FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

WELCOME TO

FCHS SCHEDULING PROGRAMMr. Craig McCaffrey, Principal

HONOR THE PASTBUILD THE FUTURE

COUNSELORS

Mrs. Kristin Schuetz All Freshmen Mr. Michael Hall A-G Mrs. Jan Henderson H-O Mrs. Diana Hughes P-Z

Counseling Department Website

http://www2.fcsconline.org/counseling

SCHEDULINGHIGHLIGHTS

ATTEND SCHEDULING NIGHT 8th graders RECEIVED SCHEDULE BOOKLETS ON Jan. 27 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 MRS. SCHUETZ WITH ANY

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS. RETURN THE SCHEDULING FORM TO FCMS GUIDANCE

OFFICE ON OR BEFORE FEB. 18

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2015

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

Core 40 Diploma

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/or int. chem/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 AP World History

Physical Education 2 credits

Health 1 credit

Computers 1 credit

Electives 10 credits

40credits

Core 40 End of Course

Tests

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 artONE 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

compositeAND: No grade lower than a C- in required areas 3.00 GPA by the end of the senior year.

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

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

THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION WAIVER

• May opt out of one semester of PE for each FCHS sponsored activity or sport.

• If opting out of PE, should choose another class to replace PE (many students choose weights)

• If replacement class is not weights, then students will need to complete fitness logs and fitness checks in addition to completing their sport’s season in order to earn their PE credit.

Freshmen Electives

AGRICULTURE:

Fundamentals of Agriculture Science and Business

ART:

Intro to 2 D Art (This is the prerequisite course for all art classes)

Drawing I

Photography

Intro to 3 D Art

Electives, continued.

BUSINESS:Digital Tools (only required IF you have NOT passed your 8th grade computer proficiency test)Computer ApplicationsFoundations of Business

ENGLISH:JournalismFCTV: Intro to Broadcasting

Electives, ContinuedFAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES:

Consumer EconomicsChild Development and Parenting IAdvanced Child Development IINutrition and WellnessTextiles I and IIInterpersonal Relations

SOCIAL STUDIES:Geography and History of the World

Electives, continuedMUSIC:

Band and Color GuardPercussionConcert ChoirMusic AppreciationMusic TheoryPiano and Electronic Keyboard (I & II)

Jazz Band is audition only through Mr. Kosch, FCHS band director.

Electives, continuedTECHNOLOGY:

Introduction to TechnologyComputers in Design and ProductionTransportation SystemsManufacturingConstruction SystemsCommunication SystemsEnterprise

WORLD LANGUAGESELECTIVES

American Sign Language I French I Japanese I Spanish I

NOTE: World Language is required for the Honors Diploma: 3 years of one language or 2 years each of 2 different languages.

Special Services Courses for Freshmen

English 9Basic SkillsPre-AlgebraMath Problem Solving IIGeography

Special Services Courses are determined during the IEP conference (Individual Education Plan)

Central Nine Courses for planningAutomotive Collision RepairAutomotive Service TechnologyBuilding and Facilities ManagementBuilding Trades TechnologyBusiness Technology LabCulinary Arts CareersDiesel Service Technology

Central Nine Courses

Drafting/Computer Aided DesignElectronic TechnologyEntrepreneurship AcademyGraphic Imaging TechnologyHealth Careers IHorticultureInteractive Media

Central Nine Courses

Information Support and ServicesPrecision Machine TechnologyProject Lead the WayRecreation and Portable Power EquipmentSports, Recreation and Entertainment

MarketingWelding TechnologyPre-Engineering

Schedule• 2011-12 FRESHMAN SCHEDULING SHEET Name:________________________________________________• • YOU COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF THIS FORM. CIRCLE ONE COURSE FOR EACH SUBJECT AREA LISTED BELOW.

• English:• • English 9, 300A&300B OR English 9 Honors, 301A&301B* *teacher signature_________________________________• • Math:• • Pre-Algebra, 713A&713B (counts as an elective credit, will be placed in course based upon teacher recommendation)• • Alg.I, 715A&715B (if grade is less than 70% any semester of Honors Alg. 1 or any student in Algebra 8)• • Alg. II, 723A&723B* (70% or higher in both semesters of Honors Alg. 1 & teacher recommendation) • • Alg. II Honors, 719A&719B* (80% or higher in both semesters of Honors Alg. 1, passing grade on Core 40 ECA, & teacher recommendation)• • OR Alg. II Honors, 719A&719B* and Geometry Honors, 722A&722B* (90% or higher in both semesters of Honors Alg. 1, passing grade on Core 40 ECA, & teacher recommendation)• • *teacher signature____________________________________• • Science:• • Biology, 813A&813B OR Earth Science, 826A&826B• • Physical Education: Refer to the Physical Education section in Course Description book for additional information.• • Boys PE, 551A OR Girls PE, 553A OR Opt out option for semester 1 (please complete line below)• • Please list school sport/activitiy:___________________ & Alt. Course Name*_________________ Course #_______________• • Boys PE, 551B OR Girls PE, 553B OR Opt out option for semester 2 (please complete line below)• • Please list school sport/activitiy:___________________ & Alt. Course Name*_________________ Course #_______________• *If alt. course is not wgts., then students will need to complete fitness logs, physical fitness test, & have activity sponsor signature to earn PE credit.

Schedule, cont. • Electives From the attached list, choose three electives per semester in order of preference. Note: If you selected two math courses, then choose only two

electives. Year-long courses are scheduled for BOTH semesters. Only ONE study hall per semester is allowed. (Study hall is 951A for first semester, and 951B for second semester). It is strongly encouraged that freshman take digital tools (220) as one of their elective courses.

• Semester I Semester II• List FIRST elective • Course #• List SECOND elective• Course #• List THIRD elective• Course #• List FIRST elective • Course #• List SECOND elective• Course #• List THIRD elective• Course #• • Alternate Courses: If we are unable to schedule your elective choices, we will use alternates listed below. If you do not list alternates, counselors will choose them

for you. List in order of your preference, DO NOT LIST COURSES ALREADY LISTED IN THE ELECTIVE SECTION. *IF YOU CHOSE A STUDY HALL, YOU MUST HAVE AN ALTERNATIVE COURSE.

• Alternate Courses• List FIRST alternative • Course #• List SECOND alternative• Course #• List FIRST alternative • Course #• List SECOND alternative• Course #• • I approve of the program above. I acknowledge that I have received the information about high school courses necessary to meet FCHS graduation requirement.• _________________________________________________________ _________________________________• Parent Signature Home Phone #• __________________________________________________________ _________________________________• Student Signature Date

Digital Communication Tools

Students who pass the proficiency test for computers in the 8th grade DO NOT need to take this course.

If you did not pass the test, this course is required for graduation.

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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

DEADLINE ON THE COURSE SHEET. SAVE THE DATE: FRESHMAN ORIENTATION

TENATIVELY SCHEDULED AUG. 11 TIME: TBA

A Look Ahead!

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

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

WHERE WILL THE GOOD JOBS BE?ALL CAREERS RELATED TO

S Science and Health CareT TechnologyE EngineeringM MathematicsAnd 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.

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

FCHS COURSE FAIR

• Who? All students and parents• When? Tonight following this

program• What time? 7:00 to 8:00 pm• Where? FCHS cafeteria and

commons• Why? Your chance to learn all about

the courses and activities offered by FCHS and Central Nine. Ask questions, find out about requirements, etc.

QUESTIONS?