FHS November 2023
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Note from Dr. LaMonds
It's hard to believe it is already November of another school year. We hope everyone enjoyed their Fall Break and is looking forward to spending the holiday with families very soon. I know it seems early to bring up finals but we would like to remind everyone that FHS finals are always held the last week of the semester and it is important students are on campus for those finals. If your student does need to miss for any reason please reach out to an FHS administrator to be placed on the early finals list. We are holding a Veteran's Day Celebration at FHS on November 10th and encourage our student body to extend an invitation to their loved ones who served in the military. You can RSVP by filling out the google form linked later in our newsletter. Senior parents, please check your emails from Josten's regarding upcoming deadlines for cap and gown orders!! Thanks for all you do to support our students. Go Knights!
Dr. LaMonds
What's Happening in November
IMPORTANT UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
11/2 FHS American Red Cross Blood Drive (More information below)
11/2 Sing United (More information below)
11/3-5 FHS School Play; Truman Learning Center (More information below)
11/8 Early Dismissal for Students; Staff PD
11/10 End of 2nd Grading Term
11/13 Beginning 3rd Grading Term
11/16 Picture Retake Day; Grades 9-11 (Senior Retake Day 12/8/23)
11/21 Board of Education Meeting; 5pm Truman Learning Center
11/22 - 11/24 No School for Staff and Students; Thanksgiving Break
11/28 and 11/29 ASVAB Test for All Juniors and Seniors
NOVEMBER CELEBRATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
11/5 Daylight Saving Time
11/6 - 11/10 School Psychologist Week
11/11 Veterans Day
11/14 World Diabetes Awareness Day
11/17 National Substitute Educators Day
11/23 Thanksgiving Day
11/28 Giving Tuesday
National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Staying up to date with Knights Athletics is a great way to support FHS sports teams and stay informed about upcoming games and events. To access the current schedules for your favorite sport, you can click on the graphic below to visit the Athletics Website.
By staying up to date with Knights Athletics schedules, you can plan to attend games, support your FHS teams, and cheer for your favorite athletes. It's a great way to be an active part of the FHS sports community.
BKTV Studios
Check out the BKTV Studios YouTube page to see the lates Knights Watch Announcements, Superintendent Updates, News Episodes, Live and Past Live Streams, and Black Knight Lip Dubs. It's a great way to stay informed about school-related announcements and enjoy other entertaining videos produced by your school's media team.
23-24 FSD Calendar Highlights
Use this graphic for FSD Calendar Highlights and visit www.fsdknights.com for the complete calendar.
Why Read a Book?
Reading entire books offers a wide range of benefits and is considered a valuable activity for personal growth and development.
Here are some reasons why you should read a book:
Exciting News regarding the ACT Test!!!
Students who pay to register for the December 2023 ACT will receive a credit that can be used to take another ACT® test for FREE!!!. The credit will be added to your MyACT account no later than December 18, 2023.
Click on REGISTER FOR THE ACT to see BOGO Offer Details and to sign up for the December 9th ACT Test.
Regular Registration Deadline is November 3rd.
Late Registration Deadline is November 17th.
Sing United
FHS Veterans Day Breakfast and Assembly
FHS American Red Cross Blood Drive
Click HERE to begin your RapidPass!!
Elks Teen of the Month
Congratulations to Kate Northern, our November Elks Teen of the Month!!
The Elks Teen of the Month Program is designed to recognize outstanding young men and women for achievements in school and community life--fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, industry and farming.
Daylight Saving Time
Before you go to sleep on Saturday, November 5th, don't forget to set those clocks back!!
Early Dismissal
ASVAB TEST
The ASVAB test will be given to all juniors on November 28th and 29th. The ASVAB is an aptitude test which evaluates a wide range of skills beyond academics. Students will then use the results to explore different college and career options to help them plan for life after graduation.
FHS Fall Play
FHS Theatre Guild Presents...
You are invited to attend, "Puffs or Seven Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic". The show is rated PG, making it suitable for a wide audience. November 3rd and 4th at 7pm and the 5th at 2pm at Truman Auditorium. Tickets are $7 per person. General Admission the door opens a half hour before showtime.
FHS Picture Retake Day
Wagner Portrait Group will be at school to photograph any students who were absent on the initial picture day or any student that needs his/her picture retaken.
If you are having a picture taken as a RETAKE, please make sure your student returns their package in its entirety, including the package insert sheet, to the photographer on retake day.
(Feel free to attach a note to describe what you’d like us to do differently.)
Click HERE to Order
Online Pre-Order Password: 3E3Y9Y4R
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is a form that college students complete each year to determine whether or not they qualify for a federal Pell Grant to help pay for their education. A full Pell Grant is worth up to $7,395 (plus additional aid from the State of Missouri). Students should complete the FAFSA even if they do not believe they qualify for aid because most colleges require it in order for students to be considered for scholarships. Furthermore, completing the FAFSA is a requirement of the A+ Program.
YOU CAN BEGIN FILLING OUT THE FORM IN DECEMBER; However, Students can go onto the FAFSA site and create their FSA ID prior to completing the FAFSA in December. Student Parent(s) need to do this also if they have never completed a FAFSA before.
Counseling and College News
College Rep Visits
ACT Test Dates
Available scholarships
Upcoming Trips
Industry Tour
We will be taking students on an industry tour on November 1 to learn about companies in our local area like U.S. Tool, Lee Mechanical, Sam Scism Ford, etc. The Google form to sign up will be emailed out to students.
Young Entrepreneurs Pop-up Shop
There will be a young entrepreneurs pop-up shop at MAC on November 18 from 8:00-1:00.This could be for a product you sell or a service you provide. Participants will have a chance to sell their products, advertise their products or services, and learn more about how to grow a successful business. There will also be an entrepreneurship workshop offered by Southeast Economic Development. Students who are interested in being a part of this need to let Mr. J Johnson know by November 10th.
MAC and MAC Tech Tour
We are offering a tour of MAC and MAC Tech on November 17 for any interested juniors and seniors. An invite form has been sent out to students.
Latin Honors
Striving for Latin Honors is a commendable goal for students pursuing academic excellence. Latin Honors are awarded based on a student's cumulative grade point average (GPA), Community Service, Attendance, 30 hour Internship, and attend one FSD Board Meeting during your Junior or Senior Year. If you have questions or need further information about graduating with Latin Honors, reach out to Mrs. Scott in the library or Dr. Reeves in the iLab, as they can provide you with specific guidance and answer any questions you may have regarding the process and requirements for achieving Latin Honors at FHS. They can also provide information on any deadlines or additional steps you need to take to be eligible for this academic distinction.
MSHSAA Eligibility Information
Grades 9-12 Requirements: A student in Grades 9-12 must meet the following requirements in order to be academically eligible to participate in interscholastic activities:
Semester Prior to Participation:
○ The student shall have earned, the preceding semester of attendance, a minimum of 5.0 units of credit, placed on their FHS transcript.
○ Students can count up to 4.0 face to face credits from FHS approved dual credit/college courses toward their eligibility each semester.
○ Students can only count face to face credits through FHS or FHS approved dual credit/college courses toward eligibility for Athletics or Activities
○ Administration may evaluate FHS approved dual credit/college classes on a case by case basis when the student’s dual credit/college schedule require that they take a class(es) virtually (ie: when a dual
credit/college class is needed for completion of Associates, 42 Hour Block, etc.) to possibly count a non-face to face dual credit/college credit toward eligibility.
Semester of Participation:
○ The student shall currently be enrolled in and regularly attending courses that offer 5.0 units of credit to be placed on their FHS transcript.
○ A student can count up to 4.0 face to face credits from FHS approved dual credit/college courses toward their eligibility each semester. Because attending classes is a MSHSAA requirement for participation, students must submit proof of attendance to the Activities Office upon request.
○ Students can only count face to face credits through FHS or FHS approved dual credit/college courses toward eligibility for Athletics or Activities
○ Administration may evaluate FHS approved dual credit/college classes on a case by case basis when the student’s dual credit/college schedule require that they take a class(es) virtually (ie: when a dual
credit/college class is needed for completion of Associates, 42 Hour Block, etc.) to possibly count a non-face to face dual credit/college credit toward eligibility.
● 2nd Semester eligibility is determined by the number of credits earned during the 1st Semester and must be based on work submitted by the end of the semester. For 2nd semester MSHSAA eligibility purposes, the deadline for submitting work, tests, projects, exams, etc. is the deadline set by the registrar for teachers to submit grades into Infinite Campus for 1st Semester. Exceptions to this rule can be appealed to the administration due to serious illness, teacher error, or forces outside the student’s control.
Farmington High School
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