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School Resumes Monday, August 11, 2025
During the summer from June 2 through July 31, the office hours for all schools and District departments for public access are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. All schools and district departments will be closed on Fridays. This schedule support the district’s energy cost savings effort.
Dear Falcon Families,
The FCA family is excited to welcome you back and is looking forward to an amazing new school year ahead!
We also have wonderful news to share. Freedom Crossing Academy has been recognized as an Exemplary CHARACTER COUNTS! School for our strong commitment to character education and the Six Pillars of Character. This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire school community, and we couldn’t be more proud. We look forward to continuing to foster a positive school culture focused on leadership and character development that is aligned to our PBIS and Capturing Kids Hearts best practices.
Please take a moment to enjoy this short congratulatory message from Scott Raecker, Executive Director of The Ray Center:
https://youtu.be/sVFmCYyXwvQ
Below, you’ll find important information about upcoming dates and details about our Meet the Teacher event on August 7th. As we prepare for the first day of school, I will be sending families updates regarding the Kindergarten Staggered Start dates and information and reminders about School and Bike Safety, including a warm welcome from our new School Resource Officer, Deputy Alexander.
Please be on the lookout for emails with information about the new Raptor Dismissal Safe program, as well as a message from the district introducing Parent Square, our new communication platform. Invitations to register for both Raptor Dismissal Safe and Parent Square will be sent via email and/or text.
We can’t wait to see everyone in August! In the meantime, enjoy these last few weeks of summer with your family.
“Breaking Barriers to Infinity and Beyond!”
WARM REGARDS,
MELISSA LIME
PRINCIPAL
FREEDOM CROSSING ACADEMY
Important Upcoming Dates
July 25–31
- Information about the Raptor Safe Mobile App will be sent to all families on Monday, July 28th. Raptor will send an invitation to families on Tuesday, July 29th.
- Please download the Raptor Safe app prior to the Meet the Teacher event on August 7.
- Families will receive an invitation to join Parent Square on Wednesday, July 30.
August 6
- Elementary families will receive an email from their child’s assigned teacher at 3:00 PM.
- Middle school schedules will be available in HAC by August 7.
- Please visit your MS student’s Schoology page for welcome messages from each teacher.
August 7
- Meet the Teacher| 12:00–3:00 PM (More details below)
- Safety Patrol Meeting (Students & Families) | 11:30 AM–12:00 PM
August 11
- First Day of School
August 11–14
- Kindergarten Staggered Start
August 15
- All Kindergarten students attend together
- Boo Hoo Yahoo Breakfast – A special FCA tradition for our Kindergarten parents!
Save the Date-K–8 Meet the Teacher – Thursday, August 7th
Come explore the campus, meet your teachers, and get ready for an amazing year ahead!
Before this exciting event, your child’s teacher will send a “Welcome Email” to you and your child, inviting you into their classroom and kicking off the school year with a warm introduction.
Arrival Times (by Last Name):
To help with parking and traffic flow:
- Last Name A–I: 12-1pm
- Last Name J-R: 1-2pm
- Last Name S-Z: 2-3pm
What to Expect:
- Visit your child’s classroom
- Meet your child’s amazing teacher
- Drop off school supplies
- Learn more about the new Raptor Dismissal program
- Get familiar with the campus and staff before the first day!
Please note: This is a casual meet-and-greet. Detailed classroom expectations and routines will be shared during Curriculum Chat Night in September:
- Elementary-September 2nd
- Middle School- September 4th
Event Highlights – Don’t Miss Out!
Location: Cafeteria
- Take a picture with Freddy Falcon.
- Meet our friendly bus drivers and ask transportation questions
- Purchase spirit wear and join PTO
- Add funds to your child’s lunch account.
- Register for The Nest, our Extended Day program and After School Enrichments—Before and after-school care sign-ups will be available
Location: Media Center
- Question about the Raptor Dismissal Safe Mobile App? Stop by the Media Center anytime between 12-3on,
Middle School Students:
- Pick up your paper copy of your schedule in the 1000 commons or view your child’s schedule on HAC.
- Learn more about PE uniforms in the gym
Safety Patrol Meeting- August 7th
Join us in Mrs. McDonald’s Classroom (Room 617) to review expectations, procedures, patrol posts, and answer any questions you or your child may have. Students will also receive their patrol sashes and badges so they are fully prepared to begin their responsibilities on the second day of school.
Meeting Details:
📅 Thursday, August 7
🕦 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Room 617 (Second Floor)
Following the meeting, all students will be able to attend the 5th Grade Meet the Teacher event.
If you have any questions in advance, feel free to email Mrs. McDonald at [email protected].
Kindergarten Staggered Start Plan
On Wednesday, August 6th, your child’s Kindergarten teacher will email you a “Welcome Message”. This email message will include a sign-up link where you can choose your child’s staggered start day. During the first week of school (August 11–15), each Kindergarten student will attend one full day between Monday and Thursday. Parents will choose their child’s staggered start day via the sign-up link provided.
All Kindergarten students will attend together on Friday, August 15th. Kindergarten students will arrive using the carline lane or school bus, and parents will not walk children to classrooms that day.
On your child’s staggered start day:
- Parents who are approved volunteers through the Raptor system may walk their child to the classroom.
- Parents must check in at the front office.
- Throughout the week, student photos will be taken and uploaded into our system to help ensure student safety. These will be replaced with official school photos taken during Fall Picture Day in September.
Boo Hoo Yahoo Back to School Breakfast – This is an annual tradition at FCA for our Kindergarten parents on Friday, August 15th. Please join us at 8:15am for this special event in the Multi-purpose room. Parents must be approved volunteers and check in at the front office to attend.
2025-2026 Bus Schedules
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, all student bus information will be provided exclusively through BusPlanner and will no longer be available in Home Access Center (HAC). Be sure to create a BusPlanner account and download the Chipmunk app as soon as possible. See detailed instructions on how to log in to BusPlanner and Chipmunk to access your child’s bus schedule at https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/transportation/busplanner/
Daily Schedule
Summer Hours:
During the summer from June 2 through July 31, the office hours for all schools and District departments for public access are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Regular School Hours:
8:00 am – 2:20 pm
(M, T, TH, F)
8:00 am – 1:20 pm (W) Early Release
Elementary School Choice 2025-26
Required Instruction Elementary School 2025-26
Middle-High School Choice 2025-26
Schoology
Falcon Families, Schoology is our learning management system for all learners at FCA this year. All students should have an account. The document below may be helpful if you are having trouble logging in.
Transportation Changes
Please email transportation changes to [email protected]
Digital Flyers
Cafeteria News
Parents/Guardians can add money to the student’s account electronically by using the following link https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/food/paypams. This is the preferred method for payment. If you don’t already have a PayPams account, you can set one up to add funds to your child’s account electronically.
Parents/Guardians may also send money in via check. (Please be sure to include the student’s name, teacher, and grade with the check, so that it is deposited to the proper student’s account.)
The 2024-2025 Free and Reduced Lunch Application is online by using this link: https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/food/free/. For faster service, please complete the online form in either English or Spanish. If you would prefer to submit a paper copy, please print the form from the website and return it to our front desk, and we will send it to the district Food Service Department. Please do not delay applying to prevent a gap in your student’s meal eligibility.
To Report An Absence
Please use this form to report an absence:
Click Here
School Policies
District Field Trip Policy
Any person coming into the school or attending a field trip MUST have completed the School Access Form (formerly known as the Volunteer Application). There will no longer be an option to allow people to come in one time as a visitor. You only need to complete the form one time while your child is in the St. Johns County School District. Please complete the School Access Form.
Attention Parents of Current Sixth Graders
**Parents, please be aware that the State of Florida requires all rising 7th graders to have the Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) Immunization. Please schedule your doctor’s appointment soon to receive your student’s updated Florida DH 680 Form. Once you obtain this form, please provide it to us as soon as possible to ensure a smooth transition into 7th grade.
Clinic Health Forms
Bringing a Device From Home?
AUP Agreement Form for Students and Visitors
Download, sign, and return to your homeroom teacher.
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“Falcons take FLIGHT”
The letters in the word “FLIGHT” stand for Focus, Leadership, Imagination, Grit, Heart, and Team.
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“Breaking Barriers”
It is our goal for FCA students, staff and school to ‘break barriers’ that are holding us from the next step in our dreams and achievements.
"A" School Designation 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Freedom Crossing Academy received an "A" grade from the Florida Department of Education in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. No designations were assigned in 2020 due to COVID-19.