Friday, November 1, 2002

Fulton parents get opportunity to review textbooks

As part of the textbook adoption process, language arts books and materials that are being considered for future use in Fulton County elementary and middle schools will be available for review and comments from school system parents and employees.

The school system is considering elementary books published by Macmillan McGraw Hill; Scott Foresman; and Harcourt. Middle school books under review are published by EMC; Holt, Rinehart; and Prentice Hall.

After reviewing the materials, parents and teachers will be asked to vote on their favorites. Special education materials also will be on display.

The preview dates are November 6 ­ 8, and November 11- 15, from 4 ­ 6 p.m., at the following sites:

Brookview Elementary

3250 Hammarskjold Dr.

East Point

Paul D. West Middle

2376 Headland Dr.

East Point

Palmetto Elementary

505 Carlton Rd.

Palmetto

Elementary and middle school materials will be on display at each site.