Parents can also visit the Parent Page of the website (friendscentral.org/parents) to keep updated and informed.
WEBSITE - CAMPUS LIFE INFORMATION The Friends’ Central website, friendscentral.org, is a constant and current source of information on the life of the School. There, you will find School news and events, the All-School Calendar, photo galleries, athletics updates, and information on what is happening at FCS. There is also the Back-to-School page, friendscentral.org/backtoschool2016, for the information you need before School starts.
VERACROSS - ONLINE PORTAL FOR ACADEMIC INFORMATION As an FCS parent, you can access the Veracross Parent Portal to view your child(ren)’s schedule(s), attendance records, conference sign-ups, and report cards. Veracross also contains the School directory and allows you to search for families who live nearby. For help using Veracross, visit parenthelp.friendscentral.org
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures* TRANSPORTATION FORM In early August, you will be asked to provide the School with your child(ren)’s daily arrival and dismissal plan. It will be sent to you as a chalk form and will be due in mid-August. It is very important that the School has your child(ren)’s plan before the school year begins. During the school year, if there is a change to your child(ren)’s transportation plan, you must email Lower School Administrative Assistant Pat DeSabato, pdesabato@friendscentral.org, and your classroom teacher by 12:00 pm.
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES* Morning Supervision 7:30 am-8:30 am From 7:30-8:00 am, families should park in the lot and/or drop off their child(ren) in the
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* Please note: There may be a temporary change to arrival & dismissal procedures due to construction on the Lower School campus in the fall of 2016. You will be notified if a temporary change is in place.