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Family First

Microschool

Tiny School. Enormous Education.

Family First Microschool

Welcome to Family First Microschool, where learning feels like home and every child is known!

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Qualified Employees

Adept staff who value children and education.

Modern Learning

Interactive and engaging lessons.

Safe Environment

Secure, inclusive learning community.

Creative Development

Encouraging imagination and growth.

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Latest News & Updates

Stay informed about school events, achievements, and important announcements.

Our school community is always active and evolving. From academic milestones to exciting events and student achievements, explore the latest updates and see what’s happening in our classrooms and beyond.

Community Event Strengthens School Partnerships

Building strong connections between schools and their communities plays a crucial role in creating supportive learning environments. Recently, a local community event brought together educators, parents, students, and neighborhood members to foster collaboration and shared goals. This gathering highlighted how partnerships between schools and communities can grow through simple, intentional efforts. Why School-Community Partnerships Matter Schools do not operate in isolation. Students’...

Creative Arts Week Showcases Student Talent

Creative Arts Week has become a highlight of the school calendar, offering students a unique platform to express their creativity and share their talents with the community. This annual event brings together a diverse range of artistic disciplines, from visual arts and music to drama and dance, creating an inspiring environment where young artists can shine. A Celebration of Diverse Artistic Skills During Creative Arts Week, students showcase their work through exhibitions, performances, and...

New Digital Tools Enhance Classroom Learning

Classrooms today look very different from those just a decade ago. The rise of digital tools has transformed how teachers deliver lessons and how students engage with material. These new technologies offer fresh ways to make learning more interactive, personalized, and effective. This post explores some of the latest digital tools changing classrooms and how they improve the learning experience. Interactive Whiteboards and Smart Displays Traditional chalkboards have given way to interactive...

Students Celebrate Annual School Sports Day

Every year, the school community comes alive with excitement as students gather to celebrate the Annual School Sports Day. This event is more than just a competition; it is a day filled with energy, teamwork, and school spirit. Students, teachers, and parents all join in to support the athletes and enjoy a day of fun and friendly rivalry. Students ready at the starting line for a sprint race A Day Packed with Activities The Annual School Sports Day features a variety of events designed to...

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Welcome to FFM

Family First Microschool (FFM) is an education setting dedicated to enriching students’ knowledge through high-quality learning experiences in a kindergarten through fifth grades (5-11 years old). Through a supportive environment, students will be empowered to be critical thinkers, grow academically, and socially with confidence and develop excitement for learning.

Distance Learning

Core Academics

Math, Science, and Language Arts for strong foundations.

Students Collaborating

Creative Arts

Art, Music, and Drama to spark imagination.

Child Climbing Rope

Physical Education

Sports and movement activities for healthy, confident students.

Kids Building Project

STEM & Innovation

Hands-on projects in technology and problem-solving.

The FFM Difference

Our shared path to elevating your child's education.

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Mission

Family First Microschool is wholeheartedly committed to providing both teacher-centered and student-centered approaches to learning. FFM is steadfast in assuring every student received an equitable education in a caring, inclusive, and emotionally safe environment. At Family First Microschool, every child is valued and empowered to thrive academically and socially.

Safety

At Family First Microschool, the safety of our students is one of our top priorities. To ensure a safe and secure environment for every child and staff member, we have the following procedures in place. Only individuals listed on the student’s contact and/or emergency contact forms with a valid state issued ID will be authorized to pick up a child and there will be no exceptions. All personal belongings shall remind outside during these times to help maintain a safe and orderly environment. Students may not walk to or from FFM independently. Still, an authorized person is required for walking at dismissal time.

Ethical Conduct

Family First Microschool is committed to upholding the inherent worth and dignity of every individual, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, the acquisition of knowledge, and the cultivation of responsible democratic citizenship. Fundamental to the achievement of these principles are the freedoms to teach and to learn, as well as the assurance of equal educational opportunity for all individuals.

All employees must adhere to the following:

Complete Training Requirements - All personnel must complete training on the Standards of Ethical Conduct.
Engage in the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse, Abandonment, or Neglect - All employees and agents of the school have an affirmative duty to report any actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect, as required by Florida Statues: 39.201 and 1006.061(1). Reports must be made immediately to the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96-ABUSE or (1-800-962-2873) or submitted online at: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/abuse/abuse-hotline.
Engage in Mandatory Reporting of Misconduct - All personnel have an affirmative duty to report any known or suspected misconduct by staff that affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Also, Family First Microschool has posted the policies and procedures for reporting alleged misconduct as required by Florida Statutes 1006.06(1) and 1006.06(2) at the school site.
o Reports of misconduct by employees shall be made to:
Dr. Sheree C. Hankerson (owner/administrator) of Family First Microschool
o Reports of misconduct committed by administrators shall be made to:
Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Office of Inspector General (850) 245-0403 or OIG@fldoe.org

For more information visit: https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/professional-practices/reporting-misconduct-abuse.stml.

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Flexible Schedules

At Family First, we value and understand every family's unique needs. That is why we are comfortable offering our quality education with full-time and part-time schedules. Our flexible scheduling approach allows students to engage in learning while families maintain the balance and support they need at home. Students may participate in extended care before and after academic hours to accommodate families' schedules.

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FAQ’s

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A microschool is a small personalized learning environment with a low student-teacher ratio, allowing for individualized academic and social support.
We educate students in grades K-5 (5-11 years old).
The school hours are 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. because the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that school starts no earlier than 8:30 a.m. for middle and higher schoolers. Therefore, we would like to follow the same recommendation as research suggests that at least 60% of students are afforded the opportunity to get a minimum of 8 hours of sleep.
Before-school care begins 30 minutes before the academic hours, and after-school care lasts up to 3 hours beyond the school day.
We offer two schedules with one focus: nurturing curious minds. The full-time schedule has a traditional format, with students attending school Monday through Friday. The part-time schedule has students attending Tuesday through Thursday. To accommodate flexible scheduling, we offer personalized tuition.
Our academics are aligned with Florida standards. This helps students feel confident and less stressed if they transition from or to a public school in Florida.
Non-refundable and Tuition Fees:

Non-refundable application fee: $50

Non-refundable enrollment fee: $150

Full-time tuition fee: $12,000 yearly ($1,200 monthly)

Part-time tuition fee: $10,000 yearly ($1,000 monthly)

Cubs Cruiser fee: $200 monthly (one-way per family)

Cubs Cruiser fee: $350 monthly (two-way per family)

Extended Cubs Care fee: $100 monthly (morning); $50 for CCP riders

Extended Cubs Care fee: $200 monthly (afternoon); $150 for CCP riders

Extended Cubs Care fee: $300 monthly (morning and afternoon); $200 for CCP riders

Monthly Savings:

$100 savings for one-sibling

$50 or $100 savings for Extended Cubs Care who are CCP riders

$100 savings for teachers, nurses, firefighters, police officers, military members

Families are encouraged to apply for the Step Up For Students scholarship which may help offset or reduce tuition expenses.
Please use the Step Up For Students link to apply for a scholarship. There is no maximum income limit for families in Florida. All K-12 students are eligible to apply. You may receive a response if qualified within minutes of submitted your application. Also, while there is no income limit, the SUFS scholarship program does use a tiered priority system for funding:

Priority 1: Renewal students, children in foster or out-of-home care, and families earning at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Priority 2: Families earning between 185% and 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Non-Priority: Families earning above 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (though these students are still eligible and encouraged to apply, as scholarships are awarded based on demand).

https://www.stepupforstudents.org/
They will receive breakfast. However, parents and guardians are responsible for packing student's lunches.

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Get In Touch

Thank you for exploring Family First Microschool!

We are proud that you are considering our family-friendly microschool. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any inquiries.

7375 West Sample Road Coral Springs, Florida 33065

familyfirstcubs@yahoo.com

833-FFM-CUBS

7375 West Sample Road Coral Springs, Florida 33065

familyfirstcubs@yahoo.com

833-FFM-CUBS

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