Information Zone for Parents and Carers

Falkirk High School is a non-denominational six year fully comprehensive school, situated in Falkirk, approximately 1 mile from the centre of town.

The school serves a widespread catchment area and has 8 associated primary schools: Bainsford, Bantaskin, Carmuirs, Comely Park, Easter Carmuirs, Slammanan, Limerigg and Langlees Primary Schools.

Falkirk High School's goal is to provide for the needs of all pupils, irrespective of age, aptitude and ability, in an equitable way through its curriculum, management and atmosphere.

Founded in 1886, Falkirk High School has a strong tradition of academic, musical and sporting excellence. The school has approximately 1100 pupils and 80 teaching staff.

Information for Parents Regarding School Attendance

 The link below gives access to information devised by the Scottish Government regarding attendance of pupils in school.

If you require further information regarding your child's attendance in school, then please contact the school.

 

School attendance: a guide for parents

Parent Portal 

At Falkirk High we are always looking for ways to improve our communication with parents / carers.  Parent Portal is a 'one stop shop' digital platform that allows parents to view their child’s school held information and also communicate with the school at a time convenient to you, you don’t need to be confined to school hours! 

 

If you sign up to Parent Portal you can view your:

  • Child’s Class Timetable
  • Personal data and you can update any changes online, for example a change of address
  • You can notify the school if your child is going to be absent from school or any medical appointments
  • You can access the Young Person’s Free Bus Travel Scheme
  • You can access iPay and top up lunch cards, pay for trips etc.
  • You can view information / notices from the school e.g. the weekly Next Week at FHS info  

Information on how to sign up to Parent Portal can be found in the letter below. 



 

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