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

 

 

Graduation Information

 

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

ü      Make sure any 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 a required for graduation.

ü      If you have school debts, clear them as soon as possible.

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

 

Remember that you are responsible for making sure you complete all graduation requirements.

 

College Information

 

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

(Obtain applications or complete forms on the internet for admissions, housing and scholarships.)

ü      Sign up 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      College Night is Wednesday, October 1st at Cool Springs Galleria from 5:30 - 8:00.

      You qualify for the Hope Scholarship if you have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or a minimum of 21 on the ACT or comparable SAT score.

ü      Visit colleges if possible.  If you visit a college on a school day, fill out the form in advance and return with documentation from the college indicating you were there.

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

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 $1 per transcript.  This form must be completed 2 weeks before the transcript is needed.

ü      Attend Financial Aid Night—December 18 at 6:30 in FHS library.  

 

Scholarship searches should include the following:  checking the FHS scholarship sheet, checking the scholarship drawer, checking with parents’ employers, checking with community organizations and churches, and searching the internet.  Also, try to qualify for the HOPE Scholarship (Lottery 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 at 5:30

·          Meet with college reps that visit FHS during lunch.

·          Take the PSAT—October 15.  The cost of the test is $15.  You may sign up until all 300 spaces have been filled.  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 18 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 3.

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

·          Register for the April 22 ACT.  The deadline to register will be annnounced.   Your counselor will provide a voucher and registration forms for the ACT during 12th grade registration.  If you want to take the ACT Plus Writing, you must provide the additional cost of $14.  Do NOT sign up online!!!!

March

·          Consider registering for the May 2 SAT.  The deadline is March 31.  Also check to see if the colleges you are interested in require you to take SAT subject tests.

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 13 ACT (deadline May 8th).

·          Sign up for the June 6 SAT, if needed (deadline May 5; 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 13th ACT.

·          Take the June 6th SAT, if needed.

·          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 you child exhibited on the test.  Williamson County Schools pays for each 10th grader to take it.  The test will be October 15th.

 

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 a student meets certain requirements.  For more information logon at www.collegeboard.com/psat.  The test will be October 17th.  Sophomores who take the PSAT will make up the PLAN on a date to be determined.

 

Governor’s School—Governor’s School is a 4-5 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 for the program 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 application for the school of the arts is due to the counselor on October 19.  All other applications are due by October 31.  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.

 

 
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FRESHMAN INFORMATION

 

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)

·        Different paths to choose from (please see page 2):

o       University

o       Technical

o       Dual

 ·        GATEWAY TESTS:

o       Algebra I

o       Biology

o       English II

·        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:

English—4 credits

Math—3 credits (must include Algebra I)

Science—3 credits (must include a physical science and biology)

Social Studies—3 credits (must include a world history,  

geography, U. S. history, economics and U. S. government)

Lifetime Wellness—1 credit

Computer—180 hours of computer experience

Electives—4.5 credits

Total number of credits—22

 
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