2. Welcome, Class of 2018!

3. Counseling Department Mr. Rafael Santiago, Counseling Department Chair Students with last names beginning with SU - Z + All ELL students Students with last names beginning with SU - Z + All ELL students Mrs. Ashley Kozee, School Counselor Students with last names A - DEC Students with last names A - DEC Mrs. Leila Fondo, School Counselor Students with last names DEE - JOI Students with last names DEE - JOI Mrs. Kyleigh Swanburg, School Counselor Students with the last names JOJ - OL Students with the last names JOJ - OL Ms. Grace Savage, School Counselor Students with last names OM - ST Students with last names OM - ST Mr. Michel Satterfield, Assistant Principal Mrs. Amy Gamez, School Social Worker Mrs. Brenda Hamilton, Registrar Mrs. Linda Alexander, Counseling Secretary

4. Getting Registered 1. Teachers will begin to make their recommendations of core subjects for next year at the end of January through the beginning of February. 2. We take recommendations very seriously, however, students will have an opportunity to waive in and/or out of a course. 3. The deadline for waiving a course will be April 1 st, 2016.

5. 4. Students and parents will have an opportunity to request electives through Parent Portal beginning Wednesday, February 17th 5. CHOOSE WISELY AND MAINTAIN BALANCE !! Although we encourage taking on AP and/or MOWR courses, be careful not to take on more than one can handle. “Trying out” a class is not recommended as schedule changes are not guaranteed and/or possible.

6. ELA American Literature American Literature AP American Lit/Lang AP American Lit/Lang

7. Mathematics Algebra II with or without Support Algebra II with or without Support Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Acc. Pre-Calculus Honors Acc. Pre-Calculus Honors AP Calculus AP Calculus

8. Social Studies U.S. History U.S. History AP U.S. History AP U.S. History

9. Science Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics Earth Systems Earth Systems Environmental Science Environmental Science AP Environmental Science AP Environmental Science

10. ELECTIVES Career Tech Career Tech Fine Arts Fine Arts World Language World Language Core electives Core electives

11. MOWR (Move On When Ready) Allows students to take courses at a college while earning college credit and high school credit at the same time. Pros 1.Paid for by the state (minimal cost to student). 2.Earn college credit before graduating from high school. 3.Weighted as an AP course in High School 4.Can possibly shorten the length of time needed to complete college. 5.Gives you access to that college and it’s facilities.

12. Cons 1.Transportation - Not provided to students by FC. Students must be able to get there and back on their own. 2.Local colleges will do their best to work with FCHS regarding the scheduling of courses. Not guaranteed to sync. 3.Parents won’t be able to access or communicate with college professors. 4.Content of a course may be of a mature nature. 5.Our breaks don’t typically sync with the college calendar 6.Taking MOWR courses not a guarantee for getting into some colleges

13. Expectations of a Junior Choose a schedule that is well planned out. Choose a schedule that is well planned out. To do well, as it is the last opportunity to increase GPA for the college admissions process. To do well, as it is the last opportunity to increase GPA for the college admissions process. Greatly encouraged to take the PSAT in October. SAT and /or ACT recommended to take during the spring time. Greatly encouraged to take the PSAT in October. SAT and /or ACT recommended to take during the spring time. Have a junior conference that starts in November. Have a junior conference that starts in November. Begin to formulate a plan for life after high school. Begin to formulate a plan for life after high school.

14. The best way to get to know more about a school and get a “feel” for the campus, is to schedule a college visit. The best way to get to know more about a school and get a “feel” for the campus, is to schedule a college visit. FCHS Juniors and Seniors are permitted to take 4 days to visit colleges. FCHS Juniors and Seniors are permitted to take 4 days to visit colleges. When visiting a college, it is recommended that you contact the admissions office and arrange to attend the information session and take a student guided campus tour. When visiting a college, it is recommended that you contact the admissions office and arrange to attend the information session and take a student guided campus tour. You need to ask questions while on your visit! You need to ask questions while on your visit! Meet with College Reps visiting Forsyth Central Meet with College Reps visiting Forsyth Central College Visitations

15. HOPE and ZELL Miller HOPE 3.0 Core GPA as calculated by Georgia Student Finance Commission and 4 classes of HOPE rigor ZELL Students must graduate with a 3.7 HOPE GPA as calculated by Georgia Student Finance Commission and also have a 1200 (math+critical reading) SAT or 26 on the ACT along with 4 classes of HOPE Rigor Visit www.gacollege411.org for complete scholarship details. www.gacollege411.org

16. FCHS Counseling on Social Media Visit the counseling web page often Visit the counseling web page often http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/1935 http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/1935http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/1935 Follow us on Twitter! @FCHS_Counseling

17. SOCIAL MEDIA Good or Bad?