Franklin High School

Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Macon County Schools app! The same district app now offers class streams, announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Look for your personalized invitation later this week. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3CyB4tu Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3TkKZso

Attention seniors and families of seniors! Tomorrow (4/22) is Grad Walk day! Reminder to be in the gym by 7:45am, doors will open at 7:30am. Don’t forget your graduation gowns.

As the semester is quickly wrapping up (the end is in sight), please start formulating a plan for making up the time you owe for absences. Below is a schedule of the remaining learning centers (subject to change): Please note: AFTER MAY 18, THERE WILL BE NO MORE LEARNING CENTERS OFFERED. You have plenty of opportunities to make up the time, and if you know you have something scheduled later in the semester, could you act accordingly? You can take advantage of these opportunities. At the end of this semester, do not come ask us for days to be exempted, we will reference this email. As a reminder, here is the attendance policy: Attendance Policy Regular school attendance is vital to student academic success. High school attendance is taken in each class period. Under current attendance guidelines, all students in grades 9 - 12 must be absent no more than 8 days in each course in order to earn credit for the course. Student absences for each course are listed in the Parent and Student Portals and are available 24/7 online or in the app. Students are allowed to miss 8 days in a single class without penalty. These absences may be excused or unexcused. Students with more than eight absences, whether they are excused or unexcused, must make up time for those absences or the student will receive a maximum grade of 50. All absences in excess of 8 require students to make up time, regardless of the reason. TIme will only be permitted to be made-up in learning centers. School-Related Activities All classroom activities are important and difficult to replicate if missed. Principals shall ensure that classes missed by students due to school-related activities are kept to an absolute minimum. The following school-related activities will not be counted as absences from either class or school: Field trips sponsored by the school; Job shadowing and other work-based learning opportunities, as described in G.S. 115C-47(34a); School-initiated and scheduled activities; School sponsored Athletic events that require early dismissal from school; Career and Technical Education student organization activities approved in advance by the principal; and College visits for Juniors and Seniors approved in advance by the guidance office. In-school suspensions.

Seniors! This is one of the last "New Scholarships" posts. If you have not filled out a single application yet, this is your time!! Also - thinking ahead - if you go ahead and do what you can now, then you'll be done with FHS local scholarship applications before Spring Break. Doesn't that sound nice? Steve Jordan Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Due: April 11 - This scholarship is for students who are planning on pursuing a career in the culinary arts or music. Applications are in the Counseling Office. Arthur Pitman - Due: April 11 - Open to all students (4-year, 2-year, and trade/tech schools). Applications are in the Counseling Office. Nancy Carole Whittington Memorial Scholarship - Due: April 11 - Open to all students (4-year, 2-year, and trade/tech schools). This scholarship is to provide students from low-income families with both a high work ethic and a strong desire to attend college. Applications are in the Counseling Office. The Junaluskee Foundation Barrett-Bateman Scholarship - Due: April 11 - Open to all students (4-year, 2-year, and trade/tech schools). Applications are in the Counseling Office. William V. Mason Scholarship - Due: April 11 - Open to all students (4-year, 2-year, and trade/tech schools). Applications are in the Counseling Office. Guy Taylor Memorial Scholarship - Due: April 11 - Open to all students (4-year, 2-year, and trade/tech schools). Applications are in the Counseling Office. FHS Memorial Scholarships - Due: April 12 - One application covers all 5 offered; open to all students (4-year, 2-year, and trade/tech schools). Applications are in the Counseling Office. Georgia Nell McDonald Dunlap Memorial Scholarship - Due: April 12 - Must be attending a 2-year community college or trade school and have financial need. Applications are in the Counseling Office. Fredrick L. Siler Memorial Scholarship - Due: April 12 - Open to all students (4-year, 2-year, and trade/tech schools). Applications are in the Counseling Office.

Franklin BSN Team Stores Show your panther pride!! Football Team Store https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/vZatDyFEad FHS Panthers lululemon shop https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/n5rBgUNSXk Shops and special pricing close on 3/25 for lululemon and Football on 3/26

Senior Athletes should have received an email from Matt Bradley concerning athletic scholarship applications. Please check your email for the application. If you are an athlete and did not receive this email please contact Coach Matt Bradley.

The FHS prom will be Friday May 3rd at 7-11pm at Moss Barn venue in Patton Valley. Students have received a QR code to purchase their ticket at a discounted rate if they purchase before the 28th of March. They may also bring cash to the main office at FHS. Tickets will not be sold at the door. We look forward to a fun evening!

Attention Parents and Students! Student emails have received information about Elective Courses that will be offered at FHS next year. We will begin registering rising seniors on Tuesday afternoon this week. Please discuss these offerings as a family. Help students make good decisions about classes that can benefit them in their future career.

Reminder to Parents and Students! ACT testing for 11th grade students will be tomorrow, Friday Mar 1. Testing sites have not changed. This a regular school day for all students. Juniors will report at 8am with charged iPads and photo ID. Thank you for your patience and good luck to our Juniors!!

We apologize for the technical difficulties experienced today that caused the postponement of ACT testing for Juniors. The ACT will now given on Friday, March 1. Juniors, will be allowed to leave with parental permission after testing is complete and the absence from their remaining classes that day will not count against them. This will be a regular school day for all other students. All Juniors will be testing in their original test plan location. The English building will be completely off limits except for Juniors testing. All Juniors should report to their test site by 8:00 with their Ipads completely charged.

On Friday, March 8th at 9:00am we will be offering the ASVAB at Franklin High School. This is a Teacher's Workday - so, you must make prior arrangements for a ride to attend since buses will not be running. If you are interested in taking this test, please send me Ms. Fields an email at emily.fields@macon.k12.nc.us . 10th, 11th, and 12th graders are welcome to take it!! We will be taking it online in the FHS Computer Lab. All you need to bring is yourself! ALSO - IMPORTANT - if you have NO CLUE as to what you want to do career-wise after high school, the ASVAB can give you some suggested paths. *This is not just a “test” for the military!!*

9th, 10th, and 11th grade students....start thinking about your electives now. The new FHS Course Catalog is at the link below and in your email. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s_YGsjAgLm1tEYuzLVlLGA4WZq7BrcHM/view

First Citizens Bank Scholarship - Due: March 15 - Open to all, 2-year or 4-year or trade. FHS Class of 1972 Scholarship - Due: March 22 - Open to all, 2-year or 4-year or trade. Barbara Sears McRae Scholarship - Due: March 27 - $500 - Open to female seniors, can be attending a 2-year or 4-year or trade. FHS Class of 1989 Scholarship - Due: March 27 - $500 - Open to all, 2-year or 4-year or trade; a child of a FHS Class of 1989 is considered, but not required. Charles Edward Cathey Masonic Scholarship - Due: April 1st (this includes ALL required documents mailed to them by Apr. 1) - Open to all, rewards high school seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement. https://www.cognitoforms.com/GrandLodgeOfNorthCarolina/CharlesEdwardCatheyMasonicScholarshipApplication Coach Dale Hough Scholarship - Due: April 12 - For students who have excelled in a support role or displayed a willingness to support others without necessarily receiving personal recognition for his/her efforts. NC Tomato Growers Association Scholarship - Due: May 31 - $3,000 - Must be attending a 4-year NC College or University and a commitment to a career in horticulture and/or agribusiness is needed. -- Emily Fields School Counselor Franklin High School 100 Panther Drive Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 524-6467 ext. 1609

For students who ride bus 106. 106 will begin running each afternoon except Thursdays as of now. We are still working to cover Thursday after and the AM route. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are interested in driving or obtaining your CDL please contact any MCS school.

DUE THIS WEEK: United Community Bank Scholarship - TODAY, Monday (DUE TO ME) Percy B. Ferebee Endowment Fund Scholarship - Wednesday Jackson County NAACP Leroy Jackson Memorial Scholarship - Wednesday Hagan Scholarship - Friday Young Women in Public Affairs (ZONTA) - Friday (DUE TO ME) NC Region Sports Car Club of America Scholarship - Friday The Mark Dreibelbis Scholarship - Friday Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship - Friday Mary Rose Mills-Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship - Friday Clare Johnson Marely-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship - Friday Due in March: R. Flake Shaw Scholarship - Mar. 4 DKG Alpha Iota Grant-in-Aid Scholarship - Mar. 12 (DUE TO ME) FHS Class of 1962 Scholarship - Mar. 13 (DUE TO ME) Hickory Knoll Methodist Church Trade/Tech Scholarship - Mar. 13 (DUE TO ME) Sheriff Robert L. Holland Honorary Scholarship - Mar. 15 (DUE TO ME) NCCEAP Herter O'Neal Scholarship - Mar. 15 Charlie Adams Scholarship - Mar. 15 George and Bonnie Siek Memorial Scholarship - Mar. 15 One Dozen Who Care (ODWC) Scholarship - Mar. 15 FloSports Indoor Track Scholarship - Mar. 15 Horatio Alger Scholarship - Mar. 15 George H.V. Cecil Journey Scholarship - Mar. 18 Willie Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship - Mar. 25 Pat Gainey Student Scholarship - Mar. 25 Lynn Wright Memorial Scholarship - Mar. 25 (DUE TO ME) Carolina Smokies Realtor Foundation Scholarship - Mar. 26 (DUE TO ME) The Maude Bivins Legacy Scholarship - Mar. 27 (DUE TO ME) Leslie Richardson Memorial Swan & Sparrow Scholarship - Mar. 29 Due in April: Sam Mendenhall Agricultural Memorial Scholarship Application - Apr. 1 (DUE TO ME) Mountain Credit Union Scholarship - Apr. 5 (DUE TO ME) ZONTA YWBA Business Scholarship - Apr. 12 (DUE TO ME) ZONTA YWSTEM Scholarship - Apr. 12 (DUE TO ME) ZONTA YWAA Aviation Scholarship - Apr. 12 (DUE TO ME) The Alford Family Golf Scholarship - Apr. 15 Workforce Development Scholarship - Apr. 30 -- Emily Fields School Counselor Franklin High School 100 Panther Drive Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 524-6467 ext. 1609

FEBRUARY IS ACT MONTH AT FHS!! FHS 11th grade students will take the ACT on Feb 27th while other grade levels receive virtual instruction and assignments. Throughout the month there will be efforts to prepare students for this opportunity. See the schedule of available content review sessions. Session location information will be sent to student email. Please encourage 11th graders to attend.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT for FHS students and parents. There will be an advisor session tomorrow, Friday January 26. Students must bring a charged iPad to the advisor session. Thank you.

January 12, 2024

A Reminder for FHS Parents and Students: FHS welcomes students back for the spring semester on Monday January 8. Students will report to their Advisor at 8:05 for important information and will also receive a current schedule at that time. We are excited to start the spring semester!

There will be a 200 question exemption test for Drivers Ed given on Saturday January 20th at 9 am at Franklin High School. Any student who will be the age of 14 1/2 yrs old by this date is able to take this test. To sign up for this test, you will need to wncdrivingschool.com and register. Please read all information for materials needed on the website. This test will be given on the student ipads. No paper test will be given. Cost is $65 cash