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WELCOME PARENTS!

WELCOME PARENTS!. Class of 2018 Parent Scheduling Night March 31, 2014. Now, changing up … Let’s play. Here are your answers & questions:. Mrs. Barr Mrs. Barr’s webpage on FHS site Encourage your child to get involved!. Who is the Freshman s ponsor here tonight?

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WELCOME PARENTS!

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  1. WELCOMEPARENTS! Class of 2018 Parent Scheduling Night March 31, 2014

  2. Now, changing up …Let’s play

  3. Here are your answers& questions: • Mrs. Barr • Mrs. Barr’s webpage on FHS site • Encourage your child to get involved! • Who is the Freshman sponsor here tonight? • Where can I find out about Freshman activities or ask a question? • What can I do as a parent ?

  4. Because as a parent, I want my child to have the “edge” in college and job recruitment • Involvement = Commitment People skills Time management Responsibility Leadership FHS Bulldog Pride • Why is involvement important? • How will involvement help my child?

  5. Program of Study • Research Career Information p. 3 • TOPS & Graduation Requirements p.37-38 (lilac and gold insert) • Course Descriptions p.39-54

  6. Diploma Tracks COLLEGE & CAREER DIPLOMA • LA CORE 4 • 4 Year college/university • LA Career Diploma • Community/Junior College/Vo-Tech School

  7. LA Core 4Graduation Requirements • 4 English • 4 Math • 4 Science • 4 Social Studies • 2 Foreign Language or Speech • 1 Arts • 1.5 Physical Education or ROTC • .5 Health Education • 3 Electives • 24 Total Carnegie Units

  8. LA Career DiplomaGraduation Requirements • 4 English Units • 4 Math Units • 2 Science Units • 2 Social Studies Units • 2 Health/Physical Education Units • 9 Elective Units (complete a sequence of at least 9 units of credential pathway specific course work) • 23 Total Units

  9. TOPS • 19 CORE COURSES • 20 ACT • 2.5 CORE GPA • TOPS Calculator: http://college.stpsb.org/TOPS.htm

  10. TOPS Curriculum • English = 4 Units • Math = 4 Units • Science = 4 Units • Social Studies = 4 Units • Fine Arts = 1 Unit • Foreign Language = 2 Units • Total = 19 Units

  11. Scheduling • English I (A) • Algebra I (A) • Physical Science (A) • World Geography (A) • Physical Education/JROTC I (A) • IBCA (A) • Elective • English I (B) • Algebra I (B) • Physical Science (B) • World Geography (B) • Physical Education/JROTC I (B) • IBCA (B) • Elective

  12. Elective Choices • Art I • Fine Art Survey • Beginning Chorus • *Advanced Chorus • *Small Vocal Ensemble • *Wind Ensemble • Percussion • Intermediate Band (Woodwinds) • Advanced Band (Brass) • Piano • *Jazz Band • Applied Music (Color Guard) • *Talented Music I • *Talented Theatre I • *Talented Art I • Principles of Business • Family/Consumer Science • Project Lead the Way • Agriscience I (*) Must be screened before you can take this course

  13. Project Lead The Way Elective • Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) is designed for students to dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. • Eligibility 1. Earned a minimum of BASIC on both science and math sections on the most recent standardized test (i.e LEAP, EOC) 2. Must complete and return this application by the deadline, including signatures 3. Must complete the student section of the teacher input forms and give a copy to your current a. Science teacher b. Math teacher c. Any other teacher excluding PE 4. Return to Mrs. Hoffman, Room 426, NO LATER THAN April 14th 5. Signed by the student and guardian below ** This class will require a strong work ethic and commitment to mastery of the rigors of the coursework.

  14. How will you schedule FHS Honors Courses?

  15. FHS Freshman Academy • The goal of Freshman Academy is to successfully transition 9th grade students into self-sufficient high school students through a partnership with students, educators, administrators, and parent. • http://fontainebleauhigh.stpsb.org • Topics include survivor skills, attendance policy and procedures, freshman faculty, JPAMS home link as well online tutorials.

  16. Additional Information • Counselors and administrators will answer additional questions in the cafeteria after this meeting. • Fontainebleauhigh.stpsb.org • Freshman Academy • School Counseling Office • School Counseling Website • Contact Libby Schayot after May 10 libby.schayot@stpsb.org or 985-892-7112 ext 232 • Orientation is Friday, August 1, 2014

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