Current Students:
Does FGCS follow the district school calendar?
With some exceptions, FGCS follows the district calendar, including the first and last days of school, Spring Break, Winter Break and state and federal holidays (Thanksgiving, Presidents' Day, etc.). Exceptions include dates of Parent-Student Conferences, report card preparation days and teacher in-service days. Please refer to the FGCS calendar in the Student-Family Handbook or here.
Can my student ride the bus to FGCS?
District buses do not stop at FGCS, but if space is available, students may ride them to Tom McCall Upper Elementary School and walk about four blocks to FGCS. To ask about this option, please contact Karen Torry, Director of School Operations, at (503) 359-4600 or at k.torry@fgcschool.org. Families should be aware that on days that Tom McCall does not have school, students riding the bus will have to use alternate modes of transportation to get to school.
Can my child take medications at school?
All medications, including over-the-counter remedies, taken by students during the school day must be administered by trained staff or by a parent. Medications must be brought to school by a parent or guardian, not the student, and must be in their original containers. Parents must fill out and sign a form giving trained staff permission to administer medications. Students may not carry their own medications, including cough drops, with the exception of prescription inhalers if the student has doctor and parent permission. Please contact Donna Van Dyke at (503) 359-4600 or at d.vandyke@fgcschool.org for details.
Can my child participate in district sports or music programs?
FGCS students may participate in sports programs at Neil Armstrong Middle School or Forest Grove High School on the same basis as other district students. FGCS students may also participate in elementary strings, orchestra and band programs at the district schools. Parents should be aware that schedules for sports and music programs may conflict with the FGCS school day. Please contact the disctrict school at which the program takes place for details about schedules, registration and fees. A list of district schools with contact information is available at www.fgsd.k12.or.us.
Prospective Students:
Does FGCS charge tuition?
No. FGCS is a free public school supported by tax dollars, grants and donations. As at other public schools, we ask parents to help pay for some activities, such as field trips and Outdoor School, but we provide scholarships whenever possible.
Do I have to live in Forest Grove to attend FGCS?
FGCS is part of the Forest Grove School District. Any student living within the district's boundaries, including Cornelius and rural Washington County, may attend. Students residing outside the district may attend on a space-available basis.
What grades are served at FGCS?
FGCS enrolls students in grades 1st-8th in multi-age classrooms. Currently, Level 1 classrooms have students in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades; Level 2 has students in 4th, 5th and 6th grades; and Level 3 has students in 7th and 8th grades.
Where is the school located?
The school is located in the heart of downtown Forest Grove, at 1914 Pacific Avenue, just a few blocks away from the city library, Pacific University and local parks.
How many students are in each class?
In Level 1 (grades 1, 2, 3), classes have 18-22 students. In levels 2 and 3, class sizes average 24 students.
Does FGCS have a lunch program?
FGCS does not have a school lunch program yet, so students bring their own lunches and eat in their classrooms.
Does FGCS have a kindergarten program?
Not at this time.