FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

WELCOME TO

JUNIOR SCHEDULING PROGRAM

COUNSELORS

Mr. Michael Hall A-G Mrs. Jan Henderson H-M Mrs. Diana Hughes P-Z Mrs. Kristin Schuetz Freshman

Counseling Department Website

http://www2.fcsconline.org/counseling

SCHEDULINGHIGHLIGHTS

ATTEND SCHEDULING NIGHT ATTEND THE FCHS COURSE FAIR ON FEB. 2: 6:00-8:00 PM.

ALL FCHS DEPARTMENTS WILL BE REPRESENTED. READ AND DISCUSS COURSE PLANNING BOOKLET, GOALS,

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, POST-SECONDARY PLANS WITH YOUR STUDENT.

KNOW THE SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY IN THE BOOKLET ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENT TO TAKE THE MOST

CHALLENGING COURSES HE/SHE CAN HANDLE. STUDENTS WILL MEET INDIVIDUALLY WITH COUNSELORS &

PARENTS MAY CALL FOR APPOINTMENT TO BE INCLUDED. CALL OR CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE COUNSELOR WITH

ANY QUESTIONS/CONCERNS.

Graduation Requirements

40 or 47 credits, depending on diploma

Passing Score on the ECA (graduation qualifying exam) or waiver.

ECA waiver is determined according to state guidelines.

Core 40 Diploma Core 40 with Academic Honors

Diploma

Core 40 Diploma

English – 8 credits

Math– 6 credits: Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II or a third year if

student received Algebra I credit in 8th grade. Science

– 6 credits 2 credits Biology 2 credits from chemistry/physics 2 credits elective science

Social Studies– 6 credits: 2 in U.S. History, 1

Government, 1 Economics, 2 World History or 2 World Geography

Physical Education– 2 credits

Health– 1 credit

Computers - 1 credit

Electives– 10 credits

40credits

Pass

the

ECA

ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA Core 40 requirements PLUS

2 additional math credits 6 credits of World Language in one language OR 2 years

each in 2 different languages 2 credits in Fine Arts such as music or art And one of the following:

2 Advanced Placement courses and exams 6 dual enrollment college credits 1 Advanced Placement course and 3 dual enrollment college credits.

No grade lower than a C- in required areas 3.00 GPA by the end of the senior year. Total of 47 credits required.

MID YEAR GRADUATION AND REDUCED TIME SCHEDULES

Mid-year graduates: Students who complete 7 full semesters and all requirements may graduate in Dec. No diploma or ceremony at that time.

Reduced Second Semester Schedules: Seniors may have a partial schedule second semester. Not for athletes.

Both options require parent permission form and must be submitted when scheduling.

FCHS Advanced Placement Courses available to Seniors

European History Biology II Physics II Studio Art 2 D Art Studio Art Portfolio English Literature and Composition Calculus World History AP INFORMATIONAL NIGHT WILL BE AFTER

SPRING BREAKAll AP Courses fulfill Honors Diploma

requirements.

Some reminders about AP Courses

Weighted courses Require summer reading Require the AP exam at end of course College level instruction College credit possible High correlation with college success for

students with AP experience

DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES

IVY TECH-PURDUE-I.U.-FRANKLIN COLLEGE ADV MATH: BRIEF SURVEY CALCULUS PRE CALCULUS AND HONORS PRE CAL MARKETING PLANTS AND FLOWERS 101 (Horticulture

Science ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCE ANIMALS W131 COMPOSITION (pending approval) F.C. Running Start classes (Cost & application)

Students may receive both high school and college credit.

WARNING

CHECK INDIVIDUAL COLLEGES FOR REQUIREMENTS,

ENGINEERING AT ROSE-HULMAN REQUIRES PHYSICS

ENGINEERING AT PURDUE REQUIRES CHEMISTRY

PURDUE REQUIRES TEST SCORES FROM TESTING SERVICE.

COURSES BY DEPARTMENT FOR SENIORS

AGRICULTURE Fundamentals of Agricultural Science and

Business Agricultural Mechanization, Adv. Mech. Plants and Flowers 101 (Horticulture Science) Animal Science, Advanced Animal Sciences Food Science

ART DEPARTMENT

Introduction to 2 Dimensional Art Drawing I, II, III AP Studio Art AP 2 D Art Painting I, II, III 3 Dimensional Art I, II Photography Digital Design

BUSINESS DEPARTMENTBusiness and Personal LawComputers, Advanced ComputersWeb Design I, IIBusiness FoundationsAccounting Marketing FoundationsSports and Recreation MarketingPersonal FinanceEntrepreneurship Academy I, IIEconomics

LANGUAGE ARTS8 CREDITS OF ENGLISH REQUIRED for

Graduation• Advanced Placement English 12• English 12• W 131 Composition (pending) • English Electives: Composition,

Legends, Speech, Etymology

Publications and FCTV Journalism KITE Yearbook Staff * ELECTRON Newspaper Staff * Introduction to Broadcasting FCTV *

* Require application and instructor approval.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Consumer Economics Child Development/Parenting I, II Nutrition and Wellness I, II Advanced Foods and Nutrition Fashion and Textiles I, II Interpersonal Relations I, II Family Wellness Housing and Interior Design Advanced Life Science: Foods FACS Issues and Applications

WORLD LANGUAGE

American Sign Language I-III French I-IV Japanese I-IV Spanish I-IVNOTE: World Language is required for

the Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma. Many colleges require at least two years for admission.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

1 FULL YEAR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION1 SEMESTER OF HEALTH IS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATIONOther courses include:– Weights and Conditioning– Co-Ed Team Sports– Co-Ed Individual Sports

MATHEMATICS

Algebra I, Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, Geometry, Geometry Honors Pre Calculus Honors & Pre Calculus AP Calculus Probability,Statistics and Discrete Math College Math: Brief Calculus

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

BAND*PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES *DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY: COLOR

GUARD*JAZZ BANDMUSIC APPRECIATIONMUSIC THEORYKEYBOARD 1 & 2*REQUIRES BAND CAMP

CHORAL MUSIC

CONCERT CHOIRSENSATIONS: ALL FEMALE

PERFORMANCE GROUP AUDITION IS REQUIRED, COSTUME REQUIRED

HERITAGE SINGERS: MIXED VOICES PERFORMANCE GROUP. AUDITION IS REQUIRED, COSTUME IS REQUIRED.

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Biology Advanced Placement Biology Chemistry, Chemistry II Physics, AP Physics II Integrated Chemistry and Physics Earth Science Biology II: Anatomy and Physiology Biology II: Kinesiology Advanced Life Science: Foods Advanced Life Science: Animals

SOCIAL STUDIES• AP European History• AP World History• World History• Geography and History of the World• Psychology • Sociology• United States Government

TECHNOLOGY Introduction to Technology Enterprise Construction Systems Construction Processes Communication Systems Communication Processes Transportation Systems Transportation Processes Manufacturing Manufacturing Processes

Special Services Courses for Seniors English 12 Business Math U.S. Government Sociology Economics Orientation to Life and Careers Developmental Reading

Special Services Courses are determined during the IEP conference (Individual Education Plan)

CENTRAL NINE• Automotive Service

Technology• Aviation Technology• Automotive Collision

Technology• Building Trades• Building and Facilities• Business Technology• Cosmetology• Culinary Arts• Dental Assisting• Medical Assisting

• Diesel Equipment• Graphic Imaging• Drafting/CAD• Electronics• EMS• Firefighter • Horticulture• Health Sciences• Pre-Engineering• Information Tech• Biomedical Sciences

Central Nine, Continued• Precision Machine Technology• Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Marketing• Recreation and Small Equipment Repair• Interactive Media• Tractor-Trailer Driving• Welding• Veterinary Assisting• Law Enforcement• Intro to Pharmacy• Intro to Physical Therapy• Career Internships• Cadet Teaching

REMINDERS SCHEDULE 7 COURSES OR 6 COURSES PLUS A

STUDY HALL FOR EACH SEMESTER. IF YOU SCHEDULE A STUDY HALL, YOU MUST

HAVE AN ALTERNATE FOR IT. COUNSELORS MEET WITH EACH STUDENT YEAR LONG CLASSES MUST BE SCHEDULED

FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR UNLESS THE CLASS IS FOR MAKE-UP.

SEE COURSE BOOKLET FOR EXPLANATION OF COURSE CONTENT

PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO PREREQUISITES. SUBMIT YOUR SCHEDULE WITH PARENT

SIGNATURE BY DEADLINE ON THE COURSE SHEET.

SUBMIT REQUIRED FORMS FOR MID YEAR OR REDUCED TIME SCHEDULES.

EDUCATION PAYS

Unemployment Rate

11%

6.90%

4.50%

2.30%

0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12%

HS Drop Out

HS Diploma

1-3 Yr Post Sec

4-Yr College

Average Earnings

16,605

19,844

23,154

33,433

0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000

HS Drop Out

HS Diploma

1-3 Yr Post Sec

4-Yr College

LIFE AFTER GRADUATION 2 year college 4 year college Business college Technical or trade school Military Apprenticeships Working

Preparing for Life After High School: WHAT YOU NEED TO

BE DOING NOW Schedule rigorous courses your senior year. Talk to your counselor. Investigate your options. Check out the

Counseling website, the internet, and other sources for college and career information.

Finish strong for your junior year. Take the SAT and ACT in June.

SAT and ACT TESTS

Both are used for college admissions and for scholarships

Registration required, preferred on line Fee required Free lunch students may obtain a fee waiver

from counselor Test dates for FCHS: SAT is June 4 ACT

is June 11 We recommend taking both tests at least

once, in the spring, then repeat the best test if necessary in the fall.

SAT SUBJECT TESTS & AP TESTS

Some colleges (usually the most selective) also require SAT subject tests. Always check the admissions criteria.

Advanced Placement Courses; The tests at the end of the courses, depending on your score, can give you college credit and/or determine course placement. Check with your chosen colleges.

COLLEGE THOUGHTS

Schedule rigorous classes for senior year Research scholarships Check college websites for summer

programs Start a resume Visit college campuses this spring and

summer. Check websites for visit programs

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HELPS DETERMINE COSTS AND WHICH COLLEGES ARE BEST FIT

HELP WITH ANSWERS TO COLLEGE SELECTION, FINANCING AND RELATED ISSUES.

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QUESTIONS?Counselors are here to help.