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Dear PCI Families,

At The Promise Career Institute, we believe that strong family partnerships are essential to unlocking student potential. When families are engaged, students feel supported, motivated, and empowered to pursue their goals. Whether it's attending events, participating in decision-making, or simply staying connected, your involvement helps create a thriving school culture where every student can succeed. Together, we build futures—one promise at a time. We have many family engagement events coming up so please join us!

Please check out our new information hub with FCS and PCI Resources

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2025-26 School Year Title I - The Promise Career Institute

Warmly,
Yalanda M. Bell
Principal, The Promise Career Institute

Students had a blast at our first PBIS & AVID Pep Rally. Students use their PBIS points to participate in the event. Thank you, PCI Tigers’, for showing your S.T.R.I.P.E.S. Self-Discipline, Teamwork, Resilience, Innovation, Professionalism, Empowerment, & Service Leadership!

Bullying Prevention Month October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide call to action around educating communities to their roles in bullying prevention and to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. Everyone can share in the efforts to Stop Bullying and Stand Up for Kindness.

FCS is excited to invite you to the 4th Annual Family Matters event, a celebration of learning, creativity, and connection for the entire family! Enjoy free food and exciting giveaways!

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect as a family, support student learning, and celebrate the vibrant talents across our schools. For registration information click here. Family Matters - Fulton County School System

As fall activities begin, it’s easy to let a day or two slip by—but each absence matters. Keep attendance strong to build momentum for the rest of the year. Students who miss 2–4 days in the first quarter are 5 times more likely to be chronically absent by year’s end. The late bell rings at 9:00am. Students should be in their classroom ready to learn at that time.

This is a friendly reminder to 11th grade parents that received a letter and/or phone call regarding expired immunization certificates, to please submit your updated immunization certificates for your child by Wednesday, October 22. As stipulated by Georgia Law every student is required to have an updated Georgia Certificate of Immunization on file. This is not only a school policy but a mandatory legal requirement. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

As part of our ongoing efforts to support digital safety, we’re excited to share that Fulton County Schools will launch Qustodio on October 20th, a free app that helps parents monitor and manage their child’s online activity. This tool gives families insight into how students use both district-issued and personal devices.

• For district-issued devices:

· Parents can see how much time their child spends online, which apps are being used, and what searches are conducted during the school day.

· Families can also set time limits and restrictions outside of normal school hours to encourage healthy screen time habits.

• For student personal devices (optional):

· Parents can choose to install Qustodio on personal devices to monitor usage and set limits at home.

· Fulton County Schools does not have any visibility or access to data from student or parent/guardian personal devices — that information is visible only to the parent or guardian who installs the app.

After October 20th, use this link: qustodio.com/my-school to begin Qustodio. Please use your Parent Portal email address during the sign-up process.

Thank you for helping us promote responsible digital habits and strengthen the partnership between home and school. For any questions or support, please contact myschool@qustodio.com​.

New Times Bestselling Author Jason Reynolds will be at The Promise Career Institute on Friday, October 24, 2026 for a school visit. Students will get to hear him speak about his experiences and new book from the Track Series: Coach.

Students can participate in the Hallow-Read and Hispanic Heritage Month Challenge (via Classlink) to track their reading and earn prizes all month long. Parents, ask your scholar to show you their reading badges and log!

Our 2025-2026 Chick-fil-A Leader Academy students had a great time during their induction Kick-Off and completed their first Impact Project the 1 Million Book Giveaway. They will spread the love of literacy by distributing the books to local schools, daycares, and shelters.

Please share your voice and help our SGC make critical decisions about our school. Access more information about School Governance Council below.

Learn more about the referral process for gifted students here.

The MARTA Police Department is excited to host our Annual Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 21, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Inman Park MARTA Station parking lot located at 255 DeKalb Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307. This free, family-friendly event will bring together the community with healthcare screenings, HIV testing, community resources, and transit safety information. We’ll also feature static displays from local public safety agencies, carnival games, live entertainment, and plenty of food and beverages.

The College Park Skyhawks are a proud partner of PCI, supporting local business and bringing exciting, community-focused entertainment to the Southside!

The College Park Skyhawks, the NBA G League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, are made up of the league’s rising stars—future NBA talent you can see up close and personal, right here on the Southside!

Skyhawks Memberships for the 2025–26 season are on sale now, starting at just $10 per game!

As a member, you’ll save money, enjoy interest-free payment plans, and unlock exclusive perks like:

• Priority access to playoff tickets
• Invites to members-only events
• Discounts on merch & concession items

Come support your hometown team and be part of the action from tip-off to the final buzzer. Click here to learn more!

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are pleased to offer an Optional Device Protection Plan to help safeguard your student’s school-issued device. Below you will find step-by-step guidance on how to elect and pay for the plan, along with helpful resources tailored to your situation.

Watch the Optional Device Protection Sign-up Walkthrough Video

Choose the Written Guidance That Applies to You:

1. Instructions for Existing Parents with a Parent Portal Account

2. Instructions for Parents New to Fulton County Schools or Adding a New Student

3. Instructions for New Parents Who Already Have a Parent Portal Account

We encourage all families to review these resources and take advantage of the protection plan to ensure peace of mind throughout the school year.

Warm regards,

PCI Administration Team

Reliable Transportation Methods:

• Parent/Guardian Drop-Off: Begins at 8:00 AM
• Parent/Guardian Pick-Up: Between 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
• Parent/Guardian provides transportation to the zoned school for students to catch the PCI magnet bus.

Bus Transportation:

• PCI provides bus service to and from the zoned school.
• If students elect to use neighborhood buses to reach the zoned school, please know that if the neighborhood buses run late, students may miss the PCI bus departing from the zoned school and/or they may miss the departing bus in the afternoon. We also ask that if PCI students elect to take the neighborhood buses, that they demonstrate excellent behavior that is reflective of a PCI student.

Here at PCI, we have implemented a no cell phone policy in the classrooms and hallways, beginning last year. That will continue this year. If cell phones are confiscated, parents/guardians will have to pick up their device from PCI.

At The Promise Career Institute, we are committed to fostering a positive school culture through STRIPES, our framework for success:

• Self-Discipline – Making responsible choices
• Teamwork – Working together to achieve goals
• Resilience – Overcoming challenges with determination
• Innovation – Thinking creatively and solving problems
• Professionalism – Acting with integrity and respect
• Empowerment – Taking ownership of learning and growth
• Service Leadership – Making a difference in our community

Parents, you play a crucial role in reinforcing these values at home! Here’s how you can help:

• Encourage Responsibility – Help your child set goals and develop self-discipline in academics and extracurriculars.
• Promote Teamwork – Support group projects, team sports, and community involvement.
• Celebrate Perseverance – When challenges arise, remind them that resilience leads to success.
• Foster Creativity – Encourage problem-solving and innovative thinking in daily activities.
• Model Professionalism – Teach respect, accountability, and positive communication.
• Empower Their Voice – Give them opportunities to make decisions and take initiative.
• Support Service Leadership – Get involved in school or community service projects together.

Through STRIPES, we are shaping students into leaders who are ready for success in school and beyond. Stay tuned for upcoming initiatives, student highlights, and ways to get involved.

Fulton County Schools and Rethink Ed have partnered to provide you access to our Student Success Skills lessons and online program. The ReThink Ed platform offers all lesson content, videos, and more. Parents can access this online program by creating their ReThink Ed Student Account via ClassLink. To access your student's account, log into ClassLink using your student's login information and click the ReThink Ed App!

Emergency Mental Health Resources:

The following facilities provide 24-hour assistance and have shared with the district that they will complete emergency assessments at no cost. If your child already receives support from a mental health provider, you may wish to contact that professional first. You may also want to check with your insurance company regarding mental/behavioral health coverage. Please note that the district does not endorse any provider, makes no representations as to the effectiveness of these providers, and makes this information available only as a helpful resource.

We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new feature for all our amazing students, parents, families, and community: a direct link to submit your questions and inquiries about The Promise Career Institute. You can get clarification on or ask questions about programs of study, dual enrollment, school hours, transportation, upcoming events, or anything else. Your questions and input are invaluable to us, and we're here to provide all the information you need to ensure your child's success. So, do you have a question that just came up or one you have been meaning to ask? Just <click this link> to get started, and we will be sure to get your questions answered.