Parent and FAmily Resources
Family Resources
NEW Message from CEO Sheria McRae
Dear FAmilies,
We are seeing a troubling trend of early dismissals before the school day ends.
Taking your scholar out of school early robs them of needed learning time.
Scholars should only leave early if they become ill at school.
Every Friday we dismiss early – 12:15 for K-8, and 1:15 for FA Collegiate.
Appointments should be scheduled at that time to avoid learning loss.
Early dismissal should never be used to avoid dismissal traffic.
Please remember that 3 early dismissals = an unexcused absence, which
can impact scholar eligibility for rewards such as socials and dress down days.
By keeping your scholar at school for the full day, you set them up for success.
In community and partnership,
Sheria McRae
Chief Executive Officer
FAmily Monthly News
Read what's new for K-12 in September. Click here.
School hours 2023-24
K-8 school hours are 7:45 am -3:45 pm Mon-Thurs; 7:45 am -12:15 pm Friday & all half-days
FA Collegiate High school hours are 7:35 am -3:45 pm Mon-Thurs; 7:35 am -1:15pm Friday & all half days
ALMA Parent Portal & Student Information System
Use Alma Student Information System for classroom calendars, student progress reports, and connecting with teachers!
- K-8 Parent Portal
- 9-12 Parent Portal
- How Parents Can Use the Parent Portal (English)
- Cómo los padres pueden usar el Parent Portal (en español)
Uniform Info 2023-24
BitsNPieces, our uniform supplier, is now taking orders with ZERO down payment needed that you can pay/pick up later. They also offer a 6-month layaway plan with a 10% down payment.
This year, FA is merging K-5 into FA Elementary School and adopting the new logo selected by scholars beginning this 2023-24 school year. Please note: Shirts with our new Elementary logo will be available in September. Shirts with PS, IS logos will meet dress code standards for 23-24.
If your scholar needs new uniform pieces, please call BitsNPieces at (609)392-6500 for an appointment Mon-Sat between 11:00 am - 5:30 pm EST.
Please use these links for uniform details. Scholars should wear khaki pants K-8 and navy grades 9-12.
K-5 (Primary K-2) (Intermediate 3-5)
Middle School (6-8)
Collegiate (9-12)
F.A.C.T. FAmily Volunteers
Support Our Scholars
The Foundation Academies Council Team (FACT) parent group organizes school activities, uniform give-backs, and community support. We invite you to join the FACT team!
Additional Family Resources
Help with Housing
In these difficult times, if you or an FA family you know is experiencing housing issues, FA can help find assistance. Please reach out directly to FA Social Worker Yvette Wade LSW at ywade@foundationacademy.org or 609-920-9200 to be connected with resources. Additional resources can be found on the Trenton district website here.
Yvette Wade, LSW
School Social Worker, Student Success Team
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) RESOURCES
- ADHD Fact Sheet (English)
- ADHD Infographic (English)
- ADHD 7 Things You Need to Know (English)
- ADHD Fact Sheet (Spanish)
- ADHD Infographic (Spanish)
- ADHD 7 Things You Need to Know (Spanish)
Bullying & Harrassment Information
Pandemic Assistance
Mental Health, Crisis Intervention and Counseling
- Mental Health, Crisis Intervention and Counseling Resources (English)
- Salud mental, Intervención en crisis y recursos de referencia de consejería
i-Ready Family Center /// Centro familiar de i-Ready
Advocate for Your Child and Public Charter Schools: NJPCSA Parent Ambassador Training
Administrative Code - Special Education
PRISE
Family-Scholar Handbook
Foundation Academy Family-Scholar Handbook 2023-24
Click here to submit the REQUIRED FAmily form
Our learning community holds a set of common beliefs, values, and expectations. This handbook details the practices, policies, and procedures that we agree to follow to ensure we actualize our promise and purpose.
Please read the Family-Scholar Handbook (English) / Manual para Familias y Estudiantes (ES)
and complete the online acknowledgement form.
As a community, we expect every family to review the Handbook and submit the required FAmily form.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's Advisor.
Message from Foundation Academy CEO Sheria McRae
Dear Families and Scholars,
I am proud to launch the 2023-24 academic year at Foundation Academies with each of you.
I look forward to working alongside our staff and families to fulfill our promise to equip our scholars to excel in learning, and empower them to lead purpose-filled lives.
Along with our promise, we share a purpose: to dismantle injustice through education.
Meeting these shared expectations enables our scholars to focus on why they are here…to learn. Side-by-side, we will overcome challenges, celebrate accomplishments and achieve our goals. Let’s do this!
In community and partnership,
Sheria McRae
Chief Executive Officer
Sports Forms
Sports Health Forms for Student Athletes in Grades 6-12
Completed Sports Health Forms are Required for Participation in School Athletics
These forms MUST be completed and turned in PRIOR to your scholar participating in tryouts.
Find links to individual forms below.
Information also is available through Google Classroom with your school login or you can pick up printed copies at your school Front Office.
- 2023-24 to be completed by doctor SUMMER ACADEMY FORMS DUE JULY 31 2023
- Health History Forms to be completed by doctor (ES)
- Concussion Information and Form must be signed (ES)
- Student Cardiac Arrest Information and Form must be signed (ES informacion y Necesita Firmar)
- Opioid Fact Sheet and Form must be signed (ES informacion y Necesita Firmar )
- Steroid Fact Sheet (ES)
If you play a sport that’s not currently offered at Foundation Academies, you have the opportunity to join a team at Trenton Central High School. For information, email Physical Education teacher Chris Torino or call 609-498-5017.
School & Health Forms
2023-24 Student Health Forms - All Students K-12
Student Health Forms are Required for Attendance
Parents, please download and review all of the health forms carefully. Some may require a physician's signature.
IMPORTANT: For the 2023-24 school year, all Health Record forms are DUE July 31, 2023.
These forms MUST be completed and turned in PRIOR to your scholar attending school.
Additional School Forms
Advisory Grievance Committee
Photo Consent Form
PikMyKid Dismissal App
Anti-Bullying & Anti-Harrassment
Remote Instruction
Food Service
Food Service 2022-23
To apply for school meal benetfits:
- Sign-in to MySchoolApps
To fund your student's lunch:
- Use MySchoolBucks
Meals Information K-8
Meals Information 9-12
Lunch Application
Breakfast
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