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FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL. WELCOME TO JUNIOR SCHEDULING PROGRAM. COUNSELORS. Mr. Michael Hall A-G Mrs. Jan Henderson H-M Mrs. Diana Hughes P-Z Mrs. Kristin Schuetz Freshman Counseling Department Website http://www2.fcsconline.org/counseling. SCHEDULING HIGHLIGHTS.

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FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL WELCOME TO JUNIOR SCHEDULING PROGRAM

  2. COUNSELORS • Mr. Michael Hall A-G • Mrs. Jan Henderson H-M • Mrs. Diana Hughes P-Z • Mrs. Kristin Schuetz Freshman Counseling Department Website http://www2.fcsconline.org/counseling

  3. SCHEDULINGHIGHLIGHTS • ATTEND SCHEDULING NIGHT • ATTEND THE FCHS COURSE FAIR ON FEB. 2: 6:00-8:00 PM. ALL FCHS DEPARTMENTS WILL BE REPRESENTED. • 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. • STUDENTS WILL MEET INDIVIDUALLY WITH COUNSELORS & PARENTS MAY CALL FOR APPOINTMENT TO BE INCLUDED. • CALL OR CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE COUNSELOR WITH ANY QUESTIONS/CONCERNS.

  4. Graduation Requirements • 40 or 47 credits, depending on diploma • Passing Score on the ECA (graduation qualifying exam) or waiver. • ECA waiver is determined according to state guidelines. • 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 Physical Education 2 credits Health 1 credit Computers - 1 credit Electives 10 credits Pass the ECA 40 credits Core 40 Diploma

  6. ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA • Core 40 requirements PLUS • 2 additional math credits • 6 credits of World Language in one language OR 2 years each in 2 different languages • 2 credits in Fine Arts such as music or art • And one of the following: • 2 Advanced Placement courses and exams • 6 dual enrollment college credits • 1 Advanced Placement course and 3 dual enrollment college credits. • No grade lower than a C- in required areas • 3.00 GPA by the end of the senior year. • Total of 47 credits required.

  7. MID YEAR GRADUATION AND REDUCED TIME SCHEDULES • Mid-year graduates: Students who complete 7 full semesters and all requirements may graduate in Dec. No diploma or ceremony at that time. • Reduced Second Semester Schedules: Seniors may have a partial schedule second semester. Not for athletes. • Both options require parent permission form and must be submitted when scheduling.

  8. FCHS Advanced Placement Courses available to Seniors • European History • Biology II • Physics II • Studio Art 2 D Art • Studio Art Portfolio • English Literature and Composition • Calculus • World History • AP INFORMATIONAL NIGHT WILL BE AFTER SPRING BREAK All AP Courses fulfill Honors Diploma requirements.

  9. 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

  10. DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSESIVY TECH-PURDUE-I.U.-FRANKLIN COLLEGE • ADV MATH: BRIEF SURVEY CALCULUS • PRE CALCULUS AND HONORS PRE CAL • MARKETING • PLANTS AND FLOWERS 101 (Horticulture Science • ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCE ANIMALS • W131 COMPOSITION (pending approval) • F.C. Running Start classes (Cost & application) Students may receive both high school and college credit.

  11. WARNING • CHECK INDIVIDUAL COLLEGES FOR REQUIREMENTS, • ENGINEERING AT ROSE-HULMAN REQUIRES PHYSICS • ENGINEERING AT PURDUE REQUIRES CHEMISTRY • PURDUE REQUIRES TEST SCORES FROM TESTING SERVICE.

  12. COURSES BY DEPARTMENT FOR SENIORS AGRICULTURE • Fundamentals of Agricultural Science and Business • Agricultural Mechanization, Adv. Mech. • Plants and Flowers 101 (Horticulture Science) • Animal Science, Advanced Animal Sciences • Food Science

  13. ART DEPARTMENT • Introduction to 2 Dimensional Art • Drawing I, II, III • AP Studio Art • AP 2 D Art • Painting I, II, III • 3 Dimensional Art I, II • Photography • Digital Design

  14. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT • Business and Personal Law • Computers, Advanced Computers • Web Design I, II • Business Foundations • Accounting • Marketing Foundations • Sports and Recreation Marketing • Personal Finance • Entrepreneurship Academy I, II • Economics

  15. LANGUAGE ARTS 8 CREDITS OF ENGLISH REQUIRED for Graduation • Advanced Placement English 12 • English 12 • W 131 Composition (pending) • English Electives: Composition, Legends, Speech, Etymology

  16. Publications and FCTV • Journalism • KITE Yearbook Staff * • ELECTRON Newspaper Staff * • Introduction to Broadcasting • FCTV * * Require application and instructor approval.

  17. FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES • Consumer Economics • Child Development/Parenting I, II • Nutrition and Wellness I, II • Advanced Foods and Nutrition • Fashion and Textiles I, II • Interpersonal Relations I, II • Family Wellness • Housing and Interior Design • Advanced Life Science: Foods • FACS Issues and Applications

  18. WORLD LANGUAGE • American Sign Language I-III • French I-IV • Japanese I-IV • Spanish I-IV NOTE: World Language is required for the Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma. Many colleges require at least two years for admission.

  19. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION • 1 FULL YEAR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION • 1 SEMESTER OF HEALTH IS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION • Other courses include: • Weights and Conditioning • Co-Ed Team Sports • Co-Ed Individual Sports

  20. MATHEMATICS • Algebra I, • Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, • Geometry, Geometry Honors • Pre Calculus Honors & Pre Calculus • AP Calculus • Probability,Statistics and Discrete Math • College Math: Brief Calculus

  21. MUSIC DEPARTMENT • BAND* • PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES * • DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY: COLOR GUARD* • JAZZ BAND • MUSIC APPRECIATION • MUSIC THEORY • KEYBOARD 1 & 2 • *REQUIRES BAND CAMP

  22. CHORAL MUSIC • CONCERT CHOIR • SENSATIONS: ALL FEMALE PERFORMANCE GROUP AUDITION IS REQUIRED, COSTUME REQUIRED • HERITAGE SINGERS: MIXED VOICES PERFORMANCE GROUP. AUDITION IS REQUIRED, COSTUME IS REQUIRED.

  23. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT • Biology • Advanced Placement Biology • Chemistry, Chemistry II • Physics, AP Physics II • Integrated Chemistry and Physics • Earth Science • Biology II: Anatomy and Physiology • Biology II: Kinesiology • Advanced Life Science: Foods • Advanced Life Science: Animals

  24. SOCIAL STUDIES • AP European History • AP World History • World History • Geography and History of the World • Psychology • Sociology • United States Government

  25. TECHNOLOGY • Introduction to Technology • Enterprise • Construction Systems • Construction Processes • Communication Systems • Communication Processes • Transportation Systems • Transportation Processes • Manufacturing • Manufacturing Processes

  26. Special Services Courses for Seniors • English 12 • Business Math • U.S. Government • Sociology • Economics • Orientation to Life and Careers • Developmental Reading Special Services Courses are determined during the IEP conference (Individual Education Plan)

  27. CENTRAL NINE • Automotive Service Technology • Aviation Technology • Automotive Collision Technology • Building Trades • Building and Facilities • Business Technology • Cosmetology • Culinary Arts • Dental Assisting • Medical Assisting • Diesel Equipment • Graphic Imaging • Drafting/CAD • Electronics • EMS • Firefighter • Horticulture • Health Sciences • Pre-Engineering • Information Tech • Biomedical Sciences

  28. Central Nine, Continued • Precision Machine Technology • Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Marketing • Recreation and Small Equipment Repair • Interactive Media • Tractor-Trailer Driving • Welding • Veterinary Assisting • Law Enforcement • Intro to Pharmacy • Intro to Physical Therapy • Career Internships • Cadet Teaching

  29. REMINDERS • SCHEDULE 7 COURSES OR 6 COURSES PLUS A STUDY HALL FOR EACH SEMESTER. • IF YOU SCHEDULE A STUDY HALL, YOU MUST HAVE AN ALTERNATE FOR IT. • COUNSELORS MEET WITH EACH STUDENT • 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 SCHEDULE WITH PARENT SIGNATURE BY DEADLINE ON THE COURSE SHEET. • SUBMIT REQUIRED FORMS FOR MID YEAR OR REDUCED TIME SCHEDULES.

  30. EDUCATION PAYS

  31. LIFE AFTER GRADUATION • 2 year college • 4 year college • Business college • Technical or trade school • Military • Apprenticeships • Working

  32. Preparing for Life After High School: WHAT YOU NEED TO BE DOING NOW • Schedule rigorous courses your senior year. • Talk to your counselor. • Investigate your options. Check out the Counseling website, the internet, and other sources for college and career information. • Finish strong for your junior year. • Take the SAT and ACT in June.

  33. SAT and ACT TESTS • Both are used for college admissions and for scholarships • Registration required, preferred on line • Fee required • Free lunch students may obtain a fee waiver from counselor • Test dates for FCHS: SAT is June 4 ACT is June 11 • We recommend taking both tests at least once, in the spring, then repeat the best test if necessary in the fall.

  34. SAT SUBJECT TESTS & AP TESTS • Some colleges (usually the most selective) also require SAT subject tests. Always check the admissions criteria. • Advanced Placement Courses; The tests at the end of the courses, depending on your score, can give you college credit and/or determine course placement. Check with your chosen colleges.

  35. COLLEGE THOUGHTS • Schedule rigorous classes for senior year • Research scholarships • Check college websites for summer programs • Start a resume • Visit college campuses this spring and summer. Check websites for visit programs

  36. 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

  37. QUESTIONS? Counselors are here to help.

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