International Baccalaureate Program

Primary Schools (Grades PreK - 2nd)

Intermediate Schools (Grades 3 - 5)

Johnson-Wabash 6th Grade Center

Wedgwood 6th Grade Center

STEAM Academy Middle

Cross Keys Middle

Ferguson Middle

High Schools (Grades 9-12)

• Ferguson-Florissant School District's goal is to ensure the safety of all during inclement weather events while minimizing the disruption to student learning.

  If weather conditions or other unexpected, short-term events make it unsafe for students to attend in person, the District may use one of the following options:

  • In-person classes may be canceled entirely. (A regular snow day)
  • Students may learn during a 'virtual learning day.' (Asynchronous or Synchronous learning day)
  • School may start two hours late. (Delayed start) 
  • Students may be released early. (Early dismissal)

  What options will the District consider when weather conditions are severe?

  School closing - Closing school, is necessary when the weather forecast and current conditions indicate that a late start is not possible. School closure is usually a result of snow and/or ice. This will be a traditional 'snow day' with no in-person or virtual classes.

  Early dismissal - In the case of developing weather conditions, the District may call for early dismissal of students. In this case, there will be no evening activities or classes.

  Two-hour delayed late start - A two-hour delayed start will be used to allow staff additional time to get to school and prepare the grounds and facilities (i.e., clearing ice, sidewalks, etc.). Also, conditions and visibility often improve later in the morning. The school day will begin two hours later. All schools will end their day at the regular time. A complete list of delayed start times is listed below:

  Middle (6-8)    -   9:25 a.m.

  High (9-12)    -   10:05 a.m.

  Intermediate (3-5) - 10:50 a.m.

  Primary (Pre K - 2)  - 11:20 a.m.

  How are parents/guardians notified of school closings?

  Any decision to close schools due to weather will be announced using Ferguson-Florissant School District’s automated messaging system (email, text, and/or phone calls). Announcements will be made on local television stations, the District website, and FFSD’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. When possible, announcements regarding inclement weather days will be made before 10 p.m. the day before or at approximately 5:30 a.m. the day inclement weather is expected. 

  • District website: www.fergflor.org provides notification of school closings and cancellations.
  • Email, Phone Call, FFSD App & Text Message: Phone, email, and text messages are sent to school families and employees when classes are cancelled, delayed, virtual, or students are released early. 
  • Social Media: Information will be posted on the District’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
  • Radio & TV: Local stations share announcements on air and on their websites.

  NOTE: If you are a parent/guardian and did not receive a phone call on a day when school is closed due to weather, please contact your child's school office to ensure the District has the correct contact information on file for your family. You can also update or change your contact information in the Parent Portal.

Safety and Emergency Procedures

Trauma Informed Schools Information

PayPAMS

Chromebook Tech Support

Use this portal to receive tech support for your Chromebook.

Software Tech Support

If you are having difficulty using Canvas, Zoom, Gmail, Parent Portal, Student 360, Seesaw, Clever, Galileo, or any other instructional resource, please fill out the form below.  We also have resources available on our website at www.fergflor.org/canvas for Canvas specific support and at www.fergflor.org/united for information and resources related to virtual learning and supports for families during this difficult time.

MOCAP

Family Hotspot Application

This application is for a "hotspot" for families in need that gives Internet access for the student Chromebook.  It is only needed if there is no Internet in the home, or the Internet is slow or has a problem.  Hotspot approval is subject to income verification and available supply of equipment.

The Parent Portal is an internet ready program that allows parents to access and update/verify their child's registration information and view timely information about their child’s progress in school via their web browser. With a click of the mouse, parents will have access to selected information including grades, attendance and assignments.  To access the portal, click on the below link.  If you are not registered to use the Parent Portal, you may contact your child's school to do so.

Canvas is the Ferguson-Florissant School District’s Learning Management System. Canvas is a course management system that supports online learning and teaching.

Check out Hazel Health Services available for Students and Parents of FFSD.

Parent Tips For Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences

Your regular attendance at parent-teacher conferences is extremely important to the educational success of your child. Parent-teacher conferences are an excellent opportunity to gauge your child’s academic progress and create an ongoing dialogue with your child’s teacher. Below are some tips for effective conferences:

Some tips for parents:

• Take notes and share information concerning your child with the teacher that could impact his/her learning (how your child learns best, personality, learning challenges, personal information, etc.).

• Follow-up with your child’s teacher to review his/her work, grades, and progress in school. Ask the teacher for specific suggestions on ways to help your child reach his/her potential. This is the most important part of the meeting. If the teacher says something that you don’t understand, ask for clarification. 

• Take notes so you can discuss the meeting with your child.
• End the meeting by reiterating the actions that will be taken by the teacher or parent/guardian.
• Think of ways you would like to be involved in your child’s learning so that you can discuss them with the teacher.

Helpful questions to ask the teacher:

• What is your classroom homework policy? Is homework graded?
• What are the skills that you expect my child to master this year?
• Is my child working up to his/her ability?
• How do you accommodate for learning styles?
• How can I stay involved in my child’s learning?

 After the conference:

• Stay in contact with the teacher and continue to discuss your child’s progress. Register on the Parent Portal to monitor/view your child’s grades, attendance, and assignments online. Contact your child’s school for more information.

Galileo Benchmark Assessment Growth Calculator

Ferguson-Florissant School District uses Galileo K-12 as a benchmarking assessment tool. The Galileo benchmarks are administered four times a year. Each assessment is aligned to the Missouri Learning Standards from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). 

Data from the benchmark assessment tells the teacher which standards students have successfully mastered. Galileo gives a score for each student that focuses on ensuring all students are on track to achieve at least one year of growth or more.

Parents and students can track their learning progress through the Galileo Growth Calculator.

If you know your student's latest Galileo Benchmark Developmental Level (DL) score, this calculator will show the current achievement level of the student and what their goal is for the next Galileo Benchmark Assessment.

*Galileo Benchmark Developmental Level (DL) score can be seen in the ‘Assessments’ section on the Parent Portal.

Standards-Based Learning

Following a successful pilot program, we are pleased to announce that all elementary schools in our District will be using Standards-Based Report Cards this school year for students in grades K-5. Over the past year, Ferguson-Florissant School District has been working towards establishing a consistent format regarding assessment and grading.

The new standards-based grading practices are a result of our efforts to communicate an accurate picture of student learning. The new format will communicate how students perform on a set of clearly defined learning targets called standards. The purpose is to identify what a student knows or is able to do, in relation to the given learning targets - as opposed to simply averaging grades/scores over the course of the grading period, which can mask what a student has learned or has not learned. 

Standards-based report cards:

• List the most important skills students should learn in each subject area at their grade level.

• Provide the most recent achievements and feedback regarding students’ progress towards meeting the end-of-the-year grade-level standards.

• Ensure consistency from grade level to grade level.

• Report effort/work habits separately from academic achievement. Students are graded on what they know and what they have learned and separate social and behavioral skills from academic skills.

To help families understand how student progress will be reported, we have created a Parent Guide ( English) Parent Guide (Spanish)to answer many frequently asked questions and answers regarding standards-based grading. We appreciate your continued support and partnership.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or building principal.

COVID-19 Updated Masking FAQ

What does it mean to be “mask-recommended”?

When schools are mask-recommended, students, staff and essential visitors are encouraged to wear face coverings, but not required.

How will masking during after-school activities and sports be handled?

Masks are recommended during after-school activities, sporting events and community events at all schools. We will continue to follow MSHSSA guidance for our student-athletes. 

Will masks be required on the bus?

No. Masks are recommended on school buses but they are no longer required on school buses.

What other COVID health and safety protocols are being used in schools?

Ferguson-Florissant School District continues to offer a layered approach to reduce COVID-19 transmission within its schools. The following strategies are being used:

• Handwashing is encouraged throughout the school day and students have access to hand sanitizer.
• Custodians and other school staff continue to clean high-touch areas on a frequent basis.
• We continue to encourage families to consult our FFSD Health Checklist when determining whether to keep a child home or send that child to school. 
• We encourage all eligible students, staff and community members to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Resources available for families:

Coping with anxiety as mask mandates lift

Dealing with bullying over face masks at school

Reassuring children

School Social Work Services

School social workers serve as the link between students, families, and the school. They work with parents, guardians, teachers, and other school officials to eliminate barriers children may have to learning and attempt to ensure that students reach their academic and personal potential. 

Use PSST World to report bullying.

Check out this year's Immunization requirements.

• District leaders' presentation to MSBA attendees  
• Sample Graduate Profile

Based on input from students, parents, staff, community members, business and higher education leaders, the District has developed a Graduate Profile. Through this process we have identified specific indicators to measure our graduates’ readiness for success in college and life. 

1. Communicator

○ Listens to understand others

○ Clearly articulate ideas when writing, speaking, and visually, adapting message

to fit the purpose and needs of the audience

2. Collaborator

○ Works effectively with others to accomplish a common goal

○ Engages in positive and productive conflict resolution

3. Innovator

○ Explores multiple possibilities and evaluates relevant information in order to

enact change

○ Perseveres through challenges by using obstacles as opportunities to learn,

reflect, and improve

4. Citizen

○ Demonstrates civic engagement by applying knowledge and practical skills to

improve communities

○ other mindedness & equity

5. Mastery Learner

○ Demonstrates mastery of content standards

○ Applies content knowledge to real world situations, and transfers knowledge

across various contexts and disciplines

The graphic below represents our graduate profile. Each District school will develop a graduate profile that links their work to the District graduate profile.

The College and Career Planning Guide presents important information about programs and courses offered to the students of the Ferguson-Florissant School District. With the help of parents, school counselors, and teachers, students complete an Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP) most appropriate to their personal career goals, post-secondary planning, and individual pathway options.

Before and After School Providers

While Ferguson-Florissant School District does not provide K-5 Before and After-school services, we have entered into a formal agreement with a third-party vendor, Unleashing Potential, who utilizes our Berkeley, Combs, Griffith, and Robinwood campuses to support families with their grant-funded program in the 2022-2023SY

To report an absence, please contact Ms. Anderson either by email, nanderson@fergflor.org, or by calling 314-506-5211.  This includes absences during virtual learning due to technical issues.

Regular attendance has a huge impact on a student’s academic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and in life.

We realize some absences are unavoidable due to health problems or other circumstances. But we also know that when students miss too much school -- regardless of the reason -- it can cause them to fall behind academically.  

Your child is less likely to succeed if he or she is chronically absent, missing 18 or more days over the course of the school year. Research shows:   

• Children chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade are much less likely to read at grade level by the end of third grade.
• By sixth grade, chronic absence is a proven early warning sign for students at risk for dropping out of school.
• By ninth grade, good attendance can predict graduation rates even better than eighth-grade test scores.  

Individual student absences can add up quickly.  A child is considered chronically absent if he or she misses just two days every month.

Please ensure that your child attends school every day and arrives on time.   Here are a few practical tips to help support regular attendance: 

• Make sure your children keep a regular bedtime and establish a morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Ensure your children go to school every day unless they are truly sick.
• Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor’s appointments when school is in session.
• Talk to teachers and counselors for advice if your children feel anxious about going to school.
• Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, neighbor,   or another parent to take your child to school if necessary.

Let us know how we can best support you and your children so that they can be present for school on time, every day. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact your child’s school, or as always, e-mail us at info@fergflor.org.