Gladiator Greetings
Fowlerville High School Parent/Family Newsletter
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Teacher Appreciation Week
This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. I want to take a moment to express our gratitude for the amazing educators at Fowlerville High School.
Our teachers play a vital role in shaping our children's lives and fostering their growth. Their dedication, passion, and hard work create a nurturing and inspiring learning environment every day. Whether it be inspiring future leaders, to teaching skills for success, to chaperoning students on field trips all over the world, to dedicating time outside the classroom as extracurricular coordinators, to creating lifelong learners our teachers do it all! In my 26 tenure in education, I have worked with many educators and this Gladiator Staff is the best of the best!
Please join me in celebrating our incredible teachers during this special week and thanking them for all they do for our children and our school.
Save the Date
*May 6 -10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
*May 10 - Fire Drill
*May 11 - Happy Mother's Day
*May 13 - Test Out Registration Forms Due
*May 14-15 - Voter Registration Drive
*May 14-17 - Marketing Days at all Lunches
*May 20 - Tractor Day
*May 21 - Seniors Last Day
*May 27 - No School, Memorial Day
Summer Credit Recovery
Does your child need to make up any credits? If so, please sign up for Summer Credit Recovery. Students can sign up in the in counseling office. NEW THIS YEAR - NO COST to enroll in Summer Credit Recovery. You can call 517-223-6050 for more information.
Please CLICK HERE for the registration form. Forms are due no later than June 14th. Summer Credit Recovery starts June 17th. All registered students are required to attend a 1-hour orientation session at 9:00 am on 6/17.
Test Out Information
The 24-25 Summer Test Out Form is now available.
If you wish to sign up for a test out, please complete this form and turn it in to the counseling office by May 13th with a deposit of $50.00 (checks made out to FCS) or cash. Upon completion of the test out, the money will be returned to you. If the student does not take the test out exam, the deposit is forfeited. Test-out materials will be made available to students who signed up by Wednesday May 29th. Test-out dates will be on July 24-25 (Session A), or Aug 5-6 (Session B) at FHS without exception.
Please see THIS FORM for more information. If you have additional questions, please contact the counseling office at 517-223-6060.
Voter Registration Drive
On May 14th and 15th in the HS Media Center, Interact Club is hosting a Voter Registration Drive.
Requirements:
1. Must be at least 16 years old (you will not be able to vote until you are 18, but can register now)
2. You will need a Drivers License or the Last 4 numbers of your SS#
YEARBOOKS have ARRIVED
Jostens did send a few extra copies if you DID NOT order one. Yearbooks will be on sale to seniors first for the cost of $75-Cash, checks made out to Fowlerville Community Schools, or VENMO, will be accepted. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Hardenbrook at hardenbrookm@fowlervilleschools.org
Senior Exam Policy
Each course will have an end-of-semester assessment, a written exam, a project, an oral presentation, or a performance assessment, depending on the teacher's choice. Good news for seniors: if you have a grade of 84% or higher in a course by May 15th at 2:12 PM, you won't need to take the end-of-semester assessment for that course.
Senior exams will take place on May 20th during hours 4, 5, and 6, and on May 21st for hours 1, 2, and 3. Seniors will be dismissed after 3rd hour on May 21st.
We hope this policy helps our seniors end their high school journey on a strong note! If you have any questions, please reach out. We're here to help.
Senior Spirit Week
Next week is the Seniors last full week of high school! In honor of the Class of 2024, FHS is hosting a Senior Spirit Week. Let's join in on the fun and support our Seniors.
Decision Day 2024
On Friday May 3rd, FHS held its first ever Decision Day Assembly. Our Seniors were recognized for the exciting next steps they will take after graduation. We were also fortunate to have former UFC Fighter, Josh Parisian, talk to the student body about perseverance and determination. Congratulations to the Class of 2024, we can't wait to see the difference you make in the world!
FHS by the Numbers:
70% College or University
11% Skilled Trades
4% Armed Forces
15% Workforce
FFA Annual Banquet a Success
FHS FFA
FFA Leadership Team
Mr. Refior, Teacher and FFA Advisor
Recognizing Good Attendance
On Friday May 3, 100 students received a free popcorn ticket for having PERFECT ATTENDANCE in April including no tardies. Great Job Gladiators on being SAFE, REPSONISBLE and RESPECTFUL! Keep up the good work in May!
Senior Info
Gladiator TV is making the Senior Video. Please send group photos of your children and their friends growing up to Mrs. Tomassi at: tomassia@fowlervilleschools.org.
It's that time of the year where we start to celebrate the graduating class. One of the many things that we do is send special messages to the seniors. If you would like to take part and write out a message to your senior or anyone in the graduating class, please use the attached template. The cost is $1 each and will include a Hershey Kiss with each message. If you would like to send a message to the entire class, the cost is $100. We can format and write your note for you, if you would like. All messages will be delivered to the seniors on May 30th, after graduation practice.
Please send all notes to the High School Attendance Office by May 24th. You can mail notes to:
Amanda Tomassi
7677 Sharpe Road
Fowlerville, MI 48836
If you have any questions, please email Amanda Tomassi at: tomassia@fowlervilleschools.org
Fowlerville High School Class of 2024, Senior Lock-in is quickly approaching and we are in need of your assistance. We have three opportunities for parents, families, and local businesses to help make this year's Senior Lock-In a memorable celebration that will last a lifetime.
FAFSA
We have surveyed our 12th graders about their post high school plans. We have almost 70% of our student going to college or trade school. Currently only 39% of our students have completed the FAFSA, down from 51% this time last year.
-Last year over 100 million dollars of state aid (money that does not need to be paid back) went unclaimed.
-7 out of 10 seniors qualify for this money.
-The federal government just announced that there will be an additional 1.5 million Pell grants (does not have to be paid back) have been funded
PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA- no matter what your plans are now.
Additional Virtual FAFSA workshops have been added:
https://oakland.edu/financialservices/understanding-financial-assistance/events/
We have surveyed our 12th graders and this is currently the post secondary plans that our soon to be graduates have. We have almost 70% of our student going to college or trade school. Currently only 39% of our students have completed the FAFSA.
Counselors Corner
Math Lab:
Monday-Thursday- 2:15-3:20 Room B208
Tutoring All Subjects:
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday- 2:15-3:30 Room B210
ALL Students:
With only 3 weeks until exams (1 for seniors) it is important to take advantage of all the necessary support offered at FHS to earn the credit you have been working towards. Credit Recovery and Academic Focus students should be on a schedule to complete their assigned courses through Odysseware before the end of the semester. Students should work with teachers, after school tutoring, and math lab to get assignments completed.
(All Students) After-school Tutoring Options:
Math Lab: Monday-Thursday from 2:12-3:30 in room B-208
All Subjects:
Monday-Tuesday from 2:30-3:20 in room D-206
Wednesday-Thursday from 2:30-2:20 in room B-203
AP Testing:
AP testing will be held during the weeks of 5/6-5/17. Whole class testing will take place in the Alverson Center Lobby and individual testing will be in the counseling office conference room. Tests are held in two sessions- Morning-8am and Afternoon-12pm. Students were emailed specific details. Students should see their AP class teacher for more information.
Sophomores and Juniors- Dual Enrollment:
Did you know that you can take college classes while enrolled in high school at little to no cost? Students interested in Dual Enrollment in a college course for the 24-25 school year should look at the resources in their graduating year google classroom. LCC, WCC and most community colleges have opened registration for their fall 24 semester’s. Please see Mr. Hardenbrook for course approval. CLICK THIS LINK for more info about Dual Enrollment
Fowlerville Athletic Booster Golf Outing
Fowlerville High School
https://www.fowlervilleschools.org/high-school/
Main Office - 517.223.6002
Attendance Line - 517.223.6080