Welcome to Fort Service Learning Magnet Academy: The BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL in the WORLD!
Ms. Amia Hamilton, Proud Principal
The mission of Fort Middle School is to promote the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of our students in a safe, challenging environment so that they become confident, self-disciplined, productive members of a global society.
Remember–Patriot excellence means We are BETTER TOGETHER!
CHROMEBOOK AGREEMENT
PERMISSION FORM
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For transportation change, OLR, excuses, authorized check out, withdrawals, & student schedules
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
School Times – Middle School is from 8:50am until 3:52pm. Car riders are walkers arrival time on campus is 8:30am.
Transportation – Requests for bus passes must be completed by parents on the MCSD website. Click the “Bus Stops” link and enter your address to find your child’s bus information. Write it down and give to your child so they will know their bus number, pick up times and location. Expect delays the first day/week of school. No child will be turned away from the bus stop because they do not have a bus pass.
Due to the recent safety update, students will not use lockers and may carry a clear or mesh book bag.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call the school at 706-569-3740. Remember “Mighty Patriot Excellence—We ARE Better Together!”
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
2022-2023 Online Registration
2022-2023 Online Registration Begins
Parents, we are excited to begin the 2022-2023 academic year working with you and your students because, “We Are Better Together”. Due to several improvements made by MCSD, the enrollment process is slightly different. Registration is currently a two-step process, beginning with the completion of Online Registration(OLR). Once all documents have been uploaded to your application, please proceed to your Parent Portal to review and sign all the electronic forms. Only families that have successfully completed the listed steps will be able to navigate through verification; gathering schedules, handbooks, transportation passes, student ids, and chrome books. The completion of verification is mandatory to begin school August 8, 2022. Contact the school 706-569-3740 for assistance with either procedure. Please email any missing documentation with the application number to fortparents@muscogee.k12.ga.us.
To begin the online process, click the red box.
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Current Students at MCSD:
If they have a currently enrolled student in MCSD, please complete the Online Registration application through “Infinite Campus Parent Portal”. Please select registration for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Parent Portal Access:
It is of utmost importance for parents to have an active Parent Portal. ALL Online Registration Applications and Parent Packets will be provided to parents through this portal. If you do not have access to Parent Portal, we will assist parents with creating an account or resetting their passwords. See the below document for step by step instructions.
Magnet Program Testing Begins
Students who are currently in the 5th, 6th and 7th grade who wish to be a part of FSLMA’s Magnet Program must sign up for one of the following dates at the link in the yellow box. This is a CRUCIAL and NECESSARY step for prospective Magnet students. For more information, contact Magnet Coordinator, Ms. Boykin, at boykin.madeline.w@muscogee.k12.ga.us.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022:
Second round of football playoffs
After shutting out Aaron Cohn Middle School, The MIGHTY PATRIOTS have advanced to the second round of post season playoffs! The game will be played at Odis Spencer Stadium on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 7:15pm. They will face Midland Middle School. For more information, contact Athletic Director, Shanakie Ward at ward.shanakie@muscogee.k12.ga.us.
PARENTS: IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
CAR-RIDER PICK UP PROCEDURES
. In an effort to improve our dismissal procedures and maintain safety for our students, we have implemented the following:
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Parent driven vehicles will enter at the lower end of the parking lot (near the soccer complex)
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Buses will enter from the driveway at the upper end of the parking lot (near Fort)
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Parents please do not park in the Canaan Baptist Church parking lot.
Thank you for your cooperation, patience, and understanding of student safety as we improve our car riders pick-up procedures.
HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND ONLINE APPLICATION
HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND (HHB) SERVICES
Hospital/Homebound (HHB) services are designed to provide continuity of educational services between the classroom and home or hospital for students in Georgia public schools whose medical needs, either physical or psychiatric, do not allow them to attend school for a limited period of time.
What you Need to Know: Hospital Homebound On-Line Process
CURRENT STUDENTS
- Student must be enrolled in a Muscogee County Public Schools prior to the request for online instruction. Parents/Guardians must register through On-line registration to be considered.
- While this opportunity provides these identified students with an alternative synchronous/asynchronous instruction, extended on-line instruction can have negative impact on the academic progress of students. Online instruction is optional.
- Students (including participating siblings) attending on-line instruction will not participate in extracurricular school activities. Online instruction is terminated when the student is employed in any capacity, goes on vacation, participates in extracurricular activities, or is no longer confined to home.
- The link to the online Hospital Homebound application is in the YELLOW BOX that accompanies this text OR on the Muscogee County District’s website under the Student Health Services tab.
- Parent/guardian will need to print out the application for their child’s physician to complete. The online application Medical Referral Form must be signed and affirmed by a primary care medical provider.
- Families with multiple children will need to complete an application for each individual student that will need online instruction. Applications must be submitted to Muscogee County School District Central Registration Office; 2960 Macon Road Columbus Georgia 31906, 706-748-2000. One primary medical provider authorization may be attached to multiple student applications from one family.
- Once the application is complete, the parent/guardian will bring the application to Central Registration where they will be grouped. An acceptance or denial decision will be made at this time. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Once a decision is made, the family will be contacted by email. There is not an appeals process. Final approval is at the discretion of Muscogee County School District.
- Any student eligible for on-line instruction, he/she is subject to mandatory attendance requirements.
- Parents should obtain instructional/technology materials from the Marshall Success Center 1830 Shepherd Dr. Columbus Georgia 31906, 706-748-2900.
- Parents should communicate with the school for further direction.
- The Muscogee County School District maintains attendance zones for school assignments. Parents MUST register students at the school of assignment based on the legal residence. For more information related to On-line Instructional Learning, parents and guardians should contact Ms. Jeannie Polhamus, MCSD Lead Nurse at jeananne.b@muscogee.k12.ga.us.
JOIN THE PTA
Our goal: 100% MEMBERSHIP
Teachers, parents and grandparents are encouraged to join FSLMA’s Parent Teacher Association.
Don’t hesitate, JOIN NOW for only $10.00 (cash only)
Email questions to: fortpta@yahoo.com
FORT SERVICE LEARNING MAGNET ACADEMY
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“Fort Middle School, we adore you, we will ‘ere be true,
and pledge to you to be loyal,
LOVE you GOLD and BLUE!”