You, our wonderful FRA parents have done your part to get this new school year off to a good start! Each school in our academy provides a positive learning environment in which your children will have rich opportunities to grow and thrive this year. We appreciate all you have done over the last few … Details

You, our wonderful FRA parents have done your part to get this new school year off to a good start! Each school in our academy provides a positive learning environment in which your children will have rich opportunities to grow and thrive this year. We appreciate all you have done over the last few weeks to prepare each student for a successful 2008-2009 school year. We know each FRA family has been transitioning from flip flops and shorts to dress code attire and from flexible summer hours to the daily routines that assure for a timely drop off and pick up at 4700 Franklin Road. From picnics, papers to sign, lockers to decorate, and fall activities starting up, this is a busy season. We greatly appreciate all you do that shows your on-going commitment to your sons' and daughters' development and to FRA.

Meanwhile, our teachers have been attending in-service, preparing lessons and classrooms, and our fall coaches have already been busy all over campus. All FRA faculty and staff are thankful knowing that together we establish this positive learning environment and that by God’s design your children blossom in mind, body and spirit!

Of course, Franklin Road Academy as an institution is always learning as well. You can be proud to be part of an educational organization that believes part of fulfilling its mission means always striving for excellence. FRA administrators are charged with overseeing the policies and protocol that come with inevitable changes and on-going growth. As leaders we appreciate your flexibility, understanding and participation in new incentives such as the FRA/Davis-Kidd system for buying books and resources that has been implemented this year. Those of you who choose to are welcome to give us your feedback using the survey that has been sent to your email address. Over the next week we will begin a quality control review in which we will evaluate and plan for improvements. As always, free feel to contact me directly any time with questions or comments you have about FRA curriculum design, professional development, or SAC/SAIS accreditation.

Thanks again for all you have done to help us get ready. Throughout Franklin Road Academy there is excitement in the air as the new year of growth begins.

...Brenda Huff, Dean of Studies

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All new FRA parents are invited to join Dr. Margaret Wade, Head of School, and the school deans at the New Parent Breakfast OR the New Parent Dinner.  Please note that the dates and times below are a change from the original FRA calendar.  The information on your invitation is correct. Bo … Details

All new FRA parents are invited to join Dr. Margaret Wade, Head of School, and the school deans at the New Parent Breakfast OR the New Parent Dinner.  Please note that the dates and times below are a change from the original FRA calendar.  The information on your invitation is correct. Both events will be held in the Smith Atrium of Harris Hall Middle School. 

New Parent Breakfast:  Tuesday, August 26, 7:30 a.m.

New Parent Dinner:  Wednesday, August 27, 6:30 p.m.

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Parent Preview Nights are scheduled in September as follows:  Thursday, September 4, Upper School  Tuesday, September 9, Lower School, Grades 1-4  Tuesday, September 16, Middle School  Thursday, September 18, Lower School, Grades Prekindgarten and Kinderg … Details

Parent Preview Nights are scheduled in September as follows:

 Thursday, September 4, Upper School

 Tuesday, September 9, Lower School, Grades 1-4

 Tuesday, September 16, Middle School

 Thursday, September 18, Lower School, Grades Prekindgarten and Kindergarten

Please join us at 7:00 p.m. to meet your child's teachers and to preview the academics/student schedules for the 2008-2009 school year!

 

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Panther Closet Uniform Consignment Sale  Who:  All FRA Families What:  FRA Uniform Dress Code Clothing When:  Drop-off - Tuesday, August 26th  2pm - 6pm, Wednesday, August 27th 7am - 10am Sale:  Thursday, August 28th 7am-10am and 2pm-6pm Where:  South Campus Gym How:  To participate, visit fr … Details

Panther Closet Uniform Consignment Sale

 Who:  All FRA Families

What:  FRA Uniform Dress Code Clothing

When:  Drop-off - Tuesday, August 26th  2pm - 6pm, Wednesday, August 27th 7am - 10am

Sale:  Thursday, August 28th 7am-10am and 2pm-6pm

Where:  South Campus Gym

How:  To participate, visit franklinroadacademy.com and click on the Uniform Consignment Link and register online (new and returning consignors).

For more information, call 369-4614 or email consignment@franklinroadacademy.com.

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"THE SHIRT" should be worn to school by every FRA student, faculty, and staff member this Friday, August 29th.  "THE SHIRT" may be worn with jeans, khakis, or uniform skirts, if desired.  Jeans must be solid blue in color, with no holes, tears, frays, or decoratio … Details

"THE SHIRT" should be worn to school by every FRA student, faculty, and staff member this Friday, August 29th.  "THE SHIRT" may be worn with jeans, khakis, or uniform skirts, if desired.  Jeans must be solid blue in color, with no holes, tears, frays, or decorations.  (Lower School students/Middle School boys may wear khakis shorts that meet uniform requirements.)  

The school-wide t-shirt will wear on these four selected dates:

Friday, August 29, 2008

Friday, November 7. 2008

Friday, February 27, 2009

Friday, May 1, 2008

Students are also encouraged to wear "THE SHIRT" to athletic and arts events, if desired.  Additional t-shirts are available for sale at the FRA Spirit Store. 

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Homecoming T-shirt order forms are due back no later than Friday, August 29th. No orders can be accepted past Friday! Shirts are $12 – Please be sure that your child turns in their money and orders to Classroom/1st Period Teachers by Friday, August 29th.  Students will be allowed to wea … Details

Homecoming T-shirt order forms are due back no later than Friday, August 29th. No orders can be accepted past Friday!

Shirts are $12 – Please be sure that your child turns in their money and orders to Classroom/1st Period Teachers by Friday, August 29th.  Students will be allowed to wear Homecoming t-shirts and/or other FRA t-shirts on Homecoming.  

Theme: “Welcome to the Jungle!”

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Please join us for an afternoon art show in honor of our fabulous artists who support PIZZAZZ and Franklin Road Academy at the beautiful home of Richard and Judith Bracken 920 Tyne Boulevard Saturday, September 6, 2008 3:00 until 6:00 p.m.  There will be an array of work for FRA parents to b … Details

Please join us for an afternoon art show in honor of our fabulous artists who support PIZZAZZ and Franklin Road Academy at the beautiful home of Richard and Judith Bracken 920 Tyne Boulevard Saturday, September 6, 2008 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. 

There will be an array of work for FRA parents to browse and buy from artists:

Ronald Baldwin, Scott Moore, Kelly Berry, Leila Platt, Jacqalyn Bowman, Jacqueline Saporiti, Deborah Gall, Troy Shafer, Jeff Keeler, Anne Smaldone, Ginger Latham, Joy Swinea, John Lott,  Charlotte Terrell, and Bettye Malone.

Questions? Email @ lindajhart213@hotmail.com

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As you may have noticed, FRA has hired a private security company to handle traffic duties in the morning and afternoon.  This is in response to a notification by the Crossing Guard division of the Metropolitan Police Department which has withdrawn approval for the crossing guard at … Details

As you may have noticed, FRA has hired a private security company to handle traffic duties in the morning and afternoon.  This is in response to a notification by the Crossing Guard division of the Metropolitan Police Department which has withdrawn approval for the crossing guard at several independent schools, including FRA. 

The safety and security of our students is always our first concern; therefore, the private security company has been employed to ensure that traffic flow is safe for our students and their parents as they enter and exit our campus.  We appreciate your understanding as the new traffic guard becomes acquainted with our FRA families!

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