Parent Resources
Parents are valued partners in Franklin ISD, where we believe that successful learning is best achieved through collaborative partnerships with families. in addition to resources found on our website, parents are encouraged to contact their child's teachers and campus office for more information on opportunities to take an active role in your child's learning.
Connect With Us!
Franklin ISD uses several forms of communication to assist in alerting parents, families, students, and staff of important information. Below you will find a list of those forms of communication and how to access them.
FISD Mobile App
Stay in touch with Franklin ISD by downloading our district mobile app. Download on your mobile device today and select yes to receive push notifications with the latest news and updates from the District.
Download on the Apple App Store or Get it on Google Play
Social Media Accounts
Franklin ISD currently has social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The district communication team operates the social media profiles on behalf of the school district. These pages are updated frequently in order to exchange information with our community, celebrate the achievements of students/staff and communicate timely information. Find us on Facebook - Twitter - Instagram
SchoolMessenger App
Franklin ISD SchoolMessenger app gives busy parents, students, and staff a powerful way to stay engaged with Franklin ISD, and connect with each other. For notifications, you must have a valid email address on file with the school district. App features easy-to-read messages and push notifications.
Download on the Apple App Store or Get it on Google Play
Keeping Track of Grades
By acquiring a Ascender Parent Portal, you will be able to view your child(ren)'s grades and attendance. Parents of Franklin ISD students in grades 2-12 can use Parent Portal to access student grades, while all Franklin ISD parents (Kindergarten - Grade 12) can use Parent Portal to check and keep up with their attendance.
- If you need to create an account or login to your account, click here
The Parent & Family Engagement
The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) is an official university-level research center at Texas State University. The TxSSC is tasked in Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code and the Governor’s Homeland Security Strategic Plan with key school safety initiatives and mandates. Specifically, the TxSSC serves as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of safety and security information through research, training, and technical assistance for K-12 schools and junior colleges throughout the state of Texas. In addition, the TxSSC also builds partnerships among youth, adults, schools, law enforcement officers, and community stakeholders to reduce the impact of tobacco on all Texans through prevention, training and enforcement initiatives.
TEA Assessment Resources for Students and Parents
On the TEA website you will find links to information and resources on:
- State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
- STAAR Alternate 2
- Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS)
If you cannot find the answers you need, please contact the Student Assessment Division at (512) 463-9536
