FRIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Where has the time gone?! October came and went! Thank you to all the parents who showed up to support their students at conferences. Teachers were eager to share what students have been learning in their classrooms. If you were not able to attend there will be another opportunity to meet with teachers. The date has changed from November 30th to December 6th.

Shout out to Matt Kiefer and the "Get Ready" Program. This week we hosted the MnACC College Fair where we had over 49 colleges in the building! Students were able to collect information from the schools they were interested in.

Now that we are approaching the half way point in the semester, it is critical that you are monitoring your student’s progress in Campus. If you need assistance please contact Sharon at 763-502-5612, or your student’s academic dean.

Onward,

Kelly McConville

(O) 763-502-5601

Kelly.McConville@fridley.k12.mn.us

November 6th - NO SCHOOL

November 7th - NO SCHOOL (ELECTION DAY)

November 10th -11th - FHS Fall Musical @ 7:00pm in FHS Auditorium

November 17th-18th - FHS Fall Musical @ 7:00pm in FHS auditorium

November 23-24th - NO SCHOOL (Holiday Break)

December 1st - Free Family Movie Night (District Auditorium @ 7pm)

December 6th- FHS CONFERENCES @ 3:30PM-7:30PM (*CALENDAR CHANGE)

December 22nd -January 1st - Winter Break NO SCHOOL

January 2nd - School Resumes for all students

November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate!

Congratulations to all of our students who were inducted in the Minnesota Honors Society!

YOU ROCK!

FHS students eligible to take IB Diploma Programme (DP) exams with their courses will be register for their exams this month.

• College credits are based on your EXAM SCORE, not your course grades.

• DP Exams are scored on a 1-7 scale.

• Minnesota State Colleges and Universities award credits for a 4 or higher on exams.

• Other college policies vary - check your college website or admissions rep.

• (If your score is less than a 4, nothing bad happens.)

Much of the cost of IB exams is paid for by the state of Minnesota and Fridley Public Schools. The school district requests that students pay for a $35 portion of the exam fee. Students qualifying for free or reduced lunch will have all exam fees covered. Scholarships are available to any student.

The entire IB exam fee is $119 per exam. The school district pays the difference beyond the $35 exam fee requested above. Once you are registered for these exams, the school district does not receive a refund if you decide not to complete all requirements. If you:

• Drop IB classes or leave Fridley High School after 1/15/2024,
• Fail to complete all assessment requirements including the internal assessment, or
• Are not present for the exam for any reason,

you will be charged a $75 penalty per exam. The $75 penalty applies to ALL STUDENTS, regardless of scholarship status.

Senior Family Night on November 1st has been rescheduled to November 15th!

Please see flyer below.

Hello Fridley Families! Thank you for attending the online FAFSA workshops this past month. If you would like a recap on any information you have missed during the 'Get, Ready, Set, FAFSA! Presentations' please attend our upcoming event this month.

In preparation for the FAFSA opening in December, Get Ready will be hosting a FSA ID Creation Family Night on November 15th 5pm - 6pm in the High School Media Center. This is an opportunity to join the Get Ready Team and receive one on one support on the following topics:

FSA ID creation
Senior Year timeline
FAFSA introduction
Common App
Accepted? What’s next
Scholarships, Grants, and Loans

Please complete this form and let us know if you have any questions. You will need a google email (GMAIL) to access the form.

If you have any questions please email Matt Kiefer (matt.kiefer@fridley.k12.mn.us) or Kezia Burrows (kezia.burrows@fridley.k12.mn.us)

9th Grade Small-Group Check-In Meetings

Academic deans met with 9th grade students in small groups on Thursday, October 12th. It was so nice getting to know our 9th graders! 9th graders should follow the Class of 2027 Google Classroom for important school-related announcements.

Academic Support - One Lunch

This is a reminder that students should visit teachers during office hours if they need help in their classes. Teachers have office hours during One Lunch and are available to help students with homework help, reassessments, study skills, and more. Students have time to eat lunch and receive support from teachers during this time.

Minnesota Honor Society

Congratulations to the 35 new MHS inductees into the Fridley High School chapter on October 26th. We are so incredibly proud of you and look forward to seeing your leadership this school year.

Wallin Scholarship

Parents of Seniors: The Wallin Scholarship application is now live. There is a 4 year program which offers up to $16,000 over four years. The 2 year community or technical college program application opens this spring!

• Graduating senior (class of 2024) from a partner school

• Minimum 3.0 GPA (unweighted)

• Demonstrated financial need

• Enrolled in Fall 2024 in an accredited, 4-year, public or private (not-for-profit) institution in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or any Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the nation

Go to wallinpartners.org to apply, see Mr. Cummings or Mr. Kiefer for details.

Letters of Recommendation (12th Grade)

Students may need letters of recommendation for some college applications or for scholarships. Typically, recommenders may be teachers (current or former), employers, coaches, or other adults who can highlight the leadership and/or academic qualities of the student. Students are asked to fill out the Letter of Recommendation Form and give the completed form to the recommender. The form can be found outside of the SSS office or linked here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-VZIJoeDaaF3M_XYKWYKawndBKIgK479EhGnbM_BQy4/copy

If the application requires a school counselor, please use the academic dean to complete that portion.

Student Reminders:

• Talk to the recommender early! 2 weeks is generally a good minimum amount of time for a recommender to complete a well-written letter.

• Give recommenders the exact details—What/who is the letter for? When is it due? How is the letter submitted?

• Always ask the recommender permission to use them as a recommender on an application. Ask in person, if possible. Email is generally acceptable as well.

• Use recommenders who will be able to highlight positives.

• It’s ok for a recommender to say no. They may not have the time to devote to a letter right now.

ACT Exams

Stay tuned for more information as we offer the ACT later in the spring. Students are always welcome to take the ACT outside of the assigned district testing day. The ACT test does have a fee ranging from $50-$67. Fee waivers are available in the SSS office for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. Please see your dean with questions.

Upcoming ACT tests/registration deadlines:

Test: December 9 Deadline: November 3rd, late registration November 17

Test: February 10 Deadline: January 5

Extended Day – Credit Recovery

Credit recovery information has been given to students in 11th and 12th grade who need to recover credits for graduation. Credit recovery CLPs must be signed by a parent/caregiver and returned to the SSS office. Credit recovery started on November 14th and is on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 3:15-4:15. Credit recovery is required for any student who fails a required course for graduation. If students need transportation home on these days, please use this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdw1XaLkDqLI80f1GLFP7Tk_HlJIS_6Pj1-lZ6iK5Qy6BXYWg/viewform

The schedule for credit recovery is as follows:

Tuesday will be Science and Social Studies on:

• November: 14, 21, 28

• December: 5, 12, 19

• January: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

• February: 6, 13, 20, 27

• March: 5, 12, 19

• April: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

• May: 7,14
  
  

Thursdays will be Math and English on:

• November: 16

• December: 7,14

• January: 4, 11, 18

• February: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

• March: 14, 21,

• April: 4, 11, 18

• May: 2, 9, 16

College Visits

Students are able to go to two in-person college visits and have an excused absence if they fill out the College Visit form. Students can pick up the form in the SSS office. Questions - reach out to a dean. We highly encourage students to visit colleges as they start to think about post-secondary options.

How to Send a High School Transcript

All college applications will require the student’s high school transcript to be sent after the application is submitted and again after graduation. All transcripts are sent through our electronic service called Parchment. Students need to create an account. They will keep this account even after they graduate to request their transcript. For more information and help with parchment you can also visit the HS website: https://fhs.fridleyschools.org/students/academic-support-deans

1. Go to the Fridley Parchment website: https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/118798/account

2. Create an account. Registration codes were sent to each student (Fridley gmail). If they do not use the code, students need to make sure they are linked to Fridley High School and choose the correct graduation year.

3. Students may request a transcript. They search for the college, then click “Order”.

The order is not automatically sent. Our office secretary reviews the order, uploads the most current transcript, then sends the transcript.

Registration is now open through Campus for winter sports! Click HERE for registration instructions. Remember, you must have a valid (within the past 3 years) sports physical to participate.

• Dance Team : October 23 - Coach Brooke Brose
• Girls Hockey : October 30 - Co-op with Osseo - Coach Jeremy Lewis
• Girls Gymnastics : November 13 - Co-op with Osseo - Coach Tammy Hoff
• Wrestling : November 20 - Coach Eric Anderson
• Boys Swim & Dive : November 27 - Coach TBD
• Boys Hockey: November 13 - Co-op with Irondale - Coach Jerry Hayes
• Girls Basketball : November 13 - Coach Drew Reiter
• Boys Basketball : November 20 - Coach Bryce Richter

Triple "A" Award - Academics, Arts, and Athletics

• The Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award, commonly known as the Triple 'A' Award, honors high school seniors throughout the state who have a 3.0 or higher-grade point average and who participate in League-sponsored athletic and fine arts activities.
• If you would like to apply for the award, please fill out the Application Form and send it to Kayla Bryson-Rivera at kayla.bryson-rivera@fridley.k12.mn.us

• FURKAN MISAFIR
• SHAHNAZZ OMAR
• KING JACKSON
• NEX NGUYEN
• ADA PAQUETTE

If you have any questions please contact Erin Drake at 763-502-5739 or email at erin.drake@fridley.k12.mn.us

All parents/guardians will need to have a Parent Portal account in Campus. The Parent Portal provides secure access to your child/children’s information such as class assignments, attendance, calendar, and grades. You can also use Parent Portal to pay for meals, fees, or school supplies.

There are many advantages of signing up for and using your Parent Portal account. It is convenient and easy to use, and gives you instant access to important information:

• Nutritional Services: Manage your child/children’s meal accounts
• Meal Benefits Application: Annual renewal made easier
  
• Activities & Athletics & School Store: Now includes shopping for school supplies
  
• Transportation: Access important updates and information
  

How to Activate your Parent Portal Account:

1. Go to Fridley Public Schools Home Page: www.fridleyschools.org

2. Select the Campus Parent Portal Login link in the top right-hand corner of the webpage.

3. On the Parent Portal login page, select New User.

4. Enter the Campus Portal Activation Key provided here: <this is the GUID>

5. Choose SUBMIT.

6. You will be asked to create a Username and Password.

7. Choose SUBMIT.

8. Your Campus Portal account will be activated.