News in a Flash
Franklin Central High School: 2019-20, Issue #25, 2-10-2020
SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!
2020-21 Course Guide and Scheduling
We strongly encourage you and your child to review this resource before selecting courses for next year. The Course Catalog has information on diploma types, prerequisites for courses, credits etc... We have several new classes for next year, so check it all out in the 2020-2021 FCHS Course Guide.
Current freshmen will begin meeting with counselors February 12 to schedule for next school year. Sophomores and juniors continue to meet with counselors.
Diploma Ordering
Important traffic update!
Please keep an eye out for these additions. Traffic should flow much more easily out of the parking lot as a result.
Athletic Information
The Flashes will play East Central on Saturday, February 15, at 10 AM at Columbus North High School. Tickets will be available in the athletic office starting Tuesday afternoon.
Maddie Weaver going for a basket
Alexus Mobley driving down the floor
Olivia Faust looking to pass
The wrestling team finished 4th in the Perry Meridian Regional. DeShawn Young is the Regional Champion in the 220 lb. weight class and Antone Alexander is runner-up in the 285 lb. class. They will both advance to the New Castle Semi-State along with Geno Mosconi (4th), Ashton Brandon (4th) and Gavin Keesee (4th).
The girls' swim team finished 2nd in the Lawrence North Sectional. Elliott Taylor has advanced to the Plainfield Regional in diving on Tuesday.
The boys' basketball team lost an exciting game to Hamilton Southeastern on Thursday, but bounced back with a big win over Center Grove on Saturday. They will host Greenwood on Tuesday and Avon on Friday.
The gymnastics team finished 4th in the Lafayette Invitational on Saturday. They will be at New Pal on Tuesday and Connersville on Saturday.
Performing Arts - Choral Department
Congratulations to our FCHS Performing Choirs who competed at Pike Fest this past weekend.
Concert Choir
Accents - 3rd Runner Up
Chamber - 1st Runner Up
Women’s Unisex
High Voltage - 1st Runner Up
Mixed
FC Singers - Best Vocals, Best Choreo
Grand Champions
Best Band
Electric Mayhem
Way to go Flashes!!
SENIOR PARENTS
We are in the process of collecting information for various senior recognition opportunities. We have created a portal for you to submit any and all college scholarships earned. The process is very simple and will only take a few minutes. The form can be filled out multiple times, so please continuously update your child's information as more scholarships are awarded.
Senior information will appear on the televisions throughout school the entire month of May. Information is due no later than April 24, 2020.
Click on the following link to submit information: Senior Awards
Make sure you attach your child's photo..
Thanks in advance for helping us recognize your child for all their hard work!
College and Career Night March 11
SENIOR FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION INFORMATION
The following email was sent to your student last week. Please encourage your child to take advantage of this opportunity.
Attention Seniors:
This year we are going to allow seniors to exempt up to four second semester finals. That means, provided you meet the criteria I am about to outline, you would not have to take up to four finals.
The criteria are as follows: You must have at least a 90% semester average and no more than three absences to that class to be eligible for exemption. Simply put, once you are absent to a period for the fourth time you cannot be exempt from that final.
School sponsored activities such as a field trip will not count towards your total number of absences.
The process for exemptions will begin in late May. Please note that the final decision on exemption will fall to your teacher. They do have the right to deny the exemption request for any reason.
I am so proud of our students and I want to make sure I am rewarding the students that take care of the business every single day. Get here, get an A, avoid a final. It is that easy.
Seniors: I look forward to seeing you at school everyday starting on January 6th..
Mr. Kellison
Riley Dance Marathon (RDM) Fundraiser - PIZZA!!!
I have some exciting news to share with you! I know we all love pizza! Now you can enjoy pizza and help the Riley Dance Marathon Team at the same time! Below is a note from The Riley Children's Foundation.
-The Riley Children’s Foundation has worked alongside Papa John’s Pizza to expand our partnership and offer an easy way to drive funds to your Riley Dance Marathon program. With any online order, use the code “RILEYDM20” and you will receive 20% off your pizza order AND Papa John’s will donate 20% of the sale to your Riley DM. Feel free to spread this news by word of mouth and start using the RILEYDM20 code as soon as today!
The code will be active through the end of August 2020. Donations to your program will be determined by the zip code of the Papa John’s location that fulfills the online order.-
Please use the following locations, along with the code RILEYDM20, to make sure the order counts towards our total!
1630 EAST SOUTHPORT ROAD
10537 E. WASHINGTON ST
If you have any questions, please contact alexander.hutton@ftcsc.org. Thank you for your support, and as always remember, it's "for the kids!"
HERFF JONES & CLASS RINGS
Public Works Meeting - February 10 (5:30 - 7:00)
Transcripts for FC Graduates
NEW Immunization Requirements for 2020-2021
FCHS Nurse News
Dear parents/guardians,
Attached are the new Immunization Requirements for the 2020-2021 School Year. There has been a change. All students K-12 will now need 2 doses of the Hepatitis A vaccine given six months apart.
Students over the age of 16 can get the booster dose (#2 MCV4 or Menactra) meningitis vaccine which is required for senior year as well. Please check your child’s shot record and contact your provider to schedule appointments.
If you do not have a regular physician, contact the Marion County Health Department at 317-221-5700 to find out about appointments or same day services. Community Clinic at Walgreens is another resource for immunizations. Please call 1-855-626-7761 for locations and appointment information.
Lastly, attached is information regarding the flu, covering your cough, and handwashing. By simply covering your cough and adhering to good hand hygiene, this minimizes the spreading of these germs.
Infinite Campus
If you need to change any demographic information, please log-in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Don't have a log-in? Email ichelp@ftcsc.org
Attendance Office - 317-803-5655
Students that are leaving early will need to bring a note, signed by the guardian, to either the Attendance Office or the FA office before school to get their pass to leave or be picked up.
You must leave a message on the attendance line regarding your students absence even if you spoke to a teacher, nurse, guidance counselor, etc.
Students are not released to someone "on the list" unless the parent/guardian has notified the Attendance Office for that specific instance.
If you have already given your student permission to leave ill, please call the attendance line and a pass will be sent for your student to leave. Do not send your student to the clinic if you have already told them they can leave or are being picked up sick.
The person picking up the student must come into the school with a valid ID
Absence Line: 317-803-5655 Last Minute Dismissal: 317-803-5535 Fax 317-803-5546
Clubs and Activities
PARENT FACULTY ORGANIZATION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
THE PFO NEEDS YOUR HELP
Parents:
The Parent Faculty Organization is an instrumental part of the high school. The PFO sponsors the after prom, two teacher grants each year, staff luncheon and many other things throughout the school year.
The PFO generates its funds through membership dues, concessions at home football games and donations.
The PFO is a vital part of Franklin Central please considering joining the wonderful organization.
More information can be found at the following link:
FALL BREAK 2020
We are still enrolling current 8th, 9th, and 10th graders for our trip to Paris, Switzerland and Italy for Fall Break 2020. There are only 7 spots left for interested students and parents. This is an incredible educational opportunity with memories to last a lifetime. Go to www.educationaltravel.com/Nystrom-2020 for more information and to register. All participants receive their own free fundraising page to share with family and friends.
Spring Break 2021 - Costa Rica
Graduation Update!!!
12:30-12:45 Students arrive and find seats
1:00-2:30 Rehearsal
2:30-2:45 Return to staging area
3:00 Doors open to families
3:30 Ceremony begins
The only people allowed in the staging area will be graduates and faculty/staff. For both safety and efficiency, families and guests must remain outside of the staging area both before and after the ceremony. The rehearsal is closed; doors will open for seating beginning at 3:00 pm.
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Creative Writers - Summer Camp
UPCOMING EVENTS
Feb. 11 Herff Jones (3 -7p) outside main cafe
Feb. 17 President's Day no school (unless a make-up day is needed)
Feb. 20 Parent teacher conferences
Feb. 21-22 Show Choir Invitational