1. August 24th

2. Schedule Change Forms Orange form and transcript must be submitted to counseling office by your advisory teacher within 5 days 1.There is a gap in my schedule. 2.I am senior and need a course to graduate. 3.I do not meet the pre-requisite for a class on my schedule. 4.I am a senior and have failed a course that I need to complete graduation requirements. 5.I have taken a class previously and received credit. TODAY

3. What if YOU don’t have an ID?? Go to Mr. Smith’s office, TODAY 2007 B (3rd door on the left after leaving the Bulldog Lobby) Beginning Monday September 27 th ID’s will be made in the NEW downstairs administration area

4. Student Envelopes & Student Handbooks Take Home and Return: DUE: Friday Aug 24th  Application for Meal Benefits  Military Opt-out Form  PTSO Membership Form  Bilingual Registration Form  Student Digital Resources Use Policy  Student Health Department Form  Receipt of Policies DUE TODAY If you don’t have your forms turned in…..then bring to NEW Upstairs Administration Area on MONDAY to Ms. Richardson to avoid being called to your SLC principal’s office

5. No School Labor Day Monday September 3rd FHS Dedication for Phase I September 14, 2012 3:00 Early Dismissal Open House 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm Dedication 5:00 pm

6. Dates you might want to remember……... 1 st Semester: 1st Quarter (41 days): ends October 17 th End of First Semester (40 days): December 20 th 2 nd Semester: Beginning of 3 rd Quarter: January 3 rd 3 rd Quarter (48 days): ends March 13 th End of Second Semester (49 days): May 31st Spring Break: March 18-22

7. New Semester Grading System Final grade for Semester based on: 80% Entire semester daily average 20% Final Exam Semester Grades used to compute GPA and Class Rank Class Rank is Calculated End of Junior Year End of 1 st Semester Senior Year End of 2 nd Semester Senior Year Classes with absences in excess of 12 will have an “NC” on transcript to indicate No-Credit. If the student receives an “F” in the course, that grade will be factored into GPA calculation

8. Credits and Class Status Sophomores = 5 Credits Junior = 10 Credits Senior = 16 Credits To Graduate you must have completed 24 Credits based on state and local graduation requirements.

9. Calculating Grade Point Average

10. Copies of this worksheet are available in Registrar’s Office Julie Domer, Front Entrance Area, New Building

11. Credit Recovery Program…. 3 Options Credit Recovery Class on student’s schedule – Students can earn 1.0 credits per semester with a maximum of 2.0 credits per year. – Student will only be limited to enroll in one period of Credit Recovery during a school year without special approval by an administrator. Night School – Night school meets Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00-6:00 PM, Room 1107 – Applications: Counseling office Student Resources tab at www.fayar.net/fhswww.fayar.net/fhs Summer School- – A maximum of one (1.0) credit may be earned each summer. – The dates and times will be announced during the last nine weeks of school. – Applications under student resources at www.fayar.net/fhswww.fayar.net/fhs

12. Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday 7:30-8:15 and 4:00-4:45 Room A104 (new building) Available for students whom missed an exam from their regularly scheduled course. Teachers can request students make up an exam in this environment. Testing Center

13. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRJXly5pU-Y&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active Why School Matters

14. Get Involved

15. Athletic Programs 7A West Conference Schools: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Har-Ber, Heritage, Rogers, Siloam Springs, Springdale and Van Buren Fall/Winter: *Cross Country Football Volleyball *Golf *Swimming *Basketball *Bowling Spring: Baseball Fast Pitch Softball *Track *Tennis *Soccer Wrestling * Boys and Girls

16. Club Fair will be September the 5 th during LUNCH NEW Upstairs Lobby

17. Clubs begin meeting in September “A” Lunch Shift Watch for Student Club Calendars in Bulldog Lobby and Lunch Room Calendar will also be posted on fayar.net

19. Inclement Weather School Cancellation no later than 7:00 a.m. fayar.net local radio stations local TV stations

20. Parents can not check out students during lunch time unless they physically enter the building and sign their student out at the attendance office.

21. Have a Great Weekend!