June 11: Last required day of school for 9-11thh graders
June 11: 6th pd. Alternative Assignment block
June 13: Senior Send Off at Deep Run Park
June 14-18: "Final Week" - half-days for students, Alternative Assignments due. (Final Week Bell Schedule)
June 14: Graduation Practice
June 15: Graduation Practice
June 15: Class of 2021 Baccalaureate
June 16th at 10am: Freeman High School Class of 2021 Graduation at Richmond Raceway (NO SCHOOL)
School and Offices Closed on Wednesday
June 18th - Student/Staff Holiday: Juneteenth
July 15: Summer Update message from Mr. Marshall
August 12: Freeman Forward Movie Screening on the lawn!
August 26: MavCamp -Freeman's Freshmen Orientation for the class of 2025!
September 7th: First Day of School
Changes to COVID 19 restrictions mean graduates are now permitted up to eight (8) guests!. Please see this video for more information:
Each guest is allowed to bring one factory-sealed bottle of water. Also, water and other beverages will be available for sale at Richmond Raceway concession stands.
Umbrellas are not permitted in order to allow all guests a good view of the ceremony.
Guests may not bring coolers.
Guests can bring their own seat cushions.
Senior familes, download and save the information below for quick access. This document will have everything you need to know between now and June 16th!
All seniors who are continuing their education in college should begin requesting their final transcripts in Parchment. Students should select the name of the college that they will be attending. Students should NOT send final transcripts to the Common App. Students should select “HOLD FOR GRADES” when submitting their order. Final transcripts will be sent in late June/early July. No final transcripts will be sent without a Parchment order. Any student who is playing division I or II sports in college should also be sure to send a final transcript through Parchment to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Please reach out to your student’s school counselor if you have any questions.
(See below for context based on previous information)
NEW THIS WEEK;
Alternative Assignments Sign-up: Students will work with teachers over the next two weeks to determine if they should engage in the Q4 Alternative Assignment for each class. Students and families will communicate their intent using this:
Alternative Q4 assignment: student sign-up
For those participating in the Q4 alternative assignment for a given class, they will attend school (virtual or at DSF based their status as in-person learner) following the schedule below. Those that have transportation need only attend the class for which they will be completing an alternative assignment
Our SEL team, in partnership with school counseling, has provided the following resources as we continue to feel the toll that the pandemic has on our students' mental health:
Current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students should review their course request for the 2021-2022 school year. Students and parents/guardians should review their course request in Power School using these directions. If you want to request a change to your 21-22 course request, you may do so by filling out this form. Please note that many classes are closed. No students will be added into closed classes. If you would like to be added to the waitlist for a closed class, you may contact your school counselor directly. The last day to request a change to your course request is Friday May 28th, 2021.
Scheduling for the 2021-2022 School Year
School counselors are finishing up their individual academic and career planning/scheduling meetings with all current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. If your student has not met with their school counselor or has not scheduled an appointment, please have them reach out to their school counselor immediately to schedule an appointment. Students are assigned to counselors by student last name:
Liz Puckett (A-Cr): ebpuckett@henrico.k12.va.us
Morgan Meadowes (Cu-Hen): memeadowes@henrico.k12.va.us
Janet Smith (Her-K): jksmith@henrico.k12.va.us
Susie Good (L-Ph): slgood@henrico.k12.va.us
Lindsay Holtz (Pi-Sa): laholtz@henrico.k12.va.us
Charlie Williams (Sc-Z): cewilliams@henrico.k12.va.us
If your student is interested in taking a new course this summer for acceleration, please click here for more information. There are a limited number of courses available for acceleration. Students may take a maximum of 2 courses for acceleration in summer school. Each course will cost $375. Enrollment for accelerated summer school courses will end on June 15th. Please reach out to your student’s school counselor with questions.
Registration for the 2021 Summer Academy sessions opens on Monday, April 12th. The 2021 Summer Academy has numerous enrichment and remediation options for students. Most programs are free of charge. To learn more about the HCPS Summer Academy offerings, please click here. Some highlights include:
Enrichment workshops for AP/PSAT/SAT/ACT testing
Enrichment workshops for public speaking and creative writing
English and math content reinforcement
CTE Summer Polytech courses
Credit recovery
Scheduling for the 2021-2022 school year is starting soon! The PowerSchool Parent Portal will be open from February 15-26 for students/parents to view teacher recommendations and make selections for their 21-22 school year course request. Students can view the 21-22 course option sheet here. School counselors will meet individually with ALL students beginning in late February. Students will be able to sign up for a meeting with their counselor. The sign up links for students will be posted in Schoology in late February. School counselors will be visiting English classes to discuss scheduling during the week of February 8th.
Our school has an Advisor from GRASP to support students and families through the college financial aid process, including the FAFSA and searching for scholarships. Our GRASP Advisor is Janet Andrews. You can reach Janet by calling or texting 804 233 0854 or via freeman@grasp4va.org. Virtual appointments are available!
Each year, Freeman’s PTSA relies on the Freeman Fund to pay for programs, teacher supplies and other activities that benefit each child and build a strong Freeman community. In previous years, the fund has provided items like classroom sets of books, microphones, microscopes and other teacher needs that extend beyond their budgets; events like We the People and All-Star Prom; and programs like Teacher Appreciation as well as the Angel Fund, which helps students and families in need. As we start the school year virtually, we anticipate the fund will help with unexpected expenses that arise from virtual learning. Even now, teachers are thinking about and anticipating needs for supplies and support that students may not have access to at home. We hope the Freeman Fund will be able to help with those efforts right out of the gate.
These funds are provided solely through the generosity of donations from the Freeman community. Please visit freemanptsa.org and click on “Donate to the Freeman Fund” to learn more. On behalf of the DSF PTSA, thank you!
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