Welcome, Class of 2023 Parents!

Find the name of your Counselor below Use that code as your message Class of 2023 REMIND Text to the number 81010 Find the name of your Counselor below Use that code as your message Mrs. DiCarro A-Cummings Mrs. Chatlen Cunningham-Herbert Ms. Nabulsi Hernandez-Martin @dawg23a @dawg23b @dawg23c Ms. Katz Preston-Thompson Mr. Santiago Thonus-Z and ESOL Mrs. Swanburg Martinez-Prada @dawg23e @dawg23f @dawg23d

Counseling Department Mrs. Jamie DiCarro, 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 Preston - 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

The Role of a High School Counselor At the very MINIMUM, counselors at the high school level are responsible for ensuring that every student takes the classes required for high school graduation. We also offer parent/teacher consultation, brief individual student counseling (academic and personal/social), classroom guidance, college planning support, and collaboration with educational stakeholders to work for the benefit of each and every student in our school.

FCHS Class of 2023… Who are they? Total students: 652 Males: 343 Females: 310

Requesting a Meeting with the Counselor Our goal is to be ACCESSIBLE to our students and their families. Students can request to meet with their counselor by visiting the counseling suite or requesting a meeting on-line https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID= 21791 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 the counseling secretary know. Please allow 24 hours for the counselor to return your voicemail or email.

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2023 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

Why is doing well in the 9th grade so important ???!!!!

Tutoring Options Schedule tutoring appointment with teacher(s) before or after school Peer Tutoring Sign up on school website During Instructional Focus or after school POWER HOUR Saturday Tutoring FREE Peer/teacher tutoring

Scheduling and Course Selection Process The course selection process for the 2020-2021 school year will take place during Spring 2020 Starting in January, teachers in core subject areas will make recommendations for the following year Students may waive into another level class with an approved class waiver form. Choose wisely !!! Students select their electives and alternate choices via Parent Portal at home Don’t panic!

English Language Arts (ELA) 10th Grade Literature and Composition 10th Grade Literature and Composition Honors

Acc GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors Mathematics *Geometry I Geometry I w Support Algebra II or Algebra II Honors Acc GSE Geometry B/Algebra II Honors

Chemistry or Chemistry Honors * Biology or Biology Honors Science * Physical Science Chemistry or Chemistry Honors * Biology or Biology Honors Earth Systems Environmental Astronomy

Social Studies * World History AP World History

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

College Preparatory Curriculum What are colleges looking for? GPA Academic rigor Standardized testing scores Extracurricular, school, and community involvement Honors and awards

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!

Social Media 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.