FSOA: Secondary Orientation & Back-to-School Night

Aug 28 2024

Please note that this information is specific to the families of students in grades 6-12. A separate communication has been sent to the families of students in grades 4-5.

Dear FSOA Students and Families,

We are excited to officially start the 2024-2025 school year! Please review the important information below about the start of the school year.

Location & Hours

We are located at 1865 W 121st Ave, Suite 100C in Westminster, CO. Please use this map to find our front entrance. Our regular school hours are from 7:30 - 4:00, Monday through Friday.

Device Exchange for *all* FSOA Students

All FSOA students will have the opportunity to receive a NEW Chromebook with enhanced capabilities to support online learning. These will be provided to students on Monday, August 12th at either New Student Orientation or Back-to-School Night (see details below!).

All students must bring their current Adams 12 in order to swap it out for a new device.
Students will not receive a new device if their current Chromebook is not returned.
Students who are new to Adams 12 will also be able to check out a Chromebook at this event.

Secondary New Student and 6th Grade Orientation

We will be hosting students’ orientations on Monday, August 12th. These in-person orientations are required for students who are new to middle school or high school at FSOA.

New Students, including *all* 6th Graders
- All students who will be new to FSOA are required to attend an in-person orientation on Monday, August 12th. This includes all 6th graders, even if you were part of Five Star Online last year.
- Please select one of these sessions to attend in person:
  - Session 1: 8:00 - 9:30 am
  - Session 2: 10:00 - 11:30 am
  - Session 3: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
  - Session 4: 2:00 - 3:30 pm
- Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend alongside their children.
- Students will learn about our school model, receive a new Chromebook, receive class materials (such as art supplies), and receive a pre-printed student ID. Families will also have the opportunity to sign up for our free meal box program.
- Please bring
  - Your questions!
  - Your Adams 12 Chromebook!

Returning Students in Grades 7-12
- All returning students in grades 7-12 will attend a virtual student orientation on Monday, August 12th. This virtual orientation is required for students who attended FSOA last year and are returning this year; attendance will be taken.
- Returning students should also plan to attend Back to School night (see details below) to receive new Chromebooks, their schedules, and supplies.
- Choose one of the following sessions to attend on August 12th:
  - Session 1: 8:00 am
  - Session 2: 10:00 am
  - Session 3: 12:00 pm
  - Session 4: 2:00 pm
- Please prepare prior to Monday to ensure that your Chromebook is fully charged and you remember your password:
  - Webinar Link: https://adams12-org.zoom.us/j/91236261523?pwd=Zzr4srmHNdyRpp4blEU2tRxm9LLGZw.1
  - Webinar ID: 912 3626 1523
  - Passcode: 639060
- Please also plan to attend Back to School Night (see information below) to meet your teachers, collect materials, exchange your Chromebook, and get your new student ID!

Back to School Night! (Open to ALL Secondary Students)

Families are welcome to join us for the secondary Back to School Nights on Monday, August 12th from 5:00 - 7:30. We strongly encourage all secondary students attend! This open-house style event will include opportunities for students to

Receive their class schedules
Meet their teachers
Collect needed materials
Exchange their current Chromebook
Get their new, pre-printed student ID. Please note that IDs are required for all students.
Sign up for our meal box program

First Day of Virtual Classes