Tag: academics

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,

Managing the Game of Life: A 5th Grade Experience

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

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

“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

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

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

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.

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

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