Learning Resources
Compass Community Schools is committed to ensuring every student has the resources and support they need to succeed. To help achieve this, we ask that parents encourage their children to engage in the following activities:
Daily Reading:
Grades K-2: Should read or be read to for at least 20 minutes every night.
Grades 3-8: Should read for at least 30 minutes every night.
*This practice develops strong reading habits and improves comprehension skills.
Grades K-2: Use flash cards to practice math facts daily.
- Grade K: Addition and Subtraction Facts to 10
- Grade 1: Addition and Subtraction Facts to 20
- Grade 2: Addition and Subtraction Facts to 30
Grades 3-4: Use flash cards to practice math facts daily.
- Grade 3: Multiplication and Division Facts to 10
- Grade 4: Multiplication and Division Facts to 12
*Memorizing math facts allows students to solve problems quickly and accurately.
This frees up brain power, enabling students to focus on problem-solving and reasoning.
*Students should use scratch paper to show their problem-solving.
Online Resources:
Amplify Boost: Grades K-3 should practice 30 minutes every week.
iReady Math: Grades K-8 should practice at least 30 minutes each week.
*Students should use scratch paper to show their work.
iReady ELA: Grades 4-8 should practice at least 30 minutes weekly.
iXL: Grades K-12 can practice skills on iXL each week.
* Score a Smart Score of 80 or higher on at least 2 assigned skills per week.
*These tools will support their learning and help them excel in their classes.
Aging Commission of the South
The Aging Commission provides services for seniors, adults with disabilities, CHOICES, public guardianship, SHIP, SNAP and family caregiver services. Each call is handled on a case by case basis.
Community Services & Support
DIAL 2-1-1 FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES & SUPPORT:
If you are looking for help or want to provide someone with help, dial 2-1-1 to reach the community information and referral resources of LINC, the Library Information Center at the Memphis Public Library.
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Clothing
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Community Clinics Disaster Services
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English Instruction
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Emergency Food
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Foreclosure Assistance
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Furniture
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GED
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Home Weatherproofing
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Legal Services
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Literacy Programs
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Mortgage/Rent Assistance
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Substance Abuse
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Transportation
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Tutoring Services
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Utility Assistance
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Free Tax Assistance
Financial Assistance & Job Opportunities
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is making essential financial resources available to families that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. Families can apply for up to two months of financial assistance if they were employed as of March 11, 2020 and either lost employment or at least 50% of their earned income as a result of the pandemic. This is in addition to any unemployment benefits members of the family may be receiving. DETAILS HERE. Apply for EMERGENCY CASH ASSISTANCE HERE.
STATE UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development has helpful information for citizens with unemployment claims. GET DETAILS HERE.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES- COURTESY MEMPHIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Meal Assistance
Tennessee parents have additional time to apply for an important program designed to help them feed their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will now be accepted online for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program here until Friday, August 14 at 4:30 P.M. Central Time. Apply Today! See flyer below for details.
YMCA is providing free student meals Monday through Friday during the extended school closure. GET SITES AND DETAILS HERE. For MIFA assistance eligibility, call (901) 529-4545.
Our partner, Ozanam Center, is also providing meals. DETAILS HERE.
SCHOOL MEAL FINDER – CLICK HERE to locate meals in your area.
Health & Safety
At Compass, our goal is to serve our students while keeping their health and safety, as well as their academic and social emotional needs, top of mind. Click below for a list of resources to keep your children healthy from one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals, Lebonheur.
Shelby County Health Department
The health department has compiled a list of most of the grants, funds and assistance programs available to Shelby County residents. Follow the link below for a summary of the funding available, the eligibility requirements, and how to apply for the grant or loan.