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.
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE NEST?
Virtual Elective Fair One-Pager (contains links to specific course information presented at the FPMS Elective Fair 11/13/25)
LISD Course Selection Webinar: November 17, 2025
Course Selection & Academic Advising for 2026-27
PTA General Meeting Presentation: November 19th, 2025
Pathways to Success: Navigating the Academic Journey from Middle to High School
IMPORTANT INFORMATION/ COURSE SELECTION DATES
FALL 2025
6th/7th Grade Transition to Next Grade Level
Nov. 13, 2025 - Current 6th & 7th Grader Elective Fair
December 2025- 6th Grade Course Selection Presentation
January 2026 - 7th Grade Course Selection Presentation
January 30, 2026 - Course Selections Due in Naviance
February 16, 2026 - March 12, 2026 - COURSE CHANGE WINDOW - Courses will be available to view in Home Access Center*
*Changes needed as a result of program placement may occur after this date
8th Grade Transition to High School
Fall 2025- Heather Lyle Presents on ECHS during Advisory
December 2025 - FPMS Counselors Work with Students to Complete 4-year HS Plan
January 13, 2026 - VHS Counselors present 8th Grade Family Webinar (5:30 p.m. - link to come)
Feb. 15, 2026 - Viper Camp/8th grade visits
Feb. 14 & 16, 2026 - VHS Counselors Visit FPMS for Course Selection Presentation (graduation planning and 4-year plan)
January 22, 2026 - Viper Night- students/families invited to join us for an evening of learning about all the programs at VHS
January 29, 2026 - VHS Counselors Visit FPMS for Individual Meetings with Students
February 16 - March 12, 2026 - Course Change Request Window
5th Grade Transition to Middle School**
January 20, 2026 - 5th Grade Parent Information Night
January 23, 2026 - 5th Grade Visit to FPMS
Week of Jan. 26, 2026 - Counselors' Course Selection Presentation at RPE and GHE
February 5, 2026 - Course Selection Forms Due via Google form
June 5th - OCPE Application Due
**5th grade course selection will be done via Google form. Naviance is not available to students until they begin their 6th grade school year.
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