- Back to
School
- Bursting
at the seams
Fayette
County is adding a school this year. Well, sort of.
- Technology
keeps making life better
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More
technological help for parents and students is coming this year, says
Ed Steil, Fayette County School System's director of technology services.
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principals not strangers to Fayette's schools
As students return
to class Aug. 10, they may notice a few changes at their schools such
as new carpet, fresh paint and additional classrooms, or, in some
cases, a new principal.
Looking
to transfer?
School system
officials are still hopeful that more students will decide to take
advantage of a unique transfer opportunity to relieve overcrowding
at Fayette County High School, but the response has been light so
far.
- Schools
looking at new report cards
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There
could be some changes in the way elementary school report cards look
in Fayette County this fall.
Board
of Education udated on school construction opening
Additions
to Fayette County schools currently under construction won't hold
up any of Fayette's school openings this year, said Fred Oliver, assistant
superintendent of operations.
New
teachers get tools for success
While
students are enjoying their last days of summer vacation, approximately
200 new Fayette teachers will be attending classes to help prepare
them for working and teaching in the county.
Schools
set orientation schedules for students and parents
Parents
and students who want to meet their teachers and get a preview of
the upcoming academic year before the first day of school will have
an opportunity to do so during orientation scheduled Aug. 7-9.
After
school program waiting list available
Students
who didn't get registered for Fayette County's after school program
last spring should apply to be on the waiting list starting Aug. 8.
College-bound
high school students should register for ACT exam by Aug. 17
The
next ACT Assessment will be administered Sept. 22.
Fall
sports scheduled to start soon
Another
season of high school athletics is upon us and one wonders what the
intriguing stories will be this fall.
Still
time to apply for arts grants
Schools
and organizations with community arts projects are being encouraged
to apply for grants through the Grassroots Art Program.
Elementary
students to get more instruction time
Fayette's
elementary school students will be receiving extra instructional time
with the start of the new academic year.
Elementary
students to get more instruction time
Helping your child
get organized for school will be the aim of a seminar offered by Sylvan
Learning Center Sunday, Aug. 19, 2 - 4 p.m. at the center, 300 Willowbend
Road, Peachtree City.
Is
your child ready to learn a foreign language?
A
free seminar is being offered to help you determine the best time
to expose your child to another language and to show you how.
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