Welcome, Class of 2022!

Counseling Department Mrs. Ashley Kozee, School Counselor Students with last names A - Coo Mrs. Leila Fondo, School Counselor Students with last names Cor – Ha Ms. Monal Nabulsi, School Counselor Students with last names Martz– Martinez Mrs. Kyleigh Swanburg, School Counselor Students with the last names Martz - Pra Mrs. Tonya Corbett, School Counselor Students with last names Pre – Th Mr. Rafael Santiago, Counseling Department Chair Students with last names beginning with Ti - Z + All ELL students Ms. Precilla Saint-Jean, Assistant Principal Mrs. Amy Gamez, School Social Worker Mrs. Brenda Hamilton, Registrar Mrs. Kim Rickett, Counseling Secretary

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 2022 23 total credits 4 English credits 4 Math credits 4 Science credits 3 Social Studies credits 3 CTAE, Foreign 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 January, teachers in core subject areas will make recommendations for the following year (Ex: On- Level Lit vs. Honors Lit) February-March: Students may waive into another level class with an approved class waiver form February-March: Students select their electives and alternate choices via Parent Portal at home

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

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

SCIENCE Biology Biology Honors Earth Science

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

ASL – American Sign Language Latin (via Georgia Virtual School) World Language Spanish French German ASL – American Sign Language Latin (via Georgia Virtual School)

Driver’s Ed / Inter. Team Sports Physical Conditioning Physical Education Personal Fitness Health Driver’s Ed / Inter. Team Sports Physical Conditioning

End of Course Exams End of course exams (EOCs) will be given for the following classes and will count for 20% of the student’s final grade. 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 9th Lit/Comp GSE Geometry American Literature Economics GSE Algebra I Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II US History Physical Science (if not already taken) Accelerated GSE Algebra I/Geometry A Biology

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 opportunities (camps, programs, etc.) Getting involved in Counseling Department programs at FCHS (ex: mentoring, small groups) Tutoring and Saturday School And more!

FCHS Counseling on Social Media Follow us on Twitter! @FCHS_Counseling

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