When does FEC meet? What happens on the days at home?
FEC meets on location on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-3:30. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, students complete work assigned by the instructors. It is important that parents work with their students during the days at home.
What is a parent's role at FEC?
FEC is a co-op and needs parents to function successfully. There are many things to do at FEC and parents can get involved in a variety of ways. See the list below to see how you may use your gifts.
Is this a "drop off" scenario? Do I have to remain on campus all day?
Yes and No. As a cooperative, we need participation, in some way, from all families. Parents must be on campus to teacher their class(es) or complete assigned MASH hours. However, parents are not required to stay on campus all day and may drop off their children for classes and return to pick them up at the end of the day.
How do I know what work my child needs to complete?
Each teacher puts together a Homework Assignment Sheet (HAS) which outlines in-class activities (what was taught in class) and at-home activities (what homework is to be completed. The HASes are posted on our online platform (Sycamore) and parents should print them out in preparation for each week.
What is the on-line "school platform" and how is it used?
FEC's online platform is called Sycamore School Education. The online record-keeping system includes class information (access to classroom documents, videos, and other instructional material), schedules, financial information, library information, grade reports, cafeteria accounts (for Chick Fil-A days), calendars, and more. Parents and students are given log-in credentials once enrolled.
Do the student have to complete the work or is it optional?
Our policy requires that students complete 85% of the work and attend classes regularly. At the end of the academic year, students must achieve a 72% or above in each class to pass/move up to the next level.
Is student work graded? Is there a report card?
In K-2, there are no grades recorded in our record books. In 3rd grade, we “ease” students into the grading system by posting grades in Math and Grammar/Writing. In 4th grade, the students are assigned grades in all subjects so that we can assess readiness for the next grade level. Parents do have the ability to excuse a minimal number of assignments per quarter until high school when students are expected to complete all assigned work. Students receive a report card in 3rd through 12th grades.
What happens if my student is struggling or failing?
The two-day classical classroom model can be challenging at first, but after a period of time, students usually adjust nicely. However, if a child is struggling, not turning in work, testing poorly, parents can reach out to teachers to seek to establish a success plan. Solutions may include the recommendation of a tutor, the parent attending class with their student, modification of the assigned work, etc. The key is that a parent must be committed to the academic growth of the child. A child who does not receive at-home support and supervision may not be successful in this type of program.
Have a question that we have not answered? Please email us at [email protected] and we will update our page.
FEC meets on location on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-3:30. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, students complete work assigned by the instructors. It is important that parents work with their students during the days at home.
What is a parent's role at FEC?
FEC is a co-op and needs parents to function successfully. There are many things to do at FEC and parents can get involved in a variety of ways. See the list below to see how you may use your gifts.
- Teaching a class: Parents are the teachers at FEC. Courses include various levels in Math, History, Grammar and Writing, Latin, Great Books, and Science, as well as Art, Music, PE, Psychology, Logic, Life Skills, etc.
- Serving MASH (Mandatory Service Hours): Parents help to manage the daily operations of the school day. Tasks include being a teacher's aide, supervision during lunch and recess duty, setting up and tearing down, working in the nursery, assisting in the nursery, etc. For more information about MASH, please see the description at this link . To see how MASH impacts tuition, click on this link.
Is this a "drop off" scenario? Do I have to remain on campus all day?
Yes and No. As a cooperative, we need participation, in some way, from all families. Parents must be on campus to teacher their class(es) or complete assigned MASH hours. However, parents are not required to stay on campus all day and may drop off their children for classes and return to pick them up at the end of the day.
How do I know what work my child needs to complete?
Each teacher puts together a Homework Assignment Sheet (HAS) which outlines in-class activities (what was taught in class) and at-home activities (what homework is to be completed. The HASes are posted on our online platform (Sycamore) and parents should print them out in preparation for each week.
What is the on-line "school platform" and how is it used?
FEC's online platform is called Sycamore School Education. The online record-keeping system includes class information (access to classroom documents, videos, and other instructional material), schedules, financial information, library information, grade reports, cafeteria accounts (for Chick Fil-A days), calendars, and more. Parents and students are given log-in credentials once enrolled.
Do the student have to complete the work or is it optional?
Our policy requires that students complete 85% of the work and attend classes regularly. At the end of the academic year, students must achieve a 72% or above in each class to pass/move up to the next level.
Is student work graded? Is there a report card?
In K-2, there are no grades recorded in our record books. In 3rd grade, we “ease” students into the grading system by posting grades in Math and Grammar/Writing. In 4th grade, the students are assigned grades in all subjects so that we can assess readiness for the next grade level. Parents do have the ability to excuse a minimal number of assignments per quarter until high school when students are expected to complete all assigned work. Students receive a report card in 3rd through 12th grades.
What happens if my student is struggling or failing?
The two-day classical classroom model can be challenging at first, but after a period of time, students usually adjust nicely. However, if a child is struggling, not turning in work, testing poorly, parents can reach out to teachers to seek to establish a success plan. Solutions may include the recommendation of a tutor, the parent attending class with their student, modification of the assigned work, etc. The key is that a parent must be committed to the academic growth of the child. A child who does not receive at-home support and supervision may not be successful in this type of program.
Have a question that we have not answered? Please email us at [email protected] and we will update our page.