Welcome, Class of 2018!
Counseling Department
Mr. Rafael Santiago, Counseling Department Chair
Students with last names beginning with SU - Z + All ELL students
Mrs. Ashley Kozee, School Counselor
Students with last names A - DEC
Mrs. Leila Fondo, School Counselor
Students with last names DEE - JOI
Mrs. Kyleigh Swanburg, School Counselor
Students with the last names JOJ - OL
Ms. Grace Savage, School Counselor
Students with last names OM - ST
Mr. Michel Satterfield, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Amy Gamez, School Social Worker
Mrs. Brenda Hamilton, Registrar
Mrs. Linda Alexander, Counseling Secretary
Getting Registered
1. Teachers will begin to make their
recommendations of core subjects for next
year at the end of January through the
beginning of February.
2. We take recommendations very seriously,
however, students will have an opportunity to
waive in and/or out of a course.
3. The deadline for waiving a course will be April
1st, 2016.
4. Students and parents will have an opportunity to request
electives through Parent Portal beginning Wednesday,
February 17th
5. CHOOSE WISELY AND MAINTAIN BALANCE !!
Although we encourage taking on AP and/or MOWR
courses, be careful not to take on more than one can
handle. “Trying out” a class is not recommended as
schedule changes are not guaranteed and/or possible.
ELA
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American Literature
AP American Lit/Lang
Mathematics
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Algebra II with or without Support
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Pre-Calculus
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Acc. Pre-Calculus Honors
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AP Calculus
Social Studies
• U.S.
• AP
History
U.S. History
Science
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Chemistry
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Physics
Earth Systems
Environmental Science
AP Environmental Science
ELECTIVES
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Career Tech
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Fine Arts
World Language
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Core electives
MOWR (Move On When Ready)
Allows students to take courses at a college while earning
college credit and high school credit at the same time.
Pros
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Paid for by the state (minimal cost to student).
Earn college credit before graduating from high school.
Weighted as an AP course in High School
Can possibly shorten the length of time needed to complete
college.
5. Gives you access to that college and it’s facilities.
Cons
1. Transportation - Not provided to students by FC. Students
must be able to get there and back on their own.
2. Local colleges will do their best to work with FCHS regarding
the scheduling of courses. Not guaranteed to sync.
3. Parents won’t be able to access or communicate with college
professors.
4. Content of a course may be of a mature nature.
5. Our breaks don’t typically sync with the college calendar
6. Taking MOWR courses not a guarantee for getting into some
colleges
Expectations of a Junior
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Choose a schedule that is well planned out.
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To do well, as it is the last opportunity to increase GPA
for the college admissions process.
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Greatly encouraged to take the PSAT in October. SAT
and /or ACT recommended to take during the spring time.
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Have a junior conference that starts in November.
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Begin to formulate a plan for life after high school.
College Visitations
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The best way to get to know more about a school and get a
“feel” for the campus, is to schedule a college visit.
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FCHS Juniors and Seniors are permitted to take 4 days to visit
colleges.
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When visiting a college, it is recommended that you contact the
admissions office and arrange to attend the information session
and take a student guided campus tour.
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You need to ask questions while on your visit!
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Meet with College Reps visiting Forsyth Central
HOPE and ZELL Miller
HOPE
3.0 Core GPA as calculated by Georgia Student
Finance Commission and 4 classes of HOPE rigor
ZELL
Students must graduate with a 3.7 HOPE GPA as
calculated by Georgia Student Finance Commission
and also have a 1200 (math+critical reading) SAT or
26 on the ACT along with 4 classes of HOPE Rigor
Visit www.gacollege411.org for complete scholarship
details.
FCHS Counseling
on Social Media
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Visit the counseling web page often
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/domain/1935
Follow us on Twitter!
@FCHS_Counseling
SOCIAL MEDIA
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