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Vol. 6 No. 1 (August 2008) |
A welcome to our teachers and staff...Rapport Online is published once a month during the school year; sometimes more frequently if there's a major announcement or urgent news to be shared. Our purpose is to keep you informed about issues and events affecting employees. This is the one publication with a mission to reach all 14,000+ employees of our school system. | |
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This Month's Special Features: |
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Fulton begins using new balanced math approach
 This school year, Fulton begins using a blended approach to teaching the new Georgia Performance Standards mathematics curriculum. Over the summer, teachers received additional training in the math curriculum, which will be continued throughout the school year. |
Affidavit of Residence returns with minor changes
In August, parents are again required to submit a notarized Affidavit of Residence form for each child. However, the school board has made the process more streamlined from its previous requirement of needing all students to submit a notarized affidavit and proof of residence.
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Early Release Days return for 2008-09
 The school year calendar has five Early Release Days built in so that staff can receive professional development throughout the year. On these days, schools dismiss students approximately three hours earlier from their regular dismissal time.
The dates for 2008-09 are Sept. 17, 2008; Oct. 15, 2008; Nov. 19, 2008; Feb. 25, 2009 and March 25, 2009.
Early release days were piloted in 2006-07 in the Alpharetta and Milton clusters of schools. Due to its success, the initiative was expanded districtwide in 2007-08. | |
'Welcome Back' video sets direction for new year
Over the summer, Superintendent Cindy Loe filmed a short video to share with all Fulton County Schools staff members. The video was shown at schools during preplanning week to welcome back staff and kick off the new year.
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Lake Forest Elementary, Westlake High open doorsThis August, two brand new schools open to students. Lake Forest Elementary School is the first new public school to open in Sandy Springs since the area became its own city. The replacement Westlake High School opens beside its former campus on Union Road in Southwest Atlanta.
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Free breakfast offered at selected schools
 For a fourth year, the Fulton County School System is providing breakfast free-of-charge to all students attending schools not meeting Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) targets or those in Needs Improvement status. The program provides each student access to a nutritional meal so they can remain focused on learning.
Twenty-five schools participate this year: Conley Hills ES, Heritage ES, High Point ES, Hamilton E. Holmes ES, Oak Knoll ES, Oakley ES, Parklane ES, Bear Creek MS, Camp Creek MS, Elkins Pointe MS, Holcomb Bridge MS, McNair MS, Renaissance MS, Ridgeview MS, Sandtown MS, Sandy Springs MS, Paul D. West MS, Banneker HS, Creekside HS, Independence HS, McClarin HS, Tri-Cities HS, Westlake HS, Crossroads/Second Chance North and Crossroads/Second Chance South. | |
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