1. Parent Meeting Incoming 9th Grade
Frenship High School
9th Grade Center
February 21, 2017

2. Block Scheduling 8 classes 4 classes per day
Blue Day = 1st - 4th periods
Gold Day = 5th - 8th periods
Activity Period (AP)
Late Start Mondays

3. Foundation High School Plan
Every student will graduate with an endorsement and at the distinguished level.

4. Requirements (26 credits)
English = 4 credits
Math = 4 credits
Science = 4 credits
Social Studies = 3 or 4 credits
Languages other than English= 2 credits
Physical Education = 1 credit
Fine Arts = 1 credit
BIM (1 credit)
Professional Communication (.5 credit)
Electives = 5.5 credits

5. Performance Acknowledgements
Outstanding Performance(s) in:
Dual Credit
Bilingualism and Biliteracy
Advanced Placement Exams
PSAT, SAT or ACT
Business or Industry Certificate or License

6. Endorsements STEM Business & Industry Arts & Humanities
Public Services
Multidisciplinary Studies

7. Endorsements
Students must declare an endorsement before the start of 9th grade.
Continue to update the 4-Year Plan every year, along with Course Selections.
Students can change their endorsement at any time with counselor approval.
Students can receive multiple endorsements.

8. Sample Schedule 9th Grade Students 1-English I* 2-Algebra I/Geometry*
3-IPC or Biology*
4-W.Geography*/W.History*/Human Geography*
5-Foreign Language
6&7-Required Electives
8-Endorsement Elective
* Pre-AP & Pre-AP/GT classes are available for core classes. AP is available for some social studies classes.

9. Required Electives - Foreign Language (Spanish, French, Latin)
- Fine Arts (Art, Theatre, Technical Theatre, Band, Choir, Dance, Floral Design)
- Physical Education (P.E., Athletics, Dance, Marching Band, Color Guard,
Cheerleading, Dance Team, Athletic Training)
-Professional Communication (Speech)
-Business Information Management (BIM)

10. Sports Options Football Basketball (boys & girls)
Soccer (boys & girls)
Tennis (boys & girls)
Volleyball (girls)
Golf (boys & girls)
Softball (girls)
Track (girls) Boys are after school only.
Cross Country (boys & girls)
*All require approval from the coach.
Cheerleading
Dance Team
*Tryout Process
Athletic Trainer
*Application Process

11. Elective Options Debate I
Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Principles of Applied Engineering
Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communication
Audio/Video Production 1(have to be in middle school broadcasting)
Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
Principles of Heath Science
Principles of Manufacturing (Intro to Automotive AND Construction)
Interpersonal Studies – 0.5 credit (Must be paired with LNW)
Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness – 0.5 credit (Must be paired with Interpersonal Studies)

12. Important Dates Counselor Meetings at MS:
February 21st– HMS
February 23rd – FMS
4 year Plans & Online Course Request in Skyward:
Feb. 28th – March 1 - TVMS
March 2nd – 3rd - HMS
March 6th – 7th - FMS
Day 1 – 4 year Plans with Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Hudgens
Day 2 – Counselors assisting in computer labs with scheduling

13. Online Course Selections
Log in to your Skyward account through student access or parent access.
View/Change the 8 credits your child chose.
View/Change the 2 alternate classes in case there are scheduling conflicts.
Students will receive Choice Sheets during presentation to help in selecting courses online.
Students will be provided with step by step instructions on how to complete the online course requests.
Students will be given a course guide. It can also be found online at

14. Important Information
One week at the beginning of each semester to change schedule.
One opportunity during that week to change schedule.
To request a GT course, students must be identified as GT or in PSAT classes.
It’s best to have accurate courses requested before August registration.

15. PSAT 8/9 Received results in Class Meeting
Link College Board Account with Khan Academy account for individualized test prep based on PSAT scores.
Julie Pratt - Advanced Academic/Counseling Coordinator

16. FHS Counselor News
FHS Counselor Webpage: On the high school page under the Students tab.
All testing dates, scholarship information, transcript requests & ANYTHING we think parents & students need to know will be posted.
New Tab “Forms” will be used for EOC Outs, Schedule Changes, and much more!
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Sign up for Remind Notifications on your phone:
Download the Remind App: Enter 33bae6 as the classroom code.
Without the app, and using texts: Text the to the number 81010

17. Kristen Hudgens - ext. 224 khudgens@frenship.us
Contact Information
Kristen Hudgens - ext. 224
The Course Guide will be posted on the high school website: