Chantelle Albiani, PrincipalCarlos Castillo, Vice PrincipalJohn Harrigan, Vice Principal

Natasha Lewis-Jones, Vice PrincipalDr. Mohammad Warrad, Vice Principal

Franklin High School

Parent and Student

Information Meeting

2019-2020 School Year

Please wait for instructions

before completing the course selection form.

Welcome Class of 2023!

John Harrigan, Vice Principal

Ryan Autenrieth– Counselor (AVID)

Ann Ban-Weiss –Counselor

Kristina Ewen – Counselor

Stephanie Hartmann- Counselor

Jennifer Hubbard- Counselor (STEAM)

Deidre Sparrow – Counselor

Dawn Townsend – Counselor

Paula Spencer- Counseling Sub

Ashly Henry- Counseling Intern

Penny Bevins – Counseling Technician

Denise Martin – Counseling Secretary

Kellie Larsen – Career Center Technician

Eyanna Harrison – Health Technician

Franklin Website: frhs.egusd.net

General Information

Activities/Athletics

Link Crew/ Freshmen Orientation

Graduation Requirements

Specialized Programs

Complete the Course Selection Form

Agenda

Restroom Location

Silence Cell Phones

Course Selection Information packet

Pen/pencil to fill out the form

Approx. 40-45 minute presentation

Please plan to stay for the entire presentation

Counselors and specialized staff will be available after the presentation to answer questions

Leadership 9

One block, Quarter 1 ONLY

Applications are available at Toby Johnson in the Student Store, due Wednesday, February 6th

Non-Toby students, please email Mr. Kilby◦ bkilby@egusd.net

Franklin High School Booster Club is available this evening◦ Sandra Aboufares (Booster Club President)

Natalie Wells◦ Link Crew Coordinator

◦ nwells@egusd.net

10th thru 12th graders who are assigned a group of incoming 9th graders to help guide them through their Freshmen Year

Freshmen Orientation:◦ Tentatively set for Monday, August 5th

◦ Link Crew Leaders will call to invite students to the event

On page 2 of your packet

English 40 Credits

Option 1 Option 2

Mathematics40 Credits (includes

Math 1, and math in the

Senior Year)

AND

20 Credits Science

30 Credits (includes

Math 1, and math in the

Senior Year)

AND

30 Credits ScienceScience

Social Science 35 Credits

Physical Education 20 Credits

World Language 20 Credits

Visual and Performing Arts 10 Credits

Health 5 Credits

Technology 5 Credits or Proficiency

Speech 5 Credits or Proficiency

Community Service Recommended

Academy or

Specialized ProgramRecommended

Credits Required: 220 Credits

We are a modified block school with minis

Periods 1, 2, and 6 ◦ 90 minute blocks

Periods 3, 4, and 5 ◦ Can be a 90 minute block with a 30 minute lunch

OR

◦ Can be two 45 minute minis with a 30 minute lunch

Math 1 Support, Math 2 Support, and Literacy and Enrichment 9 and 10 are mandatory minis that are a continuum of curriculum ◦ Like Bridge at TJMS (English and Math)

We offer a variety of specialized programs, these are some of the options available.

Visual and Performing Arts Academy Check Franklin’s website for more information

Support Programs (EL and Strategies)

AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination

Applications are available online (http://frhs.egusd.net/programs/a_v_i_d)

or with Mr. Autenrieth here today

Applications are due Tuesday, February 5th

More information about AVID is in your packet on page 8 or see Mr.

Autenrieth after the presentation

Specialized Programs

This is an optional program for students who want to take more in depth courses in a specific subject area.

◦ These courses need to be taken in the order shown on the High Quality Pathway information sheet.

At the completion of the High Quality Pathway, students will receive recognition.

There are 8 different pathways for next year:

Animation Animation 1

ICT/Computer Science Exploring Computer Science

Design Arts Digital Art and Graphic Design

Digital Media Digital Media 1

Engineering Design Computer Aided Drafting

Engineering Technology Principles of Engineering A

Entrepreneurship General Business

Web Design Exploring Computer Science

If you are interested in a pathway, please check the appropriate box on the Course selection form

And circle the first course in the sequence (Courses listed on the information sheet).

Page 10 in your packet has more information on the different High Quality Pathways.

STEAM Academy (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math)

Applications are available online

http://frhs.egusd.net/programs/s_t_e_a_m_academy

Acceptance letters have been e-mailed out for those who applied prior to 1/28/19.

Please see Ms. Hubbard after the presentation if you completed an application but did not receive an email.

Computer Science: Exploring Computer Science AP Computer Science A

AP Computer Science Principles

Internet Engineering 1 OR

Web Design & Development

Web Design: Exploring Computer Science Web Design & Development

Intermediate Web Design & Development

AP Computer Science A OR

Internet Engineering 1

Engineering Design: Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

Principles of Engineering A Engineering Design A Engineering Design B

Engineering Technology: Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

Principles of Engineering A Robotics Principles of Engineering B

Engineering & Architecture

Design Arts: Digital Art & Graphic Design 1 Digital Art & Graphic Design 2

Advanced Graphics Communication

Advances Graphics Communication OR

AP Studio 2D Design

Graphic Design

Digital Media: Digital Media Arts 1 (filmmaking) Digital Media Arts 2 (filmmaking) OR

Audio Production 1

Broadcast Production

Animation: Animation 1 Animation 2

Advanced Animation

Advanced Animation OR

AP Studio Art Drawing

Media Production

Some of the elective options are application or audition based

Please circle them if you are interested

Look at the paper in your packet for who to contact about the applications and/or auditions (Pg. 6)

If you are planning on applying/auditioning for more than 1, please prioritize

1

2

• If you took Spanish 1 or French 1 as an 8th grader please make sure you sign-up for the 2nd level if you earned a C or better

• The Seal of Biliteracy is a statement of accomplishment for gaining competency in two or more languages

• If you are interested, please choose a world language as an elective on your course form

• Informational pamphlets are available on our website under Guidance and Counseling Seal of Biliteracy

• Recommend a 2.50 GPA and grade level English skills before selecting a world language in 9th grade

• French• Japanese• Spanish

World Language Options

Please make sure you have a pen or pencil

PLEASE PRINT: Student’s last name, first name, and ID number on

the top and side of the form No ID Number- Please leave this line blank

Phone number Current School Today’s date- January 29, 2019 Leave the counselor line blank

We will add it once your counselor is assigned

These steps are very important!

Course Selection Form 2019-2020

If you are in the Strategies Program, please check the Special Education Box at the bottom of your form.

You will be assigned a case manager before school begins.

Non a-g courses

* Completed Science 8 Honors with grade of C or better

Located on the top left of your form

◦ World Geography ◦ 1 Quarter Class◦ 5 Credits

◦ Human Geography AP◦ 2 Quarter Class◦ 10 Credits◦ College level course

Please see Page 5 in the packet for more information

Social Science

Need more talk time…complete this section after the presentation.

Non a-g courses

* Completed Science 8 Honors with grade of C or better

Located on the left of your form

Math 1/Math 1 Support (2 minis)

Math 2/ Math 2 Support (2 minis)

◦ The support classes are mandatory, they are a continuum of the curriculum

See 9th Grade Math Options Handout-Pg. 4

Mathematics (Math)

Need more talk time…complete this section after the presentation.

Non a-g courses

* Completed Science 8 Honors with grade of C or better

Located on the left of your form

Top left box

General Science

Biology

◦ Students who complete Science 8 Honors within the Elk Grove Unified School District in 8th grade and earn grades of C or higher in both quarters may select Biology

◦ Students who take Biology in 9th grade are required to take Chemistry and Physics by the end of the 12th grade

◦ Required to have passed Math 1 with C’s in Middle school (Choose Math 2 on course form)

Science

Need more talk time…complete this section after the presentation.

Health-9th grade course that has been selected for you.

Physical Education-All students need to take PE in their 9th

grade year so this course has been selected for you.

Minis, Specialized Programs,

and Electives

&

Shaded box below required courses section

•You MUST circle 6 mini courses• Prioritize them 1- 6

Minis

**Descriptions are on page 7 of your packet**

Check Yes or No if you want them in your Schedule

We will do our best to accommodate

If you check NO, you still need to pick 6

1

56

3

4

2

X

You will choose 10

Electives –•Right side of course selection form•A few special notes about electives

•Please circle 4 5 Credit electives

Electives –•Right side of course selection form•A few special notes about electives

•Please circle 6 10 Credit electives

Once you have circled all 10 Electives (4- 5 Credit, 6-10 Credit),

please prioritize them 1-10.

1

4

2

8

9

5

7

10

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Student Services Information◦ Franklin High School Counseling Website

frhs.egusd.net Our SchoolCounseling & Guidance

◦ Franklin’s course catalog is available at http://frhs.egusd.net/our_school/course_catalog

Need additional information?

NEW requirement this year

You will need to go home and input your courses online using your yellow copy and the yellow online directions given to you as you exit

The online registration deadline is February 15th

This will be your only opportunity to make any changes to your course requests

If you need help inputting your courses online, we will have an optional open lab for you on Thursday, January 31st from 3:30-5:30pm ◦ There is a link to sign-up on the back of the directions

Course verification cards will be mailed to parents and students in late April

This will be a list of courses the computer will use to create your schedule for the 2019-2020 school year◦ Changes to your course list may still

happen over the summer due to the master schedule

You will be able to request changes in April, using the form provided

Course Verification Cards

Counselors and staff are available this evening for questions

Complete your green course selection form before leaving tonight

Check out with the staff at the exits, there are several lines

Top green copy stays with Franklin High School◦ All other materials are yours to keep

◦ Make sure you receive the yellow online directions when you leave

If you have any questions please come up to the front and we will be glad to answer your questions.

STEAM Academy

Comp Tech AND

For your strand choose the following:

ICT/Computer Science & Web Design:

Exploring Computer Science

Engineering Design & Architecture:

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

Graphic Design:

Digital Art & Graphic Design 1

Digital Media:

Digital Media Arts 1

Animation

Animation 1

ICT/Computer Science Exploring Computer Science

Design Arts Digital Art and Graphic Design

Digital Media Digital Media 1

Engineering Design Computer Aided Drafting

Engineering Technology Principles of Engineering A

Entrepreneurship General Business

Web Design Exploring Computer Science

High Quality Pathway

Please mark these courses as your

TOP elective choices (1,2,3, etc.)