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FHS Patriot Press Parent News

May 2025

FHS Patriot PressParent NewsMay 2025

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Warning!! Do NOT wait!! If your student owes time due to unexcused absences, they are in jeopardy of failing classes due to attendance (no matter what your grades on assignments are entered). Furthermore, if they owe time for attendance, you are not eligible to attend prom. Please contact Ashley Abee if you have questions.


We only have 2 more times for you to complete your Attendance Make-Up Time:

5/3

5/10


Any Senior who has not paid Senior Dues or taken care of student debt needs to do so by May 2..


The bus garage is looking for high school students who would like to have summer employment. The student would work up to 28 hours per week Monday-Thursday at $10 per hour cleaning buses and helping to clean up around the garage. We are looking for motivated students who do not mind working outside and who will be able to work without constant direct supervision. Apply on the Burke County School website under employment opportunities.


If students are absent, notes need to be submitted to the office within 5 days of their return to school. Otherwise, they will not be accepted.


  • Students that are driving to school need to purchase a parking permit asap from Ms. Bentley in the main office.
  • All students that drive to school must park on school premises.
  • Freedom park is NOT a school premise.
  • Students that do not have a permit must park down at the field house.
  • Security has started issuing parking tickets and they will be added to your My School Bucks account.
  • Please stop by and see Ms. Bentley with any assistance you may need regarding parking permits.


9th grade students, please check your email for information about driver education. Emails will be sent out two weeks before each class starts.

PARENT SURVEY

Parents: Please fill out the following survey for us to gain some information from you. Thank you!


https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/279996/10186

AP TESTING 2025

Please be aware that AP testing will begin Monday, May 5th and continue through Friday, May 16th. If you have any questions, please contact Lennetta Willams or Stephanie Revis. Please remind students to bring a CHARGED Chromebook and know when their class is testing.

CTE/EOC TESTING SPRING 2025

SENIOR INFORMATION

Free Physical Event

To participate in athletics for the NCHSAA, a student must undergo a pre-participation medical examination, that includes a thorough health history, physical examinations form, and medical eligibility form that is good for 365 days. UNC Blue Ridge sponsors a free sports physical event each year that includes various health screenings to meet the eligibility requirement for athletic participation.


DATE OF EVENT: SATURDAY, MAY 17th, 2025


Time: 8am – 12pm, By appointment

Location: Medical Office Building – Morganton

2201 South Sterling Street


The link to register is:

http://www.uncbr.org/sports

Reserve Your 2025 Yearbook

Reminder of Dress Code

As spring approaches, please be aware of the dress code and abide by the rules.

  • Female Dress: No exposed cleavage (tops may not plunge lower than 3 inches from the collarbone), no exposed undergarments or undergarment straps, minimum of 3 fingers worth of clothing on shoulders, no tops that dovetail inward in the back and expose the girl’s back, no fishnet or see-through garments worn over other inappropriate garments, shorts need to be an appropriate length, no shorts, skirts, or dresses that are mid thigh or shorter.

  • Male Dress: No sagging or slacking pants, no garments w/ alcohol, tobacco, drugs, racist images/words, or obscenity or weapons.

  • Hats allowed - Teacher Discretion in the classroom

  • Face masks/coverings: No masks w/ alcohol, tobacco, drugs, racist images/words, offensive language/images or obscenity.

  • Hoodies are not allowed to cover your head

  • No Bandanas on the head

  • Flags are not considered an article of clothing and should not be worn

  • No blankets

Tutoring Help through Gear Up!

General Information

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