FAQ'S

Falcons Online Academy has experienced teachers employed by Faribault Public Schools.  Our teachers have an average of 20 years experience in the district!  

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Students can receive help from their course teacher.  Students are also eligible to receive English Learner (EL) and Special Education supports and services through Falcons Online Academy.  Falcons Online Academy also has a full-time and dedicated School Counselor.  Reach out to Kris Brazil to schedule a meeting with our counselor.

Students enrolled in Falcons Online Academy are eligible to participate in FPS activities.  Students must meet all MSHSL eligibility requirements. Reach out to the Activities Office to determine if you are eligible.

Online learning is a great option for many students because we offer flexible scheduling of courses that work for any academic or personal schedule, self-paced learning, and students can complete coursework any time of the day.  If you are wondering if Falcons Online Academy is right for you, ask yourself 4 questions:

• Am I a self-motivated and self-starting learner?
• Am I willing to ask for help?
• Can I set my own schedule?
• Am I an effective communicator?

If you answered yes to those questions, FOA might be right for you! Reach out to Falcons Online Academy to register for courses here.

Students in Falcons Online Academy can take 1-7 courses, depending on their grade level.  

• Grades 7-8:  Typically are full time online students taking 7 courses.
• Grades 9-12:  May take 1-7 courses online.  These students should reach out to their HS counselor or speak to the FOA counselor to discuss their options.

Yes.  All Falcons Online Academy courses are self-paced.

Students should plan to work on each course around 45 minutes per day for each school day during the semester.

Students who complete and pass courses through Falcons Online Academy earn credit towards graduation.  Students can earn a Faribault Public Schools diploma by completing some or all of their courses through FOA and are eligible to participate in graduation ceremonies.  Students enrolled in other districts may take 1-5 courses through FOA and transfer their earned credit to their enrolling district.