The typical age of college students is 18-24. It’s never too early to plan for college. Educate yourself about the cost (tuition, books, living expenses, time, etc.) of college early so you won’t be blindsided by tuition prices once your children reach college-going age. Knowing the expected financial commitment, you can plan for your children’s education. College is an investment for a lifetime. The gift of a college education can open the door to a world of opportunity for your children. Saving can make a big difference, even a little at a time. With the cost of a college education increasing, the key is to start saving early and regularly. https://www.ssga.upromise529.com/ http://www.onlineschools.org/guides/georgia/
Fulton County’s goal is to prepare all students to graduate ready to pursue and succeed on their chosen paths. At Fulton County Schools (FCS), we are dedicated to educating every student to be responsible, productive citizens. We also are committed to our vision that all students will learn to their full potential. This strategic plan focuses on our district’s work to support that mission and vision by identifying our top priorities for the next five years. We know that a high school diploma is critical for today’s students, but a diploma alone is not enough to ensure success after high school. With that in mind, we will ensure that FCS students graduate prepared to pursue their chosen paths — whether college, career, or military — and to succeed on those paths after high school. To support this goal over the next five years, we will focus intensely on student achievement, develop effective school and district cultures, engage families and community members, promote fiscal responsibility, and focus on effective communications with all stakeholders. These will be our top priorities across the district and the things we aim to be known for in the years to come.
What is your vision beyond the College Park, Georgia site for your children? Your children will spend about 17,280 hours in school preparing for college and a career after graduating from high school. If you saved 25 cents for every hour they are in school, you would have saved $4,320 towards your children’s college fund. You can always save more. Saving will make a big difference in the lives of your children. There are plans that parents can make to set money aside as their children move through elementary and secondary schools. It has been said that “without a vision, the people will perish.” You can begin today if you have not created your vision for your children. Think big, start small, and go deep as you expand your vision to see beyond College Park, Georgia. www.path2college529.com
Please keep the following dates in mind. They represent the month and year your son/daughter will graduate from high school. Your child will need your commitment, involvement, and dedication to teach them to be responsible with their words and actions daily.
Pre-K………………………………May 2036
Kindergarten………………….May 2035
1st grade…………….…………May 2034
2nd grade……………………..May 2033
3rd grade………………………May 2032
4th grade………………………May 2031
5th grade………………………May 2030
Career development is a school-wide initiative and a vital part of one’s educational career. Individuals define and redefine career-related choices and outcomes in a life-long process. In general, labor trends indicate that many workers will change jobs an average of 7-10 times in their careers, work in teams, and need more education and training to be competitive in their selected field. Therefore, this process will be used repeatedly in one’s work career. Educators in Georgia are responsible for providing the tools, knowledge, and resources that young people and their parents need to make this critical education and career-related decisions.
PreK - 1st Grade Career Clusters Videos
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Calloway Gardens
Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Atlanta Motorsports
Law Public Safety, and Security
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
2nd Grade Career Cluster Videos
Arts, A/V Technology
The Weather Channel
Turner/Adult Swim
Health Science
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Coliseum Health System
Education and Training
Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center
Science Technology Engineering and Math
3rd Grade Career Clusters Videos
Hospitality and Tourism
Jittery Joes
Calloway Gardens
North Georgia Canopy Tours
Human Services
Peace Corps
Energy
Southwire
4th Grade Career Clusters Videos
Manufacturing
Gulfstream Aerospace
Southwire
Business Management and Administration
Federal Reserve Bank
Architecture and Construction
Atlanta Motorsports
5th Grade Career Clusters Videos
Finance
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Information Technology
Turner/Adult Swim
Marketing
North Georgia Canopy Tours
Telecommunications
Jittery Joes
Government and Public Administration
Treasurer - U.S.
Fulton County’s goal is to prepare all students to graduate ready to pursue and succeed on their chosen paths. At Fulton County Schools (FCS), we are dedicated to educating every student to be responsible, productive citizens. We also are committed to our vision that all students will learn to their full potential. This strategic plan focuses on our district’s work to support that mission and vision by identifying our top priorities for the next five years. We know that a high school diploma is critical for today’s students, but a diploma alone is not enough to ensure success after high school. With that in mind, we will ensure that FCS students graduate prepared to pursue their chosen paths — whether college, career, or military — and to succeed on those paths after high school. To support this goal over the next five years, we will focus intensely on student achievement, develop effective school and district cultures, engage families and community members, promote fiscal responsibility, and focus on effective communications with all stakeholders. These will be our top priorities across the district and the things we aim to be known for in the years to come.
What is your vision beyond the College Park, Georgia site for your children? Your children will spend about 17,280 hours in school preparing for college and a career after graduating from high school. If you saved 25 cents for every hour they are in school, you would have saved $4,320 towards your children’s college fund. You can always save more. Saving will make a big difference in the lives of your children. There are plans that parents can make to set money aside as their children move through elementary and secondary schools. It has been said that “without a vision, the people will perish.” You can begin today if you have not created your vision for your children. Think big, start small, and go deep as you expand your vision to see beyond College Park, Georgia. www.path2college529.com
Please keep the following dates in mind. They represent the month and year your son/daughter will graduate from high school. Your child will need your commitment, involvement, and dedication to teach them to be responsible with their words and actions daily.
Pre-K………………………………May 2036
Kindergarten………………….May 2035
1st grade…………….…………May 2034
2nd grade……………………..May 2033
3rd grade………………………May 2032
4th grade………………………May 2031
5th grade………………………May 2030
Career development is a school-wide initiative and a vital part of one’s educational career. Individuals define and redefine career-related choices and outcomes in a life-long process. In general, labor trends indicate that many workers will change jobs an average of 7-10 times in their careers, work in teams, and need more education and training to be competitive in their selected field. Therefore, this process will be used repeatedly in one’s work career. Educators in Georgia are responsible for providing the tools, knowledge, and resources that young people and their parents need to make this critical education and career-related decisions.
PreK - 1st Grade Career Clusters Videos
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Calloway Gardens
Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Atlanta Motorsports
Law Public Safety, and Security
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
2nd Grade Career Cluster Videos
Arts, A/V Technology
The Weather Channel
Turner/Adult Swim
Health Science
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Coliseum Health System
Education and Training
Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center
Science Technology Engineering and Math
3rd Grade Career Clusters Videos
Hospitality and Tourism
Jittery Joes
Calloway Gardens
North Georgia Canopy Tours
Human Services
Peace Corps
Energy
Southwire
4th Grade Career Clusters Videos
Manufacturing
Gulfstream Aerospace
Southwire
Business Management and Administration
Federal Reserve Bank
Architecture and Construction
Atlanta Motorsports
5th Grade Career Clusters Videos
Finance
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Information Technology
Turner/Adult Swim
Marketing
North Georgia Canopy Tours
Telecommunications
Jittery Joes
Government and Public Administration
Treasurer - U.S.