1. Welcome to Frederick Douglass High School
Lester Diaz
Executive Principal
Susan McVey
Freshman Academy Counselor
Trenton Vincent
Academy Lead
Allison DeVries

2. Hello from the Freshman Academy

3. Who are we? Lexington Traditional Magnet School
Edythe J. Hayes Middle School
Crawford Middle School

4. What will be different next year?
Middle School
High School
Four 9-weeks and 4 report cards
Two semesters of
18 weeks and 2 report cards
Midterms are available every 4 ½ weeks.
Progress Reports are available every 6 weeks.
Final grade is an average of your 4 report card grades.
Credits are earned by your 1st and 2nd semester grades.
Electives change every 9 weeks
All electives classes are for a full year.
Promotion based on yearly grades.
Promotion is based on total credits. You must have 6 credits to be a sophomore.

5. What will my schedule look like?
Semester 1
Semester 2
English 1 = .5 credit
English = .5 credit
Math = .5 credit
Science = .5 credit
Freshman Seminar = .5 credit
Health = .5 credit
Physical Education = .5 credit
World Language = .5 credit
Elective = .5 credit

6. Daily Schedule and Rotation
Daily Bell Schedule
Advisory
8:25 - 8:55
1st Block
8: :23
2nd Block
10: :51
3rd Block (Lunch Block)
11:55 - 1:47
4th Block
1:51 - 3:15
The schedule is on an A/B block rotation. You will attend 4 classes each day for 84 minutes each.

7. How many credits do I need to graduate from Douglass?
ENGLISH – You need 4 credits
MATH – You need 3 credits. Algebra 2 is mandatory.
SCIENCE - You need 3 credits. Biology is mandatory.
SOCIAL STUDIES - You need 3 credits: Citizenship/Government, World History and US History. These 3 classes are mandatory.
Health and Physical Education - You need a ½ credit of each class.
Humanities - You need 1 credit
Electives - You need 11 credits. Make sure you include your pathway courses.
You have the opportunity to earn 32 credits at FDHS during your 4 years.

8. MAP Scores Matter! English Math Science
For enrollment in Advanced English 1, students must have a MAP score of 232 or above.
Math
MAP scores in the lowest 20th percentile will be enrolled in a math elective for extra support. Math class depends on current enrollment and proper sequence.
Science
Percentile in Reading and Math is used to determine placement. Top 20th percentile will be eligible for enrollment in Advanced Biology.

9. Freshman Academy Experiences
During the fall semester, all students will attend a career exploration event!

10. Freshman Academy Experiences
During the fall semester, all students will attend a local civics event with the Lexington Fire Department!

11. Freshman Academy Experiences
During the spring semester, all students will attend a college campus visit!

14. In case you missed any information:
For Further Review
In case you missed any information:
You can find this Presentation on the Douglass website (Students - guidance - scheduling) or by visiting this bitly address:
bit.ly/2023Scheduling

15. How do I contact Douglass with questions?
Lester Diaz
Susan McVey
Trenton Vincent
Allison DeVries