FRANKLIN-McKINLEY SCHOOL  DISTRICT  NEWSLINE
Superintendent's Message
It is a great honor and privilege to serve as Franklin-McKinley School District’s Superintendent. I am excited to begin the 2016-2017 School year with a stellar team of educators and our visionary Board of Education to support our students. Our goal is to ensure ALL students are provided a safe and caring environment in which to learn and grow.

Absences Add Up! #SchoolEveryDay
Too many absences—excused or unexcused—can keep students from succeeding in school and in life. How many are too many? 10% of the school year—that’s 18 missed days or 2 days a month—can knock students off track. September is Attendance Awareness Month. Help your child get to school on time!  

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How to Understand the Meaning of your Child's Challenging Behavior
As a parent or caregiver, you may see your child behave in a way that doesn’t make sense and ask yourself, “Why does she keep doing that?” It can be very frustrating, especially when it seems like it should be easy for your child to figure out on her own a more appropriate way to behave. In moments like this, it is important to remember that children continue to use a behavior because it works! 

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District Unveils NEW Logo
The Franklin-McKinley School District looks forward to starting the 2016-2017 school year with a new brand identity. The new logo symbolizes the growth, academic excellence, innovation, and diversity of the Franklin-McKinley School District. 

Fall 2016 Parent Involvement Opportunities
The Franklin-McKinley School District believes parent engagement plays a critical role in the academic success of students. During the 2016-2017 school year, there will be various parent engagement opportunities such as English as a Second Language Programs to Active Parenting Classes. Find out more by clicking on the following links. 

NEW Student & Parent Handbook
As we begin the 2016-2017 school year, it is important that we are all aware of the Franklin-McKinley School District’s policies, regulations, and guiding practices which shape our student’s well-being  and academic success. Within the next week, parents will receive a Parent & Student Handbook in the mail. Please review with your child and return the completed forms to your child's teacher by September 15, 2016. 

Contact
Franklin-McKinley School District
 www.fmsd.org 
                                    645 Wool Creek Drive, San Jose, CA 95112                                                  
The Franklin-McKinley School District will ensure all 8th grade student graduates have the skills and knowledge to be ready for a college preparatory curriculum in high school. They all will have the ability to pursue a program preparing them for university and/or careers and lifelong learning.
PREPARING ALL CHILDREN AS GLOBAL LEARNERS