Pivot 2020: Responding to the moment, aligned with our values

COVID-19 Status

FCS is operating with remote learning until January 2021. If safety allows, FCS will begin to find ways for small groups of students and teachers to safely engage in person, starting with our younger grades.

A Way Forward: Responding to the moment, aligned with our values.

The core priorities guiding Friends Community School's response to the COVID-19 pandemic are the safety of our community and the continuity of our students’ education. Many factors are weighed: the make-up of our community; where our families live; federal, state, and local health and safety guidelines; comfort levels in our community. We rely on our Quaker practices of reflection, listening, and remaining open to the truth to sort through the serious decisions of this historic moment. Friends have faith that, for those who question and seek, there is always a way forward.

Guiding Principles

FCS students and employees stay safe.

Our educational program meets students’ intellectual, social-emotional, and developmental needs.

We preserve our community.

We maintain equity for all members of our community.

Remote Learning Explained

Frequently Asked Questions

As plans evolve, we will continuously update these questions and answers. FCS families will also be informed as quickly as possible of any changes via our regular communication channels.
Remote Learning 2020

Guidelines, Schedules, & Resources
8.12.20
Click here to open.
Forum: Fall 2020 in Middle School

Aimee Farley, Head of Middle School, presents highlights of the remote learning plan for middle school and answers questions from parents.

8.19.20

Video accessible to current FCS families only on the Video Archives tile of the FCS portal.
Forum: Fall 2020 in Lower School

Matt Aborn, Head of Lower School, outlines plans for remote learning and community-building this fall and answers parents' questions.

8.17.20

Video accessible to current FCS families only on the Video Archives tiles of the FCS portal.
Forum: Re-opening Fall 2020

Angela Garcia, Head of School, discusses scenarios for re-opening with members of the school's Medical Advisory Committee, the FCS Facilities Manager, and Board of Trustees.

7.30.20

Video posted for current families on the Video Archives tile of the FCS portal.

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Remote Learning Spotlights

Remote Learning Spotlights
8/14/2020
FCS families can read about highlights of remote learning on the News tab of the FCS portal.
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Graduation of the Class of 2020
6/8/2020
In the historic moment of a global pandemic, Wednesday night's graduation was live-streamed yet stayed true to tradition.
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Home-Based Face Shield Factory
4/30/2020
A Friends Community School family has started making protective gear for hospital workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they’ve put the school’s 3D printer to work on the effort.
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Extra! Extra!
4/28/2020
Hot off the "press," it's the April issue of FCS's student-run newspaper, The FoCuS. Not even a quarantine can stop our student reporters, artists, editors, and layout staff!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Contacts

List of 6 items.

Remote Learning Tech Support

For students, parents, and teachers
7:30 AM-4 PM Mon-Fri
Click here to file a help request.

Tech Team:
Sheldon Henry, Director of Technology
Jason Graves, Kindergarten Assistant Teacher and Technology Associate
Hallie Friedfeld, 1/2 Teaching Assistant
Scott Gumosky, 5/6 Social Studies Teacher
Van Nguyen, Director of Auxiliary Programs
Megan Wilson, Administrative Associate
Academic Program

Matt Aborn, Head of Lower School (K-4)
Aimee Farley, Head of Middle School (5-8)
Admissions

Our admissions office is open!
More info here.

Contact:
Connie Belfiore, Director of Admissions
Kate O'Connor, Associate Director of Admissions
Health

Brianne Boylan, School Nurse
Visit Pre-Screening

Visits to campus when the building is closed due to COVID-19 are by appointment only. Adults must complete and submit this pre-screening form on the day of your visit. Students visiting campus must submit this pre-screening form as well. Note that non-essential visitors are prohibited.
COVID-19 Emergency Fund

To ensure our community remains intact, the FCS COVID-19 Emergency Fund remains open to provide financial aid for families experiencing economic hardship as a result of the pandemic.

Contact: Cynthia Mowery, Business Manager