Franklin Faq's

Since the safety of Franklin School students is of utmost importance, we are providing the following information to be used for discussion between parents and children:

When using the north side (playground side) of Marquette Street for dropping off or picking up students:

Please drop off/pick up your child/children and MOVE ON so vehicles behind can also get in in, move forward and safely drop off or pick up their child/children
You may not leave your vehicle
Do not block the crosswalk areas; this is for the safety of your child/children along with other pedestrians.

To avoid traffic congestion, please park further away from school and advise the student to cross the street only at marked crosswalks with assistance from a crossing guard or Safety Patrol members. Never allow students to cross between parked cars or mid-block. Parent/guardians should help your child/children cross the intersection if a crossing guard or Safety Patrol member is not available.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Fall

October 18, 20 5:00 - 7:15 PM

October 24 3:30 - 5:45 PM

Spring

March 6, 8 5:00 - 7:15 PM

March 12 3:30 - 5:45 PM

Progress Reports

Progress reports will be issued to students during the months of January and May. These reports are a formal evaluation of a student’s progress and level of development. Parents can be aware of their child’s progress throughout the year by reviewing their completed assignments and communications from the teacher.

Attendance/Absences

Regular and prompt attendance is important for student success.

If a student will be absent from school, the office must be notified before 9 AM. If not, a parent/guardian will be contacted to verify a child’s absence. Please contact the office via e-mail or calling 920-832-6246.

Promptness to class is also very important. When students arrive late they must report to the school office and sign in. Truancy charges will be filed if tardiness or absences exceed state statutes and local ordinances.

Family Trips

For teachers to prepare for student absences that will exceed two or more days due to a family trip, a Family Trip Form needs to be completed by the parent/guardian for each child and submitted to the school office one week prior to the dates of absence. The homeroom teacher will provide assignments to be completed over the absent dates. Make-up work may also be assigned when the child returns to school. Alternative assignments may need to be assigned when it would be difficult to replicate the work/activities that were completed during the student’s absence.

School Closings

In cases of bad weather, dangerous road conditions, or other school emergencies, delays, school closings, or early dismissals will be announced. Local TV and radio stations will inform families of schedule changes as quickly and widely as possible.

Early Dismissals

In the event of severe winter weather, Appleton Schools may close early. The announcement of an early dismissal will be aired on local radio and TV stations. Parent/guardians are asked to complete an “Early Dismissal Plan” form. The plan will indicate contact people and the procedure your child should follow in the event of an early dismissal. Please avoid calling district or school offices during emergency situations. This seriously disrupts our phone lines and makes it difficult to make vital outgoing calls.

Visit the AASD website/parent page for additional information on school closings and delays.

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