FCCA Weekly Updates
Fulton College and Career Academy
Principal's Notes
Hello parents and students.
MY HEART IS FULL!! We only had two days at CCA this week; but, those two days were AWESOME.
We had our first College and Career Days on Thursday and Friday. Our students were able to meet and talk with representatives from all sectors. Many walked away will valuable information that will help them plan for a great future. Check out our staff doing the #cuffitchallenge with some of our partners that attend the College and Career Days. CCA Day #cuffitchallenge
We also had our PBIS kickoff this week. Our PBIS team did a fabulous job of celebrating our students for all their hard work.
I was also able to watch our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Darian, and our School Professional of the Year, Ms. Anna Ladson walk the red carpet at the Fulton County School Legacy of Excellence Awards. They both have done so much to contribute to the success of our program. Congratulations to both of them!
Please scroll through this week’s Smore to see photos of both these events!
NOTE: We have several field trips over the next week. Please send the permissions slips back ASAP.
1. End of the first trimester is Nov. 2, 2022.
a. Reach out to your child’s teacher to discuss their progress in class. Their email addresses can be found here Staff Directory.
2. Upcoming Field Trips/Events – Please ensure that you have signed and returned your child’s permission slip and submitted payment via OSP if needed. OSP Link to Submit Online Payments
a. Fulton Connect Culinary Bootcamp – 26 of our Culinary Arts students were selected to participate in this exclusive Bootcamp. The sessions will be held on three consecutive Saturdays in October. (10/15, 10/22, and 10/28)
b. Skills Trades Fair –10/18 – Construction juniors and seniors
c. Klondike GA Power field trip - 10/20 (Construction)
d. Skills Challenge – 10/25 (Construction)
e. SkillsUSA Fall Leadership – 11/3 SkillsUSA members
Please plan accordingly and ensure your student arrives at CCA on time for each of these events.
As always, THANK YOU for partnering with us! Your support is appreciated.
This Week's Happenings at FCCA
FCCA 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Alicia Darian and Professional of the Year, Ms. Anna Ladson!
To learn more about Ms. Darian, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNFDo-P12m8
Congratulations also go to Ms. Anna Ladson for being selected as FCCA's Professional of the Year for the 2022-2023 school year. Ms. Ladson began her career as an educator in early childhood education where she served as Asst. Director of a childcare facility. Years later, she served as Professional Counselor in Jasper County, South Carolina. After serving in that capacity for a while, she relocated to Georgia and became a Professional Counselor with Fulton County Schools.
Ms. Ladson is very passionate about helping others accomplish their goals and work towards their dreams. Her motto is, "Keep the same passion in the end of your career as you had in the beginning." Congratulations, on a job well done, Ms. Ladson. You are very deserving of the honor!
College and Career Day at FCCA!
Post-Secondary Options.....Our Students are Prepared!
Our first College and Career Day of the 22-23 school year was a great success! The event included many colleges and business that exposed our students to many wonderful post-secondary college and career options. Our students were very excited for the opportunity to speak face-to-face with college and career representatives of many different organizations. Colleges and organizations represented include:
Colleges/Trade Schools
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Mechanical Trades Institute
Columbus State University
Alabama A&M
YearUp
University of West GA
Atlanta Tech
The Army National Guard
Valdosta State
Georgia Southern
City of Atlanta Fire and Rescue
Internship/Post-Secondary Career Opportunities
Atlanta Fire Rescue
Georgia Power
Honey Baked Ham
PBIS Kick-Off...FUN, FUN, FUN!
Check Out an Arial View of the PBIS Fun!
(Prepared by FCCA UAS Students) https://vimeo.com/760789416
FCCA 2022-2023 Advisory Board
Congratulations, Ms. Brooks!
Happening Soon at FCCA!
Breast Cancer, Bullying, Drug and Suicide Awareness Stroll! Oh, What Fun It Will Be!
Please chose a concern that you would like to bring awareness to and wear that color to represent your cause. The colors are:
Pink - Breast Cancer Awareness
Royal Blue - Bullying Awareness
Yellow - Suicide Awareness
In honor of those who have lost their lives to breast cancer, we will have a "Pink-Out" competition! The person wearing the most pink will win a $25 gift card of their choice (i.e. restaurant, retail store , Amazon, etc.).
Come on, LET'S BRING AWARENESS TO IMPORTANT ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN!
Family Engagement Month – “Family Matters” - Sponsored by FCS CTAE
November is National Family Engagement month. Join us for "Family Matters," a celebration of FCS families and their role in the education and well-being of their students. There will be interactive workshops, hands-on activities, vendors, entertainment, giveaways, free food, and a few special guests! Students may attend one or all events at four locations from November 14 through November 17. Please RSVP by November 1. The following schools (with links to Eventbrite) are hosting events for the entire district:
- Banneker High School (November 14)
- Riverwood High School (November 15)
- Elkins Pointe Middle School (November 16)
- Bear Creek Middle School (November 17)
For more information, please contact Becca Goddard (goodardr@fultonschools.org).
October Birthdays
Student Birthdays
Kamaya Floyd - TAP 10/10
Durrel Robinson - Digital Media 10/10
Gavin Blackford - Construction 10/11
Jaida Nobles - Digital Media 10/11
Kaleb Kindred - UAS 10/11
Benaiah Samura - Digital Media 10/11
Tamia Baldwin - UAS 10/13
Miguel Silva - Construction 10/13
Jared Campbell - Construction 10/14
Ariana Harris - Culinary Arts 10/15
Friendly Reminders....
Student Expectations:
Dress Code expectations are that our students come to CCA prepared for opportunity to knock. That means our students are ready to collaborate with industry professionals on any given day. Please ensure your students are dressed appropriately. We expect all Academy students to model the tenants of PCCLI (Professionalism, Character, Collaboration, Leadership, Innovation) in their behavior and dress code.
Early Dismissal/Late Arrival:
- Students who arrive on campus after the start of the class must check in through the front office where they will be given a late pass to class.
- Any student who will be picked up from CCA prior to the end of the class must be checked out through the front office. A parent/guardian listed in Infinite Campus must come into the CCA and check their student out before the student will be released.
- Students should not request any type of rideshare (Uber/Lyft, etc.) to leave campus.
Transportation to and from CCA:
- To keep all students safe, it is imperative that our students enter the building as soon as they are dropped off.
- Students are not allowed to leave campus for any reason without being checked out in the front office by a parent/guardian. Any student who wishes to drive to the Academy must apply for a parking pass. Once approved, the student will be issued a parking pass that should be visible from the windshield of their car.
- If you and your student have not completed the parking pass application and you wish to have them drive to our campus, please download the parking pass form, complete it, and have your student return it to us. Students are NOT allowed to ride with other students.
- AM Wave start time is 9:00.
- PM Wave start time is 12:30.
- Students should be in class prior to the start time.
As an Academy, we communicate in many ways to ensure we reach as wide an audience as possible. You can connect and follow us at:
- Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/collegecareeracademy
- Twitter: FSCCA (@fscc_academy)
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fulton-Schools-College-Career-Academy-110874877959779/
We also utilize the FCS School App to send out communications, as well as what the district sends out. This app allows you to have a one-stop place for all FCS messages, links to important FCS information, such as Here Comes the Bus, school closures, as well as ones from individual schools. This app is available for both iOS and Android.
Thank you for partnering with us and we are looking forward to another great week at CCA.