Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Embedded Files
HoCo Week 10/19 - 10/23: DRESS UP DAYS EVERY DAY! [See Flyer Below]
10/19 - Home Volleyball Game; Substance Abuse Prevention Assembly
10/22 - Beginner Band Showcase
10/23 - Fall Pep Rally at 2:30
Save the Date: Red Ribbon Week 10/26 - 10/30 [See Flyer Below]
10/26 - Band TrunkRTreat Event
10/27 - 7th Grade Football Home Game
10/26 - FJH Flu Clinic [See Info Below]
10/26-10/29 - PTO Boo Gram Sales at Lunch [See Flyer Below]
11/6 - 3-Hour attendance/HB1416/detention session
Please note: If your student needs Accelerated Instruction (based on STAAR results) or attendance makeup hours (under the 90% rule), sessions are held most Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Learning Lab. Moving forward, those dates will not be listed on the calendar, as they occur weekly.
Dear FJH Parents/Guardians,
Last week, I mentioned how we can help our students to prepare for what comes next and said I would elaborate on two key strategies. Our first one: Giving them Permission to Struggle.
Strategy 1: Give them permission to struggle
When children struggle on an assignment or test, they typically react from the emotional part of the brain, which is obviously hyperactive during the middle school years. Our job is to help them anchor back into the rational part of the brain – the prefrontal cortex. In fact, responding calmly and having reflective conversations is literally how we help that part of the brain develop.
A resilient response shifts the internal question from “What am I going to tell my parents?” to “What can I do differently next time?” If kids feel they aren’t allowed to struggle in middle school, the pressure can become overwhelming when high school demands ramp up.
Moving beyond academics, most middle school struggles aren’t about math or reading. They’re about navigating social and emotional difficulties – like being left out of a group activity, feeling the sting of a hurtful joke, not getting much playing time, or maybe not even making the team. Research shows that without these smaller adversities, kids can’t build the emotional muscle and resilience they’ll need once they leave home.
Use these years to help them expect setbacks. A bad grade or a missed time on the court isn’t a crisis – it’s the exact training ground where resilience is built.
Thank you for sharing your children with us each day!
Dr. Stevi Norris
6th Grade Table Talk Topics
6th Grade Table Talk Topics
6th Social Studies:
Ask your students the following:
What is the difference between a push factor and a pull factor, and what is one example of each that might cause someone to immigrate to the United States?
How have Canada's geograhy and climate influenced where most Canadians live?
6th Science:
Ask your students the following:
We are learning about forces and motion in 6th Grade Science. Ask your child about how forces, such as gravity, friction, and magnetism, act on objects and how to determine if the forces on an object are balanced or unbalanced?
6th Math:
Ask your students the following:
Ask your students what is an integer and how to add to subtract them!
6th RLA:
Parents, engage in the following activity with your student!
When was the last time your child read aloud to you? Take some time to ask your student about their library book or what we are reading in class. Listen to them read throughout the year and monitor their progress. Reading and talking about a single chapter a week may end up being an enlightening experience for you both.
7th Grade Table Talk Topics
7th Grade Table Talk Topics
7th Social Studies:
Ask your students the following:
What key events led to Mexican Independence?
Why do citizens risk everything to fight for independence against a ruling empire?
7th Science:
Ask your students the following:
How do we calculate (what is the formula) the speed of an object?
What is the main difference between the speed and velocity of an object? (These do not mean the same thing, even though we sometimes mix them up as adults when discussing speed and velocity)
7th Math:
Ask your students the following:
Have your student explain how to calculate percent change.
7th RLA:
Ask your students the following:
Ask your students to explain their thoughts on our unit’s essential question and to provide evidence from the texts we have read in class (“The Flight of Icarus” and “Icarus's”). Ask them: What helps people rise up to face difficulties? Tell me about a time you rose up to face a difficulty/challenge?
8th Grade Table Talk Topics
8th Grade Table Talk Topics
8th Social Studies:
Ask your students the following:
What were some key reasons the American colonists wanted to break away from British rule? How do you think these reasons influenced the way the United States was later governed?
8th Science:
Ask your students the following:
How do we calculate the acceleration of an object? Students should say A=F/M; Acceleration = force divided by mass.
How does the acceleration of an object depend on the net force acting on the object? Students should say that the bigger the force, the bigger the acceleration.
How does the acceleration of an object depend on the mass of the object? Students should say that the bigger the mass, the smaller the acceleration.
8th Math:
Ask your students the following:
Ask your students to find the unit rate of the items you buy at the grocery store
8th RLA:
Ask your students the following:
Why do we sometimes like to feel frightened?
FJH YEARBOOKS ON SALE!
FJH YEARBOOKS ON SALE!
From hallway laughs and spirit weeks to game days and final projects, this year at Forte Junior High is moving fast.
Don't let your student miss out on keeping these memories forever! Ordering early guarantees their copy and saves you money before our seasonal price increases kick in.
Tiered Pricing & Deadlines:
$30 Early-Bird Pricing: Order by December 1
$35 Standard Pricing: December 2 through March 1.
The last day to place an order is March 22. No late orders can be accepted!
Parents and guardians can customize the cover with names and icons to make it uniquely theirs.
Don't wait until spring distribution day—reserve your copy securely online today!
👻 PTO BOO Grams 🎃
👻 PTO BOO Grams 🎃
Boo Grams are coming to FJHS! 🎃
Spread some spooky cheer from October 26th to October 29th during lunches. Students can buy them for friends for just $1 each!
Parents and families can join the fun, too! Send a BOO GRAM to your student or surprise their entire 2nd-period class!
🍬 All treats will be delivered on Friday, October 30th.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/boo-grams-145
FJH Flu Clinic 10/26
FJH Flu Clinic 10/26
Forte Junior High will be hosting a flu shot clinic on October 26th.
Student consent forms will be kept in the FRONT OFFICE. If a student needs a consent, they can pick one up there and return it to Nurse Shawna by 1st period on 10/26. The vaccine is free for anyone under 18.
Consent forms can also be found here: https://www.pchdtx.gov/p/departments/outreach-program/outreach-forms
Questions? Email Nurse Shawna: sclouatre@azleisd.net
Tardies & IDs: Reset
Tardies & IDs: Reset
Students get a "clean slate" at the beginning of every nine weeks where we clear all previous violations earned for tardies or not having their ID badge.
If a student had any oustanding lunch or after school detentions to serve from the previous nine weeks, they will have to still attend those; however, they start at "zero violations" for this nine weeks which offers them a fresh start!
Angel Tree Program Submissions
Angel Tree Program Submissions
As the holiday season approaches, we want to ensure that every family in our school community experiences the warmth and joy of this time of year. If your family could use a little extra support with gifts, clothes or holiday essentials this season, our school is participating in the Angel Tree Program through the Lions Club. This program helps match students and families with generous community members and organizations.
To request assistance, please complete our brief online form:
Important Details:
Deadline to submit: 11-06-26
Confidentiality: All requests and student information are kept strictly confidential.
If you have any questions or need help filling out the form, please feel free to reach out to the counseling office.
Chewing Gum - Help!
Chewing Gum - Help!
We need your help addressing a growing issue at school. Our recently renovated areas and brand-new furniture are already being impacted by improperly discarded chewing gum—it's being smeared on new floor tiles and stuck under fresh desks.
We love giving our students the privilege of chewing gum, but we need everyone’s cooperation to keep our campus clean and beautiful. Please take a moment to talk with your student about wrapping their gum and placing it directly in a trash can.
If this continues to be an issue, we will unfortunately have to institute a school-wide ban on chewing gum altogether. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school looking its best
Boys Basketball Tryout Information
Boys Basketball Tryout Information
Interested students must already be in athletics to try out.
Girls Basketball Tryout Information
Girls Basketball Tryout Information
Interested students must already be in athletics to try out.
Upcoming Spirit Week / Dress Up Days
Upcoming Spirit Week / Dress Up Days
Week of 10/19 - 10/23
Week of 10/19 - 10/23
Week of 10/26 - 10/30
Week of 10/26 - 10/30
No Halloween Costumes!
No Halloween Costumes!
Friday October 30th is already a designated dress up day as part of Red Ribbon Week so students are welcome to participate in the dress up day ("Be a Hero - Say No to Drugs" and wear superhero shirts, capes, etc.) but cannot wear other costumes.
Additionally, students cannot wear masks, face paint, face coverings, etc. All students who participate in the Superhero-themed dress up day should stay within the dress code guidelines.
I know this might be disappointing news for some students; however, after two weeks of dress-up days we want to keep it simple and ensure the focus is on classroom instruction and not elaborate costumes. Thank you for your support!
Standard Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures
Standard Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures
Parent Pick-Up and Drop-Off Reminders
Parent Pick-Up and Drop-Off Reminders
I want to remind parents of some key factors that ensure our parent pick-up and drop-off processes go smoothly.
Entry B is BUS ENTRANCE ONLY from 7:30 - 8:30 am and 3:30 - 4:30 pm. If you arrive at the school between those times, you must utilize Entry A for the car line, or Entry C for the park and wait.
Traffic flow is ONE WAY in many parts of the parking lot, please follow the instructions/map and do not go against traffic flow for any reason.
Please make sure to not block the intersections for busses to turn in and turn out of their loop - they need more room than you think!
You will notice some parking spaces have been removed in the Park and Wait lot to allow for a thoroughfare to access Exit C. Utilizing both exit points (B & C) will allow for adequate traffic flow out to Sandy Beach Road.
Summary:
Entry/Exit A: Car Line Entrance AM/PM. Double stacked in the PM until you merge to exit. Bus Exit AM/PM [Do not block intersection, allow plenty of room for busses to turn out of the loop, and again to turn onto Sandy Beach].
Entry/Exit B: Bus Entrance only 7:30 - 8:30 and 3:30 - 4:30. Car Exit option one in the PM. [Do not block intersection, allow plenty of room for busses to turn into the loop].
Entry/Exit C: Park & Wait Entrance AM/PM. Park & Wait or Car Line Exit AM/PM.
Thank you to the bus drivers and parents who show up each day and show patience and grace navigating the car line. Getting 800 students home safely each day is our primary goal and we appreicate your help by continuously following these directions/procedures.
Semester Exam Exemption Policies
Semester Exam Exemption Policies
Semester exams are created at the campus level and administered to all students in grades 6 through 8. Semester Exams are worth 15% of a student's overlall semester average. Students have the opportunity to earn an exemption from taking their semester exams by meeting specific academic, attendance, and disciplinary standards.
Exemption Criteria: To qualify for an exam exemption in any given course, a student must meet the following requirements:
Academic & Attendance:
A course grade of 90 or higher with no more than 2 absences, OR
A course grade of 80 or higher with no more than 1 absence.
Discipline: No In-School Suspension (ISS) or Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) placements during the semester.
Note: Exemptions are evaluated on a course-by-course basis. If your child meets these criteria for a class, they will be eligible for an exemption in that specific course.
Family Engagement : Frankly
Family Engagement : Frankly
Azle ISD is introducing Frankly, a family engagement platform designed to strengthen family-school connections by providing personalized, research-backed tips, activities, and resources tailored to each child's grade level and curriculum. Built on the principle that students thrive when families are supported, the program addresses core challenges highlighted by pilot statistics: 75% of families express concerns about their adolescent children, 84% desire more parenting guidance, and 84% report that consistent access to Frankly's strategies would reduce their overall stress levels. To help parents navigate specific parenting challenges, parents and guardians in Azle ISD should check their inboxes the week of October 14th for account setup instructions and access to Frankly's audio and video content.
Forte Lost & Found
Forte Lost & Found
Has your student lost their water bottle? Lunch box? One sock? Have them check the FJH Lost and Found! The Lost and Found area is outside of the nurses's office, but if your student is unsure have them ask the front office and we will guide them to the right spot!
Student Absences
Student Absences
Please ensure all student absences are submitted and documented in Skyward as soon as possible. Three or more unexcused absences will result in a truancy warning. To prevent unexcused absences on your student's record, log into Skyward Family Access. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Murray in the attendance office: kmurray@azleisd.net
To ensure the safety of all students and to maintain accurate attendance records for your student, we kindly ask that you report any student absences through the Skyward Family Access portal rather than calling or emailing individual teachers or the attendance office.
Using Skyward ensures that your child's absence is logged immediately and directly into our official attendance system, preventing automated alert calls and helping our attendance office process records efficiently
To report your child absent in Skyward Family Access, follow the steps outlined below.
Log in to your Skyward Family Access account
Select the Attendance Tile on your Dashboard
Select the Absence Request tab > Select Add Absence Request
Enter the date student will be absent > Enter an Attendance Reason > Enter a Comment > Add attachment if you have one (possibly a doctor’s note) > Save
Absence Request will appear on student’s Attendance screen
We are happy to welcome lunch visitors to campus! A few guidelines/what to expect:
You can only bring food for your student.
There will be a designated parent section for you and your student to sit.
Other students are not permitted to join, unless you are listed in their emergency contact list in Skyward.
Please be aware of lunch times:
11:20 - 11:50 - 6th Grade Lunch
11:55 - 12:25 - 7th Grade Lunch
12:30 - 1:00 - 8th Grade Lunch
Note: please check the calendar listed above; any day that we have campus-wide testing (example: Benchmark, STAAR, Semester Exams, etc.) parent visitors will not be permitted as our lunch time schedules will change.
Food Deliveries
Food Deliveries
Please be aware that we DO NOT allow Uber Eats, DoorDash or similar companies to deliver to school. This includes during lunch times or for athletics pre-game meals.
This is for the safety of all our students. We cannot have fast food delivery drivers walking around the school grounds looking for students.
If any food delivery is made to school we will refuse delivery. If the company insists on leaving it, it will be confiscated. Our school will not be involved in the refund of any money lost.
The school cafe has the license to offer healthy food options for students to purchase.
If a student forgets their lunch, a parent or guardian may drop it off at the front office; however, we ask that this be done only when necessary. Frequent lunch drop-offs can cause students to lose valuable lunchtime while retrieving their food and place additional demands on our office staff to ensure it reaches the right student. We appreciate your help in limiting lunch deliveries to true “as needed” situations.
25-26 Yearbooks For Sale
25-26 Yearbooks For Sale
We still have a limited number of yearbooks left from the 2025-2026 school year! The price has been reduced to only $20, so get yours today by emailing samantha.walsh@azleisd.net
Forte Junior High Bell Schedule
Forte Junior High Bell Schedule
Below is our bell schedule for the 2026 - 2027 school year. First period starts at 8:20 a.m. and our dismissal bell is at 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:50.
If you ever have any concerns, we encourage you start directly with the teacher (if applicable). If you are unable to resolve the issue at that level, please contact your student's alpha counselor or assistant principal.
If you ever have any concerns, we encourage you start directly with the teacher (if applicable). If you are unable to resolve the issue at that level, please contact your student's alpha counselor or assistant principal.
When in doubt, reach out! We are here to help!
Note: Any Tardy or ID violations a student receives will send parent(s) an automated notification
Note: Any Tardy or ID violations a student receives will send parent(s) an automated notification
2026 - 2027 Academic Calendar
2026 - 2027 Academic Calendar
More information can be found on the district site:
Student ID badges should be on and visible at all times worn around their neck or clipped above the waist! We reinforce with students that they cannot be put in their pockets, tied to their backpacks, or tucked under their shirts. If students forget their ID, they will be issued a temporary ID sticker. If a student loses their ID, they can purchase a new one for $5 in the front office. Each time a student receives a temporary ID sticker, they receive an ID violation. Violations are cumulative each nine-week grading period and can result in some tiered consequences as seen below. We will start counting temporary ID badges as "violations" after Labor Day in order to give students some time to get used to the processes.
If students were at school on Thursday 8/13, they should have received their initial free ID badge. If your student was absent, they will be called down to the office for their new badge starting Monday. Everyone else should wear their issued Ds, or will be issued a temporary ID sticker for the day! Thank you for helping support us with this district safety initiative.
FJH Tutoring Schedule
FJH Tutoring Schedule
Before and/or after school tutoring hours will be coming soon to FJH! Every teacher offers tutoring twice a week on their scheduled days. Morning tutorials are 7:50 - 8:20, and after school tutorials go until 4:30. Tutoring will start the week after Labor Day. Open the document linked below to see each teachers available tutoring times.
Lunch Applications: Please Submit
Lunch Applications: Please Submit
The Free and Reduced Meal Application for 2026-2027 is now available online through SchoolCafe!
Filling out the free and reduced-price lunch application helps schools by securing vital federal funding, providing extra classroom resources, and saving money for families. Even if your child does not plan to eat school meals, submitting the form helps the entire school community.
Families are encouraged to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application online through SchoolCafe before school starts each year. (The Free and Reduced Meal Application is not available through Skyward as part of the registration process.)
DID YOU KNOW - the families who qualify for free and reduced lunch also qualify for college entrance fees, testing fees, and more. You never know for sure if you will qualify or not, so submit your application today!
Visit SchoolCafe to access the online application. Please include all students/household members on the same application. Only one application is required per household.
Contact the Azle ISD Student Nutrition Department at 817-444-5115 or email Laura Woody (laura.woody@azleisd.net) with any questions.
*Free and Reduced Meal applications must be completed annually after July 1.
Stay Connected!
Stay Connected!
Now, it’s easier than ever to stay up-to-date with the district, schools, and your children's classes. Using the Azle ISD app, you can easily switch from district and school information to Rooms - a communication and messaging tool integrated directly with our Azle ISD mobile app.
Follow us on Facebook (@SantoJForteJuniorHigh) to see reminders, fun announcements, and highlights from what is going on during the week at FJH!
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