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Welcome to Fairfield City Schools Online |
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FAIRFIELD FRESHMAN SCHOOL
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5050 Dixie Highway
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Phone (513) 829-8300
Fax (513) 829-4733
Office Hours:
6:30-3:00 (School Year)
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| Freshman Facts |
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Attendance Office 829-8325 |
Guidance Counselors:
Jean Platt & Marilyn Coburn |
Athletic Director: Greg Whited |
Grading Period: 18 weeks (Term) = 1 year |
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| Freshman School Information |
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Freshman School is one of several freshman schools in the
greater Cincinnati area. Although freshman schools have
become more common across the country in recent years,
the Fairfield Freshman School has existed for over 25 years.
The mission at the Freshman School is to “create an atmosphere that embraces individuality and a sense of community. By encompassing all styles of learners, our teaching focuses on the academic and the social progression of each child. In our unique environment, we empower our students to transition successfully into the high school and beyond.” As a result of this unique environment, students will often comment that their class grew closer and lifelong friendships were developed because of their experience at the Freshman School. The process of transitioning students successfully into high school and beyond is a critical role that the Freshman School plays. During the spring of 8th grade, students create their schedules for their freshman year with teachers and counselors. This process continues at orientation as students are introduced to the block schedule and the concept of earning credits to graduate. There are many changes that take place as our students transition from middle school to the Freshman School. The staff members at the Freshman School understand the challenges students experience as they transition to the new building and the start of high school. Staff members also understand the impact that a successful freshman year will have on the rest of our students’high
school career. The freshman staff believes in creating
a comfortable learning environment and a sense of community
within our school. Our staff works collaboratively to meet
the academic and emotional needs of each child and is continuously
evaluating the progress of each student. This evaluation
process is critical in recommending students for high school
courses and giving our students the best chance to be successful
in the high school and beyond. Students will remember this
sense of community and relationship building that they
experienced during their freshman year. Students will talk
about the freshman basketball tournament, freshman dances,
Reality Check, the Dr. Mike assembly and Field Day. They
will remember the daily interactions with peers and reminisce
about the friendships they developed with students in their
class. In addition, they will value the relationships developed
with the staff, and the rapport they developed with their
teachers. After leaving the Freshman School, many students
return to visit or seek advice from staff. They often talk
about how much they enjoyed their freshman year, and the
bonds they built with peers and staff. This demonstrates
the relationships that are built during this critical year,
and personifies why the freshman experience is such a special
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Child Development Program |
Mrs. Knoth’s Work & Family Studies classes concluded a child development unit where students had the opportunity to work with small children. During the “Big Buddy/ Little Buddy” program, ninth graders plan activities to work with young students. The little buddies benefit from the extra help and special activities provided by the freshmen and at the same time the freshmen learn first-hand about young children and their development. The ninth grade students worked with Central Elementary Latch Key and Mrs. Henrietta Patton’s first grade class. Great program!
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Reality Check |
On May 20, 2008 approximately 35 area businesses helped with a valuable program at the Freshman School called ”Reality Check”. During this program students had the opportunity to practice real life decision making and budgeting skills based on career choices and family size. Students were given a list of career choices based on their grade point average. After making their career decision they were given a monthly salary amount to be used for all their needs. Local Banks and Credit Unions provided students with checkbooks and bank registers to help them keep track of their expenditures. For the program, students were assumed to be 24 years of age and on their own. So they even had to draw a number out of a hat in order to determine how many children they had.
After receiving their salary amount students visited "Life Stations" where they had to pay their monthly bills including the following:
Pay Taxes
Buy a House
Buy a Car
Pay Insurance
Buy groceries
Pay for childcare
Pay utilities
Pay for gas & parking
Gifts/entertainment
Unexpected expenses
Of course the purpose of the program was for the students to learn to make choices so they have enough money to pay for their basic needs. But inevitable some students run out of money before finishing the program. These students are sent to a special station called “Lifespan” where they are assisted in making better choices or getting a second job.
Students walked away with a better insight on the challenges of providing for a family financially. They also gained a better understanding of how their academic choices can affect their future career prospects.
Radio Station WMOH sponsored this program and area businesses provided volunteers and resources for the students. |
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Upcoming Events
Key Dates
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School Offices Reopen- Thursday, Aug. 14
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First Day of School - Thursday, Aug. 28
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Keep Fairfield Schools Safe!
Report any unsafe or threatening activity 24/7 by calling the "Speak Up" anonymous tip line...
513-896-8200
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