Accredited with Distinction!
Welcome to Carthage Public Schools, home of the Carthage Tigers.
The Carthage R-9 School District has been recognized state-wide for its commitment to education and has received the "Accredited with Distinction in Performance" Award from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The distinction designation recognizes the fact that students in the Carthage District meet or exceed state expectations in all areas of performance, including MAP test scores, ACT test scores, end-of-course exams, graduation rate, students taking advanced and career education courses, and attendance rate.
Carthage met 13 of the 14 measures on the 2009 annual performance reports.
Parents now have the opportunity to access student assignments, grades, attendance and classroom information. To access the Campus Portal, click here. Also available are the request form and more instructions.
If you possess sensitive information that you wish to share with the school district, you may do so anonymously using the new Concern Alert Line. Staff and students: you can access your school e-mail account from home by selecting "Email Access" from the "General" menu.
Note to parents: Read this article pertaining to blogs and online journaling. This article has some good information about online journaling, which is becoming more and more popular.
Please enjoy your visit. We are proud of our students here at Carthage R-9 Schools.
SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT AND PHILOSOPHY
Mission Statement
The mission of the Carthage R-9 School District is to provide comprehensive educational experiences that will empower all students to become lifelong learners and productive, informed, responsible citizens who are able to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing society.Philosophy
We Believe the district should provide an excellent, professional faculty, administration and support staff which will utilize the resources of the community to fulfill its mission and that the district should provide facilities that are modern, well-maintained and designed to enhance the educational process. We Believe that our curriculum and instruction should give students the opportunity to reach their full potential and personal goals, provide for their individual differences and interests, and guide them in selecting meaningful educational and career choices. We Believe the focus of the educational process should be on student learning and the continual striving to raise the expectations and standards of academic achievement. We Believe that students, parents and the community share with the district the privileges and responsibilities of a comprehensive education which represents a vital contribution to the success and development of both the students and the community.We Believe the district should be proactive in the planning and pursuit of educational excellence.