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Two Job Openings for 2012-13

FGCS is seeking applications for two classrom teacher positions for the 2012-13 school year. Click here for job descriptions and application information.

 

Student Talent Show Set for May 25

Our popular annual Student Talent Show is set for 10 a.m. Fri., May 25 in the Grove Room at the District Office, 1728 Main St. Parents and family members are invited to join the audience cheering on our young performers. Sign-up sheets are in each classroom. Acts are limited to 5 minutes each. A rehearsal is set for 3:30-5 p.m. Thurs., May 24 in the Grove Room.

 

2011-12 Family & Student Handbook Available

Click here to view the 2011-12 Family & Student Handbook. The handbook contains important information about FGCS schedule, program, student dress guidelines, code of conduct and more. Please read the handbook and talk about it with your students before the first day of school.

 

FGCS Daily Schedule

School starts at 8:50 a.m. Mon.-Fri.; FGCS does not follow the District's Wednesday late start. Level 1 students dismiss at 3:05 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; Levels 2, 3 and 4 students dismiss at 3:20 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. All students dismiss at 1:05 p.m. Fridays.

 
Student Records: Student & Parent Rights

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the private of student educational records by limiting third party access and keeping personally identifiable information confidential and by allowing students and their parents access to education records. Click here to read more about the FERPA rights of parents. Click here to read more about students' rights under FERPA. More ... 

 

 
 

 

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Welcome to the Forest Grove Community School

The Forest Grove Community School is a free public charter school that engages students in scholarship, stewardship and citizenship with the goal of educating for sustainability. We provide a caring, smaller school environment that challenges students to reach their highest potential through learning rooted in the local community. FGCS currently enrolls students in 1st through 8th grades.  We operate under a charter contract with the Forest Grove School District and are governed by an independent board of directors. We are an Oregon non-profit corporation and a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. We serve students and families in and around Forest Grove, Oregon. We are located at 1914 Pacific Ave. in downtown Forest Grove, Oregon. You may contact us at 503-359-4600 or information@fgcschool.org.

 

Pizza Schmizza Fundraiser May 21

The perfect excuse to bring home pizza for dinner: On Mon., May 21, a portion of sales at the Forest Grove Pizza Schmizza will be donated to the Forest Grove Community School. Dine in or take out 4:30-7:30 p.m., tell your server that you're supporting the FGCS fundraiser and you'll be supporting our school. Proceeds of this fundraiser will be targeted to support our school gardens. Spread the word to friends and families to help us have a successful fundraising night at Pizza Schmizza.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Non-Discrimination Policy: No student or applicant for enrollment as a student at Forest Grove Community School shall be discriminated against in any educational program or activity on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, disability, income level, proficiency in the English language or athletic ability. Enrollment of any student receiving special education services pursuant to an Individual Education Plan must be approved by the student's IEP team. No employee or applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.

 

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Charter School Annual Survey

FGCS parents/guardians and students are invited to participate in the annual charter school survey by the Oregon Department of Education. All public charter schools statewide are required to conduct surveys of parents, students and staff. The parent survey is available here.

 

School Dance for Levels 3 & 4

Students in 5th-8th grades are invited to a student-organized school dance 5:00-7 p.m. Fri., May 18 in the Grove Room at the District Office, 1728 Main Street. Tickets are $1. Parents and staff members will chaperone. Snacks and beverages will be served. Questions? Contact Karen Torry at k.torry@fgcschool.org or Abigail and Tara in Charlie's class.

 

Learning Lab Open for Eligible Level 2 Students

The Learning Lab, the after-school study club at FGCS, is now open to Level 2 students with principal approval. The Learning Lab is a quiet, supervised place for students to complete assignments, work on projects or use the computer lab for school work. The Learning Lab, supervised by instructional assistant Rick Boudreau, is open 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri. The Lab is closed on Wednesdays. Students attending Learning Lab must be able to self-manage (focus on work, not disrupt others) for up to an hour. If you'd like your student to attend Learning Lab, please review the Rights, Responsibilities and Rules for Learning Lab and fill out a permission form.  Please place permission forms in the clear box outside the principal's office. You will be notified by phone or email whether your student has may begin attending Learning Lab.

 


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