2. Welcome, Class of 2022!

3. 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

4. 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!!!!

5. 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

6. 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

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

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

9. SCIENCE
Biology
Biology Honors
Earth Science

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

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

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

15. 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

16. 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!

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

18. SOCIAL MEDIA
Good or Bad?