Florence Freshman Center
September 13, 2020
At FFC, we want our students to exhibit Falcon Pride by practicing the characteristics of patience, respect, integrity, determination, and excellence. Learning and practicing these characteristics will help them be successful throughout life.
Upcoming Events
September 18 No Google Meets - See announcement below.
September 18 Applications for Student Council & Class Officers due by 3:25 pm
September 25 Approved Candidates Speech Videos due by 3:25pm
September 29 Student Council & Class Officer Elections
September 30-October 1 Practice ACT
October 5 FFC Homecoming Football Game
October 6-9 First 9 Weeks Benchmark Assessments
Update from Dr. Lett
Remote Learning Days
This year, students are receiving instruction through a variety of methods including:
- traditional school (Grades K-6)
- Silver & Blue Remote Learning (Grades 7-12)
- FCS Virtual School (Grades K-12)
However, all types of instructional models and schedules rely on good communication, student engagement, and active participation for students to be successful. Some key tips to that will help students be successful are below:
- Attend school on their assigned days
- Complete assignments in Canvas on Remote Learning Days
- Stay organized by using a calendar or planner for deadlines and due dates
- Log onto Canvas daily to check announcements and complete work
- Participate in virtual class meetings by asking questions (Google Meet)
- Create a comfortable workspace that is free from distractions (phone, television, etc.)
Ask you student about their learning and ensure they are doing their part each and every day!
Friday, September 18 Google Meet Annoucement
How to Navigate Canvas Video
Student Council and Class Officer Elections
Mr. Winston (mwinston@florencek2.org).
September 14-17
Student Council and Class Officer Applications are available in the FFC front office and electronically via a Canvas Announcement.
September 18
ALL applications are due by 3:25 pm to the front office or emailed to the sponsor.
September 22
Applicants will be notified of approval to campaign and run for office.
September 23
Applicants may hang signs/posters at FFC from 3:45-4:30 pm.
September 25
Video speeches are due to sponsors for approval by e-mail by 3:25 pm.
September 28-29
FFC students will view video speeches in FMP.
September 29
Elections will be held via a electronic ballot.
Progress Reports & Report Cards
PSAT Deadline Extended
Student Fees
Use this link for directions on how to pay student fees online.
Clever Family Portal
Florence City Schools is using Clever to help students/parents access online learning resources from school as well as from home. This will better support students and parents for remote learning by providing access to apps and websites (Canvas) from any device they have. Clever Family Portal gives the parents/guardians access to your student's Canvas so you can see the assignments. An invitation was e-mailed to each parent/guardian.
Pro tip: Bookmark family.clever.com for easy logins in the future.
At Home Screening
Honorlock Permission
There are still a few students who do not have HonorLock permissions completed. If you have not completed permissions for your student to use HonorLock, please use the link below to do so. If you are unsure if you need to complete the permissions, you may email Mrs. Byrd at jbyrd@florencek12.org. Please use HonorLock as the subject and include the studen't name in the body of the e-mail.
Students without permission to test through HonorLock must make an appointment to take their tests on the school premises.
HonorLock is a secure and proctored remote test taking resource. This resource will allow students to test at home allowing teachers to maximize classroom instructional time with their Silver & Blue team students.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DcXwqnPe2q2ox5z0z20ttFLVhpK9GdbkaZn_Jg6h7jE/edit?usp=sharing
FCS Child Nutrition Program
As a reminder, Florence City Schools now qualifies to participate in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) for all grades, which allows ALL FCS students to receive a free breakfast and lunch. A la carte items may still be purchased separately.
FCS’ cafeterias will be utilizing MySchoolBucks for money deposits, which will only be needed for a la carte items. They will not be accepting cash at the register. This will reduce the amount of items passed between the CNP staff and students.
Online payments with MySchoolBucks are now available. Prepay your student's meal account online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is simple, fast and secure.
Florence Falcon Athletics
Tickets
Ticket links for football games will be provided weekly through social media. There is limited capacity for spectator seating. If all tickets are sold through GoFan, no tickets will be available at the stadium. If tickets are available for purchase at the stadium, they will have credit card scanners for ticket purchases at the main home and visitor gates. Cash will not be accepted as a form of payment for tickets.
Other sports may be found by searching "Florence High School" on www.gofan.co or the Go Fan app.
Addtional information regarding the FCS Fall Athletics Procedures can be found at https://www.florencek12.org/domain/3070.
Football Schedules
Volleyball Schedule
Cross Country Schedule
Swim Schedule
FFC Administrators
Florence Freshman Center
Email: jbyrd@florencek12.org
Website: https://www.florencek12.org/Domain/9
Location: 1203 Bradshaw Drive, Florence, AL, USA
Phone: 256-768-2400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Florence-Freshman-Center-1465377176834418/
Twitter: @FFCSoar