2019 - 2020...Harrison & William Wells Brown elementaries, K-5 (Promise Academies)* School board...

FAMILY HANDBOOK AND CALENDAR

2019 - 2020Billie Phemister, Ashland Elementary, Grade 5

Accident insurance 26

ACT prep 14

Attendance 3

Board of Education back cover

Bus routes 3

Career academies 8

Community partners 29

Complaints 6

Construction 26

Countdown to Kindergarten 23

Dismissal rules 3

District contacts 31

Dual credit 9

Emergency drills 25

Enrollment 16

Equity Council 20

English learners 4

FAFSA 9

Family Learning Guides 6

Family Resource Centers 10

Family University 4

FCPS-ETV back cover

First 5 Lex 26

Gifted & talented services 5

Health clinics 17

Homeless liaison 10

Infinite Campus 6

Interpreting & translation 6

Magnet schools 5

Meal prices 3

Medical assistance 17

Migrant resources 10

Out-of-area requests 16

Parent/teacher conferences 6

PBIS 8

Police Department 25

Portrait of a graduate 19

Promise Academies 4

R.E.A.L. READ 28

Registration 16

Report cards 6

Restorative justice 20

Safety 24, 25

SBDM councils 20

School board back cover

School directory 30, 31

Seal of Biliteracy 28

Snow days 12, 13

Social media back cover

Special Education 11

Sports physicals 26

Start & dismissal times 3

Strategic Plan 19

Student Code of Conduct 8

Sustainability & wellness 14

Tardies 3

Technical centers 9

Testing 7, 22

Truancy 3

Vaccinations 16

Values, vision, & mission 18

Visitors 24

Volunteering 4

Website back cover

World languages 28

Youth Services Centers 10

INDEX

Your partner,

Manny Caulk Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent

This is an exciting time to be a part of the Fayette County Public Schools, as we open Brenda Cowan Elementary – our district’s 37th elementary school—as well as first-ever “Promise Academies” at Harrison and William Wells Brown elementary schools.

Every student who walks through the doors of the Fayette County Public Schools is an individual with unique talents and gifts. Our job as educators is help them discover and cultivate those gifts by providing a learning environment where all students are actively engaged in challenging instruction that is tailored to their strengths, interests and needs.

FCPS has two moral imperatives: first to accelerate the learning for students who are reaching toward proficiency and second, to challenge those who have already reached proficiency to become globally competitive.

We asked families about their dreams for their children and used that vision to develop our portrait of a Fayette County Public Schools graduate – one who is Academically Prepared, College and Career Ready, Civically Engaged, Culturally Competent and Equipped for the Future.

Our promise to the community is that students who graduate from the Fayette County Public Schools will be equipped to excel in whatever future they imagine. The true benchmark of success is not a high school diploma, but where that diploma takes them in life.

In this district, we believe that families are our partners in all that we do. You know your children better than anyone and I want to personally thank you for your efforts to support their success. From the moment a child is born, their learning journey begins. Every experience they have at home, at play and in the classroom builds on each other to help them succeed in school and life.

We hope this calendar and handbook is a useful tool for you this year. It is filled with important information and resources to help you navigate the school district. Family involvement takes many forms, and we look forward to working with you this year to develop strong ties. There are no limits to what our children can achieve when we work collaboratively.

Dear FCPS families,

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MASS NOTIFICATIONS In emergencies or with weather closings, FCPS uses a mass notification system to alert students’ families by phone, text, and/or email. Schools also use it for important announcements. | 381-4101 |

BUS ROUTESGenerally, FCPS provides bus service for students who live more than a mile from their assigned school. The rules vary for those attending schools outside their neighborhood. Safety, efficiency, and convenience are the main considerations in establishing bus routes. Ask your school for specific details. | 381-3855 fcps.net/busroutes |

ABSENCES & TARDIES The state defines absent as missing 35 percent or more of the school day. Also, students who arrive after the official start time are marked tardy, no matter how close. By law, a child is truant after three unexcused absences or tardies, and habitually truant after six. To avoid truancy processes set by state law, excuse notes should reach the school office within three days. | 381-4130 fcps.net/dpp |

DISMISSAL RULES To ensure safety, every elementary school follows strict procedures for dismissal. Students receive colored tags to indicate the ways they get home from school, such as riding in a family car, walking, or taking a school bus. These tags must remain affixed and visible on the child’s backpack. Families should communicate any changes in transportation arrangements to the school in writing. Because logistics can vary, please check with your child’s school for specifics. In general: (1) All cars picking up students must display an identification number issued by the school. (2) All kindergarten walkers are released to an authorized person at a location chosen by the school. (3) All kindergarteners and preschoolers who ride the bus must be met at the bus stop by a responsible person identified by the child’s parent or guardian. The name of the pick-up person must be listed on the yellow or blue tag issued by the school, and individuals should be prepared to show a photo ID.

Middle schools9:05 a.m. to 3:55 p.m. except:• SCAPA at Bluegrass: 8:25 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.• Bryan Station Middle starts at 8:55 a.m.

High schools and other programs8:25 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. except:• MSTC at Paul Laurence Dunbar starts

at 7:25 a.m. • STEAM Academy: 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.• Audrey Grevious Center: 8:10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.• Family Care Center: 8:15 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.• The Stables: 8:20 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., with

dismissal at 12:45 p.m. every other Wednesday• Success Academy: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

or 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.• The Learning Center: 9 a.m. to 4:10 p.m., with

dismissal at 1:10 p.m. every other Wednesday • Opportunity Middle College:

9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. • Martin Luther King Jr. Academy:

9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Elementary schools 7:45 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. except:• Cassidy, Mary Todd, and Northern: 8:25 a.m.

to 3:15 p.m.• Harrison and William Wells Brown: 7:45 a.m.

to 4:15 p.m., with dismissal at 2:35 p.m. on Wednesdays

SCHOOL START & END TIMES

FREE MEALSSome schools qualify for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), where all students receive free meals. Students at other schools might also qualify for free/reduced meals based on family income. Families must fill out the appropriate application as soon as possible each school year. | 381-3838 fcps.net/food |

CAFETERIA PRICES• Elementary students: breakfast $1.35, lunch $2.50• Middle and high school students: breakfast $1.35,

lunch $2.75• Adults: breakfast $2.50, lunch $4.50 • Milk: $.60

FCPS uses MySchoolBucks software, so families can manage their student accounts online. | 381-3846 fcps.net/food |

ESSENTIAL PAPERWORK At the start of the school year, students bring home lots of important paperwork. Please review the materials carefully because families only need to fill out and return certain forms. Pay close attention to “opt out” forms, which will exclude your child from activities and opportunities you might want them to participate in. Watch for these and other resources:

• Student Code of Conduct, which includes the FERPA and media opt-out forms

• Infinite Campus household/student data form, with emergency contacts

• Student health information packet and consent form

• AUP technology access form, including student and parent/guardian agreement

• Free/reduced meals application • Fee waiver form• Bus rider rules • Permission slips, student handbooks,

and teacher handouts

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VOLUNTEERINGFCPS encourages everyone to get involved in education because widespread engagement has a powerful and positive impact on students. Volunteer opportunities vary by school and are open to parents/guardians, family and community members, businesses, and organizations. | 381-4483 or -4241 fcps.net/give10 |

FAMILY UNIVERSITYThis Family & Community Engagement initiative is an ongoing series of learning opportunities that empower people to become partners in their children’s education. Fam U includes parent/caregiver sessions, a youth academy, and a resource fair. FCPS and the Community Partners Leadership Team coordinate these events. | fcps.net/famu |

ENGLISH LEARNERSIf English is your family’s second language, the district’s English Learners Office can be of great help. These staffers promote the full inclusion and participation of limited English proficient students in our classrooms, and ensure their academic success is on par with native speakers. | 381-4179 fcps.net/esl |

ESL families can also receive assistance through a district-provided interpreter. | 381-4318 fcps.net/interpreters |

PROMISE ACADEMIESHarrison and William Wells Brown elementaries are now “Promise Academy” schools, with new themes and program offerings, a longer school day, and a longer school year. Check closely for their instructional dates as “framed” throughout this calendar. | fcps.net/promise |

4 AUGUST 2019Bailey Donaldson, Lafayette High, Grade 10

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GIFTED & TALENTED SERVICESFCPS provides services for exceptional children in general intellectual ability, specific academic aptitude (language arts, math, science, social studies), creativity, leadership, and visual/performing arts (drama, dance, music, visual arts). The selection process requires informal documentation and standardized assessments. | 381-4741 fcps.net/gifted |

MAGNET SCHOOLSOur magnet schools foster higher achievement, encourage creativity, open the door to other cultures, and provide an array of educational choices that focus on students’ specific needs, interests, and abilities. Students accepted into a magnet leave their assigned schools in order to study in their chosen specialty area. | 381-4741 fcps.net/magnet |

DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIESSeveral schools house special academic programs that challenge teens and nurture diverse talents. We also offer specialized programs for students with a broad range of interests or who require a nontraditional approach to education. For specifics, check with a guidance counselor. | fcps.net/specialized |

APPLICATION WINDOWThe 2020-21 application for gifted-and-talented programs, magnet schools, and other specialized academic opportunities is available beginning Aug. 15. You must submit it by Oct. 7, 2019. | 381-4741 |

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School registration continues, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 14

Equity Council meeting, 6:30 p.m.

First day of school for Harrison & William Wells Brown elementaries, K-5 (Promise Academies)*

School board planning meeting, 5:30 p.m.

First day of school* Special program applications available (through Oct. 7)

Program Information Night, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Frederick Douglass HS

First day of preschool for full-day and afternoon sessions

First day of preschool for morning sessions

No school for students

First day of preschool for all sessions

School board action meeting, 6 p.m.

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* The Promise Academy schools—Harrison and William Wells Brown elementaries—follow a slightly different instructional calendar. Their dates are framed as with August 8 above.

SEPTEMBER

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WRAP-AROUND SUPPORTWhen students know you care about education and want them to excel, they are more likely to take school seriously. Talk about their successes and areas for improvement. Develop three-way communication by sharing details with your child’s teachers. Working together, we can help every student succeed!

LEARNING GUIDESFCPS provides summaries of what pre K-5 children should know and be able to do at each grade level, and suggests ways families can enhance learning at home. | 381-4241 fcps.net/learningguides |

GRADE REPORTSEvery few weeks, your student will receive an update on their status at school. Teachers send progress reports home periodically, and report cards go out at the end of each grading period. To follow your child more closely, use the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. | fcps.net/ic |

PROBLEM SOLVINGThe first step in addressing a question, concern, or problem at school is to contact the teacher, team leader, or department chair. If the situation remains unresolved, families may speak with the principal.

LANGUAGE SOLUTIONSSchools and district offices can use a phone-based interpreting service that gives employees a convenient way to communicate efficiently with non-English speaking families. We also have an in-house team of interpreters. | 381-4318 fcps.net/interpreters |

Clover Darko, Sandersville Elementary, Grade 2

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COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENTState law requires schools each year to analyze achievement disparities between various groups of students, target at least two persistently low-performing gap groups for improvement, and identify ways to help all students enhance their achievement. The school board also reviews each site’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP), and FCPS leaders provide an annual, comprehensive summary of the schools’ and the district’s plans to reduce identified gaps. | fcps.net/csip |

STATE RATINGSThe state’s accountability system holds schools and districts accountable for student achievement and significantly reducing achievement gaps. Schools and districts receive an overall rating of one to five stars (very low to very high) as determined by school performance on multiple indicators—proficiency, a separate academic indicator for science and social studies, growth (elementary and middle school), achievement gap closure, transition readiness, graduation rate (high school), and opportunity and access. Those performance levels combine to produce the overall star rating. | fcps.net/testing |

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Labor Day; no school


Grandparents Day School board planning meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Patriot Day

Constitution Day


No preschool No preschool


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OCTOBER

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCTThe district’s Student Code of Conduct outlines expectations and responsibilities for academic and social success. No one wins when problem behaviors interfere with teaching and learning. Ensuring a safe, respectful learning environment and setting clear, high standards are critical. With thoughtful planning, communication, and commitment, we can make a difference for our students that will benefit them now and in the future. | fcps.net/conduct |

CAREER ACADEMIESThe Academies of Lexington – located in Bryan Station, Frederick Douglass, and Tates Creek high schools – move away from the traditional classroom model toward a more hands-on, project-based system built around the needs of today’s world. This approach prepares students for life by combining the academic rigor of college prep programs with the relevance of career-focused education. | 381-4168 fcps.net/academies |

POSITIVE BEHAVIORAll our schools implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports – known as PBIS – which emphasizes data analysis, clear behavior expectations, and the development of environments conducive to quality teaching and learning. PBIS is a structure the schools build based on their individual community. Schools use their own data to determine what how students, staff, and families can work together to build a culture of positive behavior. | 381-4703 fcps.net/pbis |

Claire Skubik-Peplaski, Bryan Station High, Grade 12

DUAL CREDITHigh school students can take college-level classes and earn high school and college credits at the same time, referred to as dual credit. Check with your child’s guidance counselor.

TECH OPPORTUNITIESHigh schoolers interested in fields like veterinary science, pharmaceutical services, the equine industry, carpentry, welding, culinary arts, automotive/diesel technology, and fire/law enforcement services can gain valuable experience at Locust Trace AgriScience Center (381-3990), Southside Technical Center (381-3603), or Eastside Technical Center (381-3740).

FAFSACompleting a FAFSA is the first step in applying for most federal, state, and college-provided financial aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid determines the amount that a family is expected to contribute toward their student’s college education. It can lead to scholarships, grants, low-interest loans, and work-study programs. Contact your high school’s guidance office to get started.

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National Custodial Worker Day

Fall break Fall break

Special programs application deadline

National School Lunch Week begins


No school for Harrison & William Wells Brown

Safe Schools Week begins

Red Ribbon Week begins




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FAMILY RESOURCE & YOUTH SERVICES CENTERSFamilies thrive in a community where resources, leadership, and caring come together in response to real problems and real opportunities. Our Family Resource Centers (elementary) and Youth Services Centers (middle and high) enhance students’ ability to succeed in school by assisting with basic needs and access to local support programs. | 381-4326 fcps.net/frysc |

HOMELESS LIAISONThrough the McKinney-Vento Program, the district addresses problems that homeless students face in enrolling, attending, and thriving in school. We aim to ensure that each at-risk student has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as other youths. | 381-4207 fcps.net/homeless |

MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM This initiative provides services to migrant families and out-of-school youth who have moved to Fayette County within the past three years seeking seasonal or temporary agricultural jobs. Staffers advocate for migrant students to receive services based on their needs, such as assistance with school registration, school supplies, and tutoring, plus basics like clothing, food, and medical referrals. | 381-4812 fcps.net/migrants |

NOVEMBER

Blake Longworth, Edythe J. Hayes M

iddle, Grade 8

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SPECIAL NEEDS Though every child learns differently, every child can succeed. Some students need help with physical challenges, while others struggle to read or pay attention in class. Our district offers special education services for youngsters age 3 to 21 with disabilities. Meet with your child’s teacher and ask how FCPS can help. These services are free. | 381-4171 fcps.net/specialed |

‘CHILD FIND’Child Find provides speech, occupational, and physical therapy as well as academic support and intervention for a range of classroom and social needs. To refer a student, contact the special education facilitator or principal at your school.

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Daylight Saving Time ends No preschool Election Day; no school for students


Veterans Day

American Education Week begins School board planning meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Education Support Professionals Day

National Parental Involvement Day

Unity Day


No school No school; Thanksgiving Day

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CURRENT CONTACTS

Be sure your child’s school has the most up-to-date contact information for your family. It is crucial to pass along any changes in your home or email addresses and phone numbers. FCPS uses these contact details to notify families in case of an emergency or snow days, and to update you periodically throughout the year.

WINTER READINESS

Every family should be prepared before weather conditions prompt a change in school routines or schedules. Determine how your student will get to school if start times are delayed, and decide what child-care arrangements you will need if schools close or dismiss early. | fcps.net/weather |

FORECAST DECISIONS

Safety is our top priority, so on snowy or icy days, a team of district employees hits the streets beginning at 2:30 a.m. School leaders — in consultation with meteorologists, the city’s Streets and Roads Division, and other officials — consider roads, precipitation, temperatures, wind chills, current conditions, and the forecast in order to decide about canceling or delaying school. If conditions are unlikely to change, officials will try to make the decision the night before, but often it is more prudent to wait until early morning. | fcps.net/weather |

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DECEMBERDanity Greene, Picadome Elementary, PreK

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WIDESPREAD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Weather-related decisions are made by 5 a.m., and mass notifications begin at 5:30 a.m. The district also announces delayed starts, early dismissals, and school closings on FCPS-ETV, local television and radio stations, the FCPS website, and through the district’s Facebook page and Twitter feed. If the weather becomes questionable during the school day, officials make decisions with careful deliberation and then spread the word as quickly as possible. | fcps.net/weather |

MAKE-UP DAYS

When bad weather prompts school closings, state law requires FCPS to recoup the missed class time. “Possible weather make-up days” are marked in this calendar. As the school year progresses, we will update families as soon as possible when these days need to be used. | fcps.net/calendar |

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Winter break Winter break Winter break Winter break Winter break

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ACT PREPOur high schools offer a free, year-round program to help juniors prepare for the ACT college entrance exam. The ACT is administered throughout the school year, so planning ahead might help boost your student’s test score. Contact the high school’s guidance office.

SUSTAINABILITY & WELLNESS Our district’s vision is to be a global leader in the three pillars of sustainability: environmental literacy, energy efficiency, and student wellness. The Sustainability + Wellness Council helps develop districtwide priorities and strategies closely aligned with national best practices and benchmark organizations such as CDC’s eight components of school health, US Center for Green Schools, Alliance for a Healthier Generation, and Green Schools Alliance. | fcps.net/sustainability and fcps.net/health and fcps.net/wellness |

MUSIC NOTESFCPS supports high-quality music programs and actively searches for ways to expand these opportunities. Elementary schools offer band and orchestra in fourth and fifth grade, middle and high schools have band, orchestra, and choral music, and many also offer extra classes like piano, percussion, and small-group ensembles. Call your school for details.

SURVEYSYour voice matters in FCPS, so the district conducts annual surveys of families and high school students. These surveys, which we distribute in multiple languages, gather broad-based input on how things are going and how we can improve. Please take time to participate!

Emily W

ang, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Grade 9

JANUARY 2020

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New Year’s Day Winter break Winter break

Classes resume




Martin Luther King Jr. Day; no school

No preschool



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22 FEBRUARYSCHOOL REGISTRATIONRegistration for the following school year opens in February. Families may start online at fcps.net/register and then visit their neighborhood’s assigned school to complete the process. You will need documents verifying your home address, plus the student’s health records and other paperwork. | 381-4130 fcps.net/registration and fcps.net/kindergarten |

VACCINATIONS & EXAMSStudents entering preschool, kindergarten, or sixth grade (or enrolling in FCPS for the first time) must have a physical exam and meet immunization requirements before starting school. If those records are available, you can bring them when you register. Any student entering FCPS for the first time must also show proof of an eye exam, and kindergarteners must have an eye exam and a dental screening, although these records generally can wait until after school starts. | fcps.net/registration |

OUT-OF-AREA REQUESTS Because of capacity concerns, FCPS encourages all students to attend their assigned schools. In limited circumstances, the district might permit a student to attend outside their neighborhood. The out-of-area application is available after Spring Break. We review placements during June and July, but decisions might come later for schools with high enrollment numbers. | 381-4122 fcps.net/outofarea |

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McKayla Ball, Jam

es Lane Allen Elementary, Grade 2°

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MEDICAL ASSISTANCEEvery school has several staff members trained to handle students’ medical needs. In addition, FCPS partners with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department to provide part-time school nurses. Please notify the school if your child has medical issues. | fcps.net/health |

KIDS CLINICSEight of our elementary schools contain health clinics: Arlington, Booker T. Washington, Breckinridge, Cardinal Valley, Harrison, Mary Todd, Tates Creek, and William Wells Brown. They offer full-service pediatric medical services, including school and sports physicals, sick visits, immunizations, behavioral health, and oral health services. The clinics are open to any student in FCPS who does not have a primary care physician. | fcps.net/clinics |

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Kentucky American Water/District Science Fair at Frederick Douglass High School

School registration period opens, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays



Evening registration, 5 to 7 p.m.

Presidents Day; no school


School registration period closes


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VALUES, VISION & MISSIONFayette County Public Schools rests on these core values:

• Students first;• Victory is in the classroom;• Leadership, capacity building, shared

accountability, and collaboration for results are keys to success;

• Families are our partners; and• It takes an entire community to ensure

the success of our public schools.

The district’s vision is that all of our graduates are prepared for college and careers, engaged fully in their communities and ready to excel in a global society. Therefore, our mission is to create a collaborative community that ensures all students achieve at high levels and graduate prepared to excel in a global society.

To meet this goal, we will provide:

Excellent student opportunities – Supply every student in every grade with rigorous curriculum, strong instruction, and aligned assessments in core subjects;

• Excellent staff – Recruit, retain, equip,and develop every employee to serve students at high levels;

• Excellent schools – Set and uphold high expectations for every student in every school;

• Excellent supports – Give efficient andeffective central supports to every school; and

• Excellent relationships – Foster collaborative family, community, and industry partnerships.

MARCHBayleigh Chinn, Arlington Elementary, Grade 4

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EXPECT EXCELLENCEFCPS has established excellence as the expectation, clearly defined equity and the steps to achieve it, defined benchmarks to measure our progress, and articulated a clear picture of the characteristics and skill sets we want each high school graduate to possess. In our Portrait of a Graduate, each senior ideally will be academically prepared, college and career ready, civically engaged, culturally competent, and equipped for the future. | 381-4104 fcps.net/strategic |

FAQWhat happens if my family moves across town? How do students qualify for free meals at school? Where can I get a copy of my high school transcript? For quick answers to these and other frequently asked questions, visit fcps.net/faq.

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Read Across America Day

National School Breakfast Week begins



Daylight Saving Time begins



No school for students; possible weather make-up day

STEM Fair


Spring break Spring break


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SCHOOL-BASED DECISION MAKING COUNCILSSchool-Based Decision Making Councils (SBDM) directly affect school policies related to curriculum, staffing, budgeting, and other key areas impacting every student and employee in the building. FCPS encourages all the stakeholders (students, families, teachers, staff, community partners, etc.) to be engaged in the welfare of a school to help enhance student achievement. Schools hold council elections each spring, so contact your principal.

RESTORATIVE PRACTICESThe Office of Equity, School Support, & Community Engagement supports restorative practices—an approach that gives the parties a chance to have a healthy conversation to resolve a conflict and reach consensus despite differing perspectives, opinions, or ideas. FCPS uses the mediation process for issues such as bullying or cyberbullying, teacher-student conflict, conflict in the neighborhood that affects the school, and peer fights on campus. To request a mediation, contact your school’s principal.

EQUITY COUNCILThe Equity Council is a volunteer group established by the Fayette County Board of Education to assist in monitoring and analyzing equity issues and advocating for all students in the areas of achievement, instruction, discipline, budgeting, and staffing. The council generally meets the first Tuesday each month at district offices in Conference Room C (except July). The public meetings start at 6:30 p.m. and air live on FCPS-ETV. | 381-4710 fcps.net/equity |

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APRILNirere Quinte, Leestown Middle, Grade 8

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Spring break Spring break Spring break

School registration period opens, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays



Evening registration, 5 to 7 p.m.


Earth Day

Administrative Professionals Day


School registration period closes


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STATE TESTINGKentucky’s accountability system ensures students are well-rounded, transition-ready, and prepared with the knowledge, skills, and essential dispositions to successfully pursue their chosen pathway after high school. The indicators of the multi-dimensional system work together to support several important concepts that promote a valuable educational experience for all Kentucky’s students.

• Promote higher levels of studentlearning and achievement;

• Reduce achievement gaps and ensure equity;

• Establish opportunity and access forstudents to receive a quality education;

• Build a culture of high expectations andcontinuous improvement;

• Communicate a clear and honest understanding of strengths and opportunities for improvement in schools and districts.

The system uses multiple academic and school quality measures, not a single test or indicator. | fcps.net/testing |

SUMMER ENRICHMENTSome schools offer summer academic programs for students who need or want additional learning time. Activities mightbe for enrichment or for getting back on track. At the high school level, students can work toward completing graduation requirements. Contact your child’s school for specifics.

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Aditi Darodkar, Beaumont M

iddle, Grade 7

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BREAK OPTIONSKeeping your child’s mind active during summer break will pay off when classes are back in session. Ask a teacher for a list of suggested books to read, stop by the public library, add a college visit to your vacation, or drop in at a museum. You can also review our Family Learning Guides to see if your elementary student is keeping pace. | fcps.net/learningguides |

COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTENIn this free summer program, community partners provide fun, educational activities that promote school readiness. To participate, children need a Countdown to Kindergarten T-shirt that serves as a ticket for each event. T-shirt coupons, along with the summer’s schedule, are included in welcome packets given out at kindergarten registration. | 381-4307 fcps.net/kindergarten |

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Teacher Appreciation Week begins

AP testing begins (tentative)



Mother’s Day AP testing ends (tentative)

No preschool

No preschool


Election Day; no school for students

Memorial Day; no school

Last day of school for students (pending weather make-up days)*

Possible weather make-up day




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JUNEAudrey Arnold, SCAPA at Bluegrass, Grade 8

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SAFETY INVESTMENTSThe district’s Comprehensive 10-Point Safety Investment Plan addresses school climate and culture, social emotional learning, planning, prevention, training, communication, and physical and mental well-being. Our goal is not only to prevent a school shooting, but also to mitigate the other risks our students face such as bullying, self-harm, suicide, drug use, online exploitation, and trauma. | 381-4165 fcps.net/safety |

SAFE SCHOOLS PROGRAMWe are committed to providing physically and emotionally safe schools and classrooms that are conducive to learning. Training, resources, and technical assistance are available to all schools in implementing positive behavioral strategies. | 381-4703 fcps.net/safe and fcps.net/pbis |

S.T.O.P. TIPLINESafety Tipline, Online Prevention (S.T.O.P) is a reporting tool provided by the Kentucky Center for School Safety. If anyone knows of an unsafe situation in school (bullying, weapons, drugs, alcohol, etc.), they can anonymously pass on that information to school personnel by using this basic email format. | www.kycss.org/stopd2/ |

BUILDING SECURITYEvery school locks its doors, and public entries are equipped with devices that allow staff to see who enters the building. Visitors must be buzzed in, and all guests must report to the main office, provide valid identification, state the purpose of their visit, and sign in and out. Schools also provide a visitor’s sticker to be visible on an outer garment. | 381-4200 |

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EMERGENCY DRILLSBecause safety is a top priority, every school has an emergency plan. In accordance with state law, students and staff also routinely practice what to do in an emergency, with regular fire and evacuation drills, severe weather drills, earthquake drills, and lockdown drills. | 381-4200 |

FCPS POLICEFCPS police officers have the same authority, certification, and arrest powers as the city police. The only difference is our officers’ jurisdiction is limited to property that is owned, operated, or leased by the school district. We assign teams of officers to groups of schools, allowing them to build relationships with employees, students, and families. Our dispatchers are also on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | 381-4200 |

CRIME STOPPERSStudents can also help keep their school safe by anonymously reporting crimes or potential problems to the Crime Stoppers in Schools program. | 253-2020 |

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Last day of school for Harrison & William Wells Brown (preK-5)*

Father’s Day



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* The weather make-up dates for Promise Academy schools (Harrison and William Wells Brown) are June 12, 15-19, 22-26, and 29-30.

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FIRST 5 LEX The communitywide initiative “First 5 Lex – Read, Talk and Play from Cradle to Kindergarten” connects families and caregivers to fun, stimulating activities that support their young child’s readiness for school. Enrichment experiences are critical to brain development and lifelong learning, and parent/caregiver interactions with a child from birth to age 5 are crucial. | 381-4307 fcps.net/first5lex |

SPORTS PHYSICALSBefore students can try out, practice for, or participate in any school-sponsored sport, they must have a sports physical completed within the past year. (This is not the same physical as the one used to enroll in school.) To get a sports physical form, call the coach or athletics director at your student’s school, or check online at khsaa.org.

ACCIDENT INSURANCEFCPS helps make reliable student accident coverage available to families. For those without other insurance, this optional plan might be something to consider. It can also help fill gaps left by deductibles and co-pays. Families may purchase this voluntary coverage anytime during the school year. | 381-3827 fcps.net/risk |

RENOVATIONS & CONSTRUCTIONThe Board of Education’s Local Planning Committee (LPC) oversees the District Facilities Plan, which identifies project priorities for the next four years. Thanks to our community’s continuing support, FCPS can address long-standing facility needs and ensure every student has a clean, safe, state-of-the-art building that enhances learning. | fcps.net/lpc |

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JULYCamden Herst, Rosa Parks Elementary, Grade 1

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Independence Day

School board planning meeting, 5:30 p.m. (tentative)

School board action meeting, 6 p.m. (tentative)

School registration period opens


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WORLD LANGUAGES Studying a second language helps students read and write at higher levels; it also supports success in math and science through stronger problem-solving and analytical skills. Many of our elementaries offer Spanish, Chinese, or Japanese, with expanded courses in upper grades. German, Latin, and French are also available in middle and high schools. In addition, four elementaries in our Spanish Immersion Program feed into middle and high school tracks. Check with your school for specifics. | 381-4749 fcps.net/languages |

SEAL OF BILITERACYFCPS offers an award for graduates who have demonstrated proficiency in English and a world language. The Seal of Biliteracy requires evidence that the student can read, write, speak, and listen. Graduates meeting or exceeding the criteria receive a seal on their diploma and a notation on their transcript. | 381-4749 fcps.net/languages |

READ. EXCEL. ACHIEVE. LEAD. R.E.A.L. READ is a literacy program based on a simple idea: Every child needs a mentor, and something meaningful happens when community volunteers share their love of reading. For up to an hour each month, volunteers read aloud from fiction books with characters and plots that demonstrate creative problem solving and resiliency. They also read from non-fiction titles that celebrate inclusion and strong values. As a bonus, the students receive their own copy to take home. | 381-4613 fcps.net/realread |

AUGUST 2020Saul M

unoz, Maxw

ell Elementary, Grade 5

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS LEADERSHIP TEAMFCPS collaborates with various groups that form the Community Partners Leadership Team. The CPLT organizes, guides, and monitors the ongoing work of school/community partnerships, and it serves as a link between the community and Fayette County Public Schools. | fcps.net/partners |

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Academy for Leadership at Millcreek ......................(859) 381-3527

1212 Reva Ridge Way, 40517

Arlington ........................................................................... (859) 381-3030

122 Arceme Avenue, 40505

Ashland ............................................................................ (859) 381-3243

195 N. Ashland Avenue, 40502

Athens-Chilesburg ......................................................... (859) 381-4955

930 Jouett Creek Drive, 40509

Booker T. Washington ................................................... (859) 381-3263

707 Howard Street, 40508

Breckinridge ...................................................................(859) 381-3273

2101 St. Mathilda Drive, 40502

Brenda Cowan ................................................................. (859) 381-2990

4801 Athens Boonesboro Road, 40509

Cardinal Valley ............................................................... (859) 381-3340

218 Mandalay Road, 40504

Cassidy .............................................................................(859) 381-3018

1125 Tates Creek Road, 40502

Clays Mill .........................................................................(859) 381-3355

2319 Clays Mill Road, 40503

Coventry Oak ....................................................................(859) 381-3195

2441 Huntly Place, 40511

Deep Springs ..................................................................(859) 381-3069

1919 Brynell Drive, 40505

Dixie Magnet ...................................................................(859) 381-3116

1940 Eastland Parkway, 40505

Garden Springs ...............................................................(859) 381-3388

2151 Garden Springs Drive, 40504

Garrett Morgan ................................................................(859) 381-3165

1150 Passage Mound Way, 40509

Glendover ........................................................................ (859) 381-3403

710 Glendover Road, 40502

Harrison ........................................................................... (859) 381-3418

161 Bruce Street, 40507

James Lane Allen ..........................................................(859) 381-3456

1901 Appomattox Road, 40504

Julius Marks ...................................................................(859) 381-3470

3277 Pepperhill Road, 40502

Lansdowne ......................................................................(859) 381-3500

336 Redding Road, 40517

Liberty ...............................................................................(859) 381-4979

2585 Liberty Road, 40509

Mary Todd ........................................................................(859) 381-3512

551 Parkside Drive, 40505

Maxwell Spanish Immersion Magnet .....................(859) 381-3516

301 Woodland Avenue, 40508

Meadowthorpe ...............................................................(859) 381-3521

1710 N. Forbes Road, 40511

Northern ...........................................................................(859) 381-3541

340 Rookwood Parkway, 40505

Picadome .........................................................................(859) 381-3563

1642 Harrodsburg Road, 40504

Rosa Parks .......................................................................(859) 381-3132

1251 Beaumont Centre Lane, 40513

Russell Cave ...................................................................(859) 381-3571

3375 Russell Cave Road, 40511

Sandersville .....................................................................(859) 381-4980

3025 Sandersville Road, 40511

Southern ...........................................................................(859) 381-3589

340 Wilson Downing Road, 40517

Squires .............................................................................(859) 381-3002

3337 Squire Oak Drive, 40515

Stonewall ........................................................................(859) 381-3079

3215 Cornwall Drive, 40503

Tates Creek ......................................................................(859) 381-3606

1113 Centre Parkway, 40517

Veterans Park .................................................................(859) 381-3161

4351 Clearwater Way, 40515

Wellington ........................................................................(859) 381-3000

3280 Keithshire Way, 40503

William Wells Brown ...................................................(859) 381-4990

555 E. Fifth Street, 40508

Yates ................................................................................. (859) 381-3613

695 East New Circle Road, 40505

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Beaumont..........................................................................(859) 381-3094

2080 Georgian Way, 40504

Bryan Station ..................................................................(859) 381-3288

1865 Wickland Drive, 40505

Crawford .........................................................................(859) 381-3370

1813 Charleston Drive, 40505

Edythe J. Hayes ..............................................................(859) 381-4920

260 Richardson Place, 40509

Jessie Clark .................................................................... (859) 381-3036

3341 Clays Mill Road, 40503

Leestown ........................................................................(859) 381-3181

2010 Leestown Road, 40511

Lexington Traditional Magnet .....................................(859) 381-3192

350 N. Limestone, 40508

Morton .............................................................................(859) 381-3533

1225 Tates Creek Road, 40502

School for the Creative and Performing Arts at Bluegrass .. (859) 381-3332

400 Lafayette Parkway, 40503

Southern ..........................................................................(859) 381-3582

400 Wilson Downing Road, 40517

Tates Creek ......................................................................(859) 381-3052


Winburn ............................................................................ (859) 381-3967

1060 Winburn Drive, 40511

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School Contact Information

HIGH SCHOOLS

Bryan Station ...................................................................(859) 381-3308

201 Eastin Road, 40505

Frederick Douglass .......................................................(859) 381-3780

2000 Winchester Road, 40509

Henry Clay ........................................................................(859) 381-3423

2100 Fontaine Road, 40502

Lafayette ...........................................................................(859) 381-3474

401 Reed Lane, 40503

Paul Laurence Dunbar ...................................................(859) 381-3546

1600 Man o’ War Blvd., 40513

Tates Creek .......................................................................(859) 381-3620


OTHER SCHOOLS & PROGRAMS

Audrey Grevious Center ................................................ (859) 246-4370

1177 Harry Sykes Way, 40504

Carter G. Woodson Academy .....................................(859) 381-3933

2000 Winchester Road, 40509

Eastside Technical Center .......................................... (859) 381-3740


Family Care Center ......................................................... (859) 246-4370

1135 Harry Sykes Way, 40504

Fayette County Preschool Center ................................ (859) 381-4105

465 Springhill Drive, 40503

Fayette Regional Juvenile Detention Center ........... (859) 246-4370

3475 Spurr Road, 40511

Locust Trace AgriScience Center ............................... (859) 381-3990

3591 Leestown Road, 40511

Martin Luther King Jr. Academy ................................ (859) 381-4040


Opportunity Middle College ....................................... (859) 381-3794

470 Cooper Drive, 40506

Southside Technical Center .......................................(859) 381-3603

1800 Harrodsburg Road, 40504

STEAM Academy ............................................................ (859) 381-3033

123 E. Sixth Street, 40508

Success Academy ..........................................................(859) 381-3795

2420 Spurr Road, 40511

The Learning Center (TLC) ............................................ (859) 381-0597

475 Price Road, 40508

The Stables ......................................................................(859) 381-4778

4089 Iron Works Pike, 40511

SPEED DIAL If you need help at the district level:

Career Academies .......................................................... 381-4168

Career & Technical Education ...................................... 381-4168

Child Nutrition / Food Service ....................................... 381-3846

Educational Television (FCPS-ETV) ............................. 381-4253

Employment Applications .............................................. 381-4190

English Learners Office (ESL) ....................................... 381-4179

Enrollment ......................................................................... 381-4130

Equity Council .................................................................. 381-4710

Family & Community Engagement ............................... 381-4241

Gifted & Talented Services ............................................ 381-4741

Human Resources ........................................................... 381-4740

Interpreting & Translation Services ............................ 381-4318

Job Listings ....................................................................... 381-4190

Kindergarten .................................................................... 381-4105

Magnet Schools .............................................................. 381-4741

Out-of-Area Applications............................................... 381-4122

Parent Resource Center (Special Education) ........... 381-4229

Police Department .......................................................... 381-4200

Preschool .......................................................................... 381-4105

School-Based Decision Making Councils.................. 381-4211

School Board .................................................................. 381-4104

Special Education ........................................................... 381-4171

Student Support Services ............................................. 381-4198

Superintendent ................................................................ 381-4104

Transportation (Buses) ................................................... 381-3855

Volunteering ..................................................................... 381-4241

Website ............................................................................ 381-4236

Don’t see the number you need? Please call the receptionist at 381-4100.

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STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATIONAs required by federal law, the district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, political affiliation, religion, veteran status, or disability in its programs and activities on school property and off school grounds during school-sponsored activities, and provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. In addition, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

BOARD OF EDUCATIONThe five-member Board of Education determines districtwide policies, priorities, direction, and spending for Fayette County Public Schools. Board members are committed to being good stewards of district resources, putting the needs of students first, and helping all succeed. | 381-4104 fcps.net/board |

District 1: Will Nash(859) [email protected]

District 2: Tyler Murphy(859) [email protected]

District 3: Raymond Daniels, vice chairman(859) [email protected]

District 4: Stephanie Aschmann Spires, chairwoman(859) [email protected]

District 5: Daryl Love(859) 806-6635 [email protected]

DIRECT CONTACTFeel free to stop by central office at 701 E. Main St., or call (859) 381-4100 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. Our mailing address is 1126 Russell Cave Road, Lexington KY 40505.

ON THE WEBYou can find districtwide news, feature articles, and answers to frequently asked questions at fcps.net. The more commonly accessed webpages also have URL shortcuts that are easy to recall. For instance, you can check on school lunches at fcps.net/menus or find the dates of winter break at fcps.net/calendar. | 381-4236 |

FCPS-ETVOur educational television station highlights people, activities, and programs in Fayette County Public Schools. We also promote upcoming school and district events. FCPS-ETV live-streams the daily broadcast schedule, and you can watch archived programs anytime through our Video on Demand service. | 381-4253 fcps.net/tv | TAG US!Are you on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest? So are we! Connect with FCPS on all your social media sites @FCPSKY You can also get the latest announcements and be the first to know about emergency situations with the FCPSKY app. In the palm of your hand, you will have access to student information, school calendars, and much more! Once you download the app from the App Store or Google Play, just say yes to push notifications and select the schools you want to follow.

ABOUT THIS CALENDAREach spring, we invite art teachers to submit a sampling of their best student artwork to vie for a spot in the FCPS Family Handbook and Calendar. In April 2019, nearly 200 pieces went on display at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, and volunteer judges from the community voted on the artwork subsequently featured throughout this 2019-20 publication. | 381-4794 |

Note: Dates, times, and other calendar details are subject to change after printing.

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