Fort Mill High School

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Fort Mill High School

Principal

M. Dee Christopher

Assistant Principals Felicia Walker – 9th

Donald Pittman Gales Scroggs Darren Wilson

Guidance Counselors Celestine Peters - Chair

Sue Gulledge – 9th Kristie Hill – 9th

Allison Davis Shelley Graf Britni McCaughey

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Mission of FMHS

The mission of Fort Mill High School is

to provide each student with the

necessary skills and knowledge

needed to become a lifelong learner

and a responsible, productive citizen

in a democratic society.

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Beliefs of FMHS

• We believe each student possesses the ability to

learn.

• We believe each student deserves a safe and

supportive learning environment.

• We believe communication among parents,

faculty, staff, students and members of the

community is essential and all are responsible

for student success.

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Beliefs of FMHS continued

• We believe each student can maximize learning

through career-based educational opportunities

integrated with business, government and

community at large.

• We believe in providing students with a relevant,

challenging program of study.

• We believe it is essential to use student achievement

data and program evaluation to ensure continuous

improvement.

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FMHS Facts….

• Enrollment – 1850

• Member of the Southern Regional Education Board - High Schools that Work

• In 2000, named A New American High School by the U.S. Department of Education

• In 2004, was one of 30 schools in the nation named a

“Model School Site” by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

• 2012 Palmetto’s Finest Finalist

• Ranked # 2 Public School in Charlotte Metro – Niche.com

• Ranked #1 Teachers in Charlotte Metro – Niche.com

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Recognitions

 Palmetto Gold – 13^th year in a row

 Newsweek – Top High Schools in America

 US News and World Report – Top High Schools in America

 94.5% graduation rate

 Top Ten in state in SAT, ACT, HSAP, EOC

 Top EOC combined scores in state (top in USH and Biology)

 94% passage rate for AP students 400+ AP tests taken

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Recognitions

 $10+ million in scholarship offers to the Class of 2014

 MJROTC Rifle Team finished 1^st in Eastern division and 3^rd Nationally

 Marching Band – 2014 State Champion – 23^rd time.

 17 of 21 Varsity teams made playoffs

 9^th in state in Athletic Directors Cup

 The BUZZ won an Emmy.

 Over 15,000 pounds of food for the Fort Mill Care Center – won Charlotte area Hunger Drive

 Dance team competed in National Championships

 Academic Team – undefeated during current season

 Fine Arts – 3 productions yearly

 Award winning Chorus, Theatre, and Visual Arts.

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Carnegie Units

• According to SC state law regarding school

attendance, in order for a student to receive 1

Carnegie Unit of credit, a student must not

exceed 5 unexcused absences.

• Students may be denied credit if they miss more

than 5 unexcused absences.

• By successfully passing a course and meeting

the attendance requirements, a student can earn

a Carnegie Unit.

• 24 Carnegie Units are required for graduation.

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Graduation Requirements

• English 4 Units

• Mathematics 4 Units

• Science 3 Units

• US History 1 Unit

• Econ/Govt. 1 Unit

• Other SS 1 Unit

• JROTC/PE 1 Unit

• Computers 1 Unit

• Cluster

Course/Foreign

Language 1 Unit

• HS101 1 Unit

• Electives 6 Units

TOTAL – 24 Units &

Must Pass HSAP

Check with Colleges and Universities for specific requirements for individual institutions.

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FMSD Promotion Standards

• To 9

^th

Grade

– Successful completion of 8^th Grade

• To 10

^th

Grade

– 6 Units (1 English, 1 Math, 4 Other)

• To 11

^th

Grade

– 12 Units (2 English, 2 Math, 1 Science, 7 Other)

• To 12

^th

Grade

– 18 Units (3 English, 3 Math, 2 Science, 8 Other)

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4 X 4 Block Scheduling

• Students take 8 courses during school year

– Math: Alg/Tech 1, Algebra 1, Geometry, Geometry Honors – English: English 1, English 1 CP, English 2, English 2 Honors – Science: Physical Science, Physical Science CP, Physical Science

Honors

– Social Studies: World Geography, World Geography CP, World Geography Honors

– HS 101, PE/JROTC, Computer course, 1 Elective

• 4 classes each semester

• Class length is 90 minutes

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Why do we have a

9 ^th Grade Transition

Program?

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Issues 9 ^th Graders Face!

• Fitting in/being accepted

• Fear/Intimidation of Upper Classmen

• School Size

• Fear of Getting Lost

• Lunch (Eating Alone)

• Getting selected for an athletic team

• 4 X 4 Schedule/Pace of classes

• Amount of homework and rigor of courses

• Peer Pressure

• Personal Conflicts

• Attendance/Grades

• Meeting Parental Expectations

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FMHS 9

^th

Grade Transition Program

• Mission: To provide an environment for rising 9^th graders that facilitates a smooth

transition from middle school to high school by meeting the

emotional, social, and academic needs of all students.

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9 ^th Grade Facilities/Support

• Riverview

• Cafeteria

• Courtyard

• Dedicated Assistant

Principal

• Dedicated Guidance Counselors

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Highway 21

Munn Road

Current Front

New Front

9^th grade office

H a r r i s S t.

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Extra Help Programs

• Prescriptive

Reading

• Prescriptive Math

• Extra-help sessions

by each teacher

• Homework Center

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What is High School 101?

It is a 1 credit course designed to provide 9^th graders with the tools needed to evolve into independent learners and facilitate the transition

from the middle school to the high school. FMSD graduation requirement.

• High School Orientation

• Comprehensive Health Education

• Technology Orientation

• Learning Skills

• Study Skills

• Test Taking Skills

• Team Building Activities

• Goal Setting

• 7 Habits of the Highly Effective Teen

• Employability Skills

• Financial Planning

• Drug/Alcohol Awareness

• Academic Planning

– 4 Year Plan

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Personal Pathways to Success:

A New Vision for Education

• The Education and Economic

Development Act (EEDA) of 2005

established a new vision for education.

• This system integrates academic and

career-tech education into a unified

system that offers more and better ways

for all students to succeed

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Elements of EEDA

• Help students connect education to careers

• Increase the number of guidance/career counselors to achieve a 300 to 1

• Establish clusters of study and Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs) for students

• Provide for parental review and approval of IGP with student and counselor

• Align requirements for high school graduation with college entrance

• Establish articulation agreements making K-16 education seamless

• Clusters/Majors are about choices of electives.

• Majors require 4 related units of electives as described in the templates.

• Students may change clusters and majors or may have more than one major.

• We strongly recommend but do not require students to finish a major.

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Arts & Humanities Engineering &

Industrial Technologies

Business & Computer Technology

Health & Human Services

Career Clusters

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Career Majors

Graphics Commercial Design

Computer Tech.

Comp. Prog.

Agriscience Health Science Technology

TV/Journalism Accounting Adm.

Support

Construction Culinary Arts

International Studies

Adv Placement

Marketing Finance

Drafting/CAD Early Childhood

Visual Arts

Performing Arts

Business Admin Engineering Military Science Protective

Service

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What’s Next

• Program of Studies handbook given to all

8

^th

grade students. Link to Program of

Studies on the front page of our website –

http://fmhs.fort-mill.k12.sc.us/home.aspx

• Individual Graduation Plan Conferences

Ongoing through the end of the year.

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Important Dates

• Course Advisement

– Banks Trail Middle – February 18, 19 – Gold Hill Middle – February 11, 12 – Springfield Middle – February 25

– 8^th Grade Visit

– Banks Trail Middle – May 18 – Gold Hill Middle – May 18 – Springfield Middle – May 18

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