Board of Education – Polk School District
612 South College St.
Cedartown, GA 30125
Phone:
770-748-3821
Fax:
770-748-5131
Website:
www.polk.k12.ga.us
Superintendent, Katie Thomas
Polk School District – Central Office
Board Members:
Tommy Sanders, Chairman
tsanders@polk.k12.ga.us
404-791-6288
District 7 – Aragon, Fish Creek, Rockmart
Bernard Morgan, Vice Chairman
bernard.morgan@polk.k12.ga.us
770-546-0725
District 2
Kristy Gober
kristy.gober@polk.k12.ga.us
678-899-5509
District 5: Antioch, Browning, Fish Creek
Vicki Mayes
Vickie.mayes@polk.k12.ga.us
770-748-3821
District 4: Antioch, Youngs
Britt Madden
Britt.madden@polk.k12.ga.us
770-748-3821
District 1 – Blooming Grove, Cedartown, Esom Hill, Prior Station
Chris Culver
Chris.carver@polk.k12.ga.us
770-684-5454
District 6 – Rockmart and Van Wert
James Foster
jamesfoster@polk.k12.ga.us
Representing District 3 – Cedartown, Lake Creek
Mission Statement: To provide a quality education in order to prepare each student for the next stage in their life.
Polk School District – List of Schools
Cedartown High School
167 Frank Lott Dr.
Cedartown, GA 30125
Phone: 770-748-0490
Northside Elementary School
100 N. Philpot St.
Cedartown, GA 30125
Phone: 770-748-4932
Rockmart High School
990 Cartersville Hwy.
Rockmart, GA 30153
Phone: 770-684-5432
Fax: 770-684-4768
Van Wert Elementary School
370 Atlanta Hwy.
Rockmart, GA 30153
Phone: 770-684-6924
Fax: 770-684-9612
Cedartown Middle School
1664 Syble Brannan Pkwy
Cedartown, GA 30125
Phone: 770-749-8850
Fax: 770-749-2795
Westside Elementary School
51 Frank Lott Dr.
Cedartown, GA 30125
Phone: 770-748-0831
Rockmart Middle School
60 Knox Mountain Rd.
Rockmart, GA 30153
Phone: 678-757-1479
Fax: 678-757-9868
Young’s Grove Elementary School
601 Wooten Rd.
Cedartown, GA 30125
Phone: 678-901-4294
Cherokee Elementary School
191 Evergreen Ln.
Cedartown, GA 30125
Phone:770-748-5614
Polk County College and Career Academy
612 South College Street
Cedartown, GA 30125
Administration 770-748-3821
Cedartown Campus 770-748-0490
Rockmart Campus 770-684-5432
Eastside Elementary School
425 Prospect Rd.
Rockmart, GA 30153
Polk School District – List of Services
Educational Services – Grades Pre-K to 12. The schools offer a full curriculum including enrichment programs for gifted students, programs for remedial and special education students, athletics, vocational education, and counseling. Many of the schools participate in the Mentor Program, Renaissance Program for rewarding achievements, Parent-Teacher Organizations, and various clubs. (Contact each school for more information)
After School Study Program – Operates Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 at many of the elementary schools. The daily routine includes a snack, tutoring, games, and activities. (Contact each school for more information)
Pre-K Program – Developmentally appropriate preschool program to help children develop healthy minds and bodies. The program is available to children who are 4 years old on or before September 1. Parents receive support and training to strengthen parenting skills and families.
Migrant Education – Serves children of parents who migrate for purposes of obtaining agricultural work which may include field work, fishing, poultry processing, and planting trees. Services include tutoring and other activities that impact a child’s education; transportation to doctor, dentist, health department, etc.; clothing for children as needed; counseling to try to keep children in school; High School Equivalency Program to try to get drop-outs back in school; and free school accident insurance
Special Needs Fund – Provides emergency help to needy children in the form of shoes, clothing, glasses, medical and dental care, or sometimes food.
FUNDING:
Funding sources for educational programs vary. Donations of money, time, and services are accepted. There is no cost for most services. Some Pre-K students can be charged if needed.
CLIENTS:
Students of Polk School District
SERVICE AREA:
Polk School District, Polk County
WAITING LIST:
There may be a waiting list for the Pre-K Program.
VOLUNTEERS:
Yes, volunteers are used for some programs. We welcome and encourage parents to volunteer.