FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Welcome Class of 2018!

COUNSELORS• Mrs. Wendy Ralston All Freshmen• Mrs. Kacee Murphy A-G (grades 10-12)• Mrs. Jan Henderson H-O (grades 10-12)• Mrs. Diana Hughes P-Z (grades 10-12)

Counseling Department Websitehttp://franklinschools.org

SCHEDULING HIGHLIGHTS

• 8th GRADERS RECEIVED COURSE BOOKS AND SCHEDULING SHEETS ON JAN. 24th

• ATTEND SCHEDULING NIGHT/COURSE FAIR• READ AND DISCUSS COURSE PLANNING BOOKLET, GOALS,

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, POST-SECONDARY PLANS WITH YOUR STUDENT.

• NO SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER MAY 1st!!!• ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENT TO TAKE THE MOST

CHALLENGING COURSES HE/SHE CAN HANDLE.• CALL OR CONTACT MRS. RALSTON WITH ANY

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS.• RETURN THE SCHEDULING FORM TO MIDDLE SCHOOL

GUIDANCE OFFICE ON OR BEFORE FEB. 14th.

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2018

• Core 40 = 40 credits • Core 40 with Academic Honors = 47

credits• Passing score on the End of Course

Assessments (ECA) in Algebra 1 and English 10

Core 40 Diploma• English

– 8 credits

• Math– 6 credits: 2 credits Algebra I2 credits Geometry2 credits Algebra II (or a third year if student received Algebra I credit in 8th grade)

• Science– 6 credits:2 credits Biology2 credits from chemistry/physics/or integrated chemistry & physics (ICP)2 credits elective science

• Social Studies– 6 credits: Geography OR

World History (AP); 2 cr. U.S. History; 1 cr. Government, 1 cr. Economics

40credits

• Physical Education (PE) - 2 credits• Health - 1 credit• Electives - 10 credits• Preparing for College/Careers

(PCC) - 1 credit

ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA-TOTAL OF 47 CREDITS

• Core 40 requirements PLUS– 2 additional math credits– 6 credits of World Language in one language OR 4

credits each in 2 different languages– 2 credits in Fine Arts such as music or artONE OF THE FOLLOWING:– Two Advanced Placement courses and exams– 6 college credits or one AP course and 3 college

credits– SAT score of 1750 on combined math, verbal and

writing or 26 ACT compositeAND:– No grade lower than a C- in required areas– 3.00 GPA by the end of the senior year.

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses for Future Planning

• European History• World History• U.S. History• Biology II• Physics II• Calculus (AB & BC)• English 11: Language and Composition• English 12: Literature• AP Psychology• AP Government• Studio Art• 2D Design

Advanced College Project Courses (ACP)/Dual Credit

• Agriculture: 4 courses, Ivy Tech and Purdue University• Business: 2 courses, Ivy Tech• English: 5 courses, Ivy Tech and Indiana University• Math: 4 courses, Ivy Tech and Indiana University• Chemistry: 2 courses, Indiana University• Social Studies: 2 courses, Ivy Tech and Indiana

University• World Language: 1 course, Indiana University

**Additional fees and minimum GPA requirement of 2.7 for all ACP courses**

Physical Education Credits• Three options:

1. Student does not participate in any FCHS sport or activity

• student takes 2 semesters of PE

2. Student participates in 1 FCHS sport or activity

• student may opt out of 1 sem. of PE and take another course that semester (will still need 1 sem. of PE or freshmen weights)

• Student may take 2 semesters of freshmen weights

• Student may take 2 semesters of PE

Physical Education Credits

• Options continued…3. Student participates in 2 FCHS sports and/or activities

• student may opt out of 2 semesters of PE and choose another elective each semester (must meet all opt out criteria to earn credit)

• student may take freshmen weights both semesters

• student may take PE both semesters

Earning PE credit through the opt out option

• For each semester a student opts out of PE, he/she must still demonstrate PE standards to earn credit. This is done by completing the following:– Fitness calendar/journal– Midterm and end term fitness checks (mile run, push ups

for 1 minute, and sit ups for 1 minute)– Written test (multiple choice, study guides provided)– Complete sport/activity season

Math Sequence

Algebra I

Geometry or

Geometry Honors

Alg. 2 or Alg. 2

Honors

Pre Calc. or Pre Calc. Honors

AP Calc. AB AP Calc. BC

Adv. Math: Survey of

Calc.

Finite Math

Prob., Stats, & Discrete

MathAlg. 2 Geometry

Move to Alg. 2 if do not pass Alg. 1 ECA

NOTE: Students who receive credit for Algebra I and Geometry in 7th/8th grade must still take 3 years of high school math courses.

Freshmen ElectivesAGRICULTURE:• Fundamentals of Agriculture Science and BusinessART:• Intro to 2D Art (This is the prerequisite course for all art

classes)• Drawing I• Photography• Intro to 3D ArtBUSINESS:• Digital Citizenship• Introduction to BusinessENGLISH:• Journalism• FCTV: Intro to Broadcasting

Electives, continued

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES:• Child Development • Advanced Child Development • Nutrition and Wellness• Advanced Nutrition and Wellness• Introduction to Fashion & Textiles • Advanced Fashion & Textiles• Interpersonal Relations I

SOCIAL STUDIES:• Geography and History of the World• World History

Electives, continued

MUSIC: All Band classes are a full-year commitment

• Jazz Band (must have participated in middle school band and be enrolled in band or percussion techniques)

• Beginning Band/Concert Band (must have participated in middle school band or have

director approval)• Dance Choreography/Color Guard (requires

audition and summer rehearsals)

Electives, continued

MUSIC: All Band classes are a full-year commitment

• Percussion Techniques (must have participated in middle school band or have director approval)

• Beginning Mixed Concert Choir • Music Appreciation • Music Theory (must have participated in middle

school band or choir or have instructor approval)

Electives, continued

TECHNOLOGY:• Technology Manufacturing: Enterprise • Introduction to Technology• Introduction to Transportation• Introduction to Manufacturing• Introduction to Communications• Introduction to ConstructionPROJECT LEAD THE WAY:• Introduction to Engineering Design • Computers In Design & Production

WORLD LANGUAGESELECTIVES

• French I• Japanese I• Spanish I• Spanish II (if earned C- or higher in

Spanish I)

**World Language is required for the Honors Diploma: 3 years of one language or 2 years each of 2 different languages.

Central Nine Courses for Planning

• Automotive Collision Repair Technology I

• Automotive Services Technology I & II

• Aviation Operations • Aviation Maintenance• Computer Programming I• Computer Illustration and

Graphics• Construction Technology I• Criminal Justice I and II• Culinary Arts and

Hospitality Management

• Advanced Hospitality Management

• Advanced Culinary Arts• Dental Careers I• Diesel Service Technology II• Electronics and Computer

Technology II• Fire and Rescue I• Graphic Design and Layout• Health Science Education I

*Please see the full description of C9 courses in the back of the course book. You may also visit the C9 website for additional information on programs and fees.

Freshmen Scheduling Sheet

Freshmen Scheduling Sheet

REMINDERS

SCHEDULE 7 COURSES EACH SEMESTER. YEAR LONG CLASSES MUST BE SCHEDULED

FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR. SEE FULL COURSE BOOKLET ONLINE FOR

EXPLANATION OF COURSE CONTENT. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO PREREQUISITES. ANY HONORS CLASSES MUST HAVE A

TEACHER’S SIGNATURE OF APPROVAL. SUBMIT YOUR SIGNED SCHEDULE BY

DEADLINE ON THE COURSE SHEET. SAVE THE DATE: FRESHMAN ORIENTATION

SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JULY 31st , 2014.

And now a message from…

• Mrs. Nancy Bailey – World Language Department

• Eric Woodke – Dean of Students

FCHS COURSE FAIR

• All students and parents are welcome• When? 7:00 to 8:00 pm• Where? FCHS cafeteria and commons• Why? Your chance to learn all about

courses, requirements, and activities offered by FCHS and Central Nine.