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FRANKLIN

FRANKLIN. Class of 2016. FHS Counseling Staff. Mrs. Cathleen Ingram A- Couz Mr. Brian McCalister Cova -Harz Mr. Chris Ferrell Hasa - Mats Mrs. Jillian Hall Matt - Nafz Mrs. Lori George Naga - Sikz Mrs. Tracey Williams Sila -Z Mrs. Dara Cordes Guidance Secretary.

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FRANKLIN

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  1. FRANKLIN Class of 2016

  2. FHS Counseling Staff Mrs. Cathleen Ingram A-Couz Mr. Brian McCalisterCova-Harz Mr. Chris Ferrell Hasa - Mats Mrs. Jillian Hall Matt - Nafz Mrs. Lori George Naga - Sikz Mrs. Tracey Williams Sila-Z Mrs. DaraCordes Guidance Secretary

  3. Role of the HS Counselor The counselor is the one person who sees the entire picture of a student’s 4-year high school career and who can bring all that information together. • Address social / emotional needs • Assist with college & post-high school planning • Assist students in planning appropriate course schedules and determine how to best achieve educational goals

  4. Earning Credits • One school year = 2 semesters • Each semester students take 6 classes • Each class = 0.5 credit • 6 classes x 0.5 credit = 3.0 credits per semester • 6.0 credits Freshman Year • 6.0 credits Sophomore Year • 6.0 credits Junior Year • 6.0 credits Senior Year 24.0 credits possible

  5. Graduation Requirements 4.0 credits English Language Arts 4.0 credits Mathematics 3.0 credits History / Social Sciences 3.0 credits Science 0.5 credit Personal Fitness 0.5 credit Health 2.0 credits World Language (2 years same language) 1.0 credit Visual, Performing & Applied Arts (VPAA) 6.0 credits Additional Elective Classes 24.0 credits

  6. Grade Level Promotion To be considered for grade level promotion, students must meet certain minimum credit requirements: 5.0 credits Sophomore Status 11.0 credits Junior Status 17.0 credits Senior Status

  7. Franklin High SchoolProgram of Study Describes all courses offered Lists all prerequisites graduation requirements Educational Development plan Example Course Request http://www.livoniapublicschools.org/franklin.cfm

  8. Schedule Changes 1. Conflicts (two classes which meet the same hour) 2. Incomplete schedules (schedules with less than 6 hours of study) 3. Failure of a class 4. Changes due to summer school work 5. Placement as a volunteer in community service program 6. The level of the course is inappropriate. 7. Individual circumstances supported by student/parent rationale, or the recommendation of an IEP or EPT.

  9. Course Selection Timeline February 8th Emerson Visit & Presentation February 9th Incoming Parent Night March Schedule with Emerson Counselors April 2nd Deadline to turn in course sheets April 16th Begin to register new students

  10. Other Important Events February 15thLCTC Open House 7:00 p.m. Livonia Career Tech Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 26thMiddle School College Night 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Schoolcraft College VisTaTech Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 18thCareer Fair 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Schoolcraft College VisTaTech Center

  11. Standardized Testing 9th GradeEXPLORE, Social Studies MEAP 10th GradePLAN, AP Exams (optional) 11th GradePractice ACT, MME (includes ACT), PSAT (optional), SAT (optional), AP Exams (optional) 12th Grade Retake ACT (optional), SAT (optional), AP Exams (optional)

  12. Success in High School • Maintain open communication with teachers • Be here every day • Organization • Utilize ParentConnection & StudentConnection • Reference FHS website frequently www.livoniapublicschools.org/Franklin

  13. Success in High School • Sign up for E-News • Access additional opportunities for help • Make good choices! • Choose friends wisely • Know your kids’ friends • Social networking

  14. Clubs / Activities Chess Club Culinary Club Marching Band DECA Electronics Club Orchestra GSA Junior State of America Jazz Band Manga Navy JROTC Drill Team Choir Science Club Navy JROTC Rifle Team LIFT Writing Club ELVs Kite and Key Store Interact Club National Art Honor Society Impressions National Honor Society Patriots Relate Franklin Players Student Congress/Council Robotics Club Livonia Duelist Association

  15. Athletics Baseball PomPon Basketball Soccer Cheerleading Softball Cross Country Swimming & Diving Football Tennis Golf Track & Field Gymnastics Volleyball Hockey Wrestling

  16. NCAA • Notify your counselor if you intend to play a sport in college • Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

  17. See you in September

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