Welcome, Class of 2021!

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 He - 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. Linda Alexander, Counseling Secretary

Freshman Classroom Guidance Classroom Guidance: Expectations for high school Bridge Bill: State of Georgia requirement

Requesting a Meeting with the Counselor Students can request to meet with their counselor by filling out a green request form in the front of the Counseling Office and giving it to Mrs. Alexander, Counseling Secretary. The counselor will meet with the student at his or her earliest convenience. If the student has an URGENT NEED that must be addressed ASAP, let Mrs. Alexander know.

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2020 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 Foreign Language

Tutoring Schedule a time with your teacher before/after school Ask for IF pass from your teacher Peer Tutoring: after school/during IF Saturday Tutoring for the 2017-2018 school year November 11, 2017 December 9, 2017 January 27, 2018 February 3, 2018 February 24, 2018 March 3, 2018 March 24, 2018 April 21, 2018 May 12, 2018

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) 10th Grade Literature and Composition 10th Grade Literature and Composition Honors

Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Mathematics GSE Geometry Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II

Science Physical Science Biology Environmental Science Earth Systems Chemistry Chemistry Honors (recommendation preferred)

Social Studies World History World History Honors (If offered) (recommendation preferred) AP World History (recommendation preferred)

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

End of Course Testing End of course tests (EOCTs) 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… 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

Social Networking 82% of teens between 14 – 17 are on Social Networking Sites The average user of Facebook has 130 friends Areas of Concern Know your students’ log in and password 69% percent of students 13 – 17 have included their physical location Careful of who you accept as a friend Be selective of material that you post Colleges Admissions teams report to searching out applicants on social networking sites.