This blog was first posted in 2014. This year, as we helped our students process the unusual circumstances and how it was impacting their lives, our advisories were critical to monitoring and supporting their social and emotional well-being. We anticipate that will be the case next year as well as they acclimate to a new… Read more »
Posts By: JoAnn Groh
Intersession Redux
Our Intersession program is a favorite of all and something that sets us apart from everyone else. Like everything else, we have had to model creative problem-solving this year as we planned to make the week special, but safe. In the end, in addition to a variety of virtual experiences, we managed to offer a… Read more »
Why We Love PFFS!
Watch these 2 videos of parents sharing why they choose Paulo Freire Freire Freedom Schools for their children. University Campus Downtown Campus
Building a Virtual Community
We know it is super hard for students to build social connections with each other virtually. In addition to strengthening our on-line pedagogy, we have worked hard to provide students with opportunities. Here are some of the strategies we are using: 1) Classroom instruction – As a project-based learning school, we have successfully transitioned to… Read more »
Community Resource Page
CCCL Counselor, Rachel Mueller, has put together a community resource page on her website. Check it out!
PFFS-Downtown Q&A Sessions with the Principals
Here are the scheduled times and a Zoom link to chat with the current principals of both Paulo Freire Freedom Schools March 8th 6:00-7:00 March 22nd 6:00-7:00 April 19th 6:00-7:00 Zoom Link
Virtual Tour and Q&A Sessions
Virtual Tour and Zoom Q&A Sessions now available for 2021-22 Families. Here are the scheduled times and a Zoom link to chat with the current principals of Paulo Freire Freedom School March 8 6:00-7:00 p.m. March 22 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Tax Credit Contributions Fund Our Extracurricular Programs
This holiday season, please consider a Tax credit contribution to PFFS. Tax credit contributions are critical to our ability to continue our Intersession, Expedition, AfterSchool, and Elective Programs. If you have already contributed your tax credit to PFFS, we appreciate you, and we also ask that you encourage your neighbors, friends, and family members to… Read more »
Student-Led Conferences
Hello PFFS-D Families! Paulo students and advisors have been preparing for their Student-Led Conferences, happening October 24, 2019 (12:00 noon release) and October 25, 2019 (12:00 noon release). Please check your email for a link to the online scheduling system. You will only schedule ONE conference with your student’s Advisor. Please do not schedule more than one conference,… Read more »
PFFS-Downtown School Board Openings
PFFS-D is looking for a new parent representative and a new community partner representative for the 2019-2020 School Year. We are dedicated to finding board members to support our mission to promote powerful, transformative teaching and learning within appropriately structured learning environments dedicated to the integral development of individuals and communities for a more just… Read more »