News

 Reading is Fun!

At Franklin-McKinley School District, we believe that reading is the gateway to nearly every significant path in life. We even have a district wide “Page One” project that is designed to inspire children to open a book at their interest level, motivating them to begin and continue reading for fun. This all begins by encouraging our children to pick up a book and begin reading Page One. Once our students read the first page, our talented and committed teachers help them take the next step.

Here at the district we encourage our students to take advantage of their summer break by reading their favorite books. 
If you need some ideas on how to promote summer reading and to show your children that reading can be fun, check out the following books that were highlighted in a recent Mercury News article:
Ages 3-6: “Not a Stick” by Antoinette Portis and “Animal Band” by Christopher S. Jennings
 
Ages 4-8: “Wild Tracks: A Guide to Nature’s Footprints” by Jim Arnosky and “Max’s Dragon” by Kate Banks
 
Ages 8-12: “The Calder Game” by Blue Balliett and “Raleigh’s Page” by Alan Armstrong
 
Ages 12 and up: “Pirates of the Retail Wasteland” by Adam Selzer
 
To read the entire Mercury News Article please visit: http://www.mercurynews.com/books/ci_9800256

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Dr. John Porter Jr.

Dr. John Porter

John R. Porter, Jr. is Franklin-McKinley School District’s Superintendent of Schools in San Jose, California. Before coming to Franklin-McKinley, he served as Superintendent of Ridgewood Public Schools in Ridgewood, New Jersey and Superintendent in the Oroville Union High School District in Oroville, California.

In the years between his two previous superintendent positions, he worked at the National Center on Education and the Economy (NCEE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing and enriching education and human resource institutions through policy analysis and development, institutional design and technical assistance. At NCEE, Porter led the implementation of the America’s Choice School Design in 32 high schools and twelve school districts around the country. He also coordinated three regional educational reform initiatives with business leaders and higher education partners.

A former teacher, principal, and director of curriculum and instruction, Dr. Porter has utilized his educational expertise to create a series of unique school, district, and community designs. These designs employ the concepts embedded in standards-based reforms, academic and applied learning integration, and new forms of youth apprenticeships.
 

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Superintendent: Dr. John Porter Jr.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Announcements

To continue to improve education for all of our students, the Franklin-McKinley School Board is considering placing a funding measure on the November 4, 2008 ballot. Click here for more information.

Click here for more information in Vietnamese.

El Consejo Escolar de Franklin-McKinley está considerando incluir un referéndum en la balota electoral del 4 de noviembre de 2008 para seguir mejorando la educación de todos nuestros alumnos. Pulse aquí para más información.

Information regarding negotiations between Frankiln-McKinley School District and Franklin-McKinley Educators Association (FMEA)

Meet New Principals and Assistant Principals

Superintendent's Statement on State Budget Cuts

It is with disappointment that I must announce the impacts of the Governor’s state budget on   our school district. In an attempt to stave off this dramatic reduction to our budget, I want you to know that the Board of Trustees and I are working with all of our local and state  legislators in an effort to stop these cuts. [read more]

2008 - 09 Attendance Boundary Modification Options

FMSD POWER STANDARDS and Pacing Guides

FMSD ELD POWER STANDARDS



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Upcoming Events

Saturday Aug 23 @ 8:00 AM:

Board of Education Retreat


Tuesday Aug 26 @ 7:00 PM:

Board of Education


Tuesday Sep 09 @ 6:30 PM:

Board of Education Parent Meeting


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