Accelerated Book Finder
Searching for books with a correspondingRenaissance Accelerated Reader 360®quiz is easy with Accelerated Reader Bookfinder®. Students, teachers, parents, and librarians can search in English or Spanish using criteria such as ATOS book level or a Lexile™ measure, interest level, title, author, fiction/nonfiction, subject, award-winners, state lists, CCSS Exemplars, and more.
After School Care Providers
After School Care Providers
While Ferguson-Florissant School District does not provide K-5 Before and After-School services, we have entered into a formal agreement with a third-party vendor, Unleashing Potential, who applied for and was awarded a grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide FREE after-school services in (4) of our campuses (Berkeley, Combs, Griffith, and Robinwood) to support families with theirprogram in the 2023-2024SY.
Attendance Policy
Regular attendance has a huge impact on a student’s academic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and in life.
We realize some absences are unavoidable due to health problems or other circ*mstances. But we also know that when students miss too much school -- regardless of the reason -- it can cause them to fall behind academically.
Your child is less likely to succeed if he or she is chronically absent, missing 18 or more days over the course of the school year. Research shows:
- Children chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade are much less likely to read at grade level by the end of third grade.
- By sixth grade, chronic absence is a proven early warning sign for students at risk for dropping out of school.
- By ninth grade,good attendance can predict graduation rates even better than eighth-gradetest scores.
Individual student absences can add up quickly. A child is considered chronically absent if he or she misses just two days every month.
Please ensure that your child attends school every day and arrives on time. Here are a few practical tips to help support regular attendance:
- Make sure your children keep a regular bedtime and establish a morning routine.
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- Ensure your children go to school every day unless they are truly sick.
- Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor’s appointments when school is in session.
- Talk to teachers and counselors for advice if your children feel anxious about going to school.
- Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up.Call on a family member, neighbor, or another parent to take your child to school if necessary.
Let us know how we can best support you and your children so that they can be present for school on time, every day. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact your child’s school, or as always, e-mail us at info@fergflor.org.
Canvas
Canvas is the Ferguson-Florissant School District’s Learning Management System. Canvas is a course management system that supports online learning and teaching.
Chromebook Tech Support
Chromebook Tech Support
Use this portal to receive tech support for your Chromebook.
College and Career Planning Guide
The College and Career Planning Guide presents important information about programs and courses offered to the students of the Ferguson-Florissant School District. With the help of parents, school counselors, and teachers, students complete an Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP) most appropriate to their personal career goals, post-secondary planning, and individual pathway options.
Family Hotspot Application
This application is for a "hotspot" for families in need that gives Internet access for the student Chromebook. It is only needed if there is no Internet in the home, or the Internet is slow or has a problem. Hotspot approval is subject to income verification and available supplyof equipment.
Galileo Benchmark Assessment Growth Calculator
Galileo Benchmark Assessment Growth Calculator
Ferguson-Florissant School District uses Galileo K-12 as a benchmarking assessment tool. The Galileo benchmarks are administered four times a year. Each assessment is aligned to the Missouri Learning Standards from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
Data from the benchmark assessment tells the teacher which standards students have successfully mastered. Galileo gives a score for each student that focuses on ensuring all students are on track to achieve at least one year of growth or more.
Parents and students can track their learning progress through the Galileo Growth Calculator.
If you know your student's latest Galileo Benchmark Developmental Level (DL) score, this calculator will show the current achievement level of the student and what their goal is for the next Galileo Benchmark Assessment.
*Galileo Benchmark Developmental Level (DL) score can be seen in the ‘Assessments’ section on the Parent Portal.
Graduate Profile
- District leaders' presentation to MSBA attendees
- Sample Graduate Profile
Based on input from students, parents, staff, community members, business and higher education leaders, the District hasdeveloped a Graduate Profile. Through this process we have identified specific indicators to measure our graduates’ readiness for success in college and life.
1. Communicator
○ Listens to understand others
○ Clearly articulate ideas when writing, speaking, and visually, adapting message
to fit the purpose and needs of the audience
2. Collaborator
○ Works effectively with others to accomplish a common goal
○ Engages in positive and productive conflict resolution
3. Innovator
○ Explores multiple possibilities and evaluates relevant information in order to
enact change
○ Perseveres through challenges by using obstacles as opportunities to learn,
reflect, and improve
4. Citizen
○ Demonstrates civic engagement by applying knowledge and practical skills to
improve communities
○ other mindedness & equity
5. Mastery Learner
○ Demonstrates mastery of content standards
○ Applies content knowledge to real world situations, and transfers knowledge
across various contexts and disciplines
The graphic below represents our graduate profile. Each District school will develop a graduate profile that links their work to the District graduate profile.
Hazel Health Services
Check out Hazel Health Services available for Students and Parents of FFSD.
Immunization Requirements
Check out this year's Immunization requirements.
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
The Parent Portal is an internet ready program that allows parents to access and update/verify their child's registration information and view timely information about their child’s progress in school via their web browser. With a click of the mouse, parents will have access to selected information including grades, attendance and assignments. To access the portal, click on the below link. If you are not registered to use the Parent Portal, you may contact your child's school to do so.
MOCAP
Missouri Course Access Program
Parent-Teacher Conference tips
Parent Tips For Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences
Your regular attendance at parent-teacher conferences is extremely important to the educational success of your child.Parent-teacher conferences are an excellent opportunity to gauge your child’s academic progress and create an ongoing dialogue with your child’s teacher.Below are some tips for effective conferences:
Some tips for parents:
- Take notes and share information concerning your child with the teacher that could impact his/her learning (how your child learns best, personality, learning challenges, personal information, etc.).
- Follow-up with your child’s teacher to review his/her work, grades, and progress in school.Ask the teacher for specific suggestions on ways to help your child reach his/her potential. This is the most important part of the meeting. If the teacher says something that you don’t understand, ask for clarification.
- Take notes so you can discuss the meeting with your child.
- End the meeting by reiterating the actions that will be taken by the teacher or parent/guardian.
- Think of ways you would like to be involved in your child’s learning so that you can discuss them with the teacher.
Helpful questions to ask the teacher:
- What is your classroom homework policy? Is homework graded?
- What are the skills that you expect my child to master this year?
- Is my child working up to his/her ability?
- How do you accommodate for learning styles?
- How can I stay involved in my child’s learning?
After the conference:
- Stay in contact with the teacher and continue to discuss your child’s progress.Register on theParent Portal to monitor/view your child’s grades, attendance, and assignments online. Contact your child’s school for more information.
PayPAMS
Programs
Take a look at the many programs available for Ferguson-Florissant Students. These programs hold opportunities from scholarships to college and career preparation. Ask your counselor or reach out to that program's contact for more information.
Renaissance Flow
The Renaissance Growth Platform connects assessment, instruction, and practice across partner products and your Renaissance products. Seamless syncing keeps students’ data up-to-date and allows for uninterrupted learning.
Report Bullying
Safety and Emergency Procedures
Safety and Emergency Procedures
School Social Work Services
School Social Work Services
School social workers serve as the link between students, families, and the school. They work with parents, guardians, teachers, and other school officials to eliminate barriers children may have to learning and attempt to ensure that students reach their academic and personal potential.
Software Tech Support
If you are having difficulty using Canvas, Zoom, Gmail, Parent Portal, Student 360, Seesaw, Clever, Galileo, or any other instructional resource, please fill out the form below. We also have resources available on our website at www.fergflor.org/canvasfor Canvas specific support and at www.fergflor.org/unitedfor information and resources related to virtual learning and supports for families during this difficult time.
Standards-Based Learning
Standards-Based Learning
Following a successful pilot program, we are pleased to announce that all elementary schools in our District will be using Standards-Based Report Cards this school year for students in grades K-5. Over the past year, Ferguson-Florissant School District has been working towards establishing a consistent format regarding assessment and grading.
The new standards-based grading practices are a result of our efforts to communicate an accurate picture of student learning. The new format will communicate how students perform on a set of clearly defined learning targets called standards. The purpose is to identify what a student knows or is able to do, in relation to the given learning targets - as opposed to simply averaging grades/scores over the course of the grading period, which can mask what a student has learned or has not learned.
Standards-based report cards:
List the most important skills students should learn in each subject area at their grade level.
Provide the most recent achievements and feedback regarding students’ progress towards meeting the end-of-the-year grade-level standards.
Ensure consistency from grade level to grade level.
Report effort/work habits separately from academic achievement. Students are graded on what they know and what they have learned and separate social and behavioral skills from academic skills.
To help families understand how student progress will be reported, we have created a Parent Guide ( English) Parent Guide (Spanish)to answer many frequently asked questions and answers regarding standards-based grading. We appreciate your continued support and partnership.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or building principal.
Student Portal
Student Work Permit
WORK PERMIT INSTRUCTIONS
The Ferguson-Florissant School District (FFSD) provides this tool to streamline the request and issuance of work certificates and permit requests, as required by the Missouri Department of Labor.
Steps:
- Visit the Missouri
Department of labor website and obtain the correct form. Please note that there are separate form working during the school year and working during the summer months. Print the Department of Labor form (visit your school's counselor/librarian/main office for printing assistance); - Complete the Department of Labor form's sections A and B thoroughly and neatly, ensuring that you have obtained signatures from your parent/guardian and the prospective employer; and
- Submit this Google form.
This Google form should only be completed once steps 1 & 2 are completed. After the Google Form is received, the following outlines the next steps:
- The student grades (no more than two Fs on the most recent report card) and proof of age will be reviewed;
- The student's parent/guardian will be contacted within three school business days to schedule the face-to-face meeting(proper identification required);and
- The authorization or denial of the certificate or permit will be issued.
Thank you for your interest, and please contact Brad Johnson, Director of Career and Technical Education, at 314-824-2251 or bjohnson@fergflor.org with any questions/concerns.
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Ferguson-Florissant School District'sgoal is to ensure the safety of all during inclement weather events while minimizing the disruption to student learning.
If weather conditions or other unexpected, short-term events make it unsafe for students to attend in person, the District may use one of the following options:
- School may start two hours late. (Delayed start)
- Students may be released early. (Early dismissal)
- Students may learn during a 'virtual learning day.' (Asynchronous or Synchronous learning day)
- In-person classes may be canceled entirely. (A regular snow day)
What options will the District consider when weather conditions are severe?
Two-hour delayed late start- A two-hour delayed start will be used to allow staff additional time to get to school and prepare the grounds and facilities (i.e., clearing ice, sidewalks, etc.). Also, conditions and visibility often improve later in the morning. The school day will begin two hours later. All schools will end their day at the regular time. A complete list of delayed start times islisted below:
Middle (6-8) - 9:25 a.m.
High (9-12) - 10:05 a.m.
Intermediate (3-5) - 10:50 a.m.
Primary (Pre K - 2) - 11:20 a.m.
Early dismissal- In the case of developing weather conditions, the District may call for early dismissal of students. In this case, there will be no evening activities or classes.
Virtual learning day (AMI)- During a virtual learning day, in-person classes are cancelled. Students will take part in independent learning activities virtually at home through Canvas or with online teacher support.
School closing- Closing school, is necessary when the weather forecast and current conditions indicate that a late start is not possible. School closure is usually a result of snow and/or ice. This will be a traditional 'snow day' with no in-person or virtual classes.
How are parents/guardians notified of school closings?
Any decision to close schools due to weather will be announced using Ferguson-Florissant School District’s automated messaging system (email, text, and/or phone calls). Announcements will be made on local television stations, the District website, and FFSD’sFacebook,Twitter, andInstagramaccounts.When possible, announcements regarding inclement weather days will be made before 10 p.m. the day before or at approximately 5:30 a.m. the day inclement weather is expected.
- District website:www.fergflor.orgprovides notification of school closings and cancellations.
- Email, Phone Call, FFSD App & Text Message: Phone, email, and text messages are sent to school families and employees when classes are cancelled, delayed, virtual, or students are released early.
- Social Media: Information will be posted on the District’sFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
- Radio & TV: Local stations share announcements on air and on their websites.
NOTE: If you are a parent/guardian and did not receive a phone call on a day when school is closed due to weather, please contact your child's school office to ensure the District has the correct contact information on file for your family. You can also update or change your contact information in theParent Portal.
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How does temperature affect the decision to hold school?
When very cold weather strikes we receive many questions from families and staff asking whetherschoolwill be closed due to cold temperatures alone. The answer is yes. Under certain conditions, outlined below, extreme cold may cause school to be closed for the safety of our students and staff.
The Ferguson-Florissant School District considers a set of internal weather guidelines to help determine whether temperatures are safe to hold classes. Our weather guidelines state that if the wind chill temperature is ABOVE (warmer than) -17 degrees at 5 a.m., schools are generally open. If the wind chill temperature falls BELOW (is colder than) -18 degrees at 5 a.m., schools are more likely to be closed. These guidelines take into account theamount of time it takes for exposed skin to develop frostbiteand the average amount of time it takes for students to walk to school or wait at bus stops. Of course, other factors may also be considered, but these parameters provide a general guide.Click here to view a National Weather Service (NWS) brochure on wind chills to learn more.
When temperatures do not warrant closing, families should help their children to be prepared for the weather to make sure that they stay as safe and warm as possible as they make their way to and from school:
- Dress them warmly, in layers; with a hat, scarf, gloves and appropriate footwear.
- If your child generally walks to school, consider giving them a ride or having children from your neighborhood carpool together.
- If your child rides the bus, dress them warmly, but also consider waiting in the car with them at the bus stop, or having one person in your neighborhood maintain a warm car by the stop.
Just like our families do when school is in session during very cold weather, the District makes some adjustments in response to the weather to ensure our students and staff are safe and as comfortable as possible:
- Our transportation department begins preparing district buses as early as 4 a.m. to make sure the engines start and heaters work so that students have as warm a ride to school as possible. Drivers are careful to arrive at bus stops as close to “on time” as possible.
- Custodial and maintenance staff ensure temperatures inside our classrooms are comfortable and are on standby to respond to any facilities issues that can arise due to frigid temperatures outside.
- Recess and all gym class activities are held indoors.
Because instructional time is so valuable for all of our students to be able to achieve at the highest levels, we wish for all students to be in school as much as possible. However, ultimately, families decide what is best for their children based on individual circ*mstances. We hope that this information is helpful for our students, families and staff to know more about our decision-making process and the steps we can all take to continue our teaching and learning even when it’s very cold outside.
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Administrators and teachers will make adjustments in school activities to insure the safety and comfort of our
children when periods of extremeheatdevelop. In general, it is the District’s policy to remain open for
a full day of school once classes begin each day. Extremeheatsometimes create conditions changing
the normal routines of the school day such as recess or after-school activities like football practice.Summer:
The National Weather Service and the Missouri Department of Health issue warnings of extremeheatevents
during the summer months. Administrators and teachers will adjust student activities during these periods to
ensure the health and safety of our students.The National Weather Service’sHeatAdvisory/Warning is based on a term called theHeatIndex and the length
of time the extremeheatlasts. TheHeatIndex is a complex formula that simulates what it “feels like” to
humans given a certain temperature and relative humidity.- HeatAdvisory is issued when theheatindex is expected to be at least 105 degrees for 3 hours or more
with a minimumheatindex of 80 degrees during a 24-hour period. - Heatwarning is issued when theheatindex is expected to be at least 115 degrees for 3 hours or more
with a minimumheatindex of 80 degrees during a 24-hour period, or when theheatindex is to be in the
105 degrees to 114 degrees (or higher) for at least 3 days.
The Missouri Department of Health also issues Advisories/Warnings for extremeheatevents. They are called:
- HotWeather Health Advisory or aHotWeather Health Warning.
- HotWeather Health Advisory is issued when theheatindex is 105 degrees or greater.
- HotWeather Health Warning is issued two days after aHotWeather Health Advisory continues and if
the forecast calls for theheatto continue for 48 more hours.
Precautions To Take:
- On any given day, when theheatindex is 105 degrees or higher, all outdoor athletics/activities should be
postponed or moved inside to air conditioned facilities. - When theheatindex is 95 degrees – 104 degrees, athletics/activities may take place outside with the
following conditions: hydration, breaks, and rest every 20 minutes. In addition, an early stop time may
be given by the Athletic Director for athletic practices and after-school activities. The Athletic Director
will communicate with coaches regarding these precautions.
- HeatAdvisory is issued when theheatindex is expected to be at least 105 degrees for 3 hours or more
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