional nights will be scheduled in the spring
CARVER	Additional nights scheduled in the spring
THOMAS	October 15	6 p.m.
JOYNER	Additional nights will be scheduled in the spring	.
RANKIN	Additional nights will be scheduled in the spring
PIERCE
LAWHON	5th: Oct. 16th	5:30-6:30 p.m.
LAWNDALE	Additional nights will be scheduled in the spring
MILAM
TMS