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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a Charter School?
A: 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.
Q: Who can enroll at Foxborough Regional Charter School?
A: Enrollment is open to children who live in Massachusetts, with priority given to students from the 20 communities that make up the FRCS district: Attleboro, Avon, Brockton, Canton, Easton, Foxborough, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Norton, Norwood, Plainville, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, West Bridgewater, and Wrentham. To be eligible for the lottery, all applications must include a valid Massachusetts address as the student’s permanent residence, where all communications will be mailed. Proof of residency may include a Massachusetts driver’s license or voter registration card, along with a current utility bill or rent receipt.
Q: How much does it cost to attend Foxborough Regional Charter School?
A: Charter schools, like Foxborough Regional Charter School, are completely tuition-free. Families do not pay to attend. The school is funded by the districts where students live, with support from the state.
Q: Does FRCS support students who have an IEP or 504?
A: All Charter Schools in Massachusetts serve students with disabilities. Charter schools must accept all students who apply, and whose names are selected through a lottery. They may not discriminate in admissions against students on the basis of disability, special need or prior academic achievement. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-2004 (IDEA), is a federal special education law, that requires that states and public schools provide students with disabilities a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) and access to the general education curriculum commensurate with their non-disabled peers, and that the educational placement of students with disabilities be in the least restrictive educational placement which still meets the unique needs of the student.
Foxborough Regional Charter School supports students through a variety of services including:
- Guidance
- Adjustment Counseling
- Social Work
- Health Services
- Special Education
- MLL
- 504 Accommodations
Q: Do you require a Dress Code
A: Yes. Students (K-12) are required to present in a professional manner and in our school colors at all times. Our goal has been and is to maintain a professional, appropriate, and consistent appearance, free from distractions to better support the learning environment. Learn more about our Dress Code and where you can purchase FRCS items.
Q: What language is taught at FRCS?
A: Our K-12 World Language program is focused on graduating bilingual students, opening doors for international and cultural exchange, and providing global learning and leadership opportunities. Students begin learning Spanish in Kindergarten!