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FRANKLIN COMMUNITY
HIGH SCHOOL
WELCOME TO
FCHS SCHEDULING PROGRAM
Mr. Craig McCaffrey, Principal
HONOR THE PAST
BUILD THE FUTURE


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COUNSELORS
 Mr. Michael Hall
A-G 10th -12th
 Mrs. Jan Henderson H-O 10th -12th
Mrs. Diana Hughes P-Z 10th -12th
 Mrs. Kristen Schuetz all 9th grade students
Counseling Department Website
http://www2.fcsconline.org/counseling


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SCHEDULING
HIGHLIGHTS
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ATTEND SCHEDULING NIGHT
STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHEDULE MATERIAL ON FEB. 7-9
READ AND DISCUSS COURSE PLANNING BOOKLET, GOALS,
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, POST-SECONDARY PLANS WITH
YOUR STUDENT.
KNOW THE SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY IN THE BOOKLET
ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENT TO TAKE THE MOST CHALLENGING
COURSES HE/SHE CAN HANDLE.
CALL OR CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE COUNSELOR WITH ANY
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS.
RETURN THE SCHEDULING FORM TO FCHS GUIDANCE OFFICE BY
5 days after meeting with your counselor.


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Graduation Requirements for the
Class of 2013-2014
40 or 47 credits, depending on diploma.
 Passing Score on the Core 40 End of
Course Assessments in Algebra and
English 10.
 Core 40 Diploma
 Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma
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Core 40 End
of Course

Core 40 Diploma

Tests
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English
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8 credits

Math
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40
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6 credits: Algebra I,
Geometry and Algebra II or
a third year if student
received Algebra I credit in
8th grade.
6 credits
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Social Studies
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Science
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2 credits Biology
2 credits from
chemistry/physics
2 credits elective science

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Physical Education
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1 credit

Computers
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2 credits

Health
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6 credits: 2 in U.S. History, 1
Government, 1 Economics, 2
World History or 2 World
Geography or 2 European
History

1 credit

Electives
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10 credits


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ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMATOTAL OF 47 CREDITS
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Core 40 requirements PLUS
2 additional math credits
 6 credits of World Language in one language OR 4 credits
each in 2 different languages
 2 credits in Fine Arts such as music or art
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
 Two Advanced Placement courses and exams
 6 college credits or one AP course and 3 college credits
 SAT score of 1200 on combined math and verbal or 26
ACT composite
AND:
 No grade lower than a C- in required areas
 3.00 GPA by the end of the senior year.
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FCHS Advanced Placement Courses
For Future Planning
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European History
World History
Biology II
Physics II
Studio Art
Portfolio Art
English 11 Language and Composition
English 12 Literature
United States History
Calculus


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Some reminders about AP Courses
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Weighted courses
Require summer reading
Require the AP exam at end of course
College level instruction
College credit possible
High correlation with college success for
students with AP experience
AP Parent/Student Night April 7 @ 6:00


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What current freshmen should
schedule for 2011-12
English 10 or English 10 Honors
Mathematics (depends on current class)
Social Studies: World History, AP World
History or Geography (if not already taken)
Science (depends on current class)
Health
Physical Education (if not complete)


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WHAT CURRENT SOPHOMORES
SHOULD SCHEDULE FOR 2011-12
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English 11, English 11 Honors, AP English 11
U.S. History or AP U.S. History
Math (depends on current class)
Science (depends on current class)
Foreign Language if Honors Diploma
Electives to meet diploma requirements


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Agriculture Courses Electives
Art Courses
Business Courses
English Electives
Social Studies Electives
Foreign Languages
Music
Family and Consumer Science courses
Technology
PE Electives
Central Nine Courses


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Central Nine Courses Grades 10-11
 Automotive Collision Repair
 Automotive Service Technology
 Aviation Support (grade 11)
 Building Trades Technology
 Culinary Arts Careers
 Diesel Service Technology
 Drafting and Computer Aided Design


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Central Nine Courses-continued
 Electronic Technology
 Fire Science (grade 11)

 Information Technology
 Graphic Imaging Technology
 Health Careers I

 Horticulture
 Hospitality, Travel and Tourism


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Central Nine Courses-continued
 Law Enforcement (Grade 11)
 Precision Machine Technology
 Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science
 Project Lead the Way Pre Engineering
 Recreation and Portable Power Equipment
 Sports, Recreation and Entertainment Marketing
 Welding Technology


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FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE SELECTION GUIDE 2009-10

SCHEDULE

NAME __________________________ CURRENT GRADE _________
Dear Student and Parents: To assist you in planning your 2011-12 schedule please
Read the Course Selection Booklet.
Review graduation requirements in booklet
Review Core 40 and Honors Diploma Requirements in booklet.
List your career plans as specifically as you can.
Fill out your course selections on the form on the reverse side.
Return this scheduling form to the counseling office by 5 days after meeting with your counselor.
CAREER PLAN
Career Area, if known _________________________________________
Please check the plan that best describes your goal after high school graduation:
___4 Year College ___2 Year College ___Technical School ___Military ___Work
DIPLOMA PLANS (CHECK ONE)
___ Core 40 with Academic Honors
___Core 40
___Core 40 with Technical Honors.
I have read the above information, the Course Description Booklet, and approve the proposed course selections. These course selections are final and cannot be changed except for the
reasons indicated in the Course Description Booklet.
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Parent Signature
Student Signature
Home Phone _______________________ Work Phone ______________________

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Counselor

Phone

A-G
H-O
P-Z
9th

346-8013
346-8015
346-8014
346-8012

Michael Hall
Jan Henderson
Diana Hughes
Kristen Schuetz

FILL OUT YOUR SCHEDULE ON THE REVERSE SIDE.

email
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]


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SCHEDULE
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NAME ________________________________Class of ________

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NOTE: C-9 courses require 4 spaces per semester. Cadet Teaching and Franklin College require 2 spaces per semester. Only one study hall per semester.

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Study Hall number is 951A (first sem.) 951B (second sem.)

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NOTE: Please be sure you meet the prerequisites for all courses.

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SEMESTER I

SEMESTER 2

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ALTERNATE COURSES

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If we are unable to schedule your elective choices, we will use the alternates listed below. List in order of your preference. Do not list same courses as those in the above schedule.

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NOTE: All Honors and AP Courses are subject to approval by the instructors.


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REMINDERS
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SCHEDULE 7 COURSES OR 6 COURSES PLUS
A STUDY HALL FOR EACH SEMESTER.
ALL STUDY HALLS MUST HAVE ALTERNATES.
YEAR LONG CLASSES MUST BE SCHEDULED
FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR UNLESS THE CLASS IS
FOR MAKE-UP.
SEE COURSE BOOKLET FOR EXPLANATION OF
COURSE CONTENT
PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO PREREQUISITES.
SUBMIT YOUR SIGNED SCHEDULE BY 5 DAYS
AFTER YOU MEET WITH YOUR COUNSELOR.
Refer to page 1 in course description booklet.
Students have until the last day of school to make
changes in their schedule for the next school year.


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EDUCATION PAYS
Average Earnings
4-Yr College

33,433

1-3 Yr Post Sec

23,154

HS Diploma

19,844

HS Drop Out

16,605
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5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000

Unemployment Rate
4-Yr College

2.30%

1-3 Yr Post Sec

4.50%

HS Diploma

6.90%

HS Drop Out

11%
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2%

4%

6%

8%

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12%


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After high school
 2 year college
 4 year college (Something to think about: of
100--9th graders in Indiana, 44 will enter college, 32 remain
after sophomore year and 23 still there after 6 years.

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Business college
Technical or trade school
Military
Apprenticeships
Working


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Preparing for Life After High School:
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE DOING NOW
 As a side: By Nov. 6, 2010 I.U. had received over 23,000
applications and approx. 7,300 are usually admitted. Check
individual requirements of colleges.

 Schedule rigorous classes.
 Research scholarships
 Check college websites for summer
programs
 Start a resume
 Visit college campuses this spring and
summer. Check websites for visit programs


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WHERE WILL THE GOOD JOBS BE?
ALL CAREERS RELATED TO

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Science and Health Care
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics

And they all require education and/or training beyond high school.

Note: Each year 950,000 engineers graduate from China &
India combined compared to 70,000 in the U.S.
-In 2006, more people in the U.S. graduated with degrees
in sports exercise than in electrical engineering.


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FOR FUTURE PLANNING

 College Night in Indiana

On February 24 at 6:00 p.m. the Indiana Department of
Education (IDOE) will host College Night in Indiana. This
live event will be available on the IDOE
website: http://www.doe.in.gov/collegenight. College
admission deans from Indiana University, Purdue University
and Butler University will answer questions about the
college application process, including how to earn
scholarships. Please encourage all high school students
and their parents to participate!
 March 15 Greater Indianapolis Southside College Fair 6:308:00 p.m.
Location: University of Indianapolis


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NATIONAL CENTER FOR
COLLEGE COSTS
 FREE SERVICE TO OUR STUDENTS AND
PARENTS
 HELPS DETERMINE COSTS AND WHICH
COLLEGES ARE BEST FIT
 HELP WITH ANSWERS TO COLLEGE
SELECTION, FINANCING AND RELATED
ISSUES.
 WE HAVE FORMS.
 Connect to www.collegecosts.com


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QUESTIONS?