AP (Advanced Placement) is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion and hard work of students and educators from both secondary schools and higher education. With more than 30 courses in a wide variety of subject areas, AP provides willing and academically prepared high school s … Details

AP (Advanced Placement) is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion and hard work of students and educators from both secondary schools and higher education. With more than 30 courses in a wide variety of subject areas, AP provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level.

Through AP courses, talented and dedicated AP teachers help students develop and apply the skills, abilities and content knowledge they will need later in college. Each AP course is modeled on a comparable college course, and college and university faculty play a vital role in ensuring that AP courses align with college-level standards. For example, through the AP Course Audit, AP teachers submit their syllabi for review and approval by college faculty. Only courses using syllabi that meet or exceed the college-level curricular and resource requirements for each AP course are authorized to carry the AP label.

For 2010, Franklin Road Academy had 71 students taking 10 different AP exams – 68 of those students scored 3 or higher (out of a possible score of 5) for a “passing” rate of 96%! In fact, in seven different subjects – Calculus, English Language, English Literature, French Language, Biology, U.S. History, and World History – 100% of those students scored 3 or higher – meaning all of them are eligible for college credit from having taken the high school AP course! The average score from last year on all AP exams taken was 4.04 which is a strong indicator of the degree of excellence achieved by those students and their AP teachers here at FRA.

Beginning with the May 2011 AP Exam administration, total scores on the multiple-choice section will be based ONLY on the number of questions answered correctly. Points will no longer be deducted for incorrect answers, and, as always, no points will be awarded for unanswered questions.

Mrs. June Barnes, College Counselor

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Wednesday, September 1, 2010 is a dress uniform day for students in Grades 5-12. Dress Uniform Days are the first and third Wednesday of every month for Grades 5-12. Tennis shoes may not be worn on dress uniform days in Grades 7-12.  Tennis shoes may be worn on dress uniform day … Details

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 is a dress uniform day for students in Grades 5-12.

Dress Uniform Days are the first and third Wednesday of every month for Grades 5-12. Tennis shoes may not be worn on dress uniform days in Grades 7-12.  Tennis shoes may be worn on dress uniform days by students in Grades 5 and 6. 

Students in Grades K-4 ARE NOT REQUIRED to wear dress uniforms on the first and third Wednesday of every month.  Students in Grades Kindergarten - 4 will wear dress uniforms for announced special occasions such as field trips and special programs which will be communicated in advance by the teacher and by newsletter.

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Parent Preview Nights Mark your calendar for these important dates.  Additional information regarding Parent Preview Nights will be available for each school division in the newsletter and via email...We look forward to seeing you on campus for these important events. Upper Schoo … Details

Parent Preview Nights

Mark your calendar for these important dates.  Additional information regarding Parent Preview Nights will be available for each school division in the newsletter and via email...We look forward to seeing you on campus for these important events.

Upper School:  Thursday, September 9

Middle School:  Tuesday, September 14

Lower School:  Tuesday, September 21

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Middle School Grade Level Coffees Come out and get to know the new Middle School Dean, Mr. Andy Sheets , over coffee. Mr. Sheets will be joined by members of the Middle School Leadership Team for an informational session and an informal Q & A forum. 5th Grade – Tuesday … Details

Middle School Grade Level Coffees

Come out and get to know the new Middle School Dean, Mr. Andy Sheets, over coffee. Mr. Sheets will be joined by members of the Middle School Leadership Team for an informational session and an informal Q & A forum.

5th Grade – Tuesday, August 31

6th Grade – Thursday, September 2

7th Grade – Tuesday, September 7

8th Grade – Thursday, September 9

Each coffee will begin promptly at 7:45 a.m. and will be held in the Middle School Atrium. Please call the Middle School office with any questions at 831-6959.

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Gra des PreK-11 Picture Dates Who Date Time Location Lower School Wednesday, Sept. 8 7:00-11:00 Room 109 Middle School … Details

Grades PreK-11 Picture Dates

Guidelines

• Grades 5-11: Dress Uniform
• Grades Pre-K-4:  White or gray shirt for both boys and girls (The dress uniform DOES NOT contrast well with the background of the picture for either gender)

Fall varsity team and individual pictures are available for purchase online at the following link:  http://actionpixtn.com/

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The FRA Panther Closet Uniform Consignment Sale is just around the corner. Drop off is Tuesday Aug. 31st from 2pm-6pm and Wed. Sept. 1st from 7:30am-10am. Sale is Thursday Sept. 2nd from 7:30am-10am and 2pm-6pm. Room 119- 121 – Enter through South Campus Portico It's a g … Details

The FRA Panther Closet Uniform Consignment Sale is just around the corner.

Drop off is Tuesday Aug. 31st from 2pm-6pm and Wed. Sept. 1st from 7:30am-10am.

Sale is Thursday Sept. 2nd from 7:30am-10am and 2pm-6pm.

Room 119- 121 – Enter through South Campus Portico

It's a great way to outfit your student for the school year at discounted prices.

Volunteer to work the sale and you can shop the pre-sale when the selection is at its best. To volunteer, e-mail dejeand@franklinroadacademy.com with your preference for date and time of day or phone 369-4614.

Additional information about the sale is on the FRA website under Uniform Consignment Sale.

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Our Magazine Sale and Renewal Fundraiser kickoff is set for September 17 this year, with September 28, being our first magazine turn-in date. If you are currently receiving renewal notices, please check when the actual subscription will run out. In order to prevent a delay in your subscription yo … Details

Our Magazine Sale and Renewal Fundraiser kickoff is set for September 17 this year, with September 28, being our first magazine turn-in date. If you are currently receiving renewal notices, please check when the actual subscription will run out. In order to prevent a delay in your subscription you can order online by following these simple instructions. From FRA’s home page, under Calendar and Events, click on Magazine Sale, click on QSP or enter online at www.qsp.com. You may be asked to enter your School Organization number - 425009432. If you entered orders online last year, please Login and click on “EDIT MY INFO”, click the link: “Switch Child” this is found in shaded box with your child’s name on it. Then click on the Pencil icon and update your child’s teacher and grade level. You can renew subscriptions or order new magazines at any time. All orders will be included for all of our magazine incentives such as the prize room. Orders received through September 28 will be included in the double coupon participation.

We will send home magazine packets on September 13, with instructions on how to order through our regular school sale. FRA receives 40% of all sales, which benefit our Student Activity Fund.

Discounted Coupons: All magazine fundraising organizations are not allowed to accept magazine discounted coupons. Please note QSP magazines are already discounted much below the actual newsstand price.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Lower School: Anissa Pollard @ 319-8888, email: anissapollard@comcast.net or Wendy Bradley: 566-6930, email: wbradley@realtracs.com. For Middle School: Kathleen Kennedy Jones @ 415-4140 kjones@sterlingpros.com and Chris Phillips @ 715-8330, email: cpbp1128@comcast.net for Upper school.

Thank you for your support!

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• Printed copies of the Handbook and Directory will be distributed to families this week.  PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY CHANGES IN YOUR DIRECTORY LISTINGS THAT WERE MADE IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS WILL NOT BE REFLECTED IN THE PRINTED DIRECTORY, AS THE PUBLICATION DEADLINE WAS PRIOR TO SEVERAL ST … Details

• Printed copies of the Handbook and Directory will be distributed to families this week.  PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY CHANGES IN YOUR DIRECTORY LISTINGS THAT WERE MADE IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS WILL NOT BE REFLECTED IN THE PRINTED DIRECTORY, AS THE PUBLICATION DEADLINE WAS PRIOR TO SEVERAL STUDENT AND PARENT CHANGES WHICH WE HAVE RECEIVED IN THE LAST THREE WEEKS.  Please refer to the online directory for the most current Student and Parent  information.

• This year, the FRA Handbook and Directory is available for parent and teacher use online. PDF links of the printed Handbook and Directory are now available online. Each FRA family has a parent user name and password which allows them access to the “Parents” link (Portal) on the FRA website. The online Handbook and Directory includes the four following areas of information:

1. Handbook and Directory (Faculty List)

2. Class Lists

3. Student Listings

4. Parent List with Student Names

• An online Student & Family Directory, which will include an option to send email to individual parents, will be added to the website soon; we want to give each FRA family the option to choose whether or not you want your information to be included in this Student & Family Directory this year. If you do not opt out online under the Student Information Form , your information will automatically be included in this online directory.

Here are some important things you should know regarding the Student & Family Directory:

1. The online directory is housed on the Parent Portal of the FRA website.

2. The online directory is password protected so that only FRA parents, faculty and staff members will have access to this information.

3. The online directory is only to be used for school-related matters. It is vital that each student’s Student Information Form is updated with the most recent contact information, as this is where the online directory information will be generated and continually updated. For example, if you update your email address in the Student Information Form, new emails will automatically go to your new address.

• Please make certain to go to the Parent Portal and update your child’s Student Information Form as soon as possible:

1. Check the PDF online version of the Directory in three listings to make certain that the information we have is correct. Please check the Class Lists, Student Listings, and Parent List by Student Names as soon as possible on the website using your Parent Portal user name and password. (The PDF version of the Student Listings will be replaced by the Student & Family Directory.)

2. Update each child’s Student Information Form with the correct information.

3. Make certain to answer the question, “List in the Student & Family Directory?”

4. Please address all questions to Carleen Matthews at matthewsc@franklinroadacademy.com

Thank you for your assistance!

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Campus Wide Moms Prayer Group Come Join Us! ...Inviting all FRA moms! Uplifting devotionals and a chance to pray for our students and teachers Every Friday at 7:55 a.m. in the Middle School Conference Room *No pressure to pray, just come.   “By this all will know you are … Details

Campus Wide Moms Prayer Group

Come Join Us! ...Inviting all FRA moms!

Uplifting devotionals and a chance to pray for our students and teachers

Every Friday at 7:55 a.m. in the Middle School Conference Room

*No pressure to pray, just come.

 “By this all will know you are my disciples; that you have love for one another.” John 13:35

Scott Oatsvall, Director of Spiritual Life

oatsvalls@franklinroadacademy.com

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FRA Golf Classic Calling All Golfers! October 11, 2010 Additional information and Online registration available at: https://www.franklinroadacademy.com/alumni/golf/ There’s still time to sign up for a foursome, individual spot or a corporate sponsorship. If you'd … Details

FRA Golf Classic

Calling All Golfers!

October 11, 2010

Additional information and Online registration available at: https://www.franklinroadacademy.com/alumni/golf/

There’s still time to sign up for a foursome, individual spot or a corporate sponsorship. If you'd like to volunteer the day of the event, please send an email to Valerie Eagan Mangrum '92 at:  mangrumv@franklinroadacademy.com

2010 FRA Golf Classic Chairs

Jenny Matthews '02

Thomas Parker '94

Cathie Cato Renken '88

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