by Frederick Weissbach | Mar 21, 2020 | Headmaster's Blog
I am impressed. Our teachers tackled an unprecedented challenge with determination and creativity. Consequently, I realize that our school family will get through this national emergency. We will emerge whole. Over one short week, our teachers chose the digital...
by Frederick Weissbach | Mar 14, 2020 | Alumni Updates, Headmaster's Blog
Dear Franklin Academy Parents: The situation has changed again since I wrote to you at the end of the workday on Thursday. Governors are closing schools across the country. We are anticipating that Governor Lamont will mandate that all Connecticut schools must close....
by Frederick Weissbach | Feb 23, 2020 | Headmaster's Blog
An essential responsibility of Franklin Academy’s administration is the recruitment, training, and retention of a dedicated group of teachers. Consequently, the school seeks veteran educators and young professionals who share a passion for serving students with...
by Frederick Weissbach | Feb 22, 2020 | Headmaster's Blog
Franklin Academy celebrates the success of each of our seniors and postgraduates as we hear about their college, university, and post-secondary program acceptances. Byron Crozier, our College Counselor, provides students and teachers with updates. Then, I share the...
by Frederick Weissbach | Feb 19, 2020 | Headmaster's Blog
Franklin Academy’s 20th anniversary is fast approaching! In order to move boldly into our third decade, we have initiated a strategic planning process. First, we organized a steering committee of trustees, administrators, and teachers. Next, the committee hired...
by Frederick Weissbach | Feb 16, 2020 | Headmaster's Blog
Everyone is home, enjoying the mid-winter holiday. However, I want to share more news about college admissions. First, Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, approved Carter Carrio’s application. Carter is a senior, completing his second...
