2012-13 freshmen orientation. what is fx? who’s who at fchs fx policies transitioning to high...
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CLASS OF 2016,WELCOME TO FCHS!
2012-13 Freshmen Orientation
SESSION AGENDA
What is FX? Who’s Who at FCHS FX Policies Transitioning to High School & Coping
w/ Stress
What is
FX?
FX = FreshmaneXperience
WHAT IS FX?
Purpose: Teaming: Gold, Blue, (& Green )
COMMON PLANNING
Gold Team teachers have common planning and Blue Team teacher have common planning.
Uses: monitor freshmen students’ progress Teacher - student meetings Parent – teacher – student meetings
Students may request a meeting by telling an FX teacher !
FX TUTORING
FX offers tutoring in all core subjects.
Sample tutoring schedule from 2011-12:
Mon. – Sci. Thur. – Math Tues. – S.S. Fri. – Eng
Students may also approach teachers to
arrange tutoring on alternate days and before school.
The Faces of FCHS
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Sampson,Principal
Mr. Howell,Asst.
Principal
Mr. Lewis,Asst.
Principal
FRONT OFFICE STAFF
Ms. Meyer,Office
Manager
Ms. Tyler,Attendanc
e Secretary
Ms. Collins,
Bookeeper
GUIDANCE OFFICE
Ms. Lawhorn,Counselor
Ms. Green,Counselor
Ms. Franke,
Secretary
OTHER SUPPORT STAFF
Ms. Cordier,
Librarian
Ms. Nance,Youth Service
Center Coordinator
OTHER SUPPORT STAFF
Regina,Daytime
Custodian
Officer Rivers,School
Resource Officer
FX & FCHSPolicies
LATE WORK
Late Work – any assignment not submitted on time (i.e., NOT make-up work due to
absences)
Late work window: 3 days
Grade deduction: 25%
AFTER 3 DAYS, THE WORK MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED FOR ANY CREDIT.
MAKE-UP WORK Make-up Work – assignments missed due to
an EXCUSED absence
A note must be submitted w/i 5 days of the absence.
It is the student’s responsibility to request make-up work
from the teacher AND to schedule a time to make-up tests/quizzes if necessary. Students have 5 days to complete the
make-up work. If absent due to a school-related event
(field-trip, sporting event, band competition, etc.), the work
must be completed BEFORE the absence.
FX HALLPASS/RESTROOM POLICY
Students receive 1 pass/teacher/ 9 weeks.*
MUST have/use agenda book. Use at teacher discretion.
*Exceptions to 1 pass/teacher/9 weeks rule granted with documented medical reason.
How to Cope with STRESS
WHAT CAN BE STRESSFUL ABOUTHIGH SCHOOL?
New School/Bigger Building Friends Teachers Grades Peer Pressure Parents/Family Issues
CHANGE
Starting high school is a BIG change in your life.
What are some things that are changing? More independence = More
responsibility. Friends Interests/hobbies/activities New school environment New people
CHANGE
Change can be difficult because it is new to us. It can also be hard to deal with because sometimes we have to let go of something that was important to us.
One example of change, is letting go of an old friend and making a new one. It can be painful to let go of a friend and it may be difficult to find a new, good friend.
PRESSURE
There can be a lot of pressure from friends, teachers, and parents.
Class work will challenge you.
Friends may ask you to do something you are not comfortable doing. This can be hard because you want to “fit in”.
YOU may put a lot of pressure on yourself.
CHANGE AND PRESSURE CAN MAKE US FEEL…
Depressed Anxious Overwhelmed Nervous Sad Angry Lost
POSITIVE WAYS TO DEAL WITH CHANGE & PRESSURE:
Develop a positive attitude. Remember YOU choose your outlook on life.
Embrace change…it is a part of life and can be good.
Talk to someone you trust. Surround yourself with positive people to support you.
Be healthy. Choose a good diet and be physically active.
Ask teachers for help with classwork. Attend tutoring.
POSITIVE WAYS TO DEAL WITH CHANGE & PRESSURE:
Help other people...join a service club like Key Club or FCCLA. This can develop self confidence and it feels good to help someone in need.
Exercise or do something fun to relieve stress.
Get involved and make good friends. Join a group/club at school.
Write a letter to your parent/guardian and explain how you feel.
SOCIAL MEDIAPROTECT YOURSELF!
Don’t post messages/pictures on facebook, twitter, and text messages that you don’t want everyone to see/read.
Learn time management skills, so you can keep up with classwork.
Be comfortable saying, “NO”, to things you don’t want to do.
