1. Falcon High School Class of 2021 Course Registration
Ariel - Introduction

2. FHS Block Schedule Green Days Gold Days Run every Monday and Wednesday
Class Periods 1 – 4
Each Class is 90 Minutes
Example of Student Schedule
Period 1 English I
Period 2 Intro to PE
Period 3 Biology
Period 4 AFJROTC 1
Run every Tuesday and Thursday
Class Periods 5 – 8
Each Class is 90 Minutes
Example of Student Schedule
Period 5 Civics
Period 6 Health Careers
Period 7 Algebra I
Period 8 Intro to Business
Amber – Block Schedule

3. FHS Block Schedule Friday Schedule School starts at 9:00am
Class Periods 1 – 8
Each Class is 32 Minutes long
Example of Student Schedule:
Period 1 English
Period 5 Civics
Period 2 Intro to PE
Period 6 Health Careers
Period 3 Biology
Period 7 Algebra I
Period 4 AFJROTC 1
Period 8 intro to Business
Amber Block Schedule

4. Diploma Endorsement – Career Ready
2 Years Math & Minimum Assessment Score*
2 Years English & Minimum Assessment Score*
2 Years Science
2 Years Social Studies to include Civics
1 Year Foreign Language or Practical Arts
1 Year PE
1 Semester Health
6 Year Long Elective courses or 12 semester classes
Industry Certification and/or internship to include Capstone project
*Minimum Assessment Score defined by the Colorado Department of Education or equivalent

5. Diploma Endorsement – College Ready
4 Years Math & Minimum Assessment Score*
4 Years English & Minimum Assessment Score*
3 Years Science & Minimum Assessment Score*
3 Years Social Studies to include Civics
2 Years of the same Foreign Language
1 Year of PE
1 Semester of Health
8 Year Long Electives or 16 Semester Long Courses (2 Years must be academic electives as defined by HEAR & NCAA)
Optional – Industry Certification and/or Internship to include Capstone project
*Minimum Assessment Scores defined by the Colorado Department of Education or equivalent

6. Diploma Endorsement – College 12 Plus
4 Years Math & Minimum Assessment Score*
4 Years English & Minimum Assessment Score*
4 Years Science & Minimum Assessment Score*
4 Years Social Studies to include Civics
2 Years of the same Foreign Language
1 Year PE
1 Semester Health
6 Year Long Electives or 12 Semester Long Courses (2 Years must be academic electives as defined by HEAR & NCAA)
Must complete a minimum of 12 college level credits or equivalent coursework with a C or better
Optional: Industry Certification and/or internship to include Capstone project
*Minimum Assessment Scores defined by the Colorado Department of Education or equivalent

7. College Entrance Requirements
4 Years of English 4 Years of Math 3 Years of Science (2 Years must be lab based) 3 Years of Social Studies 1 Year of a Foreign Language 2 Years of Academic Electives

8. Individualized Career & Academic Plan
What is ICAP?
An Individualized Student Plan to help guide students through high school & post secondary planning
Students will be able to:
Plan classes to match goals
Explore careers based on interest
Prepare for Career & College including advising on Career and Technical pathways
Explore College Options
Prepare for college applications and utilize the free test preparation
Learn about Concurrent Enrollment
Ariel – Talk about ICAP and the transition from Middle School to High School

9. Honors English I What is Honors English?
Honors English is a faster paced class with a heavier workload (there is more reading & writing)
Students are also expected to complete independent study assignments
Students must complete a Fall Break assignment that includes reading a novel and a written assignment
This is a great class to prep for upper level college classes such as Concurrent Enrollment and Advanced Placement classes
Amber – present during the day
Kirsta & Alyssa during the parent night

10. Air Force Junior ROTC Objectives
Educate and train high school cadets in citizenship
Promote community service
Instill responsibility, character & self discipline
Provide instruction in air and space fundamentals
AFJROTC cadets and Col. Turner

11. AFJROTC 1 In AFJROTC 1 you will learn:
Leadership Education I – Citizenship, Character & Air Force Tradition
Aviation History
Uniform Wear
Drill & Ceremonies
Physical Training

12. Information Technology
If you are interested in the Information Technology Pathway here are the classes that you can take as a Freshman:
Technology Literacy
Computer Applications
Cybersecurity
Web Design 1
JAVA Script
Mr. Russell

13. Ms. Michaels Lipp

14. FHS Academy of Health Science

15. Business Academy
As a Freshman you can take: Introduction to Business & Marketing I This will allow you to explore opportunities along the Business pathway!
Amber student presentation
Alex parent presentation

16. FHS Agriculture
Introduction to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources is the first course on this pathway.
This course is designed to introduce Agricultural:
Careers
Enterprises
Practices
Sciences
Amber – student presentation

17. Biotechnology – Project Lead the Way
The first step along this pathway is:
Principles of Biomedical Science
This course is designed to let you explore concepts of biology and medicine in a case study format. If you like Science & CSI this course is for you!
Amber - student presentation
Bobby – parent presentation

18. Introduction to Engineering
Engineering at FHS
The first course along this pathway is:
Introduction to Engineering
You will learn the basics of Engineering which include:
Designing
Testing
Analyzing various projects and challenges
You will use industry standard software & equipment

19. Additional Elective Choices
Instrumental Music PE
Theater Arts
Visual Arts
Vocal Music
Check the FHS course guide online for course descriptions of any classes that you are interested in signing up for.

20. Freshman Transition Programs
LINK
Student Ambassadors
S2S

21. How to Register for Classes
Go to the FHS website and click on Freshman Course Guidebook The classes are also listed on the back of your registration card.
Fill out the registration card. Required classes are already filled in for you. You have to select your Math class and three different Elective choices.
A full year class takes up two spaces and a semester long class takes up one space.
Pick your alternate choices wisely – the classes listed in alternates may end up on your schedule!
Make sure your name is on your registration card!

22. Registration Card Due Date
Once your registration card is complete with a parent signature turn it into your FMS Counselor Mr. Hull. All registration cards are due by Wednesday December 7th. If you do not turn in your registration card your classes will be selected for you!