Forman School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for boarding and day students with identified learning differences. Forman develops the whole student, based on each individual’s learning profile, so that all graduates become educated, confident self-advocates throughout life.
Parent Center
Welcome, families! Please review the information on this page to stay up-to-date on everything you need to know throughout the year.
Winter Break Information
Travel
Students are required to be off campus for the Winter Break by 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 20th. Boarding students are expected to return to campus on Monday, January 6th, after 1:00 p.m. Day students are not required to be on campus on Monday and may return to campus for the start of classes on Tuesday, January 7th. All travel plans must be submitted to Orah. Please contact Amanda Bender P'27, Assistant to the Assistant Head of School, at amanda.bender@formanschool.org if you have travel questions.
Medications
The Student Health Center will not accept medication from outside pharmacies upon return from the Winter Break unless alternative arrangements have already been made with the Student Health Center. Please do not have any medication filled in a large quantity (as in a 90-day supply) for your child over the break. For proper packaging and dispensing, all medications must go through Petricone’s Pharmacy. If you are in the middle of a current prescription, please call your insurance provider to request an additional refill be sent to our pharmacy for filling or pay out of pocket for a partial supply.
Winter Dress Code Reminders
As a reminder, our dress code allows students to wear a solid-colored crew-neck or v-neck sweater over white Oxford shirts and beneath their blazers as a layer of warmth on formal dress days until Spring Break. Winter hats may be worn during the winter months but must be removed upon entering an academic or administrative building.
Please make sure your student returns in January with a winter coat, boots, and other appropriate attire for the colder weather.
Helpful Information
Winterim Reminders
Winterim will take place from February 24th through March 8th. Winterim is a graduation requirement, and given the short, intensive nature of the program, students are not permitted to miss class days during this time.
Below are some helpful reminders:
All students participating in international traveling programs must return to campus after the Winter Break with their physical passports. Passports should be turned in to Associate Dean of Students and Winterim Coordinator Meg Melbourne for safekeeping until departure. Students participating in domestic travel programs should provide proof of valid ID to fly.
The final balance of all Winterim program fees is due on January 4th. If you have questions regarding payments, don't hesitate to contact the Business Office.
We highly encourage families with students traveling to purchase travel insurance. Previous Forman families have found success with Allianz Travel, but families may choose the provider that best suits their preferences.
If you have questions, please contact Meg Melbourne or your student’s program leader.
2024-2025 Parent/Student Handbook
Please click here for the 2024-2025 handbook.
2024-2025 School Calendar
Please click here for the 2024-2025 school calendar.
2024-2025 Curriculum Guide
2025 Winterim Catalog
Click here for the 2025 Winterim Catalog.
Grandparents' and Special Friends' Contact Form
Please click here to update your student’s grandparents’ or special friends’ contact information. By doing so, you ensure they stay connected to our Forman family through the Forman Letter (our school’s magazine), special e-newsletters with campus news, our holiday card, exclusive invitations to school events, and more. Thank you for helping us build a strong and vibrant community!
Dress Code Policy
Please click the link below to download the 2024-2025 Dress Code Policy.
Please note the following changes:
No more Formal Friday dress: We will only require formal dress on Mondays and special occasions, like the Academic Awards Ceremony and Commencement.
Forman Spirit Options: For our Tuesday through Friday class dress, students will be allowed to wear Forman sweatshirts in good repair (hoodies included) during the academic day. We will be providing more Forman polos and button-downs in the School Store, and some of our online stores (like Tommy Hilfiger) will have the option to add Forman crests to some clothing, like quarter-zips.
Cardigans and Blazers with Dresses: Students who choose to wear dresses will only need to wear a blazer or a cardigan if their dress is sleeveless.
Baseball Caps: While baseball caps still may not be worn during the academic day, they may be worn in the Dining Hall after school.
If you have any questions, please contact Matthew Bender P'27, Dean of Students, at matthew.bender@formanschool.org or 860.567.1836.
Community Service Requirement
As a part of our commitment to fostering a culture of service and civic engagement, every student is required to complete a minimum of 15 community service hours per academic year. Please note that these hours do not include any disciplinary or National Honor Society (NHS) hours.
It is crucial that all students complete their required community service hours by the specified deadline. Failure to do so will result in the doubling of required hours for the following year. We believe this policy encourages accountability and reinforces the importance of active participation in community service endeavors.
If you or your child are looking for opportunities to complete the required community service hours during breaks, please consider reaching out to local nonprofits or community organizations.
Click here for the Community Service Form.
Contact Nicole Ostaszewski, Director of Student Life, at nicole.ostaszewski@formanschool.org or 860.567.6230 with any questions or concerns.
Who Does What - A Quick Guide
We have compiled a guide to help you find the best person to contact if you have any questions. View and download the guide:
Campus Map
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Visitor's Guide
2024-25 Holiday Leave Shuttle Schedule
The Deans’ Office oversees travel to and from Forman during vacation times and the closing of school. Forman offers complimentary transportation buses to Bradley International Airport and the Bridgeport Metro-North Train Station on the day of travel. We offer one, sometimes two, drop-off and pick-up times at these designated locations. If the drop-off or pick-up times do not accommodate your needs, please contact a livery service directly (see list below) to make private arrangements. Students who plan to use the school transportation program must sign up through the Orah program.
Please contact amanda.bender@formanschool.org for more information.
2024-2025 All-School Officers
We are pleased to introduce the 2024-2025 All-School Officers: Vice President Trey Carbone ’25, President Julian Graziano ’25, and Speaker Oscar Medoff ’25 (pictured left to right).
