High School Counselor: Graduation Requirements, Tutoring Options, College Prep, and More

2. Welcome, Class of 2021 Parents!

3. Counseling Department Ms. Monal Nabulsi, School Counselor Students with last names A - Dis Mrs. Leila Fondo, School Counselor Students with last names Dix- Karl Mrs. Kyleigh Swanburg, School Counselor Students with the last names Karn- OL Mrs. Tonya Corbett, School Counselor Students with last names On– S Mr. Rafael Santiago, Counseling Department Chair Students with last names beginning with T - Z + All ELL students Ms. Precilla Saint-Jean,Assistant Principal Mrs. Amy Gamez, School Social Worker Mrs. Brenda Hamilton, Registrar Mrs. Linda Alexander, Counseling Secretary

4. The Role of a High School Counselor At the very MINIMUM, counselors at the high school level are responsible for ensuring that every student takes the classes required for high school graduation. We also offer parent/teacher consultation, brief individual student counseling (academic and personal/social), classroom guidance, college planning support, and collaboration with educational stakeholders to work for the benefit of each and every student in our school.

5. FCHS Class of 2021… Who are they? Total students: 720 Males: 398 Females: 322

6. Getting to Know FCHS Freshmen • Classroom Guidance: Week of November 6th, 2017 • Bridge Bill: Students will add 3 additional occupations to their portfolio

7. Requesting a Meeting with the Counselor • Our goal is to be ACCESSIBLE to our students and their families. • Students can request to meet with their counselor by filling out a green request form in the front of the Counseling Office and giving it to Mrs. Alexander, Counseling Secretary. • The counselor will meet with the student at his or her earliest convenience. • If the student has an URGENT NEED that must be addressed ASAP, let Mrs. Alexander know. • Please allow 24 hours for the counselor to return your voicemail or email.

8. Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2021 • 23 total credits • 4 English credits • 4 Math credits • 4 Science credits • 3 Social Studies credits • 3 CTAE, Foreign Language*, or Fine Arts credits • 4 additional Elective credits • 1 Health/Personal Fitness credit * Four-year colleges require a minimum of two years in the same Foreign Language

9. TutoringOptions • Schedule tutoring appointment with teacher(s) before or after school • Peer Tutoring • Sign up on school website • During Instructional Focus or after school • Saturday Tutoring • FREE Peer/teacher tutoring

10. Scheduling and Course Selection Process • The course selection process for the 2018-2019 school year will take place during Spring 2018 • Teachers in core subject areas will make recommendations for the following year • Students may waive into another level class with an approved class waiver form • Students select their electives and alternate choices via Parent Portal at home • Don’t panic!

11. English Language Arts (ELA) 10th Grade Literature and Composition 10th Grade Literature and Composition Honors

12. Mathematics GSE Geometry Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II

13. Science Physical Science Biology Environmental Science Earth Systems Chemistry Chemistry Honors (recommendation preferred)

14. Social Studies World History World History Honors (If offered) (recommendation preferred) AP World History (recommendation preferred)

15. World Languages Spanish French German American Sign Language Latin (via Georgia Virtual School)

16. End of Course Testing End of course tests (EOCTs) will be given for the following classes and will count for 20% of the student’s final grade.

17. PSAT Scheduled for October 11th, 2017

18. www.applerouth.com info@applerouth.com 404-728-0661 Upcoming Mock Tests at Forsyth Central High School Full-length proctored mock tests help students learn what to expect under test-like conditions. Students will receive a report with comprehensive personal analysis of their performance on the test. Mock SAT Mock ACT November 11 November 11 9:00am - 1:30pm 9:15am - 1:30pm Event code: Event code: M265829M265830 Each mock exam is $10. To register, go to www.applerouth.com/signup and enter the event code.

19. College Preparatory Curriculum What are colleges looking for? • GPA • Academic rigor • Standardized testing scores • Extracurricular, school, and community involvement • Honors and awards

20. FCHS Counseling Webpage Please visit our webpage for important Counseling Department information. Go to the FCHS Home Page > Student Services > Counseling. You will find information about… • Getting involved in Counseling Department programs at FCHS (ex: mentoring, small groups) • Tutoring and Saturday School • And more!

21. FCHS Counseling on Social Media Follow us on Twitter! @FCHS_Counseling

22. Social Networking • 82% of teens between 14 – 17 are on Social Networking Sites • The average user of Facebook has 130 friends • Areas of Concern • Know your students’ log in and password • 69% percent of students 13 – 17 have included their physical location • Careful of who you accept as a friend • Be selective of material that you post • Colleges Admissions teams report to searching out applicants on social networking sites.