Current 8 th Graders Class of 2022 Welcome to Fort Collins High School Where Excellence is Expected
Students will learn what courses they need to take for graduation and will begin the process of requesting courses for the coming school year.
Brett Fedor A-D Foreign Exchange Kristin Flanagan E-G ELD Alyssa Statz H-K, S Anna Morris L-Q Tanya Vigil R, T-Z AVID Support Staff Michele Lae Department Secretary Laura Weaver Incoming Registrar Dixie DeQuasie Outgoing Registrar Eileen Hostetter Career Center Coordinator Cindy Benger Gifted & Talented Lauren Harrington Wellness Room, Drug & Alcohol Counselor Jody Snow Aloha Arceo Apitz Family Liaison Family Liaison
5 minute passing periods Common Lunch on Block Days Individual Lockers Off Hours not recommended for 9 th graders Adjustment of friends Social/Emotional Support (Peer Counselors, School Counselor)
ELO, Extended Learning Opportunity, is a great chance to meet up with teachers to get extra help or make up a test.
Required for all 9 th Grade Students Content Includes: academic success, study skills, school wide information, time and stress management, getting connected at FCHS, planning for after high school and more!
Daily attendance is the #1 factor in your school success Being at school, on time, is an expectation for ALL FCHS Students
Daily homework Turned in ON TIME Expectation is to be completed out of class
40 credits of Language Arts = 4 years of passing LA classes You must earn 240 credit to Graduate High School. You receive 5 credits per semester you earn a D or above.
Requirement Credits Graduation Requirements Class of 2021 and Beyond 9 10 11 12 FCHS Classes Language Arts 40 X X X X Any English class listed in the curriculum guide beginning w/ Pre-AP English 9 or English 9 Government 5 X American Government, AP Gov.; AP Comparative Gov. US History 10 X US History; AP US History Social Studies 10 * * World History; World Geography; Current World Affairs Humanities 5 * * Classical; Contemporary; Asian; African American Fine & Applied Art 10 * * * * Visual Arts; Performing Arts; Technology Education; Some Business and FACS classes World Language/Culture 10 * * * * Any World Language (Spanish, French, German) or World History Math 30 * * * Follow the Math Sequence Science 30 * * * Any Science Class in the Curriculum Guide Wellness 15 X X * * Any Wellness Class in Guide (typically starts with P.E. 1 freshman year) Personal Financial Literacy 5 * * Financial Life Management or Career and Financial Management Economics 5 * * Economics; AP Micro/Macro; Business Econ. Electives 65 * * * * Any class not taken to fulfill graduation requirements Total Credits 240 70 70 60 60 We encourage students to take more than the minimum required credits
Why is GPA important? The average obtained by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credits attempted. Possible Classes Algebra 1 Algebra 1/IB Geometry Geometry B Algebra 2 Algebra 2B Pre-Calculus AP Statistics Chinese 1 French Level 1/1B French Level 2 French Level 3 French Level 4 German Level 1/1B Spanish 1/1B/1C Spanish 1 B IBMYP Spanish 1B Spanish Level 3 Spanish Literacy 2/2B Spanish Literacy 3/3B Spanish Literacy 4
Freshmen need to sign up for 70 credits 70 credits = 7 classes each semester
The FCHS Curriculum Guide is posted on the homepage! Use this electronic curriculum guide to find information about classes and create your plan.
9 th Grade Requirements Language Arts 40 English 9 Pre-AP English 9 Social Studies 25 World History Pre-AP World History AP Human Geography` AP World History` (`Teacher Recommendation) Math 30* Teacher Recommendation Science 30* Life Science Physical Sciences Biology Pre-AP Biology Geo Space Science Earth System Science (Alg. 1) Chemistry (Alg. 2) Pre-AP Chemistry (Alg. 2) Health/Wellness 15 Physical Education 1 (Pre-req. for ALL PE Classes) World Language/Culture 10* 2-3 years of the same language World History Fine & Applied Arts 10 Art, Music, Business, FACS, Tech, Theater (Optional) Freshman Seminar Electives Lambkin Way Several elective options and alternates * General College Requirements may require additional credits.
Elective Opportunities Arts Business Family and Consumer Science (FACS) World Languages Technology/Pre-Engineering Leadership Theater Music Wellness Content Electives High school is your chance to try these subjects for free! College tuition = $800-$1200 for each class
Can waive 2.5 credits ONE TIME for each PSD sport you play Up to 5 credits During the season of athletic participation Pick up an application in Student Services
Current 8 th grade teachers will sign selection sheet for approval. Concurrent Enrollment Classes Earn High School and College Credit at the same time Selection Course Name Fundamentals of Accounting Personal Finance Computer Applications Web Design 2 Computer Aided Drafting 1 Advanced Placement (AP) College level classes that are rigorous Above grade level reading AP Exams Course Name Pre-AP English 9 Pre-AP Biology Pre-AP Chemistry Pre-AP World History AP World History AP Human Geography AP Computer Science AP Computer Science Principles
Available in Student Services & on the FCHS Website!!! Band & Orchestra Auditions will be conducted the before Spring Break at the Middle Schools. Choir will NOT have auditions. If unable to audition at that time contact Mr. Miles. AVID Hold students accountable to the highest standards, provide academic and social support, and they will rise to the challenge. BCA (Bio Science Academy) Take Biology or Pre-AP Biology Student Council (StuCo) Yearbook Choir: Women s or Men s Choir Orchestra: Sinfonietta Orchestra Band: Intermediate Band & Marching/Pep Band More Information available in the Curriculum Guide.
Take out your pencil and registration form. You will now begin selecting classes for next year.
Pick 2-3 Alternates classes that you could take.
Our staffing and schedule is based off of the classes that you choose. What you choose in the Registration Process WILL BE the classes you take next year.
Take this information If home you will and be absent share this day, it please give your Course with your parents. Selection Sheet to your We will return to your Middle school School on Counselor this day: prior to the Pickup date. (write this down) Middle School Registration Pickup Blevins Thursday, March 1 st Q & A Session: Feb. 22 nd 4:00 & 6:00 P101 Boltz Cache la Poudre Kinard St. Joseph Lesher Lincoln Preston Webber Wellington Friday, March 2 nd Friday, March 2 nd Friday, March 2 nd Monday, Feb. 19 th @FCHS Tuesday, February 27 th Wednesday, February 28 th Thursday, March 1 st Monday, February 26 th Thursday, March 1 st
If you do not turn in your registration materials, your counselor will select classes for you based on the graduation requirements.
April 9 th 8 th Grade Transition Night for students and parents. August Orientation you will get information in the mail
Choose wisely the classes you choose will be the classes that you take next year. Schedule changes will only be made for these reasons: Senior Graduation Requirement Off-campus class Registered for a class not offered Failed a class Personal issues (Health or family) ICAP change
Choose wisely the classes you choose will be the classes that you take next year. Reason NOT to change schedule: Lunch with friends Don t like my teacher Didn t get in classes with my friends I need a specific off period for transportation and/or sports
Get involved at FCHS Clubs Sports Music/Theatre More details in the curriculum guide Support your fellow students by going to school events and having fun! You will get more out of your high school experience if you get involved!
What are our school colors? Purple and Gold What was the first mascot s name? Leroy What is the current mascot s name? Clyde How many other Lambkin mascots are in the USA? Zero WE ARE THE ONE AND ONLY! How old is FCHS? 128 years old!