Falcon High School Class of 2021 Course Registration Ariel - Introduction

FHS Block Schedule Green Days Gold Days Run every Monday and Wednesday Class Periods 1 – 4 Each Class is 90 Minutes Example of Student Schedule Period 1 English I Period 2 Intro to PE Period 3 Biology Period 4 AFJROTC 1 Run every Tuesday and Thursday Class Periods 5 – 8 Each Class is 90 Minutes Example of Student Schedule Period 5 Civics Period 6 Health Careers Period 7 Algebra I Period 8 Intro to Business Amber – Block Schedule

FHS Block Schedule Friday Schedule School starts at 9:00am Class Periods 1 – 8 Each Class is 32 Minutes long Example of Student Schedule: Period 1 English Period 5 Civics Period 2 Intro to PE Period 6 Health Careers Period 3 Biology Period 7 Algebra I Period 4 AFJROTC 1 Period 8 intro to Business Amber Block Schedule

Diploma Endorsement – Career Ready 2 Years Math & Minimum Assessment Score* 2 Years English & Minimum Assessment Score* 2 Years Science 2 Years Social Studies to include Civics 1 Year Foreign Language or Practical Arts 1 Year PE 1 Semester Health 6 Year Long Elective courses or 12 semester classes Industry Certification and/or internship to include Capstone project *Minimum Assessment Score defined by the Colorado Department of Education or equivalent

Diploma Endorsement – College Ready 4 Years Math & Minimum Assessment Score* 4 Years English & Minimum Assessment Score* 3 Years Science & Minimum Assessment Score* 3 Years Social Studies to include Civics 2 Years of the same Foreign Language 1 Year of PE 1 Semester of Health 8 Year Long Electives or 16 Semester Long Courses (2 Years must be academic electives as defined by HEAR & NCAA) Optional – Industry Certification and/or Internship to include Capstone project *Minimum Assessment Scores defined by the Colorado Department of Education or equivalent

Diploma Endorsement – College 12 Plus 4 Years Math & Minimum Assessment Score* 4 Years English & Minimum Assessment Score* 4 Years Science & Minimum Assessment Score* 4 Years Social Studies to include Civics 2 Years of the same Foreign Language 1 Year PE 1 Semester Health 6 Year Long Electives or 12 Semester Long Courses (2 Years must be academic electives as defined by HEAR & NCAA) Must complete a minimum of 12 college level credits or equivalent coursework with a C or better Optional: Industry Certification and/or internship to include Capstone project *Minimum Assessment Scores defined by the Colorado Department of Education or equivalent

College Entrance Requirements 4 Years of English 4 Years of Math 3 Years of Science (2 Years must be lab based) 3 Years of Social Studies 1 Year of a Foreign Language 2 Years of Academic Electives

Individualized Career & Academic Plan What is ICAP? An Individualized Student Plan to help guide students through high school & post secondary planning Students will be able to: Plan classes to match goals Explore careers based on interest Prepare for Career & College including advising on Career and Technical pathways Explore College Options Prepare for college applications and utilize the free test preparation Learn about Concurrent Enrollment Ariel – Talk about ICAP and the transition from Middle School to High School

Honors English I What is Honors English? Honors English is a faster paced class with a heavier workload (there is more reading & writing) Students are also expected to complete independent study assignments Students must complete a Fall Break assignment that includes reading a novel and a written assignment This is a great class to prep for upper level college classes such as Concurrent Enrollment and Advanced Placement classes Amber – present during the day Kirsta & Alyssa during the parent night

Air Force Junior ROTC Objectives Educate and train high school cadets in citizenship Promote community service Instill responsibility, character & self discipline Provide instruction in air and space fundamentals AFJROTC cadets and Col. Turner

AFJROTC 1 In AFJROTC 1 you will learn: Leadership Education I – Citizenship, Character & Air Force Tradition Aviation History Uniform Wear Drill & Ceremonies Physical Training

Information Technology If you are interested in the Information Technology Pathway here are the classes that you can take as a Freshman: Technology Literacy Computer Applications Cybersecurity Web Design 1 JAVA Script Mr. Russell

Ms. Michaels Lipp

FHS Academy of Health Science

Business Academy As a Freshman you can take: Introduction to Business & Marketing I This will allow you to explore opportunities along the Business pathway! Amber student presentation Alex parent presentation

FHS Agriculture Introduction to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources is the first course on this pathway. This course is designed to introduce Agricultural: Careers Enterprises Practices Sciences Amber – student presentation

Biotechnology – Project Lead the Way The first step along this pathway is: Principles of Biomedical Science This course is designed to let you explore concepts of biology and medicine in a case study format. If you like Science & CSI this course is for you! Amber - student presentation Bobby – parent presentation

Introduction to Engineering Engineering at FHS The first course along this pathway is: Introduction to Engineering You will learn the basics of Engineering which include: Designing Testing Analyzing various projects and challenges You will use industry standard software & equipment

Additional Elective Choices Instrumental Music PE Theater Arts Visual Arts Vocal Music Check the FHS course guide online for course descriptions of any classes that you are interested in signing up for.

Freshman Transition Programs LINK Student Ambassadors S2S

How to Register for Classes Go to the FHS website and click on Freshman Course Guidebook 2017-18. The classes are also listed on the back of your registration card. Fill out the registration card. Required classes are already filled in for you. You have to select your Math class and three different Elective choices. A full year class takes up two spaces and a semester long class takes up one space. Pick your alternate choices wisely – the classes listed in alternates may end up on your schedule! Make sure your name is on your registration card!

Registration Card Due Date Once your registration card is complete with a parent signature turn it into your FMS Counselor Mr. Hull. All registration cards are due by Wednesday December 7th. If you do not turn in your registration card your classes will be selected for you!