Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q.   What is Fulton's address and telephone information?
       Fulton Elementary
11600 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, Maryland 20759
Phone 410-880-5957
Fax number 410 880-5969

Q.   What bus should my child ride to school?
    Your child should ride the bus assigned based on your home address. To see a transportation bus list click here. If your child is riding a different bus due to daycare you need to inform the school in writing.

Q.   How do I enroll my child in school?
    To enroll your child in Fulton Elementary School follow the Howard County Public School guidelines.

Q.   How will I know which days school will be open and closed during the school year?
    Fulton Elementary School follows the Howard County Public School System calendar, which you may find by clicking here.

Q.   What are the school hours?
    The students' day begins at 9:25 a.m. The students are dismissed at 3:55 p.m.

Q.   If school closes three hours early what time will my child leave?
    If Fulton closes three hours early children will be dismissed at 12:55.

Q.   What is Dept of Rec. & Parks Recreational Licensed Child Care procedure when there is a delayed school opening?
    There will be no recreational Licensed Child Care in the morning.

Q.   How can I find out when school hours are affected by inclement weather?
    You may choose to sign up with schools-out.com or click here for more information.

Q.   What supplies should my child bring to school?
    Our school supply list for the 2006 - 2007 school year can be accessed by clicking here.

Q.   What will be served in the school cafeteria each day?
    Fulton Elementary serves the items listed on the HCPSS lunch menu.

Q.   What times are the student lunches?
   
Grade Lunch Recess
Kindergarten 11:30-12:00 12:00-12:30
First Grade 11:45-12:15 12:15-12:45
Second Grade 11:15-11:45 11:45-12:15
Third Grade 12:45-1:15 1:15-1:45
Fourth Grade 12:15-12:45 12:45-1:15
Fifth Grade 1:15-1:45 1:45-2:15

Q.   When is kindergarten Registration?
    See school calendar - it will be advertised in the local newspaper in addition to Fulton's school newsletter.

Q.   What are Fulton Elementary school colors?
    Fulton Elementary school colors are blue and raspberry.

Q.   What is the site for the Maryland State Department of Education?
    The MSDE website can be found at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/ .