2021-22 School Year
Welcome to the 2021-22 School Year
Update on Mask Protocols following state Supreme Court decision
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The District and its legal team have continued to monitor the ongoing lawsuits challenging Governor Abbot’s Executive Order GA-38, which prohibits local governments from having mask mandates.
The state-wide temporary restraining orders issued by courts in Travis County restraining Governor Abbott from enforcing the parts of Executive Order GA-38 that bar mask mandates are no longer in place.
While the lawsuits Challenging Executive Order GA-38 are not over, right now the provisions of Executive Order GA-38 that bar mask mandates are effective.
In light of this legal development, at this time, the District is not requiring the wearing of masks. The District continues to strongly urge employees, students, parents, and visitors to wear a mask.
New to the District?
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Parents with students who are new to the District should use the New Student Online Registration prior to going to a campus. Additional information about enrolling your student may be found on the District's Enrollment page.
Announcements
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Progress Reports and Report Cards Online
Fort Bend ISD progress reports and report cards are distributed online. Parents will be able to access their student’s grades through Family Access and will be notified via email when they are available to view.
Stay in the Know!
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FBISD Magazine
August 2021
FBISD Newsletter
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School Hours - Dismissal Times
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Elementary School
8:10 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.Middle School
8:55 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.High School
7:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Helpful Links
- Blackboard Connect (Parent Notification System)
- Skyward Family Access
- Schoology - Students
- Schoology - Parents
- Extended Learning (After-school care)
- Attendance Zones
- Bus Route Locator
- Free and Reduced Lunch
- Pay for my child's lunch
- Required Immunizations
- School Calendar
- School Supply Lists
- Summer Reading Lists
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What will instruction look like in the 2021-22 school year?
Instruction during the 2021-22 school year will resemble instruction from previous years with integration of strategies that have been learned through the COVID teaching experience. Students will engage in learning that is aligned to the TEKS and the written curriculum. Teachers will plan lessons that promote student ownership of learning and behavior while incorporating collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication. Teachers will deliver instruction using the defined instructional models and will use ongoing formative assessment to check student understanding. Technology will be integrated into lessons in a purposeful way to support instruction.
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What will intervention look like for students?
Intervention will be provided to students based on student need and there are many ways that intervention may take place. The following intervention solutions will be considered based on student need and schedule options:
- All elementary campuses will have 45 minutes built into each day to provide intervention and academic support for students.
- Intensive Tier 3 intervention using research-based programs will be used for identified students in math or reading at all elementary campuses and identified secondary campuses.
- Middle School and High School campuses will utilize specific courses designed for intervention during the school day for students that require additional math or reading support.
- Targeted tutoring provided before/after school or during the school day.
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What is accelerated instruction, and will my student need it?
Accelerated instruction is a term designated by TEA and applies to House Bill 4545 in which the school district must provide academic support to any student who “Did Not Meet Grade Level” or did not take the STAAR and STAAR end-of-course (EOC) assessments in the Spring 2021. Accelerated instruction is targeted, supplemental instructional aligned to the TEKS. The District is in the process of determining an assessment plan for August/September 2021 to collect assessment data for students that did not take the STAAR and STAAR EOC in the Spring 2021. More information can be found at this website.
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If my child is absent, how will they access instructional materials?
Teachers will be expected to maintain instructional content and resources aligned to the scope and sequence in Schoology. Students that are absent may access information in the Schoology course. At this time, the District is using guidelines that were recently provided by TEA to determine options for remote conferencing due to temporary medical conditions.
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If my child is asked to quarantine, will they have access to a district device if needed?
Yes, they will be able to check out a lending library device from the campus library for 2 weeks. It is a similar process to checking out a library book.
Blackboard Connect – FBISD’s Mass Notification System
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Blackboard Connect is used to send emergency, attendance and general notifications from your child’s campus and Fort Bend ISD, as well as attendance updates and information about negative lunch balances. Parents may opt to receive phone calls, emails and text messages through Blackboard Connect.
Note: Parents listed as Guardian 1 in Family Access will be the primary contact in Blackboard Connect. Only the primary contact will be allowed to add contacts in Blackboard Connect. Primary guardians in separate households will both have the ability to add contacts.
Text Messaging - By choosing to receive any text messages or phone calls, standard data fees, text messaging rates, or international charges may apply based on your plan with your phone carrier. As mobile access and text message delivery is subject to your mobile carrier network availability, such access and delivery is not guaranteed.
For more information, please visit www.fortbendisd.com/blackboardconnect.
