Welcome to

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Welcome to Flower Mound High School
Home of the Jaguars
Class of 2013
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FRESHMAN Registration Meeting
Presented by
Flower Mound High School COUNSELORS
Eileen Roitsch Amy Berry Loyce Smith Lori Lewis
Celeste Boggs Michelle Derebeew April Moody
Phyllis HamiltonLead Counselor
Lewisville Independent School District
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FMHS ADMINISTRATORS
PrincipalPaul Moon Associate
Principal-- Sonya Lail

• ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

Jan Murphy Chad Russell Rayetta Johnson David
Watson Adrian Moreno Joe Bracket
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Jaguar Organizational Directors
Athletic Director Cody Vanderford Band
Director Rob Myers Rosette Director
Bethany Crisp Choir Director Mark
Rohwer Orchestra Director Ann Smith Drama
Director Scott Taylor Cheerleader Coach Shonna
Chaney
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Recommended Graduation Plan 26 Credits

• English I, II, III, IV (4 Credits)
• Math (4 Credits)
• Algebra 1
• Geometry
• Algebra II
• And 1 state approved math
• Science (4 Credits)
• Biology
• 2 Credits from
• Chemistry, Physics or IPC
• 1 state approved science
• Social Studies (4 Credits)
• World Geography
• World History
• U. S. History
• U.S. Government (1/2 Credit)

Health or Waiver (1/2 Credit) Physical Education
or Waiver (1 ½ Credits) Technology Applications
(1 Credit) Communication Application (1/2
Credit) Foreign Language (2 Credits in the same
language Levels 1 2
American Sign Language counts) Fine Arts
(1 Credit) Electives (3 ½ Credits)
D.A.P.
To Apply Must have 3 Foreign Language
Credits Higher level math and science
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GPA Computation

• Courses included in calculating the Grade Point
  Average
• English
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Foreign Language
• Academic Decathlon
• All AP courses

English I (Level 2) 100 x 1.1
110 English P/AP (Level 1) 100
x 1.2 120 W. Geog (Level 2)
95 x 1.1 104.5 W. Geog P/AP
(Level 1) 95 x 1.2 114
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What do I have to do to get promoted in high
school?

• To become a SOPHOMORE YOU MUST earn at least 6
  credits, including credits in English I, Algebra
  I, World Geography, and Biology.

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BLOCK SCHEDULING
Term 1
Term 2
August-January January-June
English I
Biology
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1
Algebra I
2
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W.Geography
Health/ Comm. Appl.
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Fine Arts
3
Athletics
Athletics
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Typical 9th Grade Choices
OR
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Math Flow Chart
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Ima Jag
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Develop Your Schedule

English I
English I
Algebra I
Algebra I
Biology I
Biology I
World Geography
World Geography
18 week course
9 week Course 9 week Course
18 week Course
9 week Course 9 week Course
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• Check out the registration information on line at
  the FMHS website, (handout in folder)
• fmhs.lisd.net/counseling/registration.htm will
  take you directly to the counseling site for the
  registration information.
• All information about activities can be found at
  this site.

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Credit Options http//fmhs.lisd.net/counseling/cre
ditoptions.htm
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To do list
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Weigh your options . . .

• Will I play athletics?
• Am I in band, choir, orchestra?
• Would I like theater or art?
• Am I ready to start a foreign language?
• Should I complete my communication application
• and health requirements?
• Should I take Pre-AP classes?
• What do I do if I make drill team or cheerleader?
• Which courses are required for graduation?
• Should I take the World Experience course?

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• PAP and Leap English require a summer reading
  project. The reading projects are different for
  PAP and Leap!
• Algebra 1A (.5 local .5 state) and Algebra 1B
  (.5 local .5 state) . Your middle school math
  teacher will sign your registration card if it is
  recommended that you take Algebra 1A and 1B.
  Local credits do not apply towards 26 required
  graduation credits.
• If a course counts in your Grade Point Average
  and Class Rank, it will be in BOLD CAPITAL
  letters on your registration card. Read about
  Class Rank GPA in your Course Description
  Guide.
• If you check the Dale Jackson course,
  Manufacturing Systems, on your card, you MUST
  select an Alternate 18 week course or (2) 9 week
  courses in case you do not get in this class.
  Students are selected by a lottery system if too
  many students sign up for the available slots.

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REGISTRATION
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• You cannot check off the following courses on
  your registration carddrill team, cheerleader or
  External PE.
• If you are trying out for Rosettes or
  Cheerleader, you must choose a full course load
  and write at the top of your card which classes
  you will drop if you are chosen for one of these
  programs. To register for External PE, pick up
  an application from your middle school counselor
  or go to http//www.lisd.net/athletics/pdfs/exter
  nalpe.pdf and return it to the athletic
  directors office next to Goldsmith Stadium near
  Lewisville H.S. on Main Street. This must be
  turned in during the spring.
• All sports on the high school level are
  competitive and require a serious commitment. If
  you have not been involved in the sport you are
  choosing, talk to one of the coaches on your
  campus and get their signature on your card!! If
  the sport you play is not listed on the card, it
  is offered outside of the school day.

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• Art 1 must be taken before any higher levels of
  art can be taken. You must meet with Mr.
  Woodruff to choose Advanced Art 1. Email him at
  woodruffpg_at_lisd.net to make an appointment.
• You can only sign up for classes that are on your
  registration card. If you read about a course in
  the course description guide but you do NOT see
  it on your card it may not be offered for the
  students grade level or we do not offer it at
  FMHS.
• FMHS does not offer agricultural classes.
• Make sure your phone number is correct on your
  card and the email address is on the card in case
  we need to contact you during the summer.
• Registration cards are due to middle school on
  March 2nd!

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• Freshmen cannot be office aides.
• Although it is not indicated on your course
  selection card, Regular Spanish 3 is available.
  Please indicate if you want regular instead of
  Pre-AP on your card.
• You cannot take both athletics and P.E.
• Foreign languages should be taken back to back in
  the same school year.
• Remember to get a parent signature, list
  alternate courses, and write your phone number
  and email address on your card.
• Remove your enrollment card from your packet.
  The district is developing a new one that we will
  get to you later.
• Attend the registration fair in the gym. This
  will be your opportunity to ask our teachers
  specific questions.
• Its great to
  be a jaguar!

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