The Akwesasne Freedom School is now accepting applications for students in Pre Kindergarten for the 2012/2013 school year.

Parents can stop by the school and pick up an application any time Monday to Friday 9:00am to 3:30pm.

Students must be 4 years of age by December 31st 2012.

• Receiving day for new and returning students has been tentatively scheduled for July 23rd, 2012.

Parents Must:

• Have a willingness to learn Kanien’ke:ha and encourage it at home.

• Attend a New Parent Orientation.

• Participate in fundraising events, and attend parent, and chosen committee meetings.

• Support and encourage the Mission of the Akwesasne Freedom School.

“Through our language the Akwesasne Freedom School will support and encourage a process for each child to learn their roles and responsibilities as Rotinonhsón:ni through an understanding of the Ohén:ton Karihwatékwen as the core of their learning experience. The guiding principles of Skén:nen (Peace), Ka’satsténhsera (Power,) Ka’nikonri:io (Good Mind) will thrive and be heard in the voices of our children for the next 7 generations.” (AFS Mission statement)