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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: How much does it cost to attend Foxborough Regional Charter School?
A: Charter schools are tuition free schools of choice. They are funded by tuition charges assessed against the school districts where the students reside. The state provides partial reimbursement to the sending districts for the tuition costs incurred.
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 Spanish immersion classes in Kindergarten. (Students may elect to learn a secondary language in later grades)
- FRCS offers international trips for students in Middle School and High School
- FRCS has formed international sister school programs in Spain and China.
- FRCS is one of the most successful schools in the nation on the National Spanish Exam (NSE). 90% of FRCS students earn national recognition. Students score on average in the 90 percent tile in the United States.
- FRCS is home to the annual semi-finals of the National Spanish Spelling Bee.
Q: What towns does Foxborough Regional Charter School service?
A: Students must live in the state of Massachusetts to attend FRCS. The school currently enrolls almost 1,700 students from 20 neighboring communities that make up our district including Attleboro, Avon, Brockton, Canton, Easton, Foxborough, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Norton, Norwood, Plainville, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, West Bridgewater, and Wrentham.
Q:Who can enroll?
A: 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 Massachusetts driver’s license or a Massachusetts voter registration card and a current Massachusetts utility bill or Massachusetts rent receipt. All applications must have a valid Massachusetts address listed as their permanent residence, and to which all communication will be mailed to be eligible for the lottery.
