John P. Freeman Optional School

John P. Freeman Optional School Welcome to the Official page for the award - winning John P. Freeman Optional School. The award-winning John P. John P. At John P.

Freeman Optional School offers challenging academic in a unique learning environment for students in Kindergarten - Eighth grades. The school has received national, state, and local recognition for its outstanding performance, including receiving Tennessee's State Distinguished Title I Award for Exceptional Student Performance for 2011-12. Freeman Optional School was also a 2008 recipient of the U

.S. Department of Education's No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Blue Ribbon Award. Freeman is the only Shelby County Schools Optional School for grades one through eight attended only by Optional transfer students. Freeman students benefit from the continuity and seamless transition between grade levels that a first-through-eighth-grade school provides. With a focus on Enriched Academics and College Preparatory programs, Freeman provides students with the rigor they need to prepare for high school and post-secondary studies. Freeman, the coursework is accelerated, expectations are high, and the curriculum is designed to stimulate creativity and develop critical thinking skills. Students are encouraged to be self-motivated, practice self-discipline, and maintain a positive attitude toward school and learning. To meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles, the faculty offers frequent opportunities for individual and group projects, research, seminars, and field trips. Homework assignments are designed to help reinforce, broaden, and expand the curriculum.

🏅This season demanded dedication, discipline, and perseverance, and each of you rose to the challenge every step of the ...
05/21/2026

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This season demanded dedication, discipline, and perseverance, and each of you rose to the challenge every step of the way. Competing at the state level is an accomplishment in itself, and finishing in the Top 8 in the state is something to be extremely proud of!
Thank you for representing our school/community with heart, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the season. Your hard work and commitment have truly paid off.
Congratulations again on an outstanding season and an unforgettable achievement!👏🏾🔥

Seven Fisher: 1st Place Discus/4th Place Shotput
Jynesys Weatherby: 2nd Place 100 M Hurdles
Elijah McGinister- 5th Place 400 M Dash
Peighton Johnson -4th Place 400 M Dash
Joidyn Cook- 7th place high jump
8th place 800 M Dash

Kudos to the JP Freeman scholars who wowed the crowd at last night's piano recital. Thank you Mrs. Shaw for preparing t...
05/20/2026

Kudos to the JP Freeman scholars who wowed the crowd at last night's piano recital. Thank you Mrs. Shaw for preparing the next generation of pianists.

Two promotional ceremonies in 1 day on 5/19/26. Kindergarten celebration will be held at 9:30 am in the gymnasium. Fifth...
05/19/2026

Two promotional ceremonies in 1 day on 5/19/26. Kindergarten celebration will be held at 9:30 am in the gymnasium. Fifth Grade Promotional will be held at 12:30 pm in the gymnasium. No large balloons, large signs, or noise makers will be allowed. Also registration support for the 2026-2027 academic year will be provided in the STEM Lab on the main hallway before and after each ceremony! STEM camp registration for middle school students will be conducted as well.

05/18/2026

John P. Freeman Optional School 8th Grade Promotional

The JPF Eighth Grade Promotional Ceremony will start at 9:30 am on Monday, May 18, 2026, in the JP Freeman Gymnasium. Do...
05/17/2026

The JPF Eighth Grade Promotional Ceremony will start at 9:30 am on Monday, May 18, 2026, in the JP Freeman Gymnasium. Doors will open at 8:45 am to allow family and guests of the students to get seated. No tickets are required. Please remember that balloons, air horns, and noise makers are prohibited and will not be allowed inside the building. All 8th graders are expected to arrive at 8:00 am to get their regalia, get lined up, and take their class photo before the ceremony begins. We look forward to celebrating this milestone in a dignified and auspicious manner.

The JPF Eighth Grade Class of 2026 would truly like to thank Coach Hall and Mr. Payne for working so hard with the PTO P...
05/17/2026

The JPF Eighth Grade Class of 2026 would truly like to thank Coach Hall and Mr. Payne for working so hard with the PTO Parents (Mrs. Clark and Ms. Henderson) to ensure that all decoration plans went well and got set up before time. A special thanks goes to DJ Showoff, SRO Braswell, Draper's Catering, House to Home, A Snapshot In Time, the JP Freeman Middle School Art Club, and the Reign Event Center Staff for delivering excellence. It was a magical evening!

The JP Freeman Class of 2026 set the trend this season with a "High Fashion Parisian Couture" Experience for their prom ...
05/17/2026

The JP Freeman Class of 2026 set the trend this season with a "High Fashion Parisian Couture" Experience for their prom theme held at the Reign Event Center.

05/14/2026

Address

5250 Tulane Road
Memphis, TN
38109

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+19014163156

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