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Fowler High School

Freshman Orientation Meeting August 21, 2008. Welcome to. Fowler High School. Fowler High School Mission.

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Fowler High School

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  1. Freshman Orientation Meeting August 21, 2008 Welcome to Fowler High School

  2. Fowler High School Mission The Fowler High School staff believes that all students can reach their maximum potential and become productive, responsible citizens. Parents, students, and staff are personally committed to providing an environment that develops caring, capable, confident, life-long learners.

  3. FHS Daily Schedule 8:00 1st Bell 8:05 - 8:56 1st Hour 9:00 - 9:51 2nd Hour 9:55 - 10:46 3rd Hour 10:50 - 11:44 4th Hour 11:44 - 12:15 Lunch 12:19 - 1:10 5th Hour 1:14 - 2:05 6th Hour 2:09 - 3:00 7th Hour

  4. Scheduling Comments Our goal is for each student to have a schedule that offers a well-rounded balance of required and elective classes over their four year experience here at Fowler High School. Graduation requirements and post graduate preparation are primary considerations. It is important to understand that the number of sections offered and the times when they are offered may limit the availability of any particular course given other priorities. All change requests submitted with parent approval will be considered

  5. You Determine Your Success • Come to school everyday & be on time • Use your planner every period • Develop and use an organizing system • Complete your homework with quality • Talk to your teachers and ask questions • Seek out make up work, quizzes, and tests • Follow your progress online • Choose friends with similar goals • Share your progress & planner with your parents • Get involved in school activities

  6. Avoid Common Pitfalls Take responsibility for your choices Know the rules and expectations and expect to be held to them Avoid the minor problems such as dress code, gossip, yelling & horse play If you make a poor choice: accept responsibility for your actions, manage your consequence if there is any, & rebuild trust through your actions that follow Don’t be afraid to ask for support

  7. Where to Go for Assistance • With health or safety issues: • The office or any staff member • With school work issues: • Your subject area teacher • Counselor , Mr. O’Rourke • Your favorite Principal • With relationship issues: • Try using the skills you have been taught • Any trusted staff member • Mr. O’Rourke

  8. Suggested School Supplies • Binder or Organizer with files for 7 classes • 3 or 4 spiral notebooks • Inexpensive calculator • Jump Drive • Extra paper, pencils, pens • Teachers will share any specific needs the first week of class • Student Planners and Handbook Provided

  9. Lunch Information • 30 minutes each day • Regular Lunch $2.25 • Ala Carte available • Punch Card System • Charges are not accepted • Mature behavior expected • Closed Campus • Gym, Library & Hallways accessible

  10. Athletics, Clubs & Activities Athletics: Cross Country, Football, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Softball, Track & Field ($25 per sport, $50 family max)‏ Clubs: BPA, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, SADD, Student Council, Student Government Activities: Athletic Events, Dances, Homecoming, HS Play, Intramurals, Prom

  11. Renaissance Program High School parent group sponsors Student recognition program for academic achievement 3.0 Semester GPA or .5 improvement Support and enhance students’ school experience Drawings, Prizes, Spirit Weeks, Treats, Etc.

  12. FHS Information and Communication Office Phone #: 593 - 2250 Daily Student Announcements Eagle Flyer (mail, webpage, e-mail?)‏ http://www.fps.k12.mi.us (current) www.fowlerschools.net (coming soon) Parent Connect Online Progress Reports Parent e-mail list (updates, news, etc.)‏ Staff e-mail (see handbook & website)‏

  13. Contact Information Neil Hufnagel, Principal 593-2250 nhufnagel@fowlerschools.net Tom O’Rourke, Counselor 593-2250 torourke@fowlerschools.net Paul Hungerford, Athletic Dir. 593-2250 phungerford@fowlerschools.net Donna Piggott, School Secretary 593-2250 dpiggott@fowlerschools.net Additional information available at http://fps.k12.mi.us and www.fowlerschools.net (soon)

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