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Class of 2016, Welcome to FCHS!

2012-13 Freshmen Orientation. Class of 2016, Welcome to FCHS!. What is FX? Who’s Who at FCHS FX Policies Transitioning to High School & Coping w/ Stress. Session Agenda. What is FX?. FX = F reshman e X perience. Purpose: Teaming: Gold, Blue, (& Green ). What is FX?.

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Class of 2016, Welcome to FCHS!

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  1. 2012-13 Freshmen Orientation Class of 2016,Welcome to FCHS!

  2. What is FX? Who’s Who at FCHS FX Policies Transitioning to High School & Coping w/ Stress Session Agenda

  3. What is FX?

  4. FX = Freshman eXperience

  5. Purpose: Teaming: Gold, Blue, (& Green ) What is FX?

  6. Gold Team teachers have common planning and Blue Team teacher have common planning. • Uses: • monitor freshmen students’ progress • Teacher - student meetings • Parent – teacher – student meetings Students may request a meeting by telling an FX teacher ! Common Planning

  7. FX offers tutoring in all core subjects. • Sample tutoring schedule from 2011-12: Mon. – Sci. Thur. – Math Tues. – S.S. Fri. – Eng • Students may also approach teachers to arrange tutoring on alternate days and before school. Fx tutoring

  8. The Faces of FCHS

  9. Administration Mr. Howell, Asst. Principal Mr. Lewis, Asst. Principal Mr. Sampson, Principal

  10. Front Office staff Ms. Meyer, Office Manager Ms. Tyler, Attendance Secretary Ms. Collins, Bookeeper

  11. Guidance office Ms. Green, Counselor Ms. Lawhorn, Counselor Ms. Franke, Secretary

  12. Other support staff Ms. Nance, Youth Service Center Coordinator Ms. Cordier, Librarian

  13. Other support staff Officer Rivers, School Resource Officer Regina, Daytime Custodian

  14. FX & FCHS Policies

  15. Late Work – any assignment not submitted on time (i.e., NOT make-up work due to absences) Late work window: 3 days Grade deduction: 25% AFTER 3 DAYS, THE WORK MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED FOR ANY CREDIT. Late Work

  16. Make-up Work – assignments missed due to an EXCUSED absence A note must be submitted w/i 5 days of the absence. It is the student’s responsibility to request make-up work from the teacher AND to schedule a time to make-up tests/quizzes if necessary. Students have 5 days to complete the make-up work. If absent due to a school-related event (field-trip, sporting event, band competition, etc.), the work must be completed BEFORE the absence. Make-up work

  17. Students receive 1 pass/teacher/ 9 weeks.* MUST have/use agenda book. Use at teacher discretion. *Exceptions to 1 pass/teacher/9 weeks rule granted with documented medical reason. FX hallpass/Restroom Policy

  18. How to Cope with STRESS

  19. New School/Bigger Building Friends Teachers Grades Peer Pressure Parents/Family Issues What can be stressful abouthigh school?

  20. Starting high school is a BIG change in your life. What are some things that are changing? More independence = More responsibility. Friends Interests/hobbies/activities New school environment New people CHANGE

  21. Change can be difficult because it is new to us. It can also be hard to deal with because sometimes we have to let go of something that was important to us. One example of change, is letting go of an old friend and making a new one. It can be painful to let go of a friend and it may be difficult to find a new, good friend. change

  22. There can be a lot of pressure from friends, teachers, and parents. Class work will challenge you. Friends may ask you to do something you are not comfortable doing. This can be hard because you want to “fit in”. YOU may put a lot of pressure on yourself. Pressure

  23. Depressed Anxious Overwhelmed Nervous Sad Angry Lost Change and Pressure can make us feel…

  24. Develop a positive attitude. Remember YOU choose your outlook on life. Embrace change…it is a part of life and can be good. Talk to someone you trust. Surround yourself with positive people to support you. Be healthy. Choose a good diet and be physically active. Ask teachers for help with classwork. Attend tutoring. Positive Ways to Deal with Change & Pressure:

  25. Help other people...join a service club like Key Club or FCCLA. This can develop self confidence and it feels good to help someone in need. • Exercise or do something fun to relieve stress. • Get involved and make good friends. Join a group/club at school. • Write a letter to your parent/guardian and explain how you feel. Positive Ways to Deal with Change & Pressure:

  26. Don’t post messages/pictures on facebook, twitter, and text messages that you don’t want everyone to see/read. Learn time management skills, so you can keep up with classwork. Be comfortable saying, “NO”, to things you don’t want to do. Social mediaProtect Yourself!

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