2. Welcome, Class of 2020 Parents!

3. Counseling Department
Mr. Rafael Santiago, Counseling Department Chair
Students with last names beginning with STRANGE – Z
& All ELL students
Mrs. Ashley Kozee, School Counselor
Students with last names A - DIXON
Mrs. Leila Fondo, School Counselor
Students with last names DOEDENS - JUSTICE
Mrs. Kyleigh Swanburg, School Counselor
Students with the last names KALLAM - OHRSTROM
Ms. Kim Windsor, School Counselor
Students with last names OLIVIO - STRAND
Mr. Michel Satterfield, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Amy Gamez, School Social Worker
Mrs. Brenda Hamilton, Registrar
Mrs. Linda Alexander, Counseling Secretary

4. 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.

5. FCHS Class of 2020…
Who are they?
Total students: 679
Males: 338
Females: 341

6. Getting to Know FCHS Freshmen
Classroom Guidance: Week of September 19th, 2016
Bridge Bill: Students will add 3 additional occupations to their portfolio

7. 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 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.
Please allow 24 hours for the counselor to return your voic or .

8. 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

9. 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
Saturday Tutoring
FREE Peer/teacher tutoring
9-12 (October 8th)

10. Scheduling and Course Selection Process
The course selection process for the school year will take place during Spring 2017
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
Students select their electives and alternate choices via Parent Portal at home
Don’t panic!

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

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

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

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

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

16. 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

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

18. 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!

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

20. 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.