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Schools post gains amid tougher AYP requirements
Fulton County Schools' graduation rate continues to climb and students in grades 3-8 are making gains in reading and math, according to data recently released by the Georgia Department of Education.
Nearly two-thirds of all Fulton schools made Adequate Yearly Progress in 2010, a year when the requirements to do so increased considerably. According to state reports, 71 of Fulton's 98 schools -- or 72 percent -- achieved AYP.
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Fiscal Year 2011 budget season comes to a close
 After months of difficult decision-making, the Fulton County School Board approved the budget for the 2010-11 school year.
While a 6% decrease from the previous year, the $803,171,724 general fund budget will meet the needs of students and schools.
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Elementary band and orchestra moves to after-school program
Changes are coming to the school district's elementary band and orchestra program. While general music and chorus remain the same, the band and orchestra program will become an after-school, fee-based program instead of occurring during the regular school day.
Previously offered to only fourth- and fifth-graders, the after-school program is being expanded to include third-graders and will be offered at $49.99 per month. The Fulton Education Foundation will help provide scholarships to those with financial difficulty.
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School year starts on Aug. 23
 The 2010-11 school year starts on Monday, August 23, giving students a few more weeks of fun and sun this summer.
While several metro Atlanta school districts opted for earlier starts in August, the Fulton County School System focused on a later start date. The school year, however, will still end May 27, the Friday before Memorial Day.
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Strategic Plan update shows progress on district initiatives
Last school year, the system released a special publication highlighting progress on its Strategic Plan objectives.
The strategic plan has 10 key goal areas that are measured throughout the year. Objectives are color-coded green, yellow or red according to whether the targets are performing above expectations, at expectations, or below expectations. Those coded as gray have insufficient data to determine a performance level. The initiatives under each goal also are color-coded.
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Affidavit of residence, immunization forms required for school admission
Whether you're the mother of a new kindergartner or the father of a high-schooler, back-to-school time requires that several important documents be submitted to your child's school.
In the event these forms are not turned in, your child could be withdrawn from school.
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Fulton's schools continue to stand out from the pack
The Fulton County School System is home to many of the highest-performing schools in the state and nation.
Although awards and recognitions are received continuously throughout the year, we are calling attention to some of the most recent accolades our schools and school system achieved.
Recent Awards and Honors:
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'Home Access Center' replaces ParentConnect
Family engagement has long been a top priority of the Fulton County School System, quite simply because it is critical to the academic success of students.
Emphasizing the system's commitment to parent involvement, this school year the district introduces an improved and more user-friendly way to learn about a student's grades, attendance, discipline information and class schedule.
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Learning never stops...
not even for the summer
 Summer has reached the midway mark and the new school year is fast approaching.
There's still time left, however, for students to keep learning through summer camps and summer reading programs.
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