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FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL. WELCOME TO FCHS SCHEDULING PROGRAM Mr. Craig McCaffrey, Principal HONOR THE PAST BUILD THE FUTURE. COUNSELORS. Mr. Michael Hall A-G 10 th -12 th Mrs. Jan Henderson H-O 10 th -12 th Mrs. Diana Hughes P-Z 10 th -12 th

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FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL WELCOME TO FCHS SCHEDULING PROGRAM Mr. Craig McCaffrey, Principal HONOR THE PAST BUILD THE FUTURE

  2. COUNSELORS • Mr. Michael Hall A-G 10th -12th • Mrs. Jan Henderson H-O 10th -12th Mrs. Diana Hughes P-Z 10th -12th • Mrs. Kristen Schuetz all 9th grade students Counseling Department Website http://www2.fcsconline.org/counseling

  3. SCHEDULINGHIGHLIGHTS • ATTEND SCHEDULING NIGHT • STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHEDULE MATERIAL ON FEB. 7-9 • READ AND DISCUSS COURSE PLANNING BOOKLET, GOALS, GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, POST-SECONDARY PLANS WITH YOUR STUDENT. • KNOW THE SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY IN THE BOOKLET • ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENT TO TAKE THE MOST CHALLENGING COURSES HE/SHE CAN HANDLE. • CALL OR CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE COUNSELOR WITH ANY QUESTIONS/CONCERNS. • RETURN THE SCHEDULING FORM TO FCHS GUIDANCE OFFICE BY 5 days after meeting with your counselor.

  4. Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2013-2014 • 40 or 47 credits, depending on diploma. • Passing Score on the Core 40 End of Course Assessments in Algebra and English 10. • Core 40 Diploma • Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma

  5. English 8 credits Math 6 credits: Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II or a third year if student received Algebra I credit in 8th grade. Science 6 credits 2 credits Biology 2 credits from chemistry/physics 2 credits elective science Social Studies 6 credits: 2 in U.S. History, 1 Government, 1 Economics, 2 World History or 2 World Geography or 2 European History Physical Education 2 credits Health 1 credit Computers 1 credit Electives 10 credits Core 40 End of Course Tests Core 40 Diploma 40 credits

  6. ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA-TOTAL OF 47 CREDITS • Core 40 requirements PLUS • 2 additional math credits • 6 credits of World Language in one language OR 4 credits each in 2 different languages • 2 credits in Fine Arts such as music or art ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: • Two Advanced Placement courses and exams • 6 college credits or one AP course and 3 college credits • SAT score of 1200 on combined math and verbal or 26 ACT composite AND: • No grade lower than a C- in required areas • 3.00 GPA by the end of the senior year.

  7. FCHS Advanced Placement Courses For Future Planning • European History • World History • Biology II • Physics II • Studio Art • Portfolio Art • English 11 Language and Composition • English 12 Literature • United States History • Calculus

  8. Some reminders about AP Courses • Weighted courses • Require summer reading • Require the AP exam at end of course • College level instruction • College credit possible • High correlation with college success for students with AP experience • AP Parent/Student Night April 7 @ 6:00

  9. What current freshmen should schedule for 2011-12 English 10 or English 10 Honors Mathematics (depends on current class) Social Studies: World History, AP World History or Geography (if not already taken) Science (depends on current class) Health Physical Education (if not complete)

  10. WHAT CURRENT SOPHOMORES SHOULD SCHEDULE FOR 2011-12 • English 11, English 11 Honors, AP English 11 • U.S. History or AP U.S. History • Math (depends on current class) • Science (depends on current class) • Foreign Language if Honors Diploma • Electives to meet diploma requirements

  11. Electives Agriculture Courses Art Courses Business Courses English Electives Social Studies Electives Foreign Languages Music Family and Consumer Science courses Technology PE Electives Central Nine Courses

  12. Central Nine Courses Grades 10-11 • Automotive Collision Repair • Automotive Service Technology • Aviation Support (grade 11) • Building Trades Technology • Culinary Arts Careers • Diesel Service Technology • Drafting and Computer Aided Design

  13. Central Nine Courses-continued • Electronic Technology • Fire Science (grade 11) • Information Technology • Graphic Imaging Technology • Health Careers I • Horticulture • Hospitality, Travel and Tourism

  14. Central Nine Courses-continued • Law Enforcement (Grade 11) • Precision Machine Technology • Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science • Project Lead the Way Pre Engineering • Recreation and Portable Power Equipment • Sports, Recreation and Entertainment Marketing • Welding Technology

  15. SCHEDULE • FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL • COURSE SELECTION GUIDE 2009-10 • NAME __________________________ CURRENT GRADE _________ • Dear Student and Parents: To assist you in planning your 2011-12 schedule please • Read the Course Selection Booklet. • Review graduation requirements in booklet • Review Core 40 and Honors Diploma Requirements in booklet. • List your career plans as specifically as you can. • Fill out your course selections on the form on the reverse side. • Return this scheduling form to the counseling office by 5 days after meeting with your counselor. • CAREER PLAN • Career Area, if known _________________________________________ • Please check the plan that best describes your goal after high school graduation: • ___4 Year College ___2 Year College ___Technical School ___Military ___Work • DIPLOMA PLANS (CHECK ONE) • ___ Core 40 with Academic Honors • ___Core 40 • ___Core 40 with Technical Honors. • I have read the above information, the Course Description Booklet, and approve the proposed course selections. These course selections are final and cannot be changed except for the reasons indicated in the Course Description Booklet. • _________________________________ _________________________________ • Parent Signature Student Signature • Home Phone _______________________ Work Phone ______________________ • COUNSELING DEPARTMENT • Counselor Phone email • A-G Michael Hall 346-8013 hallm@fcsc.k12.in.us • H-O Jan Henderson 346-8015 hendersonj@fcsc.k12.in.us • P-Z Diana Hughes 346-8014 hughesd@fcsc.k12.in.us • 9th Kristen Schuetz 346-8012 schuetzk@fcsc.k12.in.us • FILL OUT YOUR SCHEDULE ON THE REVERSE SIDE.

  16. SCHEDULE • NAME ________________________________Class of ________ • NOTE: C-9 courses require 4 spaces per semester. Cadet Teaching and Franklin College require 2 spaces per semester. Only one study hall per semester. • Study Hall number is 951A (first sem.) 951B (second sem.) • NOTE: Please be sure you meet the prerequisites for all courses. • SEMESTER I SEMESTER 2 • Course # Course Name Course # Course Name • _______ _______________ _______ _______________ • _______ _______________ _______ _______________ • _______ _______________ _______ _______________ • _______ _______________ _______ ______________________ _______________ _______ ______________________ _______________ _______ ______________________ _______________ _______ _______________ • ALTERNATE COURSES • If we are unable to schedule your elective choices, we will use the alternates listed below. List in order of your preference. Do not list same courses as those in the above schedule. • Course # Course Name Course # Course Name • ______ ___________________ ________ _____________________ • ______ ___________________ ________ _____________________ • NOTE: All Honors and AP Courses are subject to approval by the instructors.

  17. REMINDERS • SCHEDULE 7 COURSES OR 6 COURSES PLUS A STUDY HALL FOR EACH SEMESTER. • ALL STUDY HALLS MUST HAVE ALTERNATES. • YEAR LONG CLASSES MUST BE SCHEDULED FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR UNLESS THE CLASS IS FOR MAKE-UP. • SEE COURSE BOOKLET FOR EXPLANATION OF COURSE CONTENT • PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO PREREQUISITES. • SUBMIT YOUR SIGNED SCHEDULE BY 5 DAYS AFTER YOU MEET WITH YOUR COUNSELOR. • Refer to page 1 in course description booklet. Students have until the last day of school to make changes in their schedule for the next school year.

  18. EDUCATION PAYS

  19. After high school • 2 year college • 4 year college (Something to think about: of 100--9th graders in Indiana, 44 will enter college, 32 remain after sophomore year and 23 still there after 6 years. • Business college • Technical or trade school • Military • Apprenticeships • Working

  20. Preparing for Life After High School: WHAT YOU NEED TO BE DOING NOW • As a side: By Nov. 6, 2010 I.U. had received over 23,000 applications and approx. 7,300 are usually admitted. Check individual requirements of colleges. • Schedule rigorous classes. • Research scholarships • Check college websites for summer programs • Start a resume • Visit college campuses this spring and summer. Check websites for visit programs

  21. WHERE WILL THE GOOD JOBS BE?ALL CAREERS RELATED TO S Science and Health Care T Technology E Engineering M Mathematics And they all require education and/or training beyond high school. Note: Each year 950,000 engineers graduate from China & India combined compared to 70,000 in the U.S. -In 2006, more people in the U.S. graduated with degrees in sports exercise than in electrical engineering.

  22. FOR FUTURE PLANNING • College Night in Indiana On February 24 at 6:00 p.m. the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) will host College Night in Indiana.  This live event will be available on the IDOE website: http://www.doe.in.gov/collegenight.  College admission deans from Indiana University, Purdue University and Butler University will answer questions about the college application process, including how to earn scholarships.  Please encourage all high school students and their parents to participate! • March 15 Greater Indianapolis Southside College Fair 6:30-8:00 p.m.Location: University of Indianapolis

  23. NATIONAL CENTER FOR COLLEGE COSTS • FREE SERVICE TO OUR STUDENTS AND PARENTS • HELPS DETERMINE COSTS AND WHICH COLLEGES ARE BEST FIT • HELP WITH ANSWERS TO COLLEGE SELECTION, FINANCING AND RELATED ISSUES. • WE HAVE FORMS. • Connect to www.collegecosts.com

  24. QUESTIONS?

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