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News in a Flash
Franklin Central HS: 2020-21, Issue #1, 8-3-2020
On Wednesday, August 5th, in-person school will begin for FCHS students with last names A-K; L-Z will report on August 6th.
Thank you to all of our FC families!
Tomorrow, students will have an opportunity to "meet" all of their teachers in our virtual classroom orientation series. You will be able to access the same link on the district website that you used for today's building-level orientation to view each teacher's video and slide.
You can always check our school's social media pages (Twitter: @FCHSPrincipal and Facebook: Franklin Central High School) for up to date information. The FTCSC website (FTCSC.org) is also very informative.
FTCSC Online
https://ftcsc.org/ftcsc-online-learning/
Additionally, all online learners will still see their traditional, in-school schedules when they look in Infinite Campus. This is necessary to hold a student's place in their courses in case they decide to return after the nine week commitment to online learning is complete. This is not an error and all of their Edmentum classes will be available within that program.
Tuesday E-learning
Tuesday's e-learning will be virtual classroom orientations. You can access the activities after 6 AM on the following website:
Don't forget to enter your attendance!!!
FCHS Hybrid Model
Schedule
Cohort 1 (Last Names A-K) will attend school in-person on Mondays and Wednesdays, and attend school virtually on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cohort 2 (Last Names L-Z) will attend school in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and attend school virtually on Mondays and Wednesdays. ALL students in grades 7-12 will attend school virtually on Fridays. It will be expected that virtual students engage in their courses during the school day, at the time they are assigned to each class.
Sample Week
Monday: Cohort 1 In-Person, Cohort 2 Online
Tuesday: Cohort 1 Online, Cohort 2 In-Person
Wednesday: Cohort 1 In-Person, Cohort 2 Online
Thursday: Cohort 1 Online, Cohort 2 In-Person
Friday: All Secondary Students Online (7-12)
Attendance
Compulsory attendance laws still apply. Students are expected to attend in-person when they are assigned and engage virtually when they are online. An attendance link will be emailed to virtual students daily and every secondary student on Friday. These should be completed ASAP every morning!
Returning to FC: Building-Specific Plan
***Doors will open to students at 7:10 AM***
General expectations: Signage around the building and common spaces. “Masks On, Keep Moving, Stay to the Right” etc. Some hallways designated one-way, roundabout in main commons to reduce face-to-face contact.
Entry/Exit: Please see new traffic patterns for car riders; two drop off points. PLEASE NOTE: There is a new route for people dropping off at the main entrance! (Maps below) Students will not be allowed to congregate in common spaces before school. Students should get their needed belongings and report directly to class. After school, students should go directly to their bus or car; again, no congregating will be allowed in an effort to maintain adequate social distancing.
Passing Periods: Walk like you drive-- stay on the right side of the hall/stairwell. Pay attention to designated one-way halls. No congregating; keep it moving. Masks must be worn. Water fountains are shut off. Students are encouraged to carry water bottles as water fountains will be shut off per MCDOH regulations.
Bathrooms: “Please limit to ____ occupants” signs. Departments assigned bathrooms to watch.
In the Classroom: The expectation is that masks be worn at all times in the classroom (unless classroom activity physically prohibits that, e.g.: band) and offices (guidance, deans, main, etc.)
Lunches: Lunchroom capacity limited and structured for social distancing. Sign in sheets at tables. Don’t move chairs. Main Cafeteria: One side entry (south doors), one side exit (north doors). Announcement/different sound to dismiss from classes to lunchroom. Masks will only be removed to eat and/or drink. Masks must be worn in line, at tables when finished eating, and when entering/exiting the cafeteria.
Breakfast: Students can only enter the cafeteria if they are buying breakfast. Must sit two to a table and socially-distanced between people at each table. Masks will only be removed to eat and/or drink. Masks must be worn in line, at tables when finished eating, and when entering/exiting the cafeteria.
Hallways:
The main commons area will be a roundabout. The guidance office hallway will be moving south only. The cafeteria hall (next to the science wing) will be moving north only. Masks on at all times in the halls.
Central 9 students
Return to School Guidance
Additionally, our nursing staff has put together some helpful resources to make the transition back to school a little more seamless.
Student Schedules
Student schedules are now available in Infinite Campus. Hard copies of schedules that were not picked up at Kickoff will also be available on the first day of school in the Guidance Office. However, Infinite Campus will contain the same information and prevent unnecessary additional contact.
Students and parents are reminded that schedules will only be changed due to error or lack of prerequisites. Changes of mind, teacher requests, and lunch changes cannot be honored. f.
At this point, the only schedule changes that are allowed are due to errors or to drop a course for a study hall. Students enrolled in seven courses may drop one course for a study hall during the first five days of each semester without grade penalty. Students are not allowed to drop an AP or Pre-AP class for a study hall.
Any errors or requests to drop a course for a study hall should be directed to the student's counselor via the Schedule Change Form on the FC website under Guidance Counseling. Requests to drop a course for a study hall must be approved by parent or guardian.
New immunization requirements for 2020-21
The new immunization requirements for the 2020-2021 school year are below. 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.
Senate Bill 65
***Please note that no action is necessary unless you are declining instruction in one of the listed areas.
Franklin Township Community School Corporation
Senate Enrolled Act 65 – Instruction on Human Sexuality (IC 20-30-5-17)
The Indiana General Assembly has passed legislation that allows parents to “opt out” of instruction regarding human sexuality. This legislation also requires the school corporation to make available for inspection to a parent all of the instructional materials used in connection with the instruction on human sexuality.
As per Senate Enrolled Act 65, the school is required to send two notices allowing parents to either consent or decline instruction on a specific topic dealing with human sexuality. This is the first notice.
Please see the attached opt out form for specific information about the class your child is enrolled in.
Human Development and Wellness 1
Human Development and Wellness 2
***Please note that no action is necessary unless you are declining instruction in one of the listed areas.
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Franklin Central High School
Website: https://fc.ftcsc.org/
Location: 6215 South Franklin Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: (317) 862-6646