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Navigating the Freshmen Experience
Orientation to
Robert E. Fitch High School
Meet the School Counseling DepartmentSchool Counselors
Mr. Bousquet Ms. Henry
Director of Guidance
Ms. Peirce
Mr. Auriantal Ms. Crowley
Mrs. ZubekMs. Vereen
Meet the School Counseling Department Secretaries
Ms. Parker Mrs. Watson
Who is my School Counselor?
Last Name: A-C Ms. CrowleyD-G Ms. VereenH-K Mr. AuriantalL-N Mrs. ZubekO-R Ms. PeirceS-X Ms. HenryY-Z Mr. Bousquet
College/Career Mrs. Wisniewski
School Counselor AppointmentsStudents must see the School Counseling
Secretary to schedule appointments with counselors
Students should schedule appointments with their counselor:Before/after schoolDuring study hall or elective period
In the event of an emergency, students may see their school counselor without an appointment BUT they must have a pass from their teacher.
Graduation RequirementsFHS
4.0 – English4.0 – Mathematics 4.0 – Science (1 credit in Biology and 1 credit in Physical Science)
3.0 – Social Studies (1 credit in U.S. History/ .5 credit in Civics)
0.5 – Health1.0 – Physical Education1.0 – Applied Arts 1.0 – Fine Arts7.5 – Electives26 Total Credits
On to the Next…. Grade
** Including 1.0 credit in English 9**
6
How many credits do students
need in order to be promoted to GRADE 10?
Earning Credits (cont’d.)Junior = 12 credits
1.0 credit in English 10 Senior = 18 credits
1.0 credit in English 11 Graduation Requirement:
26 Credits1.0 credit in English 12
GPAWhat does GPA
stand for?
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
GPA (cont’d.)• Calculating your GPA is simple, and
important to understanding your academic progress throughout high school.
• GPA represents a student’s grade that he/she received in a particular class
• This can be weighted or un-weighted.
GPA (cont’d.)Unweighted/Simple GPA
A+ 4.33A 4.0A- 3.7B+ 3.33B 3.0B- 2.7C+ 2.33C 2.0C- 1.7D+ 1.33D 1.0D- .7F 0
A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+
D D-
F Categories
19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 0 I (Honors, AP, IB)
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 0 II (College Prep)
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 III (Foundations)
GPA (cont’d.)
Athletic Eligibility PolicyCIAC Eligibility Requirements:
Earn 4 credits from the previous school year to be eligible for Fall, Winter, and/or Spring sports
Freshmen are automatically eligible per CIAC standards
Year-end failures may be made up through successfully completion of LEA approved summer school courses
Students have 8 consecutive semesters (or 4 consecutive years) of eligibility from the start of 9th grade
Additional information regarding athletic eligibility can be found on the CIAC website at http://ciacsports.com
Attendance Policy• Credit for 1.0 credit year-long courses
will be withheld when a student exceeds 12 class absences (6 for semester-long courses) in the class for excused/unexcused absences.
• Parents will be notified in writing following the 4th absences for all courses.
• Parents will be notified in writing when credit is withheld due to violation of the attendance policy.
What does that mean for YOU?
Be on time to classesBe present in ALL classesMake sure parent/guardian notifies the school
when you are illBy phone, but also must submit in writing to be an
excused absenceDoctor’s note (if absent for 3 or more consecutive
days)After 9 absences due to illness, doctor’s note is
required by state lawProvide documentation from appointments to the
floor secretary
Career Clusters
The FHS School Counseling Department will be taking the time to meet with the Freshman class of 2018 about Career Clusters. This will be a unique, new opportunity that allows students to tailor their 4-year education plan to college and career interests.
SUPPORTStruggling academically?
Need help with your schoolwork?
We’re here to HELP1. Teachers – before/after
school2. Falcon Academy – peer
tutors
