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Franklin Community High School Announcements
Thursday, April 23, 2015
GENERAL
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Franklin Community High School
YEAR END DAILY SCHEDULE
Here is an overview of the schedule changes starting on Monday, April 27th
April 27th through May 19th
Mondays
2, COACH/GI, 4, 6
Tuesdays
1, 3, 5, 7
Wednesdays
2, COACH/GI, 4, 6
Thursdays
1, 3, 5, 7
Friday
periods 1-7
Even classes starting at 7:50, C9 reports @ 1:15pm
Odd classes starting at 7:50, C9 reports @ 11am
Regular Wed schedule starting at 8:25
Odd classes starting at 7:50, C9 reports @ 11am
Regular 7 period day
The schedule above is for 3 weeks, and then the finals begins on Wednesday May 20th
CLASS RING PICK UP
Parents and Students:
Our Jostens representative, Mr. Brad Long, will be at FCHS next Monday, April 27th to
distribute class rings. Mr. Long will be in the cafeteria during all three lunch times.
IF YOU HAVE A BALANCE DUE, you will need to bring that to Mr. Long next Monday. You may
make checks or money orders out to Jostens or you can pay with cash. No credit cards will be
accepted.
If you are unsure what your balance is, please let Mrs. Williams know – she has that
information and will be happy to share that with you upon request.
Thank you and remember to see Mr. Long on Monday, April 27th during lunch to pick up your
ring!
ATTENTION PROM ATTENDEES:
School attendance is mandatory on May 1(the day of Prom). Failure to attend school will
result in denied admittance to Prom. Students leaving for an appointment on May 1st must
have a doctor's note covering the time they missed. Upon returning to school, students must
turn doctor's excuse in to attendance. If the student will not be returning to school due to an
appointment a doctor's note must be taken to prom and given to an administrator before
entry is granted.
PROM INFORMATION
Prom will be held on May 1st from 7 - 11 PM at The Crane Bay. This years’ theme is “Black Tie
Affair”. Please note some very important information regarding prom below.
 The Crane Bay - 551 W Merrill St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
 Dinner - pasta, chicken, bread, salad, dessert, and drinks included.
 Be prepared to show your ID at prom along with your guest (this can be a school ID).
 Free parking will be included at The Crane Bay.
 School attendance is mandatory on the day of Prom
PROM PICTURES
Prestige Portraits will be at the prom taking Professional couples portraits, groups and
candids. Stop by and see us. Or visit this link: http://prestigeindiana.com/promflyer/
Below is a sample of the Prom Picture flyer so you know what to expect. Flyers will be
available during ticket sales and at the dance. Please have your flyer filled out prior to the
prom to minimize the line at the camera.
To Pay Online please go to www.mylifetouch.com
and use Picture Day ID #SB014499M0
STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATIONS
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors:
Applications to be involved in Student Council for the 2015-2016 school year are now available
to pick up.
You may grab the forms from Mrs. Mattox's room (F202- across from the Senior Lounge).
The forms to be a general member of the FCHS Student Council are the actual application and
a teacher/coach recommendation form.'
If you would like to run for Class Representative and/or Student Council Officer, there are
additional forms you will need to pick up.
If you plan to run for a Student Council Officer, you will prepare a speech to present to current
Student Council members on Wednesday, April 29th during COACH in the LGI Room.
All forms must be turned in by Friday, May 1 in order to be eligible for Student Council. Since
you are required to submit a teacher recommendation, please do not wait until the last
minute to get these turned in. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Eskew
or Mrs. Mattox.
GRADUATION TICKETS
All graduating students whom are in good standing are given 5 graduation tickets. If your
family would require additional tickets, you may request up to an additional 5 tickets.
Requests must be made by May 1st. Ticket request forms are available at the main office.
Tickets will not be issued until after graduation practice. Graduates must attend practice to
receive tickets.
Additional festival seating will be provided in the Performing Arts Center. A live feed of
graduation will be shown on the large screen. Tickets are not necessary for Performing Arts
seating.
4TH ANNUAL WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES 5K
April 25, 2015 Kic It will hold its 4th Annual Walk A Mile In My Shoes 5K family walk/run to
support homeless youths in Johnson County at FCHS. To register please visit www.kic-it.org
CUB PANTRY
The Cub Pantry is a choice food pantry serving Franklin Community School students and their
families who attend FCMS and FCHS. The Cub Pantry is located at FCMS is open the first
Thursday of every month November through May from 4pm-6pm. Please enter through door
24S located at the side of the building and the pantry is located in room B128.
The Cub Pantry will be open next on the following Thursday:
May 7th.
Please contact Kimberly Spurling at 317-346-8128 or spurlingk@franklinschools.org OR
Monica Anderson at317-346-8462 or andersonm@franklinschools.org, if you have any
questions.
Please follow Cub Connect on Facebook for more
information: https://www.facebook.com/cubconnect
To qualify for services from the Cub Pantry, you must be a student or have a student
attending FCMS or FCHS, provide a photo ID and you are limited to one visit per month.
KIDS’ TRIATHLON
HOSTED BY THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF FRANKLIN
PRESENTED BY JOHNSON MEMORIAL HEALTH
FOR KIDS AGES 5-14
REGISTER NOW – MAY 22
Event: May 30 at 8am
Cost: ($32.00)
Contact: 736-3695 or for information please visit www.boysgirlsfranklin.org
EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM ENROLLMENT
During COACH class students were provided with some information about the Early College
program. Second semester freshman with a GPA of 2.5 or above have met the initial
requirement for applying to the FCHS Early College Program and were sent an email with an
attached brochure. Franklin Community Early College is an initiative in joint partnership with
Ivy Tech Community College. The purpose of the program is to enable first generation college
students to get a head start on college credits while they are in high school and to develop
college readiness skills and habits for success. Students apply to Early College at the end of
their freshman year. In addition to earning a high school diploma, students are provided with
the opportunity to earn 30+ hours worth of college credit leading to a certificate in general
studies from Ivy Tech. If your student would like to apply to the Early College program
he/she must submit this application by April 24th.
To apply have the student login to their school gmail account and go to:
https://docs.google.com/a/franklinschools.org/forms/d/11dPZ2yawYl2kwntFniv4x_oVTSLGj1V
4Z6rvF8ikofU/viewform?usp=send_form
If you have further questions please email Ms. Wooldridge, Mrs. Tennell, Mrs. Matthews or
your child's guidance counselor.
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
Attention Juniors:
If you have not had 2 meningitis shots, you will need to obtain the 2nd one before the start of
the next school year. It is a state mandate that you obtain this immunization prior to the start
of your Senior year and provide written proof of the immunization.
DRIVERS EDUCATION
If you are interested in starting driver education, contact Mr. Leonard
(leonardt@franklinschools.org) or Mr. Clark (clarkd@franklinschools.org) for sign-up
information. More information can also be found at www.road-skills.com.
SUMMER DRIVER’S EDUCATION
Summer driver education classroom sessions will start on Monday, June 1 at Road Skills.
Applications are being accepted and are due by May 29 to the Road Skills office. If you have
any questions, see Mr. Leonard or Mr. Clark or go to www.road-skills.com for more
information.
**There will be a morning classroom session and possibly an evening classroom session
based on enrollment numbers.
AFTER SCHOOL LIBRARY RESOURCE
Library resource is available for quiet study with academic support. Resource time is held in
the Media Center from 3-5pm Monday through Thursday.
Monday:
Tuesday:
Thursday:
Mrs. Ferris
Mr. Merino
Mr. Merino
Science
Spanish
Spanish
PARKING PERMIT:
Student parking lots will be monitored for parking tags. Students are only to park in the
southwest lots (the 2 athletic lots, the former "senior" lot, and the commuter lot-behind the
blue signs). If you are parking in a staff lot or any lots on the east side of the school near the
auditorium, you are subject to discipline, loss of driving privileges and your vehicle may be
towed. All student drivers must have a parking permit or be subject to the same disciplinary
actions above. Parking Pass Applications are available in the Main Office and FCHS homepage.
LUNCH MONEY: Please have students turn in their lunch money by 10:30am each day, so
they will not have an extended wait. Thanks.
ATTENDANCE: Please call the attendance line to report student absences, and early dismissals
at 738-5708.
**Please note that a driver’s license, state identity or passport will be required to confirm the
identity of the adult picking up the student for early dismissal. This policy has been put in
place to protect the safety of our student body.
**When possible please allow at least an hour for early dismissal calls. Thank you.
CLUBS
GUIDANCE
**Come see what is happing at Franklin Community High School’s Guidance Office by
following us on Twitter @FCHSguidance. Like us on Facebook: FCHS Guidance
**Please check our website at www.franklinschools.org under Guidance for up to date
scholarship and college visit information
**Seniors please your check email for recent scholarship opportunities. All students
please check your school email accounts for class related announcements!!
ECA SPRING 2015 TESTING DATES
April 22 – 23rd – Biology Testing in classes
April 27th – May 5th – English 10 Testing in classes
May 6th – May 12th – Algebra Testing in classes
ECA Re-tester’s Schedule:
*Passes will be sent for these students
Friday, May 1st – English 10
Friday, May 5th – Algebra
Thursday, May 14th – Algebra Session 3 (sophomores only)
SENIOR GRADUATION SPEECH
Hello Seniors! It is that time of year where we start getting ready for graduation. If anyone
would like to audition to give a speech at graduation please let Mrs. Henderson or Mrs. Hart
know. Auditions will be held on Wednesday, May 6 after school at 3:15 in Mrs. Hart's
room(E228). Speeches may be no longer than 3 minutes in length and be original. It is
acceptable to use quotes but please give credit to the person. Please email Mrs. Henderson at
hendersonj@franklinschools.org back if you are interested.
ATHLETICS
**Please visit our Athletic webpage at http://franklinschools.org/athletics for
the most up to date athletic announcements and achievements.
**Please follow FCHS Athletics on our Twitter page at @GoGrizzlyCubs
FCHS DANCE TEAM AUDITIONS FOR 2015-2016 SEASON
Those who are interested in auditioning for the State ranked FCHS dance team should come to
the call out meeting on Tuesday May 5, 2015 with a parent. Enter door #50. Meeting will take
place in the dance room and will begin at 5:30pm.
Auditions will take place on Thursday May 7th in the dance room, 5-8:30pm, enter door #50.
Any questions please contact:
Amanda Nixon at Nixona@franklinschools.org
ATHLETIC EVENTS
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Baseball (Boys’ V)
Softball (Girls V)
Softball (Girls JV)
Volleyball (Boys JV)
Volleyball (Boys V)
@Decatur Central
@Shelbyville
@Shelbyville
@FCHS
@FCHS
Friday, April 24, 2015
Track & Field (COED)
@FCHS
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Golf (Boys V)
Tennis (Girls V)
Baseball (Boys V)
Baseball (Boys JV)
Softball (Girls V)
@Legends
@Whiteland
@Greenwood
@FCHS
@Fishers
5:30PM
5:30PM
7:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Decatur Central
Shelbyville
Shelbyville
CATHEDRAL
CATHEDRAL
5:00 PM
Bill Self Invite
1:00 PM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00AM
10:00 AM
Legends Invite
County
Greenwood (DH)
Greenwood (DH)
Fishers (DH)
Volleyball (Boys V)
@WAPAHANI
10:00 AM
WAPAHANI QUAD
SPORTS PHYSICAL NIGHT
In partnership with Johnson Memorial Hospital, Franklin Community High School will host a
sports physical night on Monday, April 27th from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at FCHS (door #15).
Physicals cost just $20.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the High School Athletic Department at
317-346-8222.
FCHS
STRIVING TO PRODUCE
GRADUATES WHO EXHIBIT
Character
Leadership
Active Involvement
Scholarship
Service
C.L.A.S.S.