MORE ABOUT BOARDING SCHOOLS IN MISSISSIPPI

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), which operates under the direction and supervision of the State Superintendent of Education, implements a system-wide plan of performance, policy, and guide for education in Mississippi. The Mississippi Board of Education, in conjunction with the State Superintendent of Education, adopts and maintains a curriculum and a course of study to be used in public, private, and boarding schools. It prepares Mississippi's boarding school students to become productive citizens, parents, employees, and leaders.

The MDE also regulates all matters arising in the practical administration of the boarding school system not otherwise provided for and governs issues such as curriculum, teacher standards and certification, student testing, accountability, and school accreditation.

Mississippi seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives boarding school students the knowledge and skills to succeed in college and the workforce and flourishes as parents and citizens. To make this vision a reality, all students must be given multiple pathways to success. Teachers and administrators must continue to meet the challenges of this ever-changing landscape of Mississippi education.

High school boarding school seniors who meet all district and state requirements will graduate at the end of the school year. Statewide, boarding school students are required to earn a minimum of 24 units to graduate.

Going to a Mississippi boarding school is a one-of-a-kind experience only Mississippi can provide. Students receive top education while going to school in Mississippi, enjoying historical sites, cultural attractions, and exploring the Appalachian foothills of the north to the Mississippi Gulf Coast beaches.

Residential programs in the state of Mississippi are regulated by the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services at https://mdcps.ms.gov which can be reached at 1-601-359-4368. The Attorney General in Mississippi is found in the Mississippi Office of the Attorney General at https://ago.state.ms.us which can be reached at 1-601-359-3680. The department that regulates education in Mississippi is the Mississippi Department of Education at https://mdek12.org which can be reached at 1-601-359-3513. The five largest cities in Mississippi are Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg, and Biloxi.