-- Quick Notes --

Topics of Interest for parents

· Veracross and the FA Website: Both Veracross and the school website (fredericksburgacademy.org) are excellent resources for information about school and classroom events, not to mention your child’s assignments and grades. It will be well worth your time to explore these resources, so you should familiarize yourself with them and check back often. You may direct any questions about them to Mr. Fischer or to Mr. Odom, the school network administrator.

· Forms: Please make sure that you take the time before the first day of school to complete all required school forms. Most required forms, as well as other important information, can be found on the Veracross Parent Portal or through the Magnus Health website or app. Parents are reminded that the student emergency information is entered into the Magnus Health website or app. This information is required before students may attend class.

· Book Ordering: Before the first week of school, be sure to visit the online bookstore to purchase required books and pay necessary course fees for the school year. You can find a link to the school’s online bookstore (provided through EdTech/Shelfit) on the Veracross Parent Portal. Please note that the store will share a customized list of books and other items your child needs when you enter their student email address which is a student’s first initial+last name+graduation year@fredericksburgacademy.org (jdoe2030@fredericksburgacademy.org). Don’t forget to check out the list of required school supplies and student laptop specifications on the Portal, as well.

· Attendance: Daily on-time attendance at school is very important to a successful school year, though absences are normal from time to time. If your child will be absent, please be sure to send an email to msusattendance@fredericksburgacademy.org to inform the school. Late arrival or early pick-up information should be sent to the school using the same process. If your child is late or needs to be picked up early, please be sure to sign them in or out at the Lower School reception desk. In the case of a planned or extended absence, please be in contact with Mr. Fischer and your child’s adviser, who will help to plan for lost academic time and assignments.