Fulmore Middle School Parent FAQ Session 201 East Mary Street, Austin, TX Office Fax

Fulmore Bell Schedule C-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: :39 O (Announcements 10: :44) O A-Lunch 10: :14 4th period 10: :36 4th period 10: :36 O 4th period 11: :06 B-Lunch 11: :06 5th period 11: :28 O 5th period 12: :58 5th period 12: :58 C-Lunch 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: :11 A-Lunch 11: :41 5th period 11: :00 5th period 11: :49 5th period 11:45 - 1:19 B-Lunch 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: :11 A-Lunch 11: :41 6th period 11: :00 6th period 11: :49 6th period 11:45 - 1:19 B-Lunch 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 Supervision O 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.

Buses O 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 Hints O 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.

Scheduling O Student schedules will be mailed the week before school starts O They will also receive a 2 nd 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 6 th 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 weeks O 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

Counselors O 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 Teams O 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!

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