Welcome Class of 2025 Counseling Department Mrs Jamie

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Welcome, Class of 2025!

Welcome, Class of 2025!

Counseling Department Mrs. Jamie Di. Carro, School Counselor Students with last names A -

Counseling Department Mrs. Jamie Di. Carro, School Counselor Students with last names A - Cummings Mrs. Martha Chatlen, School Counselor Students with last names Cunningham - Herbert Ms. Monal Nabulsi, School Counselor Students with the last names Hernandez - Martin Mrs. Kyleigh Swanburg, School Counselor Students with last names Martinez - Prada Ms. Andrea Katz, School Counselor Students with last names Pratt - Thompson Mr. Rafael Santiago, Counseling Department Chair Students with last names beginning with Thonus - Z + All ELL students Ms. Precilla Saint-Jean, Assistant Principal Mrs. Eron Cooper, School Social Worker Mrs. Brenda Hamilton, Registrar Mrs. Andrea Wojciechowski, Counseling Secretary

Rising Freshman Future Bulldogs • Expectations for high school • The importance of freshman

Rising Freshman Future Bulldogs • Expectations for high school • The importance of freshman year • Picking the right courses • Getting involved (clubs, teams, etc) • Self advocacy – HUGE!!!!

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2025 • 23 total credits • 4 English

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2025 • 23 total credits • 4 English credits • 4 Math credits • 4 Science credits • 3 Social Studies credits • 3 Career Tech, World Language*, or Fine Arts credits • 4 additional Elective credits • 1 Health/Personal Fitness credit * Four-year colleges require a minimum of two years in the same World Language

Scheduling and Course Selection Process • In February, middle school teachers in core subject

Scheduling and Course Selection Process • In February, middle school teachers in core subject areas will make recommendations for the following year (Ex: On-Level Lit vs. Honors Lit) • Feb. 18 -Feb. 24: Students select their electives and alternate electives via Student Portal at home • March 8 -March 15: Online Waiver open for students to waive into another level class, either up or down, from what the teacher recommended. For example, teacher recommends 9 th Lit Honors and student wishes to take On-level, they would complete a Waiver and be placed in On-Level 9 th Lit.

English Language Arts (ELA) 9 th Grade Literature and Composition th 9 Grade Literature

English Language Arts (ELA) 9 th Grade Literature and Composition th 9 Grade Literature and Composition Honors

Mathematics GSE Algebra I with or without Support Geometry/Honors Geometry GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry

Mathematics GSE Algebra I with or without Support Geometry/Honors Geometry GSE Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry A Honors GSE Accelerated Geometry B/Algebra II Honors

SCIENCE Biology Honors Earth Systems

SCIENCE Biology Honors Earth Systems

Social Studies World Geography/U. S. History in Film AP Human Geography *Social Studies in

Social Studies World Geography/U. S. History in Film AP Human Geography *Social Studies in NOT required in 9 th grade and would count as an Academic Elective

World Language Spanish French German ASL – American Sign Language

World Language Spanish French German ASL – American Sign Language

Physical Education Personal Fitness/Health (grad requirement) Driver’s Ed / Intro Team Sports Weight Training

Physical Education Personal Fitness/Health (grad requirement) Driver’s Ed / Intro Team Sports Weight Training

Sample Schedule 1 • 1. Algebra I • 2. Personal Fitness/Health • 3. Biology

Sample Schedule 1 • 1. Algebra I • 2. Personal Fitness/Health • 3. Biology • 4. Band I • 5. World Geography/US History in Film • 6. 9 th Grade Literature • 7. Spanish II

Sample Schedule 2 • 1. Health/Personal Fitness • 2. ACC Geo B/ALG II Honors

Sample Schedule 2 • 1. Health/Personal Fitness • 2. ACC Geo B/ALG II Honors • 3. Biology I Honors • 4. Band I • 5. AP Human Geography • 6. 9 th Grade Literature Honors • 7. Spanish II

End of Course Exams End of course exams (EOCs) will be given for the

End of Course Exams End of course exams (EOCs) will be given for the following classes and will count towards the student’s final grade. 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade GSE Algebra I American Literature Accelerated GSE Algebra I/Geometry A US History Biology 12 th Grade

FCHS Counseling Webpage Please visit our webpage for important Counseling Department information. Go to

FCHS Counseling Webpage Please visit our webpage for important Counseling Department information. Go to the FCHS Home Page > Student Services > Counseling. You will find information about… • Summer • Getting opportunities (camps, programs, etc. ) involved in Counseling Department programs at FCHS (ex: mentoring, small groups) • Tutoring • And and Saturday School more!