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Ferndale Family Partnership

How It Works

How Does It Work?

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  • 28 hours of learning per week Written Student Learning Plan written by FFP teachers
  • Weekly contact with the student and FFP teacher
  • Monthly Progress Reports showcasing learning towards WSLP (Common Core State Standards)
  • 20 hours: English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Arts
  • 5 hours: Math
  • 3 hours: Physical Education & Health

Weekly Contact Example:
Students must maintain weekly contact (it must be the student) using phone, Zoom, email, or in-person classes.

  • If you take an in-person class, this is your weekly contact
  • If you don't take an in-person class, there will be a writing prompt
  • Writing Prompts:
    • A writing prompt is sent each Monday. Your student will have until Friday of that same week to respond. Your teacher will respond with feedback
    • Students may type a response themselves. If your student is younger, you may type what they say. A picture of written responses is also acceptable.
    • Writing prompt example: Would you rather live in the city or the country? Why?
      • POOR RESPONSE: "I like it."
      • STRONG RESPONSE: "I would rather live in the city. I like that there are more things to do. Everything is much closer together and you could walk places easier. A city means more people to meet and do things with.”

POOR RESPONSE: "I like it."

STRONG RESPONSE: "I would rather live in the city. I like that there are more things to do. Everything is much closer together and you could walk places easier. A city means more people to meet and do things with.”

    • 28 hours of learning per week Written Student Learning Plan written by FFP teachers
    • Weekly contact with the student and FFP teacher
    • Monthly Progress Reports showcasing learning towards WSLP (Common Core State Standards)

    • 20 hours: English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Arts
    • 5 hours: Math
    • 3 hours: Physical Education & Health

  • Weekly Contact Example:
    Students must maintain weekly contact (it must be the student) using phone, Zoom, email, or in-person classes.

    • If you take an in-person class, this is your weekly contact
    • If you don't take an in-person class, there will be a writing prompt
    • Writing Prompts:
      • A writing prompt is sent each Monday. Your student will have until Friday of that same week to respond. Your teacher will respond with feedback
      • Students may type a response themselves. If your student is younger, you may type what they say. A picture of written responses is also acceptable.
      • Writing prompt example: Would you rather live in the city or the country? Why?
        • POOR RESPONSE: "I like it."
        • STRONG RESPONSE: "I would rather live in the city. I like that there are more things to do. Everything is much closer together and you could walk places easier. A city means more people to meet and do things with.”

    POOR RESPONSE: "I like it."

    STRONG RESPONSE: "I would rather live in the city. I like that there are more things to do. Everything is much closer together and you could walk places easier. A city means more people to meet and do things with.”

  • Diagram illustrating a teacher-student feedback loop, with steps labeled.

Monthly Progress Reports

  • Families will complete one report per student via a Google Form each month
  • It will include one month's worth of information about the skills practiced in that time
  • The "month" runs from the 15th of one month to the 15th of the following month
  • You will have 5 days to complete the report, due on the 20th of each month (with exceptions when the dates land on non-school days)
  • FFP teachers will review the report, contact you for more information, and let you know if it meets satisfactory approval

 

Monthly Progress Report

  • The Written Student Learning Plan is the document which identifies the course descriptions, learning materials, instructional goals (Common Core State Standards), activities, and assessment methods that will be used to guide student progress through the year. Families will collaborate with a FFP certificated staff member who will create a WSLP to establish each student's individual learning goals for the year. The plan should be of sufficient scope and depth to guide the student in meeting their educational goals. Families are welcome to make changes or add to the WSLP at any time with a FFP certificated teacher.

    • Recommend and provide curriculum based on state standards, your child's learning style, and what works for your family
    • Academic support, answering questions, and support with completing state requirements
    • Google Classroom with many online resources and access to subscriptions 
    • Workshops for families to learn how to best support their students
    • Enrichment classes for students exploring science, art, and more!

    • Provide support and instruction for your child to include 28 hours of learning each week
    • 20 hours: English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Arts
    • 5 hours: Math
    • 3 hours: Physical Education & Health

    • You have the flexibility to support your child in their learning
    • You would like support from certificated teachers
    • You can be organized and keep track of the learning for the  Monthly Progress Report

    • Turn in a Monthly Progress Report regarding progress towards your child’s academic goals on the 20th of each month
    • Refer to the "I can" statements and/or Common Core State Standards for guidance on instruction and help writing your Monthly Progress Report
    • Plan on your student fully participating in the state testing each spring
    • Collaborate with FFP certificated staff who will create a Written Student Learning Plan to establish each student's individual learning goals for the year
    • Read all emails and communications from school to stay informed about all the Ferndale Family Partnership happenings
    • Be organized, plan ahead, be flexible, document everything. You might feel like a pig on roller-skates for 6-8 weeks, but we're here to support you!

    • FFP is not a five-day a week or online program
    • FFP does not follow the same instructional model as our brick and mortar schools. If you are enrolled in the FFP, that will become your assigned school. However, if you should decide to transition back to your neighborhood school we will support families in that process. 
    • FFP is not a social program for homeschool families as there are academic expectations outlined by the teacher and the co-created student learning plan.

To Get Started...
Click on the "Apply Here" button and fill out the form. We'll contact you within three business days to set up a meeting for more information, answer questions, and to discuss your student's goals. Then we can fill out paperwork and pick out curriculum.
Volunteers!
If you would like to volunteer at one of our workshops, classes, or events, please click on the "Volunteer" button below and fill out the application for Ferndale School District.