Fortnite Competition at Modesto City Schools

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Matches are every Tuesday and Thursday from April 15th - May 15th starting at 4:00pm at your school's Esports Room

Modesto City Schools is excited to bring the joy of Fortnite to our Esports program! Beginning Mid-April, Fortnite will be open for team competitions every Tuesday and Thursday!

Fortnite Squads Rules

Matches are every Tues and Thursday from April 15th - May 15th starting at 4:00pm. Bring your friends, because matches will all be team-based. Modesto City Schools will be playing Battle Royale - Squads.

Squads follows the basic rule-set of Battle Royale:

  • 100 Players, all of which drop from the Battle Bus.

  • Squads enabled, 4 players in each.

  • Standard Loot Pool.

  • Standard Gravity.

  • Standard HP rules.

  • Characters and Bars are enabled.

  • Regular Storm Circle intervals.

  • Players go into a downed-but-not-out state when they lose all of their HP.

  • Building is enabled.

Not sure where to go? Check out the coach and room below.

School

Esports Coach Name

Esports Room

Beyer

Coach Corrales

P-94

Davis

Coach Barros

302

Downey

Coach Underwood

Reference Room

Elliott

Coach Driver

26

Enochs

Coach Richardson

Library Reference Room

Johansen

Coach Swickard

H216

Modesto High

Coach Pineda

7B

FAQ

  • When can I play Fortnite?

    • Every Tuesday and Thursday from April 15th - May 15th

    • First rounds start at 4:00 and rounds run until 5:30

  • What game modes are available?

    • Teams will be playing in Squad mode, allowing teams of 4 to play.

  • Who will I play?

    • All Modesto City School high schools will be participating, up to three teams per school per round.

  • Do I need to be eligible?

    • All students are welcome, provided they have their Game Pass for the month.

  • How do I get a Game Pass?

    • Students can get a Game Pass by having no D's or F's or participating in qualifying tutoring. See the right column for the details.

  • How do I sign up?

    • Teams are first-come, first-serve. Please reach out to your school's Esports Coach for more details.

  • Are there prizes?

    • The school with the most total wins will get a trophy to display. The trophy will rotate to the winning school each year.

  • Will we stream?

    • We are looking for streamers/shout casters to broadcast your site's matches. Reach out to your Esports Coach for more information.

You Will Need Your Game Pass to Enter!

🏆 Unlock your Game Pass Badge in 5-Star Student App each month for entrance to the Esports Open Lab before and after school! 🎮

Here's how it works:

✅ C or better last reporting term = free Game Pass Badge each month

✅ D or F last term = 2 hours of Skooli tutoring unlocks Game Pass Badge each month 

Skooli can help you improve weak spots and get your grades back on track. And when you put in the effort, you'll unlock your monthly Game Pass to enjoy gaming and esports before and after school. Find out how to use Skooli Online Tutoring App in Schoology at https://mcsedtech.com/skooli

Level up your grades AND your before or after gaming time fun each month! 🚀

You can find your Game Pass Badge in 5-Star Student App by clicking "My ID" in the bottom right corner then the badge will show on the screen.

You can find your session history in Skooli by clicking on profile menu in top right corner, select "My Staff" on the menu, then click the tab "Session Recordings"

Parent Corner

What is Fortnite?

If your kids say they're playing Fortnite, they're probably talking about Battle Royale, the free-to-play multiplayer offshoot of the action-strategy game Fortnite from developer Epic Games. This ultra-popular video game blends elements of sandbox building games with fast-paced action. It offers two modes: a solo version called Save the World and the multiplayer version called Battle Royale. Here at Modesto City Schools, we'll be running Fortnite competitions in Battle Royale, but we'll be using Team mode to encourage all the soft-skills that esports builds.

How does Modesto City Schools run Fortnite?

Here at Modesto City Schools, we believe in the value of team-based competition in esports and enjoy the rivalries that develop between schools. We structure our Fortnite matches to meet those values. Modesto City Schools creates and shares a custom lobby key that only our students can use to join the MCS-hosted matches. With the custom key, lobbies are kept private to just Modesto schools. Lobbies can accommodate up to 25 teams of four, giving every high school a chance for three teams to compete at a time. We want to ensure every student who is interested gets a chance, so we can run multiple matches to rotate teams of students in and out. Please be sure your student has their game pass, so they can join in the fun.

Why is my kid so interested in playing Fortnite?

Kids love Fortnite for lots of reasons. One is that it combines two other genres that are big winners with young gamers. Another is that it has a more cartoonish look than some other more gory video games, so younger gamers are drawn to it.

Kids can play with friends in Duos, Trios, and Teams, creating a more social element. And popular gamers like play the game on streaming sites like YouTube and Twitch. Plus, in the case of the Battle Royale mode, it's free to play.

Are there parental controls for Fortnite?

Yes, adults can restrict some features on their child's account. You can manage permissions for friend requests, voice and text chat, content ratings, and filters for mature language. Parents and caregivers can also set up passwords for in-game spending. When you enable this option, the Parental Control PIN will be required for all purchases. Accounts for users under 18 also have privacy settings turned on by default.

I have some concerns. What are the benefits of playing Fortnite (and other team-based games?)

Esports is a growing industry with lots of benefits for students. Immediate benefits include:

  • Learning teamwork and communication

  • Developing strategic thinking

  • Improving cognitive abilities such as spatial awareness and decision-making

  • Boosting reading and phonics skills

Esports also offers long-term benefits and opportunities. Colleges offer scholarships for esports athletes. The esports industry is growing and offers all kinds of careers outside of competition. Potential fields include: commentators, event managers, journalists, content creators, photographers, coaches, market experts, and more. Getting students involved in esports is a great way to develop their soft and hard skills and could set them up for future success.