SALEM ATTENDANCE CENTER
881 Hwy. 27 North
Tylertown, MS 39667
601-876-2580
601-876-4155 (fax)
Welcome
Salem Attendance Center is a K-12 public school with an enrollment of approximately 500 students. A variety of academic programs meet the needs of our students, and we offer many extra-curricular activities in which students can participate. At Salem, our goal is to provide a safe learning environment so that students may fulfill their potential. We strive to serve our community by providing a high-quality education that affords graduates the opportunity to become productive citizens. Our staff is working diligently to ensure the needs of each individual student are met. We appreciate your support of our school. Please feel free to contact us if we can assist you in any way.
Go Wildcats!
Jason Frazier, Principal
Lakisha Cowart, Vice Principal
SALEM WILDCATS
Sports Schedules
Getting Physical with Physical Science
Through a hands-on approach, Ms. Rochelle's Physical Science classes connected their knowledge of speed and acceleration to tangible experiences by incorporating running, timing, calculating, and graphing to illustrate practical significance.
2024-2025 Seniors
Tour Pearl River Community College
Our seniors, joined by CMPDD Career Coach John Peterson, CCR Teacher Jessica Johnson, and Athletic Director Chris McCallum, enjoyed a campus tour at Pearl River Community College’s Poplarville campus, exploring college life and future opportunities.
SMCC Career & Technical Counselor visits Salem - Aurelia Gayden
Thank you to Aurelia Gayden, the Career and Technical Counselor from Southwest Mississippi Community College, for visiting Salem Attendance Center today! Our seniors learned about the programs and opportunities available at Southwest. We appreciate your time, your willingness to answer questions, and your dedication to guiding our students toward success. (We also loved the door prizes!)
Cells, Cells, & More Cells
Mrs. Kayla Copland's 6th Graders
Our amazing 6th grade science students took on an exciting challenge this week: creating their own models of plant and animal cells! From intricate organelles to vibrant cell membranes, they showcased their creativity while diving deep into the fascinating world of biology.
A big round of applause for their hard work and enthusiasm!
#ScienceRocks #6thGradeInnovation #CellModels #FutureScientists
Survival & Adaptation
Mrs. Deborah Andrews 8th Graders
Mrs. Deborah’s 8th graders explored how different bird beaks help species adapt to their food sources in the wild. With tweezers, chopsticks, and clothes pins, the students took on the challenge of collecting various seeds and beans. They discovered how firsthand how nature’s design affects survival and adaptation in different environments.
#ScienceIsFun #BirdBeakChallenge
Jumpstart ACT Grant
We are very excited to receive the Jumpstart ACT Grant for our Juniors. The company is offering 20% discount to any parents who wish to purchase. Clink on the link below for more Jumpstart information.
Jumpstart ACT Grant
Credible and Appropriate Websites
www.scholar.google.com
(Google for researching students.)
www.encyclopedia.com
(More than 100 reliable sources: encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauruses, etc.)
www.infoplease.com
(This site provides information on history, government, science, business, people, etc.)
www.bartleby.com
(This site provides access to books, poetry, proverbs, quotations, etc.)
www.loc.gov
(Library of Congress--It's THE Library!! It has links to art, religion, history, science, government, law, maps, sports, etc.)
https://books.google.com
(You can preview or read for free thousands of books.)
www.sweetsearch.com
(links are provided to sites about web research; English literature, poetry books, citing sources; Shakespeare; algebra; geometry; trigonometry; pre-calculus; statistics; economics; government; world history; United States history; biology; physics; chemistry; test preparation; computers; applying to college; Spanish; etc.)
https://walthall.follettdestiny.com
http://www.magnolia.msstate.edu
Come Take Our CTE Classes!
Agricultural Leadership and Personal Development
Agricultural Leadership and Personal Development is a course to introduce students to the skills, attitudes, and habits that will enable them to be good leaders in both the agriculture industry and life. The program includes instruction in workplace skills, time management, and money management related to agricultural leadership and personal development. Students in the course will participate in active-learning exercises, including integral activities of the FFA organization and supervised experiences.
Introduction to Agriscience
The Introduction to Agriscience course introduces students to the broad field of agriculture, biotechnology, and natural resources, including the production of plants and animals and the management of natural resources. The program includes instruction in the applied sciences related to plant and animal production and natural resource conservation and management, as well as introduces agribusiness-management practices and maintenance of facilities and equipment.