Foothill Intervention, Reinforcement and Enrichment Program

Foothill Intervention, Reinforcement and Enrichment Program

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FIREFoothill’s ReadyFoothill’s Ready for an Upgradefor an Upgrade



FIRE (previously SDL- Student Directed Learning) is a 30-minute, mid-day advisory period that is scheduled weekly Tuesday through Friday between 3rd/4th periods and the extended lunch period. All 9th grade students new to Foothill’s campus are enrolled in the FIRE advisory period during their first semester on campus. New 10th, 11th and 12th grade students may "opt in" as well during their first semester on campus as they adjust to their new surroundings. FIRE provides a structured environment in which new FTHS students can connect with teachers and experienced student mentors; learn about FTHS' programs, procedures and traditions; and receive academic and social support in transitioning into the rigorous high school environment provided at Foothill Technology High School.



FIRE Provides FIRE Provides Equal Equal OpportunityOpportunity for ALL Students for ALL Students

• Foothill exists to provide a high quality education for ALL students

• FIRE potentially benefits 100% of FTHS students– All students are on campus between periods 3/4 and lunch– At mid-day, anyone and everyone can attend as needed or as

assigned– Access available to teachers, administration, labs, media center &

counselors– No student who needs assistance will be overlooked or allowed to

fail

• SDL currently benefits less than 25% of FTHS students– Only freshman who are NOT athletes are required to enroll– 10-12th grade students that are on campus after period 7 can

attend to get help as needed – but DO they???– Because of “sports dismissal” athletes cannot attend SDL to get

needed help or to make-up work/tests



FIRE Results in FIRE Results in Schedule Schedule UpgradeUpgrade for 2005-2006 for 2005-2006

• Foothill’s schedule is designed to provide greatest instructional advantage

• Block Schedule altered to make FIRE available to ALL students• FIRE – 30-minute advisory period each Tuesday through Friday

– Shortened advisory time by 5 minutes – SDL was 35 minutes

• FIRE follows periods 3 and 4, and precedes lunch for enrolled students– No longer at the end of the day– No longer follows period 7

• Not enrolled in FIRE? – longer lunch period helps with rush and crowding

• No period 7 on Mondays – more equality in instructional minutes



New New Bell ScheduleBell Schedule for 2005- for 2005-20062006

Mondays – Shortened 1-6 Schedule Tues-Fri Alternating Block Schedule + 7th

Period Time In

Time Out

Total Time

Period Time In Time Out

Total Time

Instructional Minutes

1 8:00 8:48 48 1 / 2 8:00 9:30 90 228

Passing 8:48 8:52 4 Break 9:30 9:45 15

2 8:52 9:40 48 3 / 4 9:45 11:18 93 237 / 234

Break 9:40 9:55 15 Passing 11:18 11:21 3

3 9:55 10:46 51 FIRE 11:21 11:51 30

Passing 10:46 10:50 4 Lunch 11:51 12:21 30

4 10:50 11:38 48 Passing 12:21 12:25 4

Lunch 11:38 12:11 33 5 / 6 12:25 1:55 90 228

Passing 12:11 12:15 4 Passing 1:55 2:01 6

5 12:15 1:03 48 7 2:01 3:00 59 236

Passing 1:03 1:07 4

6 1:07 1:55 48

Collaboration 1:55 3:00 65



FIRE Crew – A FIRE Crew – A New TraditionNew Tradition at Foothillat Foothill

• Act as student mentors, tutors and facilitators during FIRE period• Special training days & special incentives for participating

– Recognition at graduation, community service or TA/AVID tutoring credit – Field trips, special events, FIRE Crew apparel, priority/discount parking– Intrinsic rewards: help others, be part of a team, start a tradition, leave

your mark

• Need well-rounded, diverse students – not only academically strong

• Current 10th & 11th grade students recruited from Feb. 22 – Mar. 8• Information Meeting on Monday, 2/28 at 1:15 in Spirito Hall• Application with “Freshman Letter” due by 4 p.m. on March 8th



FIRE Crew FIRE Crew ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities• Attend spring training, summer orientation, monthly Crew

meetings• First Semester – attend FIRE Tuesday thru Friday• Facilitate attendance, agenda and binder checks, A/E

passes• Small group meetings to discuss transition issues and FAQs

– Traditions, procedures, policies, clubs, organizations– Social events, food service, student store, counseling,

administration

• Individual peer support– Personal questions and concerns– Tutoring or referral for help– Grade checks and keeping students on track

• Second Semester – attend FIRE 2 days per week– Continue previous duties while training new FIRE Re-CREWts



FIRE Crew FIRE Crew Application ProcessApplication Process

• Download and print application from FTHS Home Page• Or… pick up hard copy of application from FTHS Front

Office• Fill out 1 page application, sign front and back• Compose, type, print “Freshman Letter” & attach it to

your application• Contact Miss McIntyre with any questions/concerns

– [email protected] or in person in D104

• Turn in completed application to the box in the front office

• Deadline for applications, 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8th

• Students notified on March 18th unless otherwise announced

mailto:[email protected]


For more information, check online at For more information, check online at this link…

http://fire.foothill-technology.groupfusion.net/

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Foothill Intervention, Reinforcement and Enrichment Program