Welcome, Class of 2019 Parents!

Counseling DepartmentMr. 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

Mr. Kelly Bond, 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 PrincipalMrs. Amy Gamez, School Social Worker Mrs. Brenda Hamilton, Registrar Mrs. Linda Alexander, Counseling Secretary

The Role of a High School Counselor

At the very MINIMUM, counselors at the high school level are responsible for ensuring that every student takes the classes required for high school graduation.

We also offer parent/teacher consultation, brief individual student counseling (academic and personal/social), classroom guidance, college

planning support, and collaboration with educational stakeholders to work for the benefit of each and

every student in our school.

FCHS Class of 2019…

Who are they?

Total students: 640

Males: 335

Females: 305

Getting to Know FCHS Freshmen

•Classroom Guidance: Week of September 21, 2015

•Bridge Bill: Students will add 3 additional occupations to their portfolio

• Our goal is to be ACCESSIBLE to our students and their families.

• Students can request to meet with their counselor by filling out a green request form in the front of the Counseling Office and giving it to Mrs. Alexander, Counseling Secretary.

• The counselor will meet with the student at his or her earliest convenience.

• If the student has an URGENT NEED that must be addressed ASAP, let Mrs. Alexander know.

• Please allow 24 hours for the counselor to return your voicemail or email.

Requesting a Meeting with the Counselor

• 23 total credits• 4 English credits• 4 Math credits• 4 Science credits• 3 Social Studies credits• 3 CTAE, Foreign Language*, or Fine Arts credits• 4 additional Elective credits• 1 Health/Personal Fitness credit

* Four-year colleges require a minimum of two years in the same Foreign Language

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2019

• The course selection process for the 2016-2017 school year will take place during Spring 2016

• Teachers in core subject areas will make recommendations for the following year

• Students may waive into another level class with an approved class waiver form

• Students select their electives and alternate choices via Parent Portal at home

• Don’t panic!

Scheduling and Course Selection Process

English Language Arts (ELA)

10th Grade Literature and Composition

10th Grade Literature and Composition Honors

Mathematics

GSE Geometry

Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra II

Science

Physical Science*

Environmental Science

Earth Systems

Chemistry

Chemistry Honors (recommendation preferred)

Social Studies

World History

World History Honors (recommendation preferred)

AP World History (recommendation preferred)

Foreign Language

Spanish

French

German

Latin (via Georgia Virtual School)

End of course tests (EOCTs) will be given for the following classes and will count for 20% of the

student’s final grade.

End of Course Testing

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

9th Lit/Comp GSE GeometryAmerican Literature

Economics

GSE Algebra IAccelerated

GSE Geometry B/Algebra II

US HistoryPhysical

Science (if not already taken)

Accelerated GSE Algebra I/Geometry A

Biology

What are colleges looking for?

• GPA

• Academic rigor

• Standardized testing scores

• Extracurricular, school, and community involvement

• Honors and awards

College Preparatory Curriculum

FCHS Counseling Webpage

Please visit our webpage for important Counseling Department information. Go to the FCHS Home Page > Student Services >

Counseling.

You will find information about…

•Summer opportunities (camps, programs, etc.)

•Getting involved in Counseling Department programs at FCHS (ex:

mentoring, small groups)

•Tutoring and Saturday School

•And more!

FCHS Counseling on Social Media

Follow us on Twitter!

@FCHS_Counseling

Social Networking

• 82% of teens between 14 – 17 are on Social Networking Sites

• The average user of Facebook has 130 friends

• Areas of Concern • Know your students’ log in and password• 69% percent of students 13 – 17 have included

their physical location • Careful of who you accept as a friend• Be selective of material that you post • Colleges Admissions teams report to searching out

applicants on social networking sites.