by Frederick Weissbach | Nov 25, 2020 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
What a rugged year! And yet, there are so many reasons to give thanks. First and foremost, no one in my extended community of family and friends is ill. Best of all, Franklin Academy successfully executed its safety plan throughout the fall trimester, keeping...
by Frederick Weissbach | Nov 19, 2020 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
Our presentation for Franklin Academy parents, The Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Virtual Learning, is available by clicking here. Our panel participants discuss how to be a successful virtual learner. They outline some of the things a student (and a parent) needs to...
by Frederick Weissbach | Nov 18, 2020 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
Dear Fred and the Entire Team at Franklin Academy: I will be forever grateful for the two months my FLI senior just had at Franklin Academy. Here’s a kid who seamlessly transitioned to online learning last March, not missing a beat. The easiest course of action...
by Frederick Weissbach | Nov 13, 2020 | Headmaster's Blog
We are launching a new initiative to increase our virtual outreach to parents. The school is developing a series of informational and educational seminars over the next few months. These workshops will highlight concepts and practices fundamental to our program....
by Frederick Weissbach | Nov 10, 2020 | Headmaster's Blog
Last March, the pandemic’s sudden arrival disrupted the creation and publication of Franklin Academy’s yearbook – the 2020 Phoenix. We expect to unveil this volume of the yearbook during a celebratory moment later in the year. Meanwhile, we are planning to...
