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

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