Introduction
Parents & Guardians,
Welcome back to a new school year. I hope you have enjoyed your summer and have found time to relax and spend time with your family. My name is Ryan Shoemaker and I am the High School Principal. I am excited for the start of this year and the new opportunities we have for our students at FHS, such as AP Computer Science, Principles of Biomedical Science, Principles of Officiating, and the return of our school newspaper, The Freddie Flash.
As you know, the first day of school is less than two weeks away. Our teachers and staff are here to help ensure your student has the best educational experience possible. Your involvement will also be key to their success. Therefore, please read through the following information and feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns.
Thank you and Go Freddies!
General Policies
Regular attendance is key to success in school and is a positive factor that develops habits of punctuality, self-discipline, and responsibility. Students who attend class regularly generally achieve higher grades, enjoy school, and are more employable after leaving school.
Excused Absences:
Personal illness of the student (A doctor’s excuse stating for what days specifically the student should be excused from school may be required by the school for every absence over 72 hours. Once a doctor’s excuse is required, it is required for all absences for the remainder of the year).
Illness in the home (student must be 14 years of age or older).
Quarantine of the home by local health officials.
Death of a relative (limited to three days unless reasonable cause can be shown for a longer absence).
Observance of a religious holiday (consistent with the student’s established creed or belief).
Alternate learning experience approved in advance by an administrator.
A maximum of two (2) college visits for juniors and seniors to take place during the regular school year. These are extensions of the school day and are not counted in the attendance record. These absences must be approved five days in advance.
Reporting Absences:
- The morning of the absence, a parent/guardian should inform the office of the absence and the reason.
- An absence note or email, containing the dates and reason for the absence, signed by the parent or guardian or physician must be presented to the office within three (3) days of the student returning to school.
- Failure to produce an acceptable note from a parent or guardian within three (3) school days following an absence will result in an unexcused absence.
*Please see the student / parent handbook for the attendance policy and procedures
Immunizations
MCV4 (Meningococcal): Grade 7 One dose of meningococcal vaccine must be administered on or after the tenth birthday.
Grade 12 Two doses of MCV4. Second dose on or after age 16 years. If the first dose was given on or after the 16th birthday, only one dose is required.
If you choose to not have your child vaccinated, an exemption form needs to be filled out and turned in by August 31, 2024.For those needing immunizations. Appointments are available Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm at the Knox County Community Health Center, 11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd., Mount Vernon OH 43050
Call 740.399.8008
