Parents

On average, students spend seven hours a day in school.  During that time, we at Freire act in loco parentis—Latin for “in place of a parent.”  Trusted by you to take care of your child, we aim to teach more than reading, writing, and arithmetic.  We strive to teach your child skills that will make him or her a successful adult in this world—skills such as decision making, eating healthy, money management, and conflict resolution.

 

In order for Freire truly to be successful, the two of us—as school and as parent—must work together to reinforce  our teachings. Since your child spends the rest of the day—the other seventeen hours—with you, you serve as the biggest role model in your child’s life.  Thus, our success or failure as a school ultimately depends on you.

 

 

Seeking to strength the connection between home and school, Freire routinely communicates with parents.  If your child is absent, you will receive a phone call from us asking why.  If your child is failing, we will send home a letter explaining that your child has been placed in mandatory tutoring.  As a parent, you will also receive monthly progress reports from us to update you on your son or daughter’s academic standing.

 

Communication is not a one-way street, however.  We expect that you will be actively communicating with us as well your son or daughter about what he or she is learning in school.  The academic success of your child depends on it.

 

If you would like to become even more involved as a parent of a Freire Charter School student,  you can join the Parents & Friends of Freire Association (PFFA).  Meetings are held once a month at the Friends Center located at 1501 Cherry Street.  Meetings usually take place on a Wednesday evening when parking is $1.00.  Please call the school and leave a message for Trina Singleton or Margaree Harper, the Parent Representatives to the Board and Presidents of PFFA, if you would like more information.