FRANKLIN COMMUNITY
HIGH SCHOOL
WELCOME TO
JUNIOR SCHEDULING PROGRAM
COUNSELORS
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Mr. Michael Hall A-G
Mrs. Jan Henderson H-M
Mrs. Diana Hughes P-Z
Mrs. Kristin Schuetz Freshman
Counseling Department Website
http://www2.fcsconline.org/counseling
SCHEDULING
HIGHLIGHTS
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ATTEND SCHEDULING NIGHT
ATTEND THE FCHS COURSE FAIR ON FEB. 2: 6:00-8:00 PM. ALL
FCHS DEPARTMENTS WILL BE REPRESENTED.
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.
STUDENTS WILL MEET INDIVIDUALLY WITH COUNSELORS &
PARENTS MAY CALL FOR APPOINTMENT TO BE INCLUDED.
CALL OR CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE COUNSELOR WITH ANY
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS.
Graduation Requirements
40 or 47 credits, depending on diploma
 Passing Score on the ECA (graduation
qualifying exam) or waiver.
 ECA waiver is determined according to
state guidelines.
 Core 40 Diploma
 Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma
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Pass
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Core 40 Diploma
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English
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8 credits
Social Studies
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Math
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ECA
6 credits: Algebra I,
Geometry and Algebra II or
a third year if student
received Algebra I credit in
8th grade.
Science
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6 credits
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2 credits Biology
2 credits from
chemistry/physics
2 credits elective science
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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
Physical Education
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40
credits
1 credit
Computers
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Electives
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10 credits
ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA
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Core 40 requirements PLUS
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2 additional math credits
6 credits of World Language in one language OR 2 years
each in 2 different languages
2 credits in Fine Arts such as music or art
And one of the following:
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2 Advanced Placement courses and exams
6 dual enrollment college credits
1 Advanced Placement course and 3 dual enrollment college credits.
No grade lower than a C- in required areas
3.00 GPA by the end of the senior year.
Total of 47 credits required.
MID YEAR GRADUATION AND
REDUCED TIME SCHEDULES
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Mid-year graduates: Students who complete
7 full semesters and all requirements may
graduate in Dec. No diploma or ceremony at
that time.
Reduced Second Semester Schedules:
Seniors may have a partial schedule second
semester. Not for athletes.
Both options require parent permission form
and must be submitted when scheduling.
FCHS Advanced Placement Courses
available to Seniors
European History
 Biology II
 Physics II
 Studio Art 2 D Art
 Studio Art Portfolio
 English Literature and Composition
 Calculus
 World History
 AP INFORMATIONAL NIGHT WILL BE AFTER
SPRING BREAK
All AP Courses fulfill Honors Diploma
requirements.
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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
DUAL ENROLLMENT
COURSES
IVY TECH-PURDUE-I.U.-FRANKLIN COLLEGE
 ADV MATH: BRIEF SURVEY CALCULUS
 PRE CALCULUS AND HONORS PRE CAL
 MARKETING
 PLANTS AND FLOWERS 101 (Horticulture
Science
 ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCE ANIMALS
 W131 COMPOSITION (pending approval)
 F.C. Running Start classes (Cost & application)
Students may receive both high school and
college credit.
WARNING
 CHECK INDIVIDUAL COLLEGES FOR
REQUIREMENTS,
 ENGINEERING AT ROSE-HULMAN
REQUIRES PHYSICS
 ENGINEERING AT PURDUE REQUIRES
CHEMISTRY
 PURDUE REQUIRES TEST SCORES
FROM TESTING SERVICE.
COURSES BY DEPARTMENT
FOR SENIORS
AGRICULTURE
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Fundamentals of Agricultural Science and
Business
Agricultural Mechanization, Adv. Mech.
Plants and Flowers 101 (Horticulture Science)
Animal Science, Advanced Animal Sciences
Food Science
ART DEPARTMENT
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Introduction to 2 Dimensional Art
Drawing I, II, III
AP Studio Art
AP 2 D Art
Painting I, II, III
3 Dimensional Art I, II
Photography
Digital Design
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
Business and Personal Law
 Computers, Advanced Computers
 Web Design I, II
 Business Foundations
 Accounting
 Marketing Foundations
 Sports and Recreation Marketing
 Personal Finance
 Entrepreneurship Academy I, II
 Economics
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LANGUAGE ARTS
8 CREDITS OF ENGLISH REQUIRED for
Graduation
• Advanced Placement English 12
• English 12
• W 131 Composition (pending)
• English Electives: Composition,
Legends, Speech, Etymology
Publications and FCTV
Journalism
 KITE Yearbook Staff *
 ELECTRON Newspaper Staff *
 Introduction to Broadcasting
 FCTV *
* Require application and instructor approval.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER
SCIENCES
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Consumer Economics
Child Development/Parenting I, II
Nutrition and Wellness I, II
Advanced Foods and Nutrition
Fashion and Textiles I, II
Interpersonal Relations I, II
Family Wellness
Housing and Interior Design
Advanced Life Science: Foods
FACS Issues and Applications
WORLD LANGUAGE
American Sign Language I-III
 French I-IV
 Japanese I-IV
 Spanish I-IV
NOTE: World Language is required for
the Core 40 with Academic Honors
Diploma. Many colleges require at
least two years for admission.
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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
1 FULL YEAR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IS
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
1 SEMESTER OF HEALTH IS REQUIRED FOR
GRADUATION
Other courses include:
– Weights and Conditioning
– Co-Ed Team Sports
– Co-Ed Individual Sports
MATHEMATICS
 Algebra I,
 Algebra II, Algebra II Honors,
 Geometry, Geometry Honors
 Pre Calculus Honors & Pre Calculus
 AP Calculus
 Probability,Statistics and Discrete Math
 College Math: Brief Calculus
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
BAND*
 PERCUSSION TECHNIQUES *
 DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY: COLOR
GUARD*
 JAZZ BAND
 MUSIC APPRECIATION
 MUSIC THEORY
 KEYBOARD 1 & 2
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CHORAL MUSIC
CONCERT CHOIR
 SENSATIONS: ALL FEMALE
PERFORMANCE GROUP AUDITION IS
REQUIRED, COSTUME REQUIRED
 HERITAGE SINGERS: MIXED VOICES
PERFORMANCE GROUP. AUDITION IS
REQUIRED, COSTUME IS REQUIRED.
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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
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Biology
Advanced Placement Biology
Chemistry, Chemistry II
Physics, AP Physics II
Integrated Chemistry and Physics
Earth Science
Biology II: Anatomy and Physiology
Biology II: Kinesiology
Advanced Life Science: Foods
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SOCIAL STUDIES
AP European History
AP World History
World History
Geography and History of the World
Psychology
Sociology
United States Government
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Introduction to Technology
Enterprise
TECHNOLOGY
Construction Systems
Construction Processes
Communication Systems
Communication Processes
Transportation Systems
Transportation Processes
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Processes
Special Services Courses for Seniors
English 12
 Business Math
 U.S. Government
 Sociology
 Economics
 Orientation to Life and Careers
 Developmental Reading
Special Services Courses are determined during the IEP
conference (Individual Education Plan)
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CENTRAL NINE
• Automotive Service
Technology
• Aviation Technology
• Automotive Collision
Technology
• Building Trades
• Building and Facilities
• Business Technology
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts
• Dental Assisting
• Medical Assisting
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Diesel Equipment
Graphic Imaging
Drafting/CAD
Electronics
EMS
Firefighter
Horticulture
Health Sciences
Pre-Engineering
Information Tech
Biomedical Sciences
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Central Nine, Continued
Precision Machine Technology
Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Marketing
Recreation and Small Equipment Repair
Interactive Media
Tractor-Trailer Driving
Welding
Veterinary Assisting
Law Enforcement
Intro to Pharmacy
Intro to Physical Therapy
Career Internships
Cadet Teaching
REMINDERS
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SCHEDULE 7 COURSES OR 6 COURSES PLUS A
STUDY HALL FOR EACH SEMESTER.
IF YOU SCHEDULE A STUDY HALL, YOU MUST
HAVE AN ALTERNATE FOR IT.
COUNSELORS MEET WITH EACH STUDENT
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 SCHEDULE WITH PARENT
SIGNATURE BY DEADLINE ON THE COURSE
SHEET.
SUBMIT REQUIRED FORMS FOR MID YEAR OR
REDUCED TIME SCHEDULES.
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%
0%
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4%
6%
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12%
LIFE AFTER GRADUATION
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2 year college
4 year college
Business college
Technical or trade school
Military
Apprenticeships
Working
Preparing for Life After High
School: WHAT YOU NEED TO
BE DOING NOW
 Schedule rigorous courses your senior year.
 Talk to your counselor.
 Investigate your options. Check out the
Counseling website, the internet, and other
sources for college and career information.
 Finish strong for your junior year.
 Take the SAT and ACT in June.
SAT and ACT TESTS
 Both are used for college admissions and
for scholarships
 Registration required, preferred on line
 Fee required
 Free lunch students may obtain a fee waiver
from counselor
 Test dates for FCHS: SAT is June 4 ACT
is June 11
 We recommend taking both tests at least
SAT SUBJECT TESTS &
AP TESTS
 Some colleges (usually the most selective)
also require SAT subject tests. Always
check the admissions criteria.
 Advanced Placement Courses; The tests at
the end of the courses, depending on your
score, can give you college credit and/or
determine course placement. Check with
your chosen colleges.
COLLEGE THOUGHTS
 Schedule rigorous classes for senior year
 Research scholarships
 Check college websites for summer
programs
 Start a resume
 Visit college campuses this spring and
summer. Check websites for visit programs
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
QUESTIONS?
Counselors are here to help.