2022-2023 Back to School Information

2022-2023 Back-to-School Information

ALL PARENTS

Student Health Information Annual Updates: We collect updated Student Health Information and Parent Consent for Treatment each new school year during the online enrollment and re-enrollment process. If health circumstances (including allergies, medical conditions, health insurance, and any special considerations) change post enrollment or re-enrollment, please contact Nikki Pope, our school nurse, to update your child's health records.
Only students with severe allergies, asthma, or special health conditions need to fill out a new Action Plan for each school year. Please click HERE to access health forms and to read related health information. Questions? Please contact Nurse Pope.
FACTS is our online Student Information System. Click HERE to learn more about FACTS.

LOWER SCHOOL PARENTS

Lower School Summer Learning 2022
Lower School Student Uniforms
KiX Extended Day Form - All Lower School students are required to have a KiX registration form on file. Please complete and return form to Program Director, Heather Day
Lower School Handbook
Lower School Classroom Placements - parents will receive an email on Friday, August 5, regarding Lower School classroom placements
Questions? Please contact Becky Pruitt, Lower School Director

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS + PARENTS

All Middle School students must complete and submit a PPE (sports physical) each year. Click HERE to access the 2022-2023 PPE form if you have not already completed and submitted it.
All 7th graders need to ensure that they have received the required vaccines for entering 7th grade. If not already done, please contact your pediatrician or the Health Department to review what vaccines are needed.
Middle School Summer Learning 2022
Schedules for students in Grades 5-12 are visible on the FACTS portal of the website. New families should have received an email with instructions to access student schedules. Click HERE to contact Mr. Temple should you need assistance logging into the portal. Since there may be unintentional errors, please let us know if you have questions or concerns regarding a posted schedule.
Middle School students will only be able to purchase food during morning break on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. On Tuesday/Thursday, they will attend Assembly/Advisory, so any desired snacks should be brought from home on these days.
Middle School Daily Schedule Rotation Charts
Student + Parent Handbook - Handbook Contracts will be distributed and signed during the week of August 15.
Social Consideration Policy
Middle School Textbook Information
Middle School Supply List
Middle School Uniform Information
KiX Extended Day Form - please return form to Heather Day, if applicable
Athletics Handbook
Questions? Please contact David Nelson, Middle School Director

UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS + PARENTS

Before starting the 2022-2023 school year, all students entering or transferring into 11th grade will need a meningococcal booster shot (MCV4), unless their first dose was received on or after their 16th birthday. Email Nurse Pope with questions. Click HERE for Georgia Department of Public Health School Vaccination Requirements.
Upper School Uniform Information
All Upper School students must complete and submit a PPE (sports physical) each year. Click HERE to access the PPE form if you have not already completed and submitted it.
Upper School Summer Learning 2022
Schedules for students in Grades 5-12 are visible on the FACTS portal of the website. New families should have received an email with instructions to access student schedules. Click HERE to contact Mr. Temple should you need assistance logging into the portal. Since there may be unintentional errors, please let us know if you have questions or concerns regarding a posted schedule. With specific schedule questions, students in grades 9-10 should contact Mr. Temple, and students in grades 11-12 should contact Dr. Nevins.
Honor Code - Honor Code forms will be reviewed and signed by all students during an Upper School assembly on August 22.
College Counseling Handbook
Upper School Student + Parent Handbook - Handbook will be signed by students electronically during an upcoming advisory meeting.
Request for Student Absence Form - Students should use this form for any scheduled absences throughout the school year. Copies are available in the Upper School front office.
Upper School Supply List + Textbook Information
Upper School Daily Rotation Charts
US Course Descriptions
Athletics Handbook
Questions? Please contact Mike Temple, Upper School Director

COVID-19 Information: Frederica Academy’s Administration and COVID Task Force will closely monitor national, state, and local news to determine the most appropriate protocols to adhere to, as needed. Students and parents will be notified by the Head of School should new school-wide policies be put into place.

Knights in Extended Day (KiX) Information

The Frederica Academy KiX program (Knights in Extended Day), is available for FA students in Pre-K through Sixth Grade. Anyone who may want to use the extended day services during the 2022-2023 school year should complete a KiX form. All Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade families should complete and return a KiX Registration form in the event unanticipated family circumstances necessitate a student attend KiX on short notice.

KiX is located in The Knights Castle (to access, turn immediately to the right upon entering campus before you go through the FA Main Gate). There are age appropriate activities taking place in different rooms. Older students are encouraged to work on homework during the time they are at KiX.

The program begins at 2:00 p.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m. Students enter the program at the conclusion of their regular school day. When Lower School After School Programs commence later this fall, students may opt to join KiX after daily programming in our seasonal After School Programs.

Attendance at KiX is billed on an hourly basis. “Frequent Flyers” receive a reduced rate based on how many hours a child is in attendance at KiX. For multiple siblings, we offer a 10% discount for the oldest sibling. All of this information is detailed on the KiX Registration Form. Please click HERE to access the KiX Registration Form and to learn more about the KiX Program.

Click HERE to email Heather Day, KiX Program Director, for more information.

KiX always welcomes “hand-me-downs” to use for our after school play. Legos, balls, cars, dolls and current chapter books are especially welcome.

Athletics Handbook + 5th Grade Athletics

Click here to read the Frederica Academy Athletics Handbook.

5th Grade Participation in Athletics

Due to safety concerns, facility limitations, and certain league policies, 5th grade students may only participate in Cheer, Cross Country, and Track. FA participates in several local cross country and track meets that do not allow 5th graders to participate due to grade-level restrictions.

In order to provide 5th graders with an on-campus athletic experience, the 5th grade Physical Education course utilizes a Sports Exploration curriculum. Students will spend time in units that are based on the sports that FA offers beginning in the 6th grade. Intramural games will be embedded in each unit so that the students have opportunities for both skill development and competition. The Athletic staff will also offer occasional clinics in an effort to continue introducing FA athletic offerings to our younger Middle School students.

There may be rare occasions when FA has low participation numbers from students in grades 6-8 that the school administration allows 5th graders to participate. If this decision is made, the school will communicate the opportunity to all 5th grade parents.

Knights Table Food Service

Welcome to the Knights Table! The Knights Table crew provides lunch and morning break service at Frederica Academy each full day that school is in session. The Knights Table is located in Hamilton Hall, and there are tables for dining in Hamilton Hall as well as outside.

The goal of the Knights Table is to balance good nutrition in our food offerings along with what the students want to eat! Please check the menu in the Sunday email each week or on the school website to see what is being offered for the main entrée. This year we will have a salad choice in the cooler. These will be featured on the menu as well. When the weather cools off, there will be a soup most days, and you can always find prepackaged items like yogurt, string cheese and prepared sandwiches available for purchase. Powerades, Body Armor, fruit juices, milk and water are also found in the cooler each day.

Monday is Pasta Day with a wide range of offerings there from lasagna to spaghetti Bolognese. The details will be on the menu each week. Mexican style food is offered on Tuesdays, and Fridays are always Pizza Day. The Knights Table showcases their culinary skills on the other days of the week.

Kindergarten through 12^th grade will go through the lunch line each day to make their lunch purchases. Of course, students are welcome to bring their own lunch and eat with their class (microwaves are available). If you are sending your child with something to be heated, please be sure that they are trained in how to use a microwave and how to handle hot items.

New this year, we will have an "express" lane which will allow our students to pick up the entree of the day (with no adjustments) and items and drinks from the cooler. We will continue to have the service line that allows students to "customize" their lunch. We are hopeful that having two lines will allow students to move through the line more quickly.

Pre-K students eat in their classrooms. Again, students are welcome to bring their own lunch, OR you can order either a Bento Box or a “Big Kids” lunch each week. The order form is included here or is available on the website. These forms are due to your child's classroom teacher no later than Monday morning each week. Stay tuned to the Sunday, August 7, school e-newsletter for the August lunch menu.

Middle School and Upper School also have access most days to Morning Break, which is offered daily at 10:00 a.m. Offerings change daily and include hot breakfast items, like eggs, grits, breakfast casserole and breakfast biscuits. All of the cooler items, such as drinks and other lite bites, are also available. SCHEDULE NOTE: Morning Break will not be offered August 10-12.

Please be sure to provide allergy information for your child(ren) to Nurse Pope as the Knights Table staff works really hard to be aware of allergies and to ensure students are being safe. We also ask that you discuss what students are able to purchase in the lunchroom as it is difficult for lunchroom staff to turn children away or police what they are purchasing. If you do not wish for your child to charge things in the lunchroom, please stress that with them.

We are excited to serve the students this year and we welcome parent and student suggestions all year long. Please email us at [email protected] with any comments or questions.

LS Uniform + Dress Code Information

LOWER SCHOOL DRESS CODE FOR BOYS (K - 4th)

Evergreen, classic navy, khaki, light blue, or white collared shirts with the FA Lower School monogram
Classic navy or khaki pants or shorts
Belts are required for 4th grade boys
All shirts, sweaters, and fleece jackets must have the Frederica Academy Lower School monogram embroidered on them

LOWER SCHOOL DRESS CODE FOR GIRLS (K - 4th)

Evergreen, classic navy, light blue, or white collared shirts with the FA Lower School monogram
Evergreen, classic navy, or light blue dress
Khaki or classic navy pants or shorts
Khaki, classic navy, hunter/classic navy plaid jumper or skirt
Black, navy, white, or gray leggings
All shirts, dresses, jumpers, sweaters, and fleece jackets must have the Frederica Academy Lower School monogram embroidered on them

PRE-K DRESS CODE

While Pre-Kindergarten students are not required to order from Land’s End, they must follow the dress code expectations listed below.

Navy or khaki bottoms
White, hunter green, light blue, or navy collared shirts
Athletic shoes are required on P.E. days
Closed toe shoes with rubber soles are preferred

FIELD TRIP UNIFORM

Evergreen collared shirt; Khaki pants, shorts, or skirt
Evergreen fleece jacket or sweater

Click HERE for the Lower School Uniform Policy and for Lands' End ordering information.

Grades 5-11 Dress Code Information

DRESS CODE FOR BOYS

Gray, navy, or khaki chino style shorts (NO DENIM)
Must be a minimum of 5” inseam
Gray, navy, or khaki chino style pants (NO DENIM)
Shirts:
Short or long sleeve white oxford with FA Logo
Short or long sleeve knit polo with FA Logo
Short sleeve active polo with FA Logo
Colors: Navy, green, white, or cobalt blue with FA Logo

DRESS CODE FOR GIRLS

Gray, navy, or khaki skirt
Must be no more than 3 inches above the knee cap
Gray, navy, or khaki skort
Must be a minimum of 5” inseam.
Gray, navy, or khaki chino style shorts (NO DENIM)
Must be a minimum of 5” inseam
Gray, navy, or khaki chino style pants (NO DENIM)
Navy, green, white, cobalt blue or pink dress with FA Logo
Shirts:
Short or long sleeve white oxford with FA Logo
Short of long sleeve knit polo with FA Logo
Short sleeve active polo with FA Logo
Colors: Navy, green, white, cobalt blue, or pink with FA Logo

OUTERWEAR (GIRLS & BOYS):

Vests, Sweaters, Fleece Jackets, and Half-zips:
Colors: Navy, green, white, or cobalt blue with FA Logo

Click HERE for Middle School Uniform Lands' End information.

Click HERE for Upper School Uniform Lands' End information.

SPECIAL DRESS DAYS AT FREDERICA ACADEMY

FA Spirit Days: Friday home athletic events are designated as Spirit Days.
Students can wear FA Spirit items to school. Please see FA Sunday all-school email each week to see any Special Dress Days for the week.
Dress Up Days are announced in advance and honor important events.
Dress Down Days are designated by the Student Council and Administration.

12th Grade Dress Code Information

One’s dress is a reflection of their family, the school, and their personal values. Students are expected to follow these guidelines:

12th GRADE DRESS CODE FOR GIRLS

Dresses, shorts, and skirts should extend beyond the fingertips of a fully extended arm, and must be appropriate when standing, sitting, stooping, and bending with or without tights, leotards, spandex, etc.
Clothing exposing the torso or the midriff, either front, back or sides, shall not be worn
Undergarments should not be seen through clothing
All shirts must have a 1-inch strap (no spaghetti straps or strapless tops)
Leggings and tights may be worn if skirts, dresses, shorts, sweaters, or other clothing worn over them are of proper length
Workout clothes, including yoga pants and tennis skirts, are never appropriate in an academic environment

12TH GRADE DRESS CODE FOR BOYS

Collared shirts and properly fitting belted pants
Clean shaven, hair groomed
No visible piercings

SPECIAL DRESS DAYS AT FREDERICA ACADEMY

FA Spirit Days: Friday home athletic events are designated as Spirit Days.
Upper School students can wear FA Spirit items to school. Please see FA Sunday all-school email each week to see any Special Dress Days for the week.
Dress Up Days are announced in advance and honor important events.
Dress Down Days are designated by the Student Council and Upper School Administration.

FA Fall Athletic Schedules

MS + Varsity Athletic Schedules

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2022-2023 FA Master School Calendar

Click HERE to access the 2022-2023

At-A-Glance Master Calendar.