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FRANKLIN SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

excellence in teaching and learning for all

The FSSD is a preK-8 school system with approximately 3,700 students enrolled. Students are served by eight schools: four elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school, and a K-8 school campus. The FSSD Board of Education has proudly committed itself to meeting and/or exceeding the state’s teacher-pupil ratio requirements, with ratios at: 1 to 20 in kindergarten through third grade, 1 to 22 in fourth grade, and 1 to 25 in grades 5-8. All schools and the Central Office are accredited by the AdvancED, one of the largest and most esteemed school accreditation agencies in the country.

SINCE 1906

The Franklin Special School District gets its unique name from a Special Act of the state legislature that provides the Board of Education its own taxing authority, enabling the schools to be funded appropriately in order to maintain “Excellence in Teaching and Learning for All.”

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District Professional Learning Day
District Professional Learning Day @ Poplar Grove Middle School
Aug 1 all-day
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School Professional Learning Day
School Professional Learning Day
Aug 2 all-day
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School Professional Learning Day
School Professional Learning Day
Aug 5 all-day
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FIS Meet and Greet 3:30 pm
FIS Meet and Greet @ Freedom intermediate
Aug 5 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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Come out and meet your teachers for the 2019-2020 School Year! We can’t wait to see you!
FSSD Meet and Greet 3:30 pm
FSSD Meet and Greet
Aug 5 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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All FSSD schools are hosting a Meet and Greet “drop-in” style event on Monday, August 5, from 3:30-6:30 PM. Students and their parents are invited to get together with friends and faculty and take advantage… Continue Reading Home Page Tabs
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School Admin Day
School Admin Day
Aug 6 all-day
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School Admin Day – no students on this day.
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First Day of School (1-8)
First Day of School (1-8)
Aug 7 all-day
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The First Day of School is a half day. All schools dismiss 3 hours early.
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Aug 8 all-day
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School Board Mtg 6:30 pm
School Board Mtg @ Poplar Grove Middle School
Aug 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
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Join us for the Monthly School Board meeting. A public input session will be held at the beginning of the meeting.
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First Full Day of Kindergarten
First Full Day of Kindergarten
Aug 15 all-day
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The First Full Day of Kindergarten
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Early Dismissal Day
Early Dismissal Day
Aug 30 all-day
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Schools dismiss three hours early. Teachers and staff remain on site for professional learning.
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TRANSPORTATION

  • Find Your Bus Route:  At the opening screen, simply type in your address (example: using the abbreviated suffixes of St., Ln., Rd., etc.) and you will be shown your bus number, your child’s closest bus stop, and the approximate arrival and drop-off times. 
  • Zoning Information:  There are five FSSD school zones. This link will allow you to view the five zoning maps.
  • Neighborhoods by School Zone:  This listing shows schools by neighborhood and subdivision.
 
Boy in front of school busThe FSSD Transportation Department transports students safely to and from school and school activities; drivers are expected to display a positive attitude, strong character, willingness to learn, and to be cooperative and courteous with other school personnel, parents, and students.
 
The Transportation Department engages in continuous improvement. As concerns and special requests are presented, the Department reviews each one with safety and efficiency as the number one priority of the decision-making process. Improvements are made based on student safety and the needs of the school district. Scheduled and unscheduled group employee meetings are utilized to seek out improvement processes. Through group employee meetings, each employee is encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas to better serve the needs of parents, students and Transportation Department for an improved customer service environment. Diligent performance in serving the needs of students, parents, and school personnel establishes a good public image. The Transportation Department contributes to the district vision of “Excellence in Teaching and Learning for All” by offering a safe environment to all students, so they arrive and depart from school prepared and ready to learn.
 
Riding the Bus
The FSSD Transportation Department oversees a fleet of buses which carry kindergarten through 8th grade students to eight schools. All bus drivers are trained in CPR and first aid and are provided ongoing annual training for school bus operation, as required by the state. Getting your child safely to school is of utmost concern to the FSSD and many safety precautions are in place. If your child will be riding the bus please note the following:
  • Students should be waiting for their bus at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time. Bus times are approximate due to factors such as variable ridership, traffic tie-ups, mechanical difficulties, etc.
  • Students should stand at least 5 feet away from the bus stop staging area. This is for your child’s safety so that they are not in harm’s way of other vehicle traffic.
  • Students should NEVER walk behind a school bus while boarding or deboarding the bus. The bus driver needs to have a clear view of the student at all times.
  • Video monitoring equipment is on all buses to address student behavior issues.
 
 
Transportation
Bo Alexander, Supervisor
David Scurlock, Administrative Manager
Shane Cagle, Operations Specialist
Freedom Middle School
750 New Highway 96 West
Phone: 615-790-4704
Fax: 615-591-2805