Parent Meeting Incoming 9th Grade Frenship High School 9th Grade Center February 21, 2017

Block Scheduling 8 classes 4 classes per day Blue Day = 1st - 4th periods Gold Day = 5th - 8th periods Activity Period (AP) Late Start Mondays

Foundation High School Plan Every student will graduate with an endorsement and at the distinguished level.

Requirements (26 credits) English = 4 credits Math = 4 credits Science = 4 credits Social Studies = 3 or 4 credits Languages other than English= 2 credits Physical Education = 1 credit Fine Arts = 1 credit BIM (1 credit) Professional Communication (.5 credit) Electives = 5.5 credits

Performance Acknowledgements Outstanding Performance(s) in: Dual Credit Bilingualism and Biliteracy Advanced Placement Exams PSAT, SAT or ACT Business or Industry Certificate or License

Endorsements STEM Business & Industry Arts & Humanities Public Services Multidisciplinary Studies

Endorsements Students must declare an endorsement before the start of 9th grade. Continue to update the 4-Year Plan every year, along with Course Selections. Students can change their endorsement at any time with counselor approval. Students can receive multiple endorsements.

Sample Schedule 9th Grade Students 1-English I* 2-Algebra I/Geometry* 3-IPC or Biology* 4-W.Geography*/W.History*/Human Geography* 5-Foreign Language 6&7-Required Electives 8-Endorsement Elective * Pre-AP & Pre-AP/GT classes are available for core classes. AP is available for some social studies classes.

Required Electives - Foreign Language (Spanish, French, Latin) - Fine Arts (Art, Theatre, Technical Theatre, Band, Choir, Dance, Floral Design) - Physical Education (P.E., Athletics, Dance, Marching Band, Color Guard, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Athletic Training) -Professional Communication (Speech) -Business Information Management (BIM)

Sports Options Football Basketball (boys & girls) Soccer (boys & girls) Tennis (boys & girls) Volleyball (girls) Golf (boys & girls) Softball (girls) Track (girls) Boys are after school only. Cross Country (boys & girls) *All require approval from the coach. Cheerleading Dance Team *Tryout Process Athletic Trainer *Application Process

Elective Options Debate I Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Principles of Applied Engineering Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communication Audio/Video Production 1(have to be in middle school broadcasting) Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance Principles of Heath Science Principles of Manufacturing (Intro to Automotive AND Construction) Interpersonal Studies – 0.5 credit (Must be paired with LNW) Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness – 0.5 credit (Must be paired with Interpersonal Studies)

Important Dates Counselor Meetings at MS: February 21st– HMS February 23rd – FMS 4 year Plans & Online Course Request in Skyward: Feb. 28th – March 1 - TVMS March 2nd – 3rd - HMS March 6th – 7th - FMS Day 1 – 4 year Plans with Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Hudgens Day 2 – Counselors assisting in computer labs with scheduling

Online Course Selections Log in to your Skyward account through student access or parent access. View/Change the 8 credits your child chose. View/Change the 2 alternate classes in case there are scheduling conflicts. Students will receive Choice Sheets during presentation to help in selecting courses online. Students will be provided with step by step instructions on how to complete the online course requests. Students will be given a course guide. It can also be found online at www.frenship.us

Important Information One week at the beginning of each semester to change schedule. One opportunity during that week to change schedule. To request a GT course, students must be identified as GT or in PSAT classes. It’s best to have accurate courses requested before August registration.

PSAT 8/9 Received results in Class Meeting Link College Board Account with Khan Academy account for individualized test prep based on PSAT scores. Julie Pratt - Advanced Academic/Counseling Coordinator

FHS Counselor News FHS Counselor Webpage: On the high school page under the Students tab. www.frenship.us All testing dates, scholarship information, transcript requests & ANYTHING we think parents & students need to know will be posted. New Tab “Forms” will be used for EOC Outs, Schedule Changes, and much more! Follow us on Twitter @FrenshipCounsel. Sign up for Remind Notifications on your phone: Download the Remind App: Enter 33bae6 as the classroom code. Without the app, and using texts: Text the message @33bae6 to the number 81010

Kristen Hudgens - ext. 224 khudgens@frenship.us Contact Information 866-4440 Kristen Hudgens - ext. 224 khudgens@frenship.us The Course Guide will be posted on the high school website: www.frenship.us