8th Grade Parent Night Agenda•Welcome

Brad Roberts, Principal•Academic Remarks

Debra Grizzle and Melanie Burton-Brown, Assistant Principals•“Transitioning to High School”

Jackie Houpt, 9th Grade Counselor•Student Government

Kyle Wilkerson, Freshman Class PresidentChristian Bonds, Senior Class President

•Pick up list of required and elective courses•Visit academic and elective areas

Sample of Required Courses and Requested Elective Courses List**you will be able to pick these up at the end of our presentation**

WelcomeTo High School

Transition from FCMS to FCHS

Presentation for Parents and Students

May 5, 2014

What are the Graduation Requirements?

One diploma type -

23 units required to graduate from FCHS

4 units English 4 units Science 4 units Math 3 units Social Studies 3 units Career Tech and/or Foreign Language and/or Fine Arts

courses 1 unit Health & Fitness 4 units additional electives

What about foreign language?

NOT required. HOWEVER, students who plan to attend a 4-year college are encouraged to take 2 years of foreign language to be accepted at the college.

Students planning to attend a University Systems of Georgia institution must take two units of the same foreign language.

EOCTs and Writing Graduation Test

End-of-Course Tests (EOCTs) - 20% final grade* *Students MUST pass these courses to graduate. English: 9th Gr. English & American Literature Math: Coordinate Algebra and Analytic Geometry Science: Biology & Physical Science Social Studies: U.S. History & Economics

Georgia High School Graduation Tests - WRITING - 11th grade

New HOPE Scholarship Requirements

Class of 2018 must have 4 additional classes of rigor

Classes that meet the HOPE rigor requirements:

Adv. Algebra Chemistry I French IIAP Classes Physics I Spanish II Forensic Science Anatomy & PhysiologyDual Enrollment Classes

Bell Schedule/Attendance Policy

Maximum of 5 unexcused absences per class per semester. Consequences: attendance recovery

Fall Semester Spring Semester1st Period 7:50 - 9:20 1st Period 7:50 - 9:20

Enhancement 9:28 - 10:06 Enhancement 9:28 - 10:06

2nd Period 10:14 - 11:44 2nd Period 10:14 - 11:44

3rd Period/Lunch (25 min.)

11:52 - 1:52

3rd Period/Lunch (25 min.)

11:52 – 1:52

4th Period 2:00 - 3:30 4th Period 2:00 - 3:30

Sample ScheduleFall Semester Spring Semester1st Period

Foundations of Engineering and Technology

1st Period

Health and Fitness

Enhancement Enhancement

2nd Period

Coordinate Algebra (Block)

2nd Period

English I

3rd Period/Lunch (25 min.)

Honors World History

3rd Period/Lunch (25 min.)

Band

4th Period

Band

4th Period

Environmental Science

Progress ReportsGrades are released as follows:

– 3 weeks - Deficiency Report (Failing students only)

– 5 weeks - Progress Report– 10 weeks - Progress Report– 16 weeks - Report Card

Exact dates will be published in Student Handbook.

Expect to see these reports and ask your child for them!

Check your student’s grades all semester long at any point through Infinite Campus.

If you need access to Infinite Campus, please send an email to portal@franklin.k12.ga.us

Be sure to include your name and the name(s) of you're child(ren).

GET YOUR STUDENTS INVOLVED IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Did you know...

that students who are involved in school activities outside of the classroom have higher grades in the classroom?

17 Clubs & 10 Sports

Teachers-as-Advisors Program

“PAWS”(PAWS = Participating in Activities for Work & School)

Examples of 9th Grade PAWS Lessons:“Importance Of Good Classroom Behavior”

“College Planning Timeline” “FCHS Career Pathways”“Job Market Information”

-Stay with advisor for 4 years -Review Individual Graduation Plan

-Annual conference with parents

Helpful Websites

• www.franklin.k12.ga.us

Schools – FCHS

• www.gacollege411.org and www.gcic.peachnet.edu

Academic planning, career exploration, financial aid

information - students & parents

• www.collegeboard.com

High school planning year by year

FCHS Guidance Office Staff2013 - 2014

Jackie Houpt Hatcher - Counselor - Freshmen & Seniorsjhoupt@franklin.k12.ga.us 706-384-4525, X. 1313

Marty Williams - Counselor – Sophomores & Juniorsmwilliams@franklin.k12.ga.us 706-384-4525, X. 1312

Joey Whitlock - Graduation Coachjwhitlock@franklin.k12.ga.us 706-384-4525, X. 1325

Janis Herron - Secretary Annette Bryant - Registrar

Enjoy Your Summer