Fulton County School System Calendar – Staff development kicks off the school year, beginning late July through the first week of August—professional development and pre-planning take place July 28–August 1, followed by the first day for students on Monday, August 4, 2025. This includes mixing key holidays and breaks in: Labor Day, September 1, a one-day Professional Development Break (remote learning), September 16, and Fall Break, October 13–17.
District Calendar / 2025-26 School Calendar: The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Election Day (November 4), is a virtual learning or work day, and the dates of Thanksgiving Break are November 24–28. Winter Break is December 22–31, and the first semester ends December 19. After Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19, is distant, the second semester starts January 6. May 21 is the final day of school for students; May 22 is a staff post-planning day. The calendar consists of 177 days of instruction (88 first semester; 89 second semester), plant days for built-in professional development, and buffer days. June 19 is also observed as Juneteenth.
Fulton County School Calendar 2025-2026 PDF
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Fulton County School Calendar 2025-2026
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Independence Day (Holiday) | Friday, July 4, 2025 |
| Pre-planning (Staff, no students) | July 24–25, 2025 |
| Professional Development (Staff ONLY) | July 28–29, 2025 |
| Pre-planning (Staff) | July 30–31, August 1, 2025 |
| First Day of School (Students) | Monday, August 4, 2025 |
| Teacher Workday (Remote Learning) | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 |
| Professional Development (Staff ONLY) | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 |
| Labor Day (Holiday) | Monday, September 1, 2025 |
| Fall Break (Staff & Students) | October 13–17, 2025 |
| Election Day (Student Remote Learning) | November 4, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 24–28, 2025 |
| Last Day of First Semester (Students) | Friday, December 19, 2025 |
| Winter Break | December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 |
| Teacher Workday (Staff ONLY) | January 5, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday) | January 19, 2026 |
| Spring Break | April 6–10, 2026 |
| Last Day for Students (End of Second Semester) | Thursday, May 21, 2026 |
| Post-Planning (Staff ONLY) | Friday, May 22, 2026 |
| Juneteenth (Holiday) | Friday, June 19, 2026 |
Fulton County School System is the fourth-largest district in Georgia, with its headquarters in Sandy Springs and serving around 88,000 students in Pre-K through 12th grade. It serves all of northern and southern Fulton County (but not Atlanta), and has approximately 107110 students, or 59 elementary schools, 23 middle schools, and 17 high schools. The district employs over 6,000 teachers and over 6,400 support staff, which makes the student-teacher ratio approximately 14-15:1.
Fulton County schools’ Academic Calendar -about 50 percent of students are at grade level in reading, math, and science, and the district graduates 89 percent of students with an average SAT score of about 1,210. It is in the upper 20 percent of all school districts in Georgia and is renowned for its cultural and socioeconomic variety. A seven-member elected board governs the entity, headed by Superintendent Mike Looney. Recent programs have boasted the opening of K-8 pilot schools, modernization of facilities, increased security with K-9 weapon detection teams, as well as community activism concerning school consolidation and capital improvement plans.
Fulton County School Holidays 2025-2026
| Date(s) | Holiday / Closed |
|---|---|
| July 4, 2025 | Independence Day |
| September 1, 2025 | Labor Day |
| October 13–17, 2025 | Fall Break |
| November 24–28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 | Winter Break |
| January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| April 6–10, 2026 | Spring Break |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day |
| June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth Holiday |
Fayette County Public Schools 2025-2026 Teacher Workdays Calendar
| Date | Day of Week | Event / Description |
|---|---|---|
| July 23–25, 2025 | Wednesday–Friday | New Teacher Induction (teacher-only days) |
| July 28–31, 2025 | Monday–Thursday | Pre-planning (preparation days before school starts) |
| August 1, 2025 | Friday | Pre-planning (final teacher prep day) |
| May 26–27, 2026 | Tuesday–Wednesday | Post-planning (teacher wrap-up days after school ends) |
Notes:
- New Teacher Induction is for first-time teachers in the district, prior to pre-planning.
- Pre-planning involves classroom organization, curriculum planning, and meetings before the students arrive.
- Post-planning days are for grading, meeting with parents/school admin, and a bunch of final admin things.
Fayette County Public Schools 2025-2026Â Bell and Period Schedules
Elementary School
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Students May Enter | 8:00 AM |
| Estimated Bus Arrival | 8:15 AM |
| Classes Begin | 8:45 AM |
| Dismissal | 3:45 PM |
Middle School
| School Level | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| East Junior High | Arrival Window | 6:45 AM |
| Estimated Bus | 7:00 AM | |
| Classes Start | 7:30 AM | |
| Dismissal | 2:30 PM | |
| West Junior High | Arrival Window | 8:00 AM |
| Estimated Bus | 8:15 AM | |
| Classes Start | 8:30 AM | |
| Dismissal | 3:30 PM |
High School
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Arrival Window | 6:45 AM |
| Estimated Bus Arrival | 7:00 AM |
| Classes Start | 7:30 AM |
| Dismissal | 2:20 PM |
- Elementary Schools: Open 8:00 AM and instruction starts at 8:45 AM, dismissal 3:45 PM.
- East Junior High: Starts earlier with arrival times between 6:45- 7:00 AM; school time starts at 7:30 AM, and lasts till 2:30 PM.
- West Junior High: A little late schedule- 8:00 AM-8.30 AM and dismissal 3.30 PM.
- Fayette-Ware High School: Receives early time as does East Junior High–7:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
Fayette County Public Schools (Georgia) 2025-2026 curriculum/syllabus
Elementary School (Grades K-5)
| Subject | Key Curriculum Features |
|---|---|
| English / ELA | Focus on reading, writing, vocabulary, phonics, comprehension, and early research skills. Students build fluency and learn to analyze texts. |
| Mathematics | Based on Georgia K-12 Mathematics Standards. Includes number sense, operations, fractions, measurement, geometry, and introduction to data handling. |
| Science | Hands-on inquiry with life, earth, and physical sciences. Students explore weather, ecosystems, matter, and energy. |
| Social Studies | Covers history, civics, geography, and economics. Early focus on communities, U.S. history, and basic government functions. |
| Assessments | Quarterly progress checks with formative and summative assessments to track learning growth. |
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
| Subject | Key Curriculum Features |
|---|---|
| English / ELA | Development of critical reading, academic writing, grammar, and argumentation. Exposure to fiction, nonfiction, and technical texts. |
| Mathematics | Pre-algebra, algebra, ratios, proportions, integers, probability, and geometry. Builds readiness for high school math pathways. |
| Science | Earth science, life science, and physical science with labs and project-based learning. Topics include cells, ecosystems, chemistry, and astronomy. |
| Social Studies | U.S. history, world history, geography, civics, and government. Students analyze historical documents and current issues. |
| Electives | Options may include world languages, visual and performing arts, technology, and health/PE. |
| Assessments | Regular unit tests, projects, and benchmark assessments. |
High School (Grades 9-12)
| Subject | Key Curriculum Features |
| English / ELA | Literature, composition, research, critical analysis, and advanced writing. Courses progress to American Lit, British Lit, and World Lit. |
| Mathematics | Algebra I & II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Probability & Statistics, and Calculus. Emphasis on problem-solving and application. |
| Science | Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science. Labs and advanced coursework prepare students for college and careers. |
| Social Studies | U.S. History, World History, Government, and Economics. Advanced placement options available. |
| Electives | Wide range including world languages, career and technical education (CTE), fine arts, and dual enrollment opportunities. |
| Graduation Requirements | Students must earn credits across core subjects, electives, and pathways aligned with Georgia standards. |
FAQs
Q: What do I need to enroll my child in FCS?
A: Families start the process with online registration through Infinite Campus. Then, they’ll have to go to the school in their zone with the required documents: proof of residency (two current forms), birth certificate, and immunization records. You may have provisional enrollment for 30 days pending documentation.
Q: How do I identify my child’s bus route and make sure they are eligible for transportation services?
A: Bus eligibility and routes can be found in the district’s Transportation Department. Assignments can be searched for by parents on the Find My Bus or Here Comes The Bus app. Requests for special accommodation (i.e, adjusted routes) are processed directly by the Transportation Department.
Q: How can I volunteer in FCS schools?
A: All applicants who wish to volunteer must fill out the annual online volunteer application. This will also include any volunteer training that is required. They check in on campus through the school Raptor system and comply with the FCS volunteer guidelines and the Code of Conduct.
Q: How do I request a transfer to a different school within the district?
A: All Parents can apply to current schools that have space (≤95% capacity). However, transfers are first-come, first-served, and there are other special cases where eligibility may vary (i.e., staff children, military families, students experiencing homelessness).
Q: Is my child able to take virtual classes through FCS? How does that work?
A: Yes. In Fulton, they have GeniusSIS/ClassLink to provide their virtual learning options. Virtual classes involve about an hour of daily curriculum on the computer, during a traditional term, and students can take two classes at a time. The course must be part of the normal load, or you can register during the summer, in which case, you will pay for an extra tour.