Do You Have: Scheduling packet you received from your middle

school?• If you did not receive one, we some extras

PowerPoint Notes Freshman Supplemental Scheduling Sheet from your

packet• If you forgot your packet, we have some extra

Supplemental Scheduling Sheets• If you are planning to sign up for band, your

Supplemental Scheduling Sheets are orange Pick up missing sheets from the tables where you

walked in

Student Last Name Counselor A-C, X-Y Jennifer Roush Kloth

D-H Kevin Calaway &

Vanessa Varrelman

I-Mc Carolann Carter

Me-Sa Teri Hildenbrand

Sb-W, Z/ Head Counselor Susan Shanker

Support Counselor Portia Atcherson

Registrar Donna Willy

Counseling Secretary Jan Bing

Career Center Solana Olsen

COURSE LOAD: Select appropriate courses each year

HOMEWORK: Complete all homework and turn it in on time

ORGANIZATION: Use a Student Planner or Assignment Book

TIMEMANAGEMENT:

Balance your time between studies, activities and your social life

INVOLVEMENT: Join a club, team or activity that interests you

ATTENDANCE: Attend regularly

GOALS: Set goals for yourself and strive to meet them

Applied MathASL ClubBadminton Club Bay Area Music ClubBridge ClubBookwormsCSFChessDDR Debate ClubDECADestination ImaginationDramaEarth ClubEquestrianFalcon Fan ClubFEAT Team

Fish ClubFrenchGamers’ ClubGay/Straight AllianceGermanGuitarInteractJadeJapaneseJazz SingersJSAKey ClubKidz R UsLatinLatin Dance ClubLiterary ClubMen’s Ensemble

Mountain BikingMulti-culturalMuslim Student Associat.National Honor SocietyPhilosophy ClubPublic SpeakingRed Cross ClubRobotics ClubScience ClubScience OlympiadSpanish ClubSupport Our TroopsUganda ClubVeteran’s History ProjectWomen’s Help Org.Peer Mediation

Fall Sports

Cross Country

Football

Golf, Girls

Tennis, Girls

Volleyball, Girls

Cheerleading

Water Polo, Girls

Water Polo, Boys

Winter Sports

Basketball, Boys

Basketball, Girls

Soccer, Boys

Soccer, Girls

Wrestling

Cheerleading

Spring Sports

Baseball

Golf, Boys

Lacrosse, Boys

Lacrosse, Girls

Softball

Swim & Dive

Tennis, Boys

Track & Field

Volleyball, Boys

Must have insurance

Must have a medical exam

Can earn a letter

Your Counselor

Teachers

After School Tutoring

Support Classes

Weekly Grade Checks

6 classes per semester

X 5 credits = 30 credits per semester

30 credits per semester

X 2 semesters

= 60 credits per year

60 credits per year

X 4 years = 240 credits total

What is a Credit? Something you earn for passing a class.

How many do you get? 5 credits for each semester class you pass with a D- or better

How many do you need to graduate? 230

How many is it possible to earn? 240

How many credits are there to spare? 10 credits which is equal to 2 one semester classes.

How can you lose credits? Fail classes &/or Repeat classes

FHS Requirements College Requirements

Courses Req. Years UC CSU

English (P) 4 4 4

World History (P) 1 ½ 1(P) 1 (P) US History (P) 1 ½ (P) ½ (P)

Civics (P) ½ ½ (P) ½ (P)

Economics (P) ½ Mathematics: Math I-IV or Algebra, Geometry,

and Int. Algebra

2 3(P)/ 4 recommended (Pre-Calculus or AP

Calculus)

3(P)

Life Science 1

Physical Science 1

2(P)-Lab Science 3 recommended, 4

desired.

2 (P) Lab Science

1

2 Foreign Language (P) (3 recommended, 4

desired)

2 Foreign Language Foreign Language/ Visual

& Performing Art (VPA)

1 VPA 1 VPA

Health ½ NA NA P E 2 NA NA

Electives 1(P) 1(P) Testing Requirements Speech

Proficiency/ Exit Exam

SAT or ACT SAT or ACT

Course Grade Requirement

D- or Better C- or Better C- or Better

Web-based college and career resource Counseling common core curriculum All students will get exposure to selected Naviance lessons

each year Naviance will help students:

Assess learning styles Determine college & career options based on personality traits &

interests Research colleges, careers, majors, & scholarships

Naviance can be accessed from home computers same password as "Q" student connection and PUSD Gmail

Next Fall, parents will be able to utilize this powerful tool

Career-focused learning communities Explore careers while in high school Real-world experience Recognized by 2-year and 4-year colleges 5 Academy Options: Business and Finance;

Health and Bioscience; Arts, Media and Entertainment; Public and Human Services; and Culinary Arts

Career Pathways consist of 5 combined Career Courses and related College Prep Courses

Application and Pathway Chart at www.foothillfalcons.org →Counseling →Forms & Downloads

On the 9th Grade Worksheet 2014-15:1 - Choose English level2 - Choose Math level3 - Choose semester of Global Studies (Honors or

Regular)- paired with semester of Health4 - PE (mandatory for all freshmen)5 - Choose 2 electives—science (Conceptual Physics or

Biology), world language, visual or performing art, Culinary Skills, etcBe sure to back your electives with alternates

Register online between Jan 27th- Feb 10th Freshman Supplemental Scheduling Sheet

must be turned in TONIGHT!!!

DIRECTIONS: Mark the courses selected on your 9th Grade

Worksheet 2014-15 Identify First Priority Courses Identify an Alternate Courses for Each Elective Course Make note of what you choose tonight on the 9th Grade

Worksheet, so you can enter the same courses online! After midnight on 2/10, future changes will not occur

until Fall 2014

This form is DUE TONIGHT!

 FHS FRESHMAN SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULING SHEET 2014-2015

*** MUST TURN IN ON INCOMING 9TH GRADE SCHEDULING NIGHT, January 21, 2014***Name: ______________________________ ID: _______________ Date: ______________Courses you plan to request when registering online:Freshman English: □ Regular □ Honors English2. Physical Education □ PE3. Math: □ Math I □ Geometry □ Honors Geometry □ Inter. Algebra II

□ Honors Inter Algebra II □ Other:________________________ 4. Global Studies/Health: □ Global Studies/Health □ Honors Global Studies/Health 5. Elective 1:_______________________ Alternate: _______________________ 6. Elective 1:_______________________ Alternate: _______________________Early, Regular and Late start preferences: Most students attend school periods 1-6 (Regular schedule). However, you may have the option of attending school on a staggered

schedule, such as periods A-5 (early start, early end) or 2-B (late start, late end). All of these options involve six classes. Please circle which option you prefer:

EARLY START REGULAR START LATE STARTPeriods A-5 Periods 1-6 Periods 2-B

7:00am – 1:44pm 8:01am – 2:47pm 9:04am – 3:48pmFHS offers a limited 7-period day for students meeting certain criteria. Eligible students are those who are credit deficient or enrolled in

classes that are repeated for credit only for more than one year (e.g. Academic Support, AVID, CAHSEE Support, Choir, ELD, Instrumental Music, Journalism, Leadership, Publications, and Reading Improvement, and/or any potential new course that may be offered for students). If you are eligible for a 7-period day and have requested a 7th period, please indicate which course you would drop if we are unable to offer a 7-period day and circle whether you prefer A or B period for your 7th class.

Course name: _______________________________ A period B PeriodParent Signature Indicating Approval of this Form: _____________________________________________Parent Phone Number: _______________________________Parent E-mail_________________________

Honors/Advanced Placement (AP) Contract: Student Signature & Parent Signature

Select an English Class:

Honors English – or – English

Freshman English: □ Regular □ Honors English

Select Physical Education (PE)

(PE is Required for all 9th Grade Students)

Physical Education: □ PE

Select a Math Class:

(Use Math Flow Chart & Consult with your student’s current math teacher)

Math: □ Math I □ Geometry □ Honors Geometry □ Inter Algebra II□ Honors Inter Algebra II □ Other:________________________

Select a Global Studies Class/Health (1 semester each):

Honors Global Studies/Health -OR-

Global Studies/Health

Global Studies/Health: □ Global Studies/Health □ Honors Global Studies/Health

Choose an Elective Class:

Science, Language, VPA, Academic Support, Career Prep, Etc.

(Many Students Select a Science Class for one of their ElectivesUse Science Flow Chart for Recommendation)

Elective 1:________________ Alternate: _________________

Biological Science (Special Ed)

Biology (P)

AP Biology (HP)

Anatomy & Phys. (P)

Zoology (P)

Principles of Biomedical Sciences

LIFE SCIENCE PHYSICAL SCIENCE

ROP Environmental Science & Technology: • Meets both life and physical science requirements for FHS• Meets Life Science requirement (P) for UC/CSU

Physical Science (Special Ed)

Conceptual Physics (P)

Chemistry (P)

Physics (P)

AP Chemistry (HP)

AP Physics (HP)

Choose an Elective Class:

Science, Language, VPA, Academic Support, Career Prep, Etc.

Elective 1:_______________ Alternate: ________________

Q Student Portal will be open Jan 27th- Feb 10th at Midnight

To register online: foothillfalcons.org → Students & Parents → Scroll to Q

Connection → Students Or go to: https://sis.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/StudentPortal

User Name: Student ID number Password: Same as your Q Student Connection &

Gmail passwords You can change your courses online as many times

as you want until midnight Feb 10 Do not enter Alternates for your Electives online!!!

Complete the Freshman Supplemental Scheduling Sheet & turn it in tonight before you leave

Log on to Q Student Connection and select your course requests between Jan 27th & Feb 10th

You may log in and change your course requests until Feb 10th at midnight

As of Midnight Feb 10th, all requests are final!!! After midnight, Feb 10, future changes will not occur

until Fall 2014

Please turn in the Freshman Supplemental Scheduling Sheet as you leave.

Thank You for Attending Scheduling Night!

--Your FHS Counseling Dept