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- District Information
- Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
- Non-Discrimination and Harassment
- Annual Asbestos Notification
- Attendance
- Emergency Closing Information for Inclement Weather or Other Reasons
- Student Records
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Food Services
- Information Regarding Food Celebration
- Transportation Services
- Student Safety
- General Information
- Code of Conduct
- Due Process
- Discipline Philosophy & Restorative Practices
- Protection for Students with Disabilities
- Incidents of Alcohol and/or Drug Use
- Academic Information
- Health and Well-Being
- Extracurricular Activities
- Technology Responsible Use Policy
- Bullying, Cyber-Bullying, and Retaliation
- Protection for Students with Disabilities
- Discipline of Students Whose Eligibility for Special Education is Suspected
- Affirmative Action – Complaint Procedure
- Appendix A: Telecommunications Guidance
- Appendix B: Videotaping/Photography of Children in Schools
- Glossary of Terms
- Appendix C: Student Discipline
- Lawrence School
- District Information
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Falmouth Public Schools acknowledges that we are gathering on the unceded ancestral land of the Wôpanâak (Wampanoag) Nation. We recognize and respect the Wampanoag people, including those of Suckanesset, Waquoit, Sippewissett, Tataket, Chapaquoit as original stewards of what is now known as the Town of Falmouth and honor their enduring relationship with this land. This land acknowledgement is an intentional act to counter the erasure of indigenous people and to demonstrate respect for the sovereign rights. We are committed to educating ourselves and our students about the longstanding history of the Wampanoag people. In alignment with the core values of the Falmouth Public Schools, we pledge to build an ongoing relationship with the Wampanoag Nation.
District Building Information
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School Administration Building
340 Teaticket Highway
East Falmouth, MA 02536
p: 508-548-0151
f: 508-457-9032
e: administration@falmouth.k12.ma.us
Falmouth High School
Dr. Alan Harris, Principal
874 Gifford Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
p: 508-540-2200
f: 508-548-7515
e: falmouthhigh@falmouth.k12.ma.us
Lawrence School
Mr. Thomas Bushy, Principal
113 Lakeview Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
p: 508-548-0606
f: 508-457-9778
e: lawrenceschool@falmouth.k12.ma.us
Morse Pond School
Mr. Timothy Adams, Interim Principal
323 Jones Road
Falmouth, MA 02540
p: 508-548-7300
f: 508-457-1810
e: morsepond@falmouth.k12.ma.us
East Falmouth Elementary School
Mr. Paul Goodhind, Principal
33 Davisville Road
East Falmouth, MA 02536
p: 508-548-1052
f: 508-548-0301
e: eastfalmouth@falmouth.k12.ma.us
Mullen-Hall Elementary School
Ms. Rosemary Moran, Principal
130 Katharine Lee Bates Road
Falmouth, MA 02540
p: 508-548-0220
f: 508-457-5404
e: mullenhall@falmouth.k12.ma.us
North Falmouth Elementary School
Ms. Rebecca Vieira, Interim Principal
62 Old Main Road
North Falmouth, MA 02556
p: 508-563-2334
f: 508-564-7525
e: northfalmouth@falmouth.k12.ma.us
Teaticket Elementary School
Ms. Sandra Kapsambelis, Principal
45 Maravista Avenue
East Falmouth, MA 02536
p: 508-548-1550
f: 508-540-4383
School Committee
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Ms. Natalie T. Kanellopoulos, Chairperson
Ms. Andrea Thorrold, Vice Chairperson
Ms. Melissa Keefe, Secretary
Mr. William Dorfner
Mr. Michael Heylin
Ms. Terri A. Medeiros
Ms. Leah Palmer
Ms. Margaret Souza
Ms. Kelly Welch
Central Office Administration
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Dr. Lori S. Duerr, Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Sonia L. Tellier, Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Joan Woodward, Director of Student Services
Mr. Patrick Murphy, Director of Finance and Operations
Dr. Joany Santa, Director of Human Resources
Ms. Mary Gans, Director of Policy and Legal Affairs
Mr. Henry St. Julien, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
District Administration
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Ms. Andrea Burnes, Director of Food Services
Mr. Gregory Kennedy, Director of Transportation
Mission
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The Falmouth Public Schools creates world-class student learning experiences. Our Clippers are empowered to pursue their goals with curiosity, integrity, and resiliency.
VISION
Clippers are creative, inquisitive, and engaged learners who participate in their community as socially responsible citizens. Clippers effectively communicate and solve problems that impact the world around them. #IAmACLIPPER
CORE VALUES
Empower students to find joy in their learning
Together, as a community, we commit to achieving excellence by
- Providing learners with the opportunity to achieve their personal best
- Engaging in learning anytime, anywhere that is both personalized and relevant
- Inspiring learners to discover and develop their curiosity, creativity, and talents and actively engage in interesting, relevant, and important learning and reflection
- Challenging students to think critically, innovate, collaborate, and effectively communicate in local and global environments
Embrace each other’s differences and cultivate community
Together, as a community, we commit to achieving excellence by
- Strengthening our community to foster mutual respect, honesty, multiple perspectives, and appreciation of diversity and shared decision-making
- Partnering with students, families, staff, and the community to deepen student learning
- Fostering kindness among all students, creating an inclusive environment that welcomes students of all abilities
- Eliminating discernible differences between the achievement levels of students by race, gender, ability, or economics
Encourage a life of growth and wellness
Together, as a community, we commit to achieving excellence by
- Creating a safe, secure learning environment
- Challenging learners to move to deeper and more complex levels of knowledge and embrace a flexible learning path that is age and ability appropriate
- Developing social, emotional, and physical health in the pursuit of wellness
- Empowering learners to persevere both independently and collaboratively by developing self-discipline and confidence to work hard, accept responsibility, demonstrate integrity, acknowledge new ideas, and recognize success and failure are both parts of learning
- Providing learners with the opportunity to achieve their personal best