Fulmore Middle School

Parent FAQ Session

201 East Mary Street, Austin, TX 78704 Office 512.414.3207 Fax 512.441.3129

Fulmore Bell ScheduleC-Day (Regular) Bell Schedule (Monday, Tuesday, Friday)

O 48 minute classes; 5 minute announcements O 1st period 8:07 - 8:55 O 2nd period 8:59 - 9:47 O 3rd period 9:51 - 10:39

O (Announcements 10:39 - 10:44) O A-Lunch 10:44 - 11:14 4th period 10:48 - 11:36 4th period 10:48 - 11:36 O 4th period 11:18 - 12:06 B-Lunch 11:36 - 12:06 5th period 11:40 - 12:28 O 5th period 12:10 - 12:58 5th period 12:10 - 12:58 C-Lunch 12:28 - 12:58

O 6th period 1:02 - 1:50 O 7th period 1:54 - 2:42 O 8th period 2:46 - 3:34

A-Day (Block) Bell Schedule (Wednesday) 90 minutes per class; 37 minute advisory; 5 minute announcements

1st period 8:07 - 9:37 3rd period 9:41 - 11:11 A-Lunch 11:11 - 11:41 5th period 11:15 - 12:00 5th period 11:15 - 12:49 5th period 11:45 - 1:19 B-Lunch 12:00 - 12:30 C-Lunch 12:49 - 1:19 5th period 12:34 - 1:19 Advisory 1:23 - 2:00 (Announcements 1:23 - 1:28) 7th period 2:04 - 3:34

B-Day (Block) Bell Schedule (Thursday) 90 minutes per class; 37 minute advisory; 5 minute announcements

2nd period 8:07 - 9:37 4th period 9:41 - 11:11 A-Lunch 11:11 - 11:41 6th period 11:15 - 12:00 6th period 11:15 - 12:49 6th period 11:45 - 1:19 B-Lunch 12:00 - 12:30 C-Lunch 12:49 - 1:19 6th period 12:34 - 1:19 Advisory 1:23 - 2:00 (Announcements 1:23 - 1:28) 8th period 2:04 - 3:34

(Bell Schedule Cont.)

Adult SupervisionO Teachers and staff are on duty at

7:45 a.m. and after school until 3:45 p.m.

O Offices are open from 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

O Students staying after school need to be with a teacher or staff member.

O All staff is on duty during all passing periods.

O All administration is on duty during all lunches.

BusesO AISD transportation will post bus finder on

the AISD Website. We will also post this on the Fulmore website. Type in your address to bus finder for your pick-up and drop-off times.

O There will be late buses this year to take students home at 5:30 p.m. who attend after-school activities.O Students will need to get a pass from their

activity sponsor/coach/director

Buses: Helpful HintsO Magnet Office supports buses and serves as a

liaison with the transportation department.O Students should know what schools are near

their home for late bus service.O Students need to know their home addresses

and phone numbers so we can assist them.O Bus passes need to be requested 24 hours

ahead of time.O Buses are not available for residences within 2

miles of school.

SchedulingO Student schedules will be mailed the

week before school startsO They will also receive a 2nd copy in their

SEL class on the first day of school

O ALL schedule changes must be completed by using a “Schedule Change Request Form”. Changes will only be made when the change is academically necessary.

School Supplies & Planners

O Supply lists were sent home with students during 6th Grade Transitions Week

O Students will be given a planner on the first day of school, that contains the student handbook with information about school policies/dress code/bell schedule/etc.O Also found online

Positive Behavior Supports

O Falcon Stickers allow students to eat outside for 6 weeksO Grades of A’s and B’s for 6 weeks

O Falcon Bucks earn outside lunch passes and can purchase items at the school store

O Falcon Pride Awards are given for positive behavior and effort

CounselorsO Students will meet with the counselors during

the first few weeks of school to discuss how to get a counseling pass, topics they may want to discuss with a counselor, etc.

O Campus Based Counseling Referral Center

O 504 and Special Education Annual Meetings will begin after the start of the school year

Student Support TeamsO Assistant principals and counselors

are teamed by grade level and loop with students.

O Core academic teachers are teamed by grade level and have common time off on Friday to support family meetings.

O Contact the magnet office or your assistant principal to arrange a Friday meeting to support your student.

How To Get Involved!

O Parents and students can now monitor student’s grades using the Parent Cloud (on AISD website)

O Parents can volunteer as a “Club Sponsor”O We currently have the GT Club, Marathon High

Kids, and several band and athletic groups that meet after school, but we would love to add to our “after-school” activities!! Please see Renny Swan if you are interested in sponsoring an after-school group on campus!!

O Join the PTA!!

We are here to help!O We are so glad you are part of the

Fulmore family. Please let us know how we can assist your student in having a wonderful year!

Questions?