A word from … Jerry Nixon
Jerry Nixon is a member of the Board for Front Range Christian School. Generative AI, like ChatGPT, is a rapidly advancing technology that is generating a lot of excitement, especially in education. It has the...
Raising children in the digital age
This is a huge topic with so many resources, it can be overwhelming. Every once in a while, we come across resources that might be of interest to FRCS parents, so we share some of...
Event and News Texts Poll
Are you a parent who would like to receive texts from FRCS regarding events or news about the school? We are currently exploring the option of adding SMS to our communications with parents, and we’d...
Kids and Phones
When should your child have their own phone? What should you do when you want to be able to connect with your young teen but you are not yet ready to face the challenges of...
Secondary Campus Mobile Phone Policy
Over the past several years, we have seen a dramatic increase in the use of mobile phones by our students. This has had a negative impact on our school culture. Smart phone use on campus...
The Social Dilemma
Author’s note: I was given permission to write this blog post for the school’s website, but the opinions herein are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Front Range Christian School or...
How Social Is Social Media?
It has been interesting to watch how the teens in my life and their social interactions differ from mine when I was a teen. While there are many similarities, including seeking approval from peers and...
Snapchat, Narcissism, and Identity
Yesterday, Mashable posted another article written by a teen, this one entitled “I’m 15 and Snapchat makes me feel awful about myself.” Like their other articles written by teens, this should not be taken as...
The Truth About Sexting
There is a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding about sexting—the act of taking a nude selfie and sending it to someone else—amongst teens. It is a scary concept for parents and one to which many teens...