We are here to serve our students by assisting them with academic, personal/social and career planning needs. We do this through classroom guidance lessons, individual planning, consultation with parents and teachers and events and activities.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION/ DATES
SPRING 2025
5th Grade Transition to Middle School
Feb. 18 - 5th Grade Parent Information Night
Feb. 21 - 5th Grade Visit to FPMS
Feb. 24 - Counselors' Course Selection Presentation at GVHE
Feb. 25 - Counselors' Course Selection Presentation at RPE
March 24 - Course Selection Forms Due
May 30 - OCPE Application Due
6th/7th Grade Transition to Next Grade Level
Feb. 11 - Current 6th & 7th Grader Elective Fair
Feb. 26 & 27 - 7th Grade Course Selection Presentation
March 6 & 7 - 6th Grade Course Selection Presentation
March 24 - Course Selection Forms Due
May 30 - OCPE Application Due
8th Grade Transition to High School
Jan. 28 - Alex Magness Presents on IB Program during Advisory
Jan. 29 - Heather Lyle Presents on ECHS during Advisory
Feb. 6 - Viper Camp
Feb. 13 - FPMS Counselors Work with Students to Complete 4-year HS Plan
Feb. 25 - VHS Host Parent Information Webinar
Feb. 26 & 27- VHS Counselors Visit FPMS for Course Selection Presentation
March 3 - Viper Night
March 7 - VHS Counselors Visit FPMS for Individual Meetings with Students
March 28 - Tentative Course Requests Visible in Home Access Center
April 1 - May 1 - Class Change Request Window
May 30 - OCPE Application Due
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Language Proficiency Testing
Texas requires students to take at least two credits of a language other than English to graduate from high school. (Three credits are required for the Distinguished with Honors diploma.) Students who speak a language other than English may earn those credits by testing. Students’ first opportunity to test occurs in the Spring of 7th grade.
Our FPMS testing date is Wednesday, April 2nd. If your 7th grader speaks a language other than English, please contact your counselor to discuss testing.
Examination for Acceleration
In accordance with state statute, LISD offers four opportunities each year for students to test for acceleration in core content areas. The next testing window is June 3-5, 2025. Testing will be computer-based and take place at Henry Middle School. The registration window for this testing session is March 31 to May 2, 2025.
Students who score an 80% or higher on the exam will be automatically advanced to the grade level IN THE SUBJECT AREA TESTED.
If you are interested in having your student test in the summer testing session, please contact your child’s counselor. Please note that this testing window is for placement for the 2025-26 school year (not this school year). There will not be another testing window for the 2025-26 school year. For more information, see the LISD Exam for Acceleration webpage.
Again, for more information or to register your child, contact your counselor:
2024-25 YEAR: 7th Grade & 8th Grade Last Names A-K: Fazila Siddique (fazila.siddique@leanderisd.org)
2024-25 YEAR:6th Grade & 8th Grade Last Names L-Z: Tonja Wienck (tonja.wienck@leanderisd.org)
Each week the counseling department shares a social/emotional learning mini-lesson or short LISD-created mental health video on Mondays during student advisory. The video series can be found online at Mental Health Minute Series.
f you are having a mental health emergency or experiencing suicidal ideation, please call 911 or contact the resources listed below.
Crisis Text Line:
Text “Home” to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services 24 Hour Crisis Line 1-800-841-1255
Integral Care 24 Hour Help Line 512-472-HELP (4357)
Need extra help with your school work? Take advantage of the VHS Homework Help program! High school students provide tutoring virtually and in-person on Tuesday evenings. Go to the link below to sign up for a time and for more information.
Homework Help for Viper Nation
Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 at Cups and Cones
Virtual - 7:00 - 8:00
If you are a new student to FPMS, please go to the online registration site at NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION .
Also, please visit the "New to Four Points?" tab on this page