Welcome to the start of a new school year!

Similar to the resolutions that we might make in any new year, in this new school year the Framingham Public Schools (FPS) are resolved to strengthen the ways in which our schools and district offices engage with our school community. This commitment is at the core of our FPS vision statement, which emphasizes not only academic excellence, but also the development of social, emotional, and behavioral skills.

As parents and caregivers, your involvement and support is critical in helping our students to be positive and productive members of the FPS community. We must work to support one another in creating a more inclusive environment that creates a sense of belonging and mattering for ALL. 

All aspects of education are a collaborative effort between school and home, a partnership that is crucial in supporting our students' overall growth and success. By working together, we can ensure that our students are not only achieving academically but also developing the positive behaviors and emotional resilience needed to thrive in all areas of life.

Here is what you can expect from the Framingham Public Schools:

• Direct and timely communication with caregivers about student academic performance and behavior through ParentSquare, our primary communication tool, to ensure that our schools and families are working together; 
• Code of Character, Conduct, and Support guidance for behavioral expectations and accountability, pairing an accountable consequence to a behavioral infraction with a restorative intervention to promote skill-building and restoration;
• Parent-Teacher Home Visits (PTHV) will expand this year to strengthen the partnership between families and schools, ultimately enhancing student success and engagement.
• Student Engagement opportunities to engage student voice, leadership, and agency. Our students have the most important voice in our work. We are dedicated to amplifying student voices and encouraging leadership and agency. Our goal is to better understand and act on what matters most to our students.

Here is what we need our caregivers to do as partners in this work:

• Ensure that your student is in school each and every day - attendance matters! Inconsistent attendance to school and to classes can significantly impact your student’s educational progress. The attendance frequently asked questions document (FAQ) provides important information around expectations for student attendance and absences; 
• Help us to reinforce the 5 School Rules from the Code of Character Conduct and Support (Code) that we teach students across all levels. Parents and caregivers can support these 5 School Rules and Rights and Responsibilities by talking to their students about what they mean and why they are important while in the classroom and on the school bus; and
• Review the parent/caregiver rights and responsibilities (SP, PT) to strengthen the relationship between home and schools. 

Thank you in advance for working together with us in support of our amazing school community. Our students will benefit the most when we are all working together to prepare them to be academically strong, socially and emotionally resilient, and respectful and responsible citizens in our community.

Your partner in education,

Bob Tremblay
Superintendent of Schools

CIVIL RIGHTS AND TITLE IX COMMITMENT

The Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment free from discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on characteristics such as race, gender, disability, and sexual orientation. Harassment in any form, including sexual harassment, is strictly prohibited among all individuals within the school community, including administrators, students, and vendors. The District complies with Title IX, ensuring that there is no discrimination based on sex in any educational programs or activities, including admissions and employment processes.

Retaliation against anyone who reports harassment or participates in investigations is unlawful and will not be tolerated. Those found engaging in harassment, discrimination, or retaliation may face disciplinary actions, including reprimand, suspension, or expulsion, as determined by the school administration.