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Disclaimer for Community Pages

Community pages are managed by members of the organizations they represent. These pages and links are being provided as a service to the community and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Ferndale Schools of any of the products, services or opinions of the organizations that manage them.

Parent Teacher Organizations

Volunteer child advocacy groups remind citizens of their obligations to children and provides parents and families with a powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child while providing the best tools for parents to help their children be successful students.

Community Ambassadors

The Ferndale African American Parent Network is dedicated to helping African American parents by bridging the gap between staff, administration, and teachers. By providing resources, programs, and training relevant to the African American community.

Online Lunch Payments

Parents need to login to MISTAR Parent Connect >select your student>select cafeteria>click on online food service payment and follow the prompts.

Need Your Child's Pin?

Send us an email at mistarhelp@ferndaleschools.org and we'll be happy to retrieve it for you ASAP.

Curriculum Night Slideshow 2021

2018 Resource Guide - Oakland Schools — This comprehensive resource guide contains a directory of support programs and agencies available to all ages and all needs.

Google Account

All Ferndale School students have google accounts. Using a Single Sign-On process, students can access most learning resources by clicking Sign On Using Google buttons where available and entering student account info.

MISTAR & Communications

If you are not receiving communications from Remind via either email, phone, or text, you may need to update your contact information in MISTAR. To do this, or to use MISTAR for anything else, access your account through the MISTAR Student Connect Portal or MISTAR Parent Portal.

Tracking Unsubmitted Assignments

This section aims to provide parents with support in navigating the two main learning platforms being used in Ferndale Schools (grades 6-12) during this virtual school year: Google Classroom and Canvas.

Remind

Remind is a communication tool that enables Ferndale Schools administrators and teachers to connect with each other and with students and families in an automated and real-time manner. Remind uses email, text, and telephone calls to help us communicate with individuals or groups quickly and safely.

Updating Contact Info in MiSTAR for Remind

Please update your phone number and email address in Parent Portal. Parent Portal syncs with Remind, and this will ensure the school district has your most up-to-date contact information on record. If you just update in Remind, the district will not have your updated information.

FERPA

Immunizations are an important part of keeping our children healthy. Schools and State and Local health departments must monitor immunization levels to ensure that all communities are protected from potentially life-threatening diseases and, if necessary, respond promptly to an emerging public health threat.

Tracking Unsubmitted Assignments - Google Classroom & Canvas

This section aims to provide parents with support in navigating the two main learning platforms being used in Ferndale Schools (grades 6-12) during this virtual school year: Google Classroom and Canvas.

Google Account

All Ferndale School students have google accounts. Using a Single Sign-On process, students can access most learning resources by clicking Sign On Using Google buttons where available and entering student account info.

MISTAR & Communications

If you are not receiving communications from Remind via either email, phone, or text, you may need to update your contact information in MISTAR. To do this, or to use MISTAR for anything else, access your account through the MISTAR Student Connect Portal or MISTAR Parent Portal.

Remind

Beginning in the 2020-21 School Year, Ferndale Schools has implemented Remind, a new tool that will enable easier and more comprehensive communication between families, teachers and the school district.

FERPA

Immunizations are an important part of keeping our children healthy. Schools and State and Local health departments must monitor immunization levels to ensure that all communities are protected from potentially life-threatening diseases and, if necessary, respond promptly to an emerging public health threat.

Links & Resources

2018 Resource Guide - Oakland Schools — This comprehensive resource guide contains a directory of support programs and agencies available to all ages and all needs.

Curriculum

Classrooms are set up to reflect the topic being taught: displays, role play areas and resources, such as books and artifacts are used.

Assessment

Teachers assess the children in their classes all the time, through ongoing observation, questioning and by marking their books.

Contact us

There are many opportunities for parents to keep in touch with the school and their children.