by Frederick Weissbach | Feb 22, 2021 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
Last week marked the midpoint of this school year. Now, the administration is widening its focus to begin planning for next year. We are completing the final review of the 2021-22 academic calendar. Then, I will post these dates on our website. New employment...
by Frederick Weissbach | Feb 20, 2021 | Headmaster's Blog
Time to FLI is an upcoming parent seminar focusing on the Franklin Learning Institute (FLI). FLI is an innovative and selective program for our seniors and postgraduates. The presenters are FLI Advisors: Pete Govert [Residential and Internship Specialist], Stephanie...
by Frederick Weissbach | Feb 17, 2021 | Headmaster's Blog
Alex Portnoy, FLI senior and four-year student at Franklin Academy, is considering a wide range of colleges and universities. Indeed, his list of applications is perhaps the most ambitious that I have reviewed in a long time. Already, Adelphi University...
by Frederick Weissbach | Feb 14, 2021 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
We have passed the midpoint of the Winter Trimester. Results from our most recent all-school COVID-19 testing this week came back negative for everyone. Hurray! Now, CDC research is indicating that double masking provides a robust level of protection. Indeed, an outer...
by Frederick Weissbach | Feb 13, 2021 | Headmaster's Blog
Sometimes no snow falls during the winter months in Connecticut. Sunny days alternate with rainy and cloudy days, providing little variation as we gaze over our grayish-brown rural landscape. However, this year, we are experiencing a real winter with plowable snow....
by Frederick Weissbach | Feb 8, 2021 | Headmaster's Blog
Franklin Academy’s parent seminar series continues. Byron Crozier, College Counselor, and Jennifer Dziekan, FACTS Advisor, will present Transitions to Postsecondary Education on Tuesday, February 23, at 4:00 pm. First, they will talk about choosing appropriate...
