Franklin High School
810 Hillsboro Road
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
615.472.4450
Principal: Willie Dickerson
The mission of Franklin High School is to provide a learning environment that empowers all
students to achieve success and become responsible, contributing members of the global community.


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Grade Level Class Information

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Senior
 12		 Junior
 11		 Sophomore
 10		 Freshman
 9

 

 

 

 

SENIOR INFORMATION

August 2009

 

Graduation Information

 

ü  Make sure you have the correct 22 credits needed for graduation.

ü  Make sure any credit recovery or summer school grades are recorded on your transcript.

ü  Make sure you have passed all three graduation tests:  Gateway Algebra, English II and Biology.  If you have not passed all of these, you may take the test(s) in December.

ü  Take the ACT, if you have not taken it already.  It is required for graduation.

ü  If you have school debts, clear them as soon as possible. Official transcripts to colleges will not be mailed if you have outstanding debts.

ü  If you plan to receive a Williamson County Honors Diploma, be sure you are on track.

ü  If you are an athlete and wish to play in college, be sure you have registered with NCAA. Also, make sure that you have the correct core curriculum for Division 1 and/or Division II schools. More information is available online. You also need to have an NCAA release form on file in the Counseling Center.

 

Please be sure you have recovered all failed courses. If you have

any questions, see your counselor immediately.

 

College Information

 

ü  Fill out your college applications NOW!  Do not forget to pay application fees.

(Logon to college websites to complete your admission application. Housing and scholarship information is also available online.)

ü  Have all college applications in by December 1st at the latest.  UTK’s scholarship deadline is November 1; the regular deadline is now December 1.

ü  If necessary, register online for the ACT and/or SAT NOW!  DO NOT DELAY!

ü  When registering for the ACT/SAT you will need the school code 430-705.

ü  You qualify for the Hope Scholarship if you have a 3.0 Cum. GPA or a 21 on the ACT or comparable SAT score. Hope Scholarship Night for parents is October 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Franklin High School auditorium.

ü  College Night is October 1 at Cool Springs Galleria from 5:30—8:00 p.m.

ü  Visit colleges if possible. A note from parent/guardian is required.

ü  Have an updated resume and set up a meeting with your counselor at least 2 weeks before a recommendation is needed.

ü  Every college requires a transcript when you apply and a transcript after you graduate.  Please fill out the transcript form and pay $2 per transcript.  This form must be completed 2 weeks before the transcript is needed.

ü  Ask your parents to attend Financial Aid Night on December 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Franklin High School library.

ü  In January, remind parents to begin filling out the FAFSA form. Parental tax information is required to complete the form.

 

Scholarship searches should include the following: checking for scholarships on the FHS website, checking with parents’ employers, checking on college financial aid websites, checking with community organizations and churches, and searching the Internet (i.e., www.fastweb.com, www.scholarships.com, www.collegeboard.com, etc).  Also, try to qualify for the HOPE Scholarship.

 

 
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JUNIOR INFORMATION

September

·          Review your transcript.  Remember you need 22 credits and the required courses for either university path or tech path to graduate. 

·          Grades are important but so is the difficulty of the classes you take.

·          Update your resume.  Don’t forget both at school and outside school activities count.  The quality of your extracurricular activities is important.  Your dedication to these activities also is considered.

October

·          Attend College Night at Cool Springs Galleria—October 1 from 5:30 - 8:00 at the Cool Springs Galleria

·          Meet with college reps that visit FHS during lunch.

·          Take the PSAT—October 14.  The cost of the test is $15.  Spaces are limited.  Sign up early.  This is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

·          Send for information about colleges and universities that interest you and check ecampustours.com or at the individual websites.

·          Explore careers and majors that suit your strengths and preferences.

Nov/Dec

·          Continue college search for information.

·          Check websites www.act.org and www.collegeboard.com for practice tests and college information.

·          Local bookstores have practices tests and workbooks for these tests.

·          Attend the area Financial Aid Workshop—December 17 at 6:30 in FHS library.

January

·          Make sure you pass all of your classes.  You must have 13 credits in order to be a senior.

February

·          Take the TCAP Writing Assessment—February 2, 2010.

·          Register for challenging senior classes.  Colleges place considerable emphasis on the senior year.

·          Prepare for the March 9, 2010 ACT, which will be taken during the school day.  You must take the ACT; it is a graduation requirement.

      Consider registering for the March 13, 2010 SAT.  The deadline is February 18.  Also check to see if the colleges in which you are interested require SAT subject tests.

March

·        Take March 9 ACT at school.  All juniors must be present.

April

·          Begin to visit colleges on weekends and during spring break. 

·          Start narrowing your college choices.

·          Practice writing college essays and update your resume.

May

·          Sign up for the June 12, 2010  ACT (deadline May 7).

·          Sign up for the June 5, 2010 SAT, if needed (deadline April 29; don’t forget the SAT subject tests, if required).

·          Review end of year transcript.  Make sure you have all the necessary credits required for graduation (be sure to consider the courses you registered for next year).

June-August

·          Submit applications for admission and housing to the schools of your choice.  Be certain to send fees.  Keep copies of everything you send.  Fill out transcript requests in the counseling office.

·          Continue to visit college campuses.

·          Take the June 12 ACT, if registered.

·          Take the June 5 SAT, if registered.

·          If you are an athlete, register with the NCAA clearinghouse online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

Fall 2009

·          Make sure all required documents are received by colleges you applied to.

·          Keep up with scholarship announcements.

·          Take the September or October ACT or SAT (if necessary).

 
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SOPHOMORE INFORMATION

 

 

PLAN—The PLAN is the pre-ACT. It helps students determine how they would perform on the actual test. It tells the students how many and what type of questions they responded to correctly and incorrectly. It also tells the students what type of career might be good for them, strictly based on the kinds of skills your child exhibited on the test. Williamson County Schools pays for each 10th grader to take it.  The test will be October 14.

 

PSAT—the PSAT is the pre-SAT. It helps students determine how they would perform on the actual test. It tells the students how many and what type of questions they responded to correctly and incorrectly. The PSAT also qualifies students for National Merit status during the 11th grade year if students meet certain requirements. For more information, logon to www.collegeboard.com/psat.  The test will be October 14. The cost is $15.

 

Governor’s School—Governor’s School is a 5 week summer program for 10th and 11th grade students who are academically gifted and talented. Students must fill out the application, get recommendations, report their test scores, write essays, etc. One might go to Governor’s School for art, political science, humanities, international studies, science and more. If a student is selected, a scholarship is awarded to that student. The scholarship includes the tuition for the program and any accompanying fees. Parents are expected to provide spending money. The Counseling Center must receive all completed applications no later than October 31 (October 23 for School of the Arts). Students who have been to Governor’s School before will not be allowed to apply.

 

Tennessee Honors Diploma—Complete core curricula for the university and/or technical paths and maintain a 3.0 grade point average.

 

Williamson County Honors Diploma—Complete core curricula for the university path and/or the technical path, plus: 4 years of math, 4 years of science, a minimum of 14 credits of honors or AP courses and at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.

 

NCAA—Student athletes who are considering playing sports in college must be sure to make proper course selections to meet NCAA requirements. Please see your coach or Mrs. Parks in the Counseling Center for more information.

 

 
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FRESHMAN INFORMATION

Click here to download printable document with more details.

Things you need to know as a 9th grader:

 ·        Requirements for Graduation --see below.

·        Different types of diplomas

o       Regular diploma         

o       Diploma with honors (3.0 G.P.A.)

o       Williamson County Honors diploma (3.5 G.PA., 14 AP/honors classes, 4 years of science, 4 years of math)

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 ·                         End of Course Exams

·        Exit Exam:

o       ACT

It is VERY important that you always try to do your very best in all of your classes.  The grades will follow you for the rest of your life. 

You are responsible for making sure that you are taking the right courses.  Counselors will assist you in selecting the classes, but you have to take an active part in your education. 

 

General Requirements for the Class of 2013:

English—4 credits

Math—4 credits (must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one credit of mathematics beyond Algebra II)

Science—3 credits (must include Biology, Physics or Chemistry, and one other lab science)

Social Studies—3 credits (must include a world history or world geography, U. S. History, Economics and U. S. Government)

Wellness—1.5 credits

Computer—180 hours of computer experience

Personal Finance--.5 credit

Foreign Language--2 credits of the same language

Fine Arts--1 credit

Focus Electives—3 credits within a specific focus (CTE, AP/IB, Humanities or Fine Arts, Math and Science, or Military Science

Total number of credits—22

 
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