Understanding Your Child’s First Round of Evaluations
Author: Lola Gueguen The first round of evaluations can feel daunting for both students and families. As parents, you may find yourself wondering: What exactly are these evaluations? How should I interpret the results? What do they mean for my child? It’s natural to feel uncertain when you first receive your child’s scores. The purpose of […]
La Semaine Du Goût at FAA
During October, in French schools throughout the world, students participated in a uniquely French cultural experience: tasting, exploring, enjoying, and experimenting with food during “La Semaine Du Goût”. What is La Semaine Du Goût? The “week of flavor” started out as a single day on October 15 1990, when schools and chefs in Paris collaborated […]
Finding the Right Balance: How Purposeful Homework Supports Learning and Family Involvement
Author: Lola Gueguen Homework is one of the most debated topics in education today, with ongoing questions about whether students are being asked to do too much or too little after school. Some are concerned about its impact on young learners. Excessive homework may interfere with a child’s rest, play, and overall well-being, ultimately undermining the […]
3rd Grade Student Art Exhibit on Display at Liberty State Park Nature Center
The third-grade students have spent the spring confronting an uncomfortable truth: the ocean is drowning in plastic. As part of the school’s Water Day, the students undertook an ambitious project that combined science, research, and sculpture to raise awareness about marine pollution. It began with plastic collected from their homes, families, neighbors, other students, and […]
A Season of Learning: Supporting Summer Reading Goals
For students entering second grade and up, the French American Academy teachers assign summer reading tasks, activities, and challenges to ensure that students retain their reading stamina and skills. We do this because it’s very helpful for preventing the dreaded “summer slide” (more on that here), and because it’s useful for students to return to […]
The Exit Project
What is the Exit Project? Every year, our 5th-graders end the school year with an Exit Project. But what is this endeavor? A Pedagogical Approach Rooted in Real-World Learning The exit project aligns with the school’s educational philosophy by actively engaging students in real-world, meaningful, and multidisciplinary projects. Project-based learning employs a dynamic classroom approach […]
