2. Welcome, Class of 2023 Parents!

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

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

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 visiting the counseling suite or requesting a meeting on-line
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 voic or .

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. Scheduling and Course Selection Process
The course selection process for the 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!

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

13. 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

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

15. Social Studies
* World History
AP World History

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

17. 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

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

19. 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!

20. 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.