- Staff members have significant restrictions in terms of contact with students outside the scope of school-sanctioned events. Asking staff members to transport or supervise your children outside of school sponsored events places that staff member at personal risk for any liabilities that may occur. Parents should carefully evaluate placing staff members in such a position and be understanding if staff members decline such requests.
- Please respect staff members’ needs for family and personal time and refrain from calling or contacting them at home. All teachers have school email and phone messages may be left for them during regular business hours.
- Students should not solicit teachers for any fundraising events while at school.
- Staff and faculty will respond to your email communication within 24 hours, except on weekends and school breaks.
Appointments and Meetings with Teachers, Staff, and Administration
An appointment is required to visit any teacher, staff member, Principal, or Administrator. To schedule an appointment with the Principal, see the office manager for either the elementary or junior/senior high. To schedule an appointment with the Head of School, please contact his administrative assistant. To schedule an appointment with a teacher or other staff member, please email him/her.
Some staff and teachers use an online scheduler for appointments. For staff who use this option, a link to their scheduler is available on their website bio.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
FRCS designates two opportunities each year for parent-teacher conferences. These days are listed on the school calendar and take place just after the first and third grading periods. Instructions for reserving a conference are sent to parents prior to the conference days. Conferences are a good time to share notes and rejoice in the achievements of the student, as well as strategize jointly for the student’s success. Parents are asked to schedule a separate time to speak with teachers about issues that may require more than 15 minutes. Conferences are designed to discuss the progress of the students. Issues related to teaching methods and curriculum that are of concern to parents should be discussed at a different time.
Classroom Visits
Parents are encouraged to work with teachers to establish times to assist in the classroom. Teachers are happy to arrange conferences with parents or allow for classroom observations. Parents wanting to visit a classroom during the school day should set up an appointed time with the teacher and visit the office to sign in before going to the classroom. In order to give students and teachers a good start to the school year, parents are encouraged to wait two weeks before assisting in the classroom at the beginning of the year.
