Foxborough Regional Charter School  Frequently Asked Questions

What is a charter school?

Authorized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Education Reform Act of 1993, charter schools are independent public schools that operate under five year charters granted by the Commonwealth’s Board of Education. Charter schools are usually proposed by teachers, school leaders, parents, non-profit organizations, or other members of the community.

How much does it cost to attend Foxborough Regional Charter School?

Charter schools are tuition free schools of choice. They are funded by tuition charges assessed against the school districts where the students reside and the state provides partial reimbursement to the sending districts for the tuition costs incurred.

What is the mission of Foxborough Regional Charter School?

Foxborough Regional Charter School will provide students a challenging academic program to prepare them for college by stressing achievement, discipline, hard work and accountability. We will continually challenge all of our students, regardless of ability, so that we will lead the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in all statewide standards and assessments.

Foxborough Regional Charter School will promote positive ethical, moral, and civic values and prepare students to serve their community as leaders and good citizens. We will present students with projects and issues requiring critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and real-life applications of their academic studies through our Student Life and Community Service Learning programs, which are integral components of the overall educational experience at Foxborough Regional Charter School.

Foxborough Regional Charter School will commit itself to providing a supportive, professional, and challenging environment for its teachers and staff, which recognizes the value of professional development, creativity, and initiative. We will constantly seek new ways to allow our teachers and staff to perform to the best of their potential in a collegial atmosphere, which recognizes unique talents and the commitment to excel.

What towns does Foxborough Regional Charter School service?

Foxborough Regional Charter School is a K-12, college preparatory, public school located in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The school currently enrolls over 1,180 students from 20 communities, including Attleboro, Avon, Brockton, Canton, Easton, Foxborough, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Norton, Norwood, Plainville, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, West Bridgewater, and Wrentham. At full capacity, Foxborough Regional Charter School will enroll 1,200 students.

Who can enroll?

Enrollment is open to children of the Commonwealth with priority given to the children that reside in the twenty (20) cities and towns that comprise the Foxborough Regional Charter School. Proof of residency shall include any one of the following: a valid driver’s license or a voter registration card and a current utility bill or rent receipt.

When can I fill out an application?

• Kindergarten – Children must be five years of age by August 31 st of the year of enrollment in order to be eligible for the kindergarten lottery.
• First Grade – Children must be six years of age by August 31 st of the year of enrollment in order to be eligible for the first grade.

Applications for all grade levels may be submitted year round.  Applications received between August and February will be entered into the March lottery.  Applications for the March lottery are due by the last business day in February before February vacation.  All applications received after the March lottery deadline will be processed through the July lottery.  Applications for the July lottery are due by the last business day in June.

Preference shall be given to siblings of students attending Foxborough Regional Charter School. Per the Department of Education, the word “sibling” refers to persons who have a common parent, either biologically or legally through adoption. Whether the children reside in the same household has no bearing on determining if the children are siblings for purposes of a sibling preference. Children who live in different households may be siblings and children who live in the same household are not necessarily siblings.

Is there an entry exam?

While the School does not administer examinations for entrance, students are assessed after enrollment to determine appropriate grade placement.

Is transportation available?

Foxborough students are transported to the school by town buses. For all other sending districts, a regional bus service has been implemented to make the school more accessible to parents.  The regional bus service is filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Is there an after school program?

Foxborough Regional Charter School offers an Extended Day Program. It is a supervised, fee-based program for students grades K through 8. Extended day students go directly to the gymnasium at dismissal time. Students are provided a snack and given the opportunity to choose an activity in which to participate.

• The school allows parents/guardians to pick-up students until 3:30PM for parents who might be delayed.
• At 3:30PM students are brought to the Extended Day Program and parents are charged accordingly.
• The program operates immediately after dismissal until 6:00PM.
• Students are not allowed to leave the school grounds and re-enter the Extended Day Program.
• Parents/guardians are required to sign their children out at pick up.
• Children are released only to the person(s) whose name(s) are listed on the Extended Day Enrollment Form.
• There is an additional fee per diem for any pick-up after 6:00PM.

Is there a dress code?

Yes. Foxborough Regional Charter School has a dress code. Tops, bottoms and sweaters/sweatshirts must be solid navy, white or khaki in color.

When will my child learn Spanish?

Foxborough Regional Charter School offers a comprehensive Spanish program that starts in kindergarten and continues up through grade twelve. FRCS students have tested out of college level Spanish requirements.