Welcome to
Fowler High School
Freshman Orientation
Meeting
August 21, 2008
Fowler High School Mission
The Fowler High School staff believes
that all students can reach their
maximum potential and become
productive, responsible citizens.
Parents, students, and staff are
personally committed to providing an
environment that develops
caring, capable, confident,
life-long learners.
FHS Daily Schedule
8:00
8:05 - 8:56
9:00 - 9:51
9:55 - 10:46
10:50 - 11:44
11:44 - 12:15
12:19 - 1:10
1:14 - 2:05
2:09 - 3:00
1st Bell
1st Hour
2nd Hour
3rd Hour
4th Hour
Lunch
5th Hour
6th Hour
7th Hour
Scheduling Comments
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Our goal is for each student to have a schedule that
offers a well-rounded balance of required and elective
classes over their four year experience here at Fowler
High School.
Graduation requirements and post graduate preparation
are primary considerations.
It is important to understand that the number of
sections offered and the times when they are offered
may limit the availability of any particular course given
other priorities.
All change requests submitted with parent approval will
be considered
You Determine Your Success
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Come to school everyday & be on time
Use your planner every period
Develop and use an organizing system
Complete your homework with quality
Talk to your teachers and ask questions
Seek out make up work, quizzes, and tests
Follow your progress online
Choose friends with similar goals
Share your progress & planner with your parents
Get involved in school activities
Avoid Common Pitfalls
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Take responsibility for your choices
Know the rules and expectations and expect to
be held to them
Avoid the minor problems such as dress code,
gossip, yelling & horse play
If you make a poor choice: accept responsibility
for your actions, manage your consequence if
there is any, & rebuild trust through your actions
that follow
Don’t be afraid to ask for support
Where to Go for Assistance
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With health or safety issues:
– The office or any staff member
With school work issues:
– Your subject area teacher
– Counselor , Mr. O’Rourke
– Your favorite Principal
With relationship issues:
– Try using the skills you have been taught
– Any trusted staff member
– Mr. O’Rourke
Suggested School Supplies
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Binder or Organizer with files for 7 classes
3 or 4 spiral notebooks
Inexpensive calculator
Jump Drive
Extra paper, pencils, pens
Teachers will share any specific needs the
first week of class
Student Planners and Handbook Provided
Lunch Information
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30 minutes each day
Regular Lunch $2.25
Ala Carte available
Punch Card System
Charges are not accepted
Mature behavior expected
Closed Campus
Gym, Library & Hallways accessible
Athletics, Clubs & Activities
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Athletics: Cross Country, Football,
Cheerleading, Volleyball, Basketball,
Baseball, Golf, Softball, Track & Field
($25 per sport, $50 family max)
Clubs: BPA, National Honor Society, Quiz
Bowl, SADD, Student Council, Student
Government
Activities: Athletic Events, Dances,
Homecoming, HS Play, Intramurals, Prom
Renaissance Program
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High School parent group sponsors
Student recognition program for academic
achievement
3.0 Semester GPA or .5 improvement
Support and enhance students’ school
experience
Drawings, Prizes, Spirit Weeks, Treats,
Etc.
FHS Information and
Communication
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Office Phone #: 593 - 2250
Daily Student Announcements
Eagle Flyer (mail, webpage, e-mail?)
http://www.fps.k12.mi.us (current)
www.fowlerschools.net (coming soon)
Parent Connect Online Progress Reports
Parent e-mail list (updates, news, etc.)
Staff e-mail (see handbook & website)
Contact Information
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Neil Hufnagel, Principal
593-2250
nhufnagel@fowlerschools.net
Tom O’Rourke, Counselor
593-2250
torourke@fowlerschools.net
Paul Hungerford, Athletic Dir.
593-2250
phungerford@fowlerschools.net
Donna Piggott, School Secretary 593-2250
dpiggott@fowlerschools.net
Additional information available at
http://fps.k12.mi.us and
www.fowlerschools.net (soon)