Tag: academics

Technology In The Classroom

Technology In The Classroom

We can all agree that technology is here to stay. And while sometimes technology gets a bad rap, it can be a significant learning tool. At The Franciscan School,

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Managing the Game of Life: A 5th Grade Experience

Managing the Game of Life: A 5th Grade Experience

Managing the Game of Life: A 5th Grade Experience

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Unlocking Potential: The 8th Grade Capstone Project

Unlocking Potential: The 8th Grade Capstone Project

In the 2022-2023 school year, we started a new 8th grade tradition at The Franciscan School: The Capstone Project.

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Pursuing High-Quality Education: 2023-2026 Strategic Plan

Pursuing High-Quality Education: 2023-2026 Strategic Plan

“The quality of a school goes beyond its name, location, or reputation. An education institution succeeds when it supports every learner every day, offering

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Inside the Classroom: Barb Dobner

Inside the Classroom: Barb Dobner

“Every day is a new adventure.” After teaching at The Franciscan School for 15 years, Barb Dobner continues to find new ways to teach and engage her Kindergarten

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Spotlight: New Middle School Advisory Program

Spotlight: New Middle School Advisory Program

Middle school can sometimes be hard to navigate. With a change in how classes are arranged, the academic rigor that can be found, developments personally and

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STREAM

STREAM

STEM, STEAM, STREAM. These buzzwords have floated around the academic world for many years, but how do they apply to The Franciscan School (TFS)?

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From Yoga to Finance, Fitness and More: Middle School Electives

From Yoga to Finance, Fitness and More: Middle School Electives

One of the most unique and lesser known attributes of The Franciscan School (TFS) is the wide range of electives offered to middle school students.

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Inside the Classroom: Chris Elliott, PE

Inside the Classroom: Chris Elliott, PE

Before the doors first opened at The Franciscan School, there were feelings of excitement and anticipation of the unknown.

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Student Council Shapes Future Leaders

Student Council Shapes Future Leaders

Each year, a couple of dozen middle school students at TFS put together thoughtful campaigns promising to make important contributions to the school community if

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