WELCOMEPARENTS!

Class of 2018Parent

Scheduling NightMarch 31, 2014

Now, changing up …

Let’s play

Here are your answers& questions:

• Mrs. Barr

• Mrs. Barr’s webpage on FHS site

• Encourage your child to get involved!

• Who is the Freshman sponsor here tonight?

• Where can I find out about Freshman activities or ask a question?

• What can I do as a parent ?

• Because as a parent, I want my child to have the “edge” in college and job recruitment

• Involvement =CommitmentPeople skillsTime managementResponsibilityLeadershipFHS Bulldog Pride

• Why is involvement important?

• How will involvement help my child?

Program of Study

Diploma Tracks

COLLEGE & CAREER DIPLOMA

LA CORE 4 4 Year college/university

LA Career Diploma Community/Junior College/Vo-Tech School

LA Core 4Graduation Requirements

4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 2 Foreign Language or Speech 1 Arts 1.5 Physical Education or ROTC .5 Health Education 3 Electives

24 Total Carnegie Units

LA Career DiplomaGraduation Requirements

4 English Units 4 Math Units 2 Science Units 2 Social Studies Units 2 Health/Physical Education Units 9 Elective Units (complete a sequence of

at least 9 units of credential pathway specific course work)

23 Total Units

TOPS

19 CORE COURSES 20 ACT 2.5 CORE GPA

TOPS Calculator:http://college.stpsb.org/TOPS.htm

TOPS Curriculum

English = 4 Units Math = 4 Units Science = 4 Units Social Studies = 4 Units Fine Arts = 1 Unit Foreign Language = 2 Units Total = 19 Units

Scheduling English I (A) Algebra I (A) Physical Science (A) World Geography (A) Physical

Education/JROTC I (A) IBCA (A) Elective

English I (B) Algebra I (B) Physical Science (B) World Geography (B) Physical

Education/JROTC I (B) IBCA (B) Elective

Elective Choices Art I Fine Art Survey Beginning Chorus *Advanced Chorus *Small Vocal Ensemble *Wind Ensemble Percussion Intermediate Band

(Woodwinds) Advanced Band (Brass) Piano *Jazz Band

Applied Music (Color Guard) *Talented Music I *Talented Theatre I *Talented Art I Principles of Business Family/Consumer Science Project Lead the Way Agriscience I

(*) Must be screened before you can take this course

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) is designed for students to dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. Eligibility

1. Earned a minimum of BASIC on both science and math sections on the most recent standardized test (i.e LEAP, EOC)2. Must complete and return this application by the deadline, including signatures3. Must complete the student section of the teacher input forms and give a copy to your current

a. Science teacherb. Math teacherc. Any other teacher excluding PE

4. Return to Mrs. Hoffman, Room 426, NO LATER THAN April 14th 5. Signed by the student and guardian below

** This class will require a strong work ethic and commitment to mastery of the rigors of the coursework.

Project Lead The Way Elective

How will you schedule FHS Honors Courses?

FHS Freshman Academy

The goal of Freshman Academy is to successfully transition 9th grade students into self-sufficient high school students through a partnership with students, educators, administrators, and parent.

http://fontainebleauhigh.stpsb.org Topics include survivor skills, attendance

policy and procedures, freshman faculty, JPAMS home link as well online tutorials.

Additional Information

Counselors and administrators will answer additional questions in the cafeteria after this meeting.

Fontainebleauhigh.stpsb.org Freshman Academy School Counseling Office

School Counseling Website Contact Libby Schayot after May 10

libby.schayot@stpsb.org or 985-892-7112 ext 232

Orientation is Friday, August 1, 2014