WELCOME PARENTS! Class of 2018 Parent Scheduling Night March 31, 2014

Now, changing up … Let’s play

Here are your answers & questions: Mrs. Barr Mrs. Barr’s webpage on FHS site Encourage your child to get involved! Who is the Freshman sponsor here tonight? Where can I find out about Freshman activities or ask a question? What can I do as a parent ?

Because as a parent, I want my child to have the “edge” in college and job recruitment Involvement = Commitment People skills Time management Responsibility Leadership FHS Bulldog Pride Why is involvement important? How will involvement help my child?

Program of Study  Research Career Information p. 3  TOPS & Graduation Requirements p (lilac and gold insert)  Course Descriptions p.39-54

Diploma Tracks COLLEGE & CAREER DIPLOMA  LA CORE 4 4 Year college/university  LA Career Diploma Community/Junior College/Vo-Tech School

LA Core 4 Graduation Requirements  4 English  4 Math  4 Science  4 Social Studies  2 Foreign Language or Speech  1 Arts  1.5 Physical Education or ROTC .5 Health Education  3 Electives  24 Total Carnegie Units

LA Career Diploma Graduation Requirements  4 English Units  4 Math Units  2 Science Units  2 Social Studies Units  2 Health/Physical Education Units  9 Elective Units (complete a sequence of at least 9 units of credential pathway specific course work)  23 Total Units

TOPS  19 CORE COURSES  20 ACT  2.5 CORE GPA  TOPS Calculator:

TOPS Curriculum  English = 4 Units  Math = 4 Units  Science = 4 Units  Social Studies = 4 Units  Fine Arts = 1 Unit  Foreign Language = 2 Units  Total = 19 Units

Scheduling  English I (A)  Algebra I (A)  Physical Science (A)  World Geography (A)  Physical Education/JROTC I (A)  IBCA (A)  Elective  English I (B)  Algebra I (B)  Physical Science (B)  World Geography (B)  Physical Education/JROTC I (B)  IBCA (B)  Elective

Elective Choices  Art I  Fine Art Survey  Beginning Chorus  *Advanced Chorus  *Small Vocal Ensemble  *Wind Ensemble  Percussion  Intermediate Band (Woodwinds)  Advanced Band (Brass)  Piano  *Jazz Band  Applied Music (Color Guard)  *Talented Music I  *Talented Theatre I  *Talented Art I  Principles of Business  Family/Consumer Science  Project Lead the Way  Agriscience I (*) Must be screened before you can take this course

 Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) is designed for students to dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects.  Eligibility 1. Earned a minimum of BASIC on both science and math sections on the most recent standardized test (i.e LEAP, EOC) 2. Must complete and return this application by the deadline, including signatures 3. Must complete the student section of the teacher input forms and give a copy to your current a. Science teacher b. Math teacher c. Any other teacher excluding PE 4. Return to Mrs. Hoffman, Room 426, NO LATER THAN April 14 th 5. Signed by the student and guardian below ** This class will require a strong work ethic and commitment to mastery of the rigors of the coursework. Project Lead The Way Elective

How will you schedule FHS Honors Courses? 1 If you are currently enrolled in an honors course in a core subject you will be tentatively scheduled into a 9th grade honors course. 2 In late May/early June a review of the following student data will determine final placement into a 9 th grade honors course. Data points include: LEAP scores, Explore scores, and 8 th grade course grades. 3 In mid to late June, after a careful review of student data, letters will be mailed home that will inform student of final placement into honors courses. If a student does not receive placement, an appeals process will be available prior to the opening of the school year.

FHS Freshman Academy  The goal of Freshman Academy is to successfully transition 9 th grade students into self-sufficient high school students through a partnership with students, educators, administrators, and parent.  Topics include survivor skills, attendance policy and procedures, freshman faculty, JPAMS home link as well online tutorials.

Additional Information  Counselors and administrators will answer additional questions in the cafeteria after this meeting.  Fontainebleauhigh.stpsb.org Freshman Academy School Counseling Office  School Counseling Website  Contact Libby Schayot after May 10 or ext  Orientation is Friday, August 1, 2014