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FPS Strategic Planning process seeks parents/community members to serve
We are excited to announce the re-launch of the FPS Strategic Planning Process. We have worked internally to review all of the information and hard work that has been done over the last few years, and have incorporated the priorities and learnings from that work.
The FPS Strategic Plan is based on five District priorities that all fall under the umbrella of Equity and Innovation:
- Foster Development of 21st Century Skills
- Assess Program Impact on Student Achievement
- Foster a Positive District Climate that Incorporates Equity and Inclusion
- Recruit, Hire, Develop, and Retain High Quality Staff that Reflects Diversity
- Ensure Equitable Practices
The eight Goal Areas (expanded from the four goal areas in the past strategic plan) include:
- Creating a Culture for Equity & Innovation
- Leadership that Supports Equity & Innovation
- Teaching and Learning
- Creating Systems for Equity & Innovation
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Effective Management of District Resources
- Community Relations
- FPS Futures Committee
We value the work that has been done in the past to get to this point, and we are looking for your continued input as we move forward. We will be holding monthly committee meetings in each of the goal areas and want to invite community members to be part of these goal committees. If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, please fill out the following form http://bit.ly/FPSStrategicplanning and we will pass your information on to our Goal Area Co-Leaders.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Kelly Coffin, Assistant Superintendent for Innovation & Strategic Initiatives at kelly.coffin@fpsk12.net and she will be happy to help!
"We are looking forward to moving this important work forward together!" stated Dr. Coffin.
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Assistant Facilities Director, Jim Pearse, named Interim Director of Facilities
The District recently named Assistant Facilities Director, Jim Pearse, as the District’s Interim Director for Facilities while a permanent replacement is sought. The District immediately posted the Director position once the resignation of Felicia Venable was announced. Numerous applicants have been received and the interview process is being finalized.
Jim Pearse has been with Farmington Public Schools for 43 years. Jim has been a member of the District’s Facilities Management Department since 1981 where he has served as the District’s Energy Manager, Custodial and Maintenance Supervisor, and for the last several years as Assistant Director of Facilities.
“Many years ago, I penned the following mission statement for Facilities Management, Creating school environments that facilitate great teaching & learning, as well as continuous school improvement, daily asking ourselves, How will my decision impact student achievement?” stated Jim. “A few years back I added something written by Dr. Julie Hasson, Schools can’t become great places for students to learn and grow unless we make them the best places for teachers to work and grow.”
Jim will continue to keep the Department moving forward and is strongly versed in all of the COVID-10 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Protocols.
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FPS Intra-District Schools of Choice offered
in grades K-9 for the 2021-2022 school year
Farmington Public Schools is offering Intra-District Schools of Choice for Kindergarten through ninth grade ONLY for the 2021-2022 school year. Intra-District Schools of Choice occurs when a Farmington Public Schools' family requests that their child attend a school other than their assigned home school. In order to support the District’s goal of excellence and equity for all students, the granting of choice is balanced with the need to provide an equitable and appropriate enrollment in all of our schools.
Elementary - For the 2021-2022 school year, we will open Kindergarten through fifth grade at the elementary schools, with the exception of the Farmington STEAM Academy.
Middle School - For the 2021-2022 school year, we will open sixth through eighth grade at the middle schools, with the exception of the Farmington STEAM Academy.
High School - For the 2021-2022 school year, we will open ninth-grade spaces at Farmington High School and North Farmington High School. NOTE: Farmington Central High School has a separate application process.
Final placement will be determined based on 2021-2022 staffing levels/ratios and the number of applications received for each school/level.
If the number of applications received for a given elementary or secondary school/level exceeds the number of available openings, lotteries will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021. A waiting list will be established for elementary if needed. If there are open seats remaining according to 2021-2022 staffing levels/ratios, waitlisted families will be contacted by the Office of Instructional Services for placement.
Please see the District website for additional details and guidelines regarding the Intra-District Schools of Choice program.
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Farmington STEAM Academy Application window closes Monday, February 8 |
The Farmington STEAM Academy (FSA) is offering Farmington Public School District families the opportunity to apply for limited openings for the 2021-2022 school year.
The Farmington STEAM Academy is a K - 8 school within Farmington Public Schools. STEAM is a philosophy of learning, not a specific program. FSA is rooted in project-based learning which ignites students to become innovative thinkers and creatively solve real-world problems. STEAM is an integrated approach to learning that includes:
- S: Science Standards and Social SCIENCES
- T: Incorporation of TECHNOLOGY
- E: Principles of ENGINEERING and Design
- A: English Language and Performing/Visual ARTS
- M: Application of MATHEMATICS
Interested families should attend the Parent Information Session on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, from 7 - 8 p.m. via Webex. Please use the following to virtually attend the meeting: http://bit.ly/fsaparentinfo
The online lottery application window for FSA will open on Monday, February 1, 2021, at 9 a.m. and will close on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 9 a.m. Applications are available on the FSA website at www.farmington.k12.mi.us/fsa
A lottery drawing will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021, to fill open slots for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Families who receive a lottery spot will be notified of the results via the email listed by the applicant on the lottery application by March 19, 2021. (A tour of FSA for lottery applicants who accept their lottery spot for the 2021 - 2022 school year will be offered at a later date.)
- Results for applicants on the waitlist will be accessible on Friday, March 19, 2021, via a link on the Farmington STEAM Academy website by using the eight-character pin created by the applicant when completing the lottery application. Please keep a record of your number prior to submitting your application.
Due to the volume of applicants, families are asked not to phone or email FSA or FPS for the results. Please check the website via the link provided for the initial placement on the waitlist.
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Please take a moment to recognize all of our outstanding counselors during this special week! |
National School Counseling Week, sponsored by American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.
Farmington Public Schools is very thankful for our school counselors each and every year and acknowledge that this pandemic year has been especially difficult for our counselors.
Please reach out and thank your school counselors this week to show them how much they are appreciated!
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Farmington Public Schools www.farmington.k12.mi.us
info@fpsk12.net
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