Welcome back from break, Jackets! Exams are coming up and winter break is right around the corner!

In this edition of the BUZZ, you will find information regarding everything you need to know for upcoming testing, events and much more at FVHS!

Email: chris.butler@wcs.edu
Website: wcs.edu/FVHS
Location: 2595 Fairview Boulevard, Fairview, TN, USA
Phone: 615.472.4400
Twitter: @wcsFvHSclb

Monday, December 9th is NOT a late start. School begins at 7:50 A.M.

Visit the link below to see all 24-25 FVHS bell schedules including late start, pep rally, and club schedules.

Instructions for Exam Day Early Dismissals

1. Go over the exam schedule with your student to determine when they will arrive late or leave early.

2. In School Dismissal Manager, create an exception that corresponds to when the student will arrive late or leave early.

3. You will type in the notes when the student arrives or leaves. Please see the examples below.

Examples:

Kandi Groves does not have an exam for 4th period on Dec. 17th.

An exception would be made for Dec. 17th under Late Arrival, in the notes I would type, “arriving at 10:00, does not have a 4th period exam.”

Kandi Groves does not have a 7th period exam on Dec. 18th.

An exception would be made for Dec. 18th under Leaving Early, Not Coming Back, in the notes I would type, “Does not have 7th period exam, may leave after 6th period exam.”

Seniors that are exempt will not need to be placed in SDM. They will have an exemption code in Skyward.

FYI

If a student enters the building and plans to leave, they must have it in the SDM app. No exceptions!

Students will not be allowed to leave the classroom until the exam period is over.

We are not taking emails or phone calls for early dismissals this year, please send in a handwritten note if you cannot use the SDM app.

ALL EARLY DISMISSALS NEED TO BE PRE-LOADED BEFORE SUNDAY, DEC. 15. WE ARE HANDING TEACHERS PASSES FOR STUDENTS TO LEAVE. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD

FHS now has some cool new Jacket Swag to offer. This merchandise is not sports specific~ good to wear at any sporting event, club event, and much more! If you are interested, please see the attached photos. Prices are listed with each picture.

How do you purchase?

• Review the attached pictures to know the prices
• Come to FHS during regular school hours (office closes at 3:30)
• Either pay in person by cash or check payable to FHS OR pay by using the link below using your credit card (note: the fees are charged to your card and the upcharge is included in the price you see online)

Link to purchase: https://wcs.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/35827/372/False/True

We are very limited on 2x and 3x. Act fast if you want to purchase those sizes.

Coming Home: Week of January 20th

Coming Home game: January 24, 2025

Theme: Dreamworks

• Freshman: The Bee Movie
• Sophomores: Madagascar
• Juniors: Rise of the Guardians
• Seniors: Trolls

Dress up days:

Monday, January 20th: Minon Monday

Tuesday, January 21st: Soccer Mom vs. BBQ Dad

Wednesday, January 22nd: PJ Day

Thursday, January 23rd: Summer vs. Winter

Friday, January 24th: Jacket Pride

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (EIC) applications will open Monday, December 9, 2024. Applications can be found on the Classlink Dashboard, just look for the EIC lightbulb or click this link. If you are an innovator and outside the box thinker, you would be a perfect candidate for the EIC. Come hear more about the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center Wednesday, January 29th from 6:00-7:00 at the EIC (Open House flyer attached). Applications are due by February 10.

If you are unable to make it to the Open House, we will be located right outside the school cafeteria during your lunch hour on the following dates. Contact Paula.Chilton@wcs.edu for more information.

Credit Recovery: (3:00 - 4:30 pm)

Mon. - M. Brown (English)

Tues. – S. Angell (Foreign Language)

Wed. - K. Chudacoff (Science)

Thur. - L. Curd (English)

Tutoring:

(3:00 - 4:30 pm)

Monday

M. Pennington (Science)

L. Lowry (Writing Lab)

M. Ruiz (Math, 3-4)

Tuesday

A. Guardo (Math)

S. McGaha (English)

Wednesday

S. Angell (Spanish)

J. Clouse (History)

M. Ruiz

(Math, 3-4)

Thursday

A. Guardo (Math)

M. Pennington (Science

ACT Review/Tutoring: (3:00 - 4:30 pm)

Tues. / Wed. / Thur. - Dr. Moore

**ACT tutoring is also available during STING time**

Would you like your student to have an advantage on the ACT test?

The December 2024 and February 2025 Saturday tests are offering special Test Information Release (TIR) details.

This means that for a fee, your student can receive their actual test questions, a copy of their answer sheet, and a copy of the test answers. ACT only allows this information to be released on specific test dates. This is an incredible opportunity for your child to gain a valuable resource in understanding how to improve their test scores.

Follow this link for more information!

https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/scores/request-a-copy-of-qa.html

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Moore.

JROTC will have a parent meeting Monday 12/9/2024 at 6pm in the JROTC classroom. Colonel Jason Logan will be there to introduce himself as he is new to the program and go over upcoming events. Please join us.

Contact Your Counselor

Last names A-Go: Sunnie Dickson, sunnie.dickson@wcs.edu, 615.472.4406

Last names Gr-Ni: Melissa McNabb, melissa.mcnabb@wcs.edu, 615.472.4407

Last names No-Z: Lauren Prince, lauren.prince@wcs.edu, 615.472.4408

Counseling Secretary & Registrar: Robin Harrison, robinh@wcs.edu, 615.472.4413

Social Worker FHS/FMS: Melissa McGuire, melissa.mcguire@wcs.edu, 615.472.4447

STARS Counselor Meredith Weis, meredith.weis@wcs.edu, 615.472.4424

STARS Counselor Caroline Fischer, caroline.fischer@wcs.edu , 615.472.4419

STARS Counselor Melissa Secrest, melissa.secrest@wcs.edu , 615.472.0010

-Seniors:

The FASFA is officially available online for completion. You can reach the application by clicking the following link: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa . Both students and parent/guardian must fill out the FASFA. If you have any questions/issues, we are hosting a FASFA Parent Night on January 15th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the Learning Lab at FVHS.

-MTSU True Blue Preview Days- Enjoy the full campus experience at True Blue Preview! MTSU rolls out the blue carpet for this distinctive event, and top university officials welcome many future Blue Raiders to campus. This is the best time to explore what it means to be True Blue. Visitors can participate in academic and departmental presentations, receive information on financial aid and scholarships and choose from many different special interest sessions. True Blue Preview offers the premier visit experience and is customizable based on your needs! For more information and to register go to this link: https://www.mtsu.edu/schedule-a-visit/special-events/)

IMPORTANT SENIOR DATES

August 1 TN Promise Application opens

August 30 Last day to bump up class level

November 1 TN Promise Application deadline

November 2 SENIORS can begin logging TN Promise Community Service Hours on TNAchieves.org

December 1 FAFSA Opens

December 19 Last Day of Fall Semester (1/2 day for students)

January 6 First Day Back to School

January 15 FASFA Parent Help Night (6:00- 7:30 pm in Learning Lab)

February 5 Mandatory TNPromise Meeting (ALL SENIORS)

***PARENTS MUST SEND IN NOTES TO EXCUSE ABSENCES, THE APP IS A NOTIFICATION SYSTEM ONLY!***

All dismissals are handled through the School Dismissal Manager app (SDM.) You should have received your welcome letter with your parent credentials via email. If you have trouble, first try resetting your password. If resetting your password doesn't work, please email kandig@wcs.edu. There are also videos to aid in troubleshooting.

Please register your student. After you register, you must first select your default. Default is how your student normally goes home. Once that is done, you can start creating "exceptions" such as early dismissal, coming in late, etc.

• Please remember to state the time and date the student needs to leave in the notes section.

• Emails and phone calls to dismiss a student WILL NOT be accepted. You can send a note in with your student and it must be turned into the office prior to 8 A.M.
• The cutoff to submit a early dismissal request is 12 P.M. on the day of the dismissal. The system will not allow you to submit anything past 12 P.M. Early dismissals can be setup days in advance. Please plan accordingly.

Benefits of SDM:

• You DO NOT have to come in to sign your student out! **
  
• Log early dismissals & tardies in advance.
• Convenient, fast and simple!

**Early dismissal requests have to be entered prior to 12:00 P.M. for the day of the dismissal. After 12 P.M, the guardian MUST COME TO THE SCHOOL and sign the student out.

Attendance is necessary to allow students to reach their full potential in and outside of the classroom. Please encourage your student to be present and on time each school day.

Reminders:

• An excuse for an absence must be sent within five days or absence will result in an unexcused.
• Tardy to school-- must provide parent note. Student will receive a lunch detention after two warnings.
• If a student is absent for four or more classes, they are considered absent for the day and a note must be sent in.

For all attendance guidelines and policies, see the attachment below.

The Williamson County Schools safety protocol is for the safety of students, faculty and parents/guardians. Please remember the following when visiting a WCS school:

• You must have a photo ID EVERY TIME you visit regardless of familiarity with faculty/staff.
• Please do not allow anyone to follow in behind you.
• If you are dropping something off for your student such as lunch, general forms, etc. please leave it on the white table outside of the main entrance, push the intercom button and let the front office know the students name.
• If you are dropping off something that can't be left on the table, please show photo ID to come in and leave in the front office.

Find out more about safety in our schools: https://youtu.be/DajiWU2zAts

Please review student’s SCO account for all fees that are listed as REQUIRED. These fees do not drop off at the end of the school year and will remain in your student’s SCO account until paid.

AP exam fees are now in your student’s SCO account. AP exam fees are a required payment.

AP test fees can be paid at https://wcs.schoolcashonline.com/

School fees can be paid at https://wcs.schoolcashonline.com/

Williamson County Schools is cashless. FVHS cannot accept cash payments. SchoolCashOnline is now the ONLY payment method for of Williamson County Schools, with the exception of paying for meals and athletic events.

SchoolCashOnline is a safe and convenient and allows families to check the payment history for each student and pay fees from mobile devices or computers.

To register for the free service, visit SchoolCashOnline and click "Register." Fill in the required information and select "Yes" to receive email notifications when new fees or items available for purchase are added to your student's account. For more information about SchoolCashOnline, visit the WCS website.

This school year Fairview High School students who want to drive on campus must complete the Check Points Driving Training through Schoology. This will allow parents/students to complete at their convenience. Please follow the steps below to enroll in the class and complete the steps. Students who have already attended a Check Points Driving Training previously will just need to sign the Safe Driving Contract. Students must have a parking tag on August 31st for the 24-25 school year.

Steps to Complete

1. Email Mr. Butler to enroll in the Schoology Course chris.butler@wcs.edu
2. Mr. Butler or Mr. Phillips will enroll you in the course and it should show up on the students dashboard.
3. Click on Check Point Training in the Schoology Course. Students will need to sign into EdPuzzle using their WCS login.
4. Complete the EdPuzzle as a family.
5. After you have completed the EdPuzzle, please email Cory Phillips at cory.phillips@wcs.edu
6. He will confirm your passing of the course and send the student’s name to Kandi Groves.
7. Student should pay for car tag online through SchoolCashOnline, and bring Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance to Student Services.

The grace period has ended for free and reduced meals. The free and reduced meal application has to be completed each school year. Those students who received free and reduced last year are now being charged full price for meals unless, new paperwork for this year has been approved. Access the free and reduced application here:

https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict.

All students must have a parking pass to park at FVHS. After Checkpoints is completed, parking passes will be paid through Skyward under your "School Cash Online" tab. It will show an invoice for a $15.00 parking pass. Please note that your student must show a copy of this receipt, proof of insurance, drivers license, and the paperwork below to obtain a car tag.

https://www.wcs.edu/cms/lib/TN50000578/Centricity/Domain/776/student%20parking%20agreement.pdf

https://www.wcs.edu/cms/lib/TN50000578/Centricity/Domain/776/student%20parking%20application.pdf

https://www.wcs.edu/cms/lib/TN50000578/Centricity/Domain/776/Safe%20Driving%20Social%20Contract.pdf

Williamson County Schools uses the bus app, Stopfinder. The app allows parents to have the most accurate information about your student’s bus schedule. Parents can easily view the stop location on the map, add another parent or caregiver to the account, and receive push notifications. Stopfinder will also allow communication directly with the WCS Transportation Department.

Families will receive an email invitation from Stopfinder to the email address currently on file with the district. Parents must first activate the subscription prior to downloading the free app. Refer to the Stopfinder Parent Guide to establish alert zones to know when the bus is close to your bus stop.

Parents will need to check the bus number and stop time at the beginning of each school year. Bus numbers are subject to change.

Scroll the date in the Stopfinder bus app to August 5 or check the link on the Bus Routes & Transportation page:

https://www.wcs.edu/about-us/bus-routes-transportation

Bus Routes & Transportation - Williamson County Schools

Bus Routes & Transportation - Williamson County Schools

www.wcs.edu

Stopfinder parent guide:

https://docs.wcs.edu/pdf/transportation/Stopfinder-Parent-Guide.pdf

Transportation FAQs:
https://www.wcs.edu/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1157&ModuleInstanceID=29574&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=59872&PageID=1680

Bus Rider Rules:

https://www.wcs.edu/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1157&ModuleInstanceID=29574&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=59870&PageID=1680

Parents and guardians needing assistance with the free and reduced meal program must fill out a new application for this school year. The application can be found by visiting https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict.

Benefits for individual families and students who qualify for the free and reduced meal program also include:

• Reduced senior fees
• Class fees waived
• Additional academic supports available
• Reduced AP test fees
• ACT testing fee waived and FREE test prep included.
• PSAT test free waived or reduced
• Application fees for many colleges waived
• Qualifies you for many private scholarships
• Frees up money to be used for other post-secondary needs
• Scholarships for camps, conferences, leadership opportunities, etc.

Benefits for FVHS:

• Completing this confidential application ensure Fairview High School can receive all the federal funds available to help support your students.
• Potentially provides funds for additional staff and programs that benefit individual students, the school and community at large.

Should your family need additional assistance now or at any time, please do not hesitate to reach out to your school counselor for information regarding additional resources.

All required forms must be completed online to be eligible for tryouts and participate in athletic programs or activities.

All WCS athletic physical forms are available through the FinalForms online dashboard enabling parents and students to complete required athletic forms electronically. The only form families will be required to print, sign and return is the physical form. This form is available through the FinalForms dashboard, must be printed, completed and signed by a physician. The form should be uploaded through the student's FinalForms account in order to be eligible to participate in athletics. Parents will automatically be notified when the child’s forms and physical need to be updated.

For parents and students new to Williamson County Schools who have not been provided access to the FinalForms dashboard, please contact the school’s athletic director or coach for assistance. Their contact information can be found on the school’s Faculty & Staff and/or Athletics website pages.

Final Forms:

finalforms.htm

FVHS relies on the many staff members we have in our building, but we also rely on volunteers. Without the help of parents, community members and families, FVHS would not be as successful. Below is information about how to get involved, frequently asked questions about volunteering, and the process to get started as a WCS volunteer.

https://docs.wcs.edu/pdf/hr/Volunteer-Application-and-Confidentiality-Form.pdf

https://docs.wcs.edu/pdf/hr/Volunteer-Background-Check.pdf

https://docs.wcs.edu/pdf/boe/policies/4501p.pdf

Please visit the Williamson County Health Services Website below for all information related to your student's health at school. You can locate medication forms, immunization information, as well as Illness Guidelines for the 2024-25 school year. Remember new forms must be completed each school year for medications. Please review the Medication Administration guidelines below. No medication will be administered at school without the completed forms. If you have questions regarding which form to complete for your child, please feel free to contact me at school or by email. Forms can be faxed, emailed, or hand delivered. No medication should be sent in with a student.

https://www.wcs.edu/resources/health-services

Guidelines and policies on illness can be found at

https://docs.wcs.edu/pdf/health/Illness-Guidelines.pdf

Williamson County Schools student dress code supports equitable educational access for all students. A student’s appearance, including dress, must not disrupt the educational process, interfere with the maintenance of a positive teaching and learning climate, or compromise standards of health and safety.

This policy applies to all individual schools and programs. The Board prohibits schools from enacting more restrictive or less restrictive dress code.

Additional information regarding dress code can be found at https://www.wcs.edu/about-us/district-tp/school-handbook