Hello, Class of 2028!
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Administrative Team
Dr. Amy Gerade
Principal
Mr. Mark Albright
Vice Principal
Management, Operations and Assessment
Mr. Greg Lagan
Vice Principal
Gold House
Mr. Jon Kanavich
Vice Principal
Blue House
Mr. Jeff Convery
Vice Principal
Silver House
Ms. Erin Powers
Vice Principal
Blue House
Ms. Michelle McGahan
Vice Principal
SSA
Ms. Hannya Lord
Vice Principal
Welcome Academy
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Mr. Albright - Expectations
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Department | Department Head |
English | Mr. Eliot |
English as a Second Language | Ms. DeSouza |
Fine & Performing Arts | Mr. Brindley |
Health and Physical Education | Mr. Foley |
History & Social Science | Ms. Sequenzia |
Mathematics | Ms. Fitterer |
Science | Mr. Sirpenski |
Family & Consumer Science | Ms. Barnes |
Technology Education | Mr. Erbland |
6-12 Dual Language Extension Program | Ms. Espinoza |
World Languages | Ms. Jones |
Department Heads
Department | Department Head |
School Counseling | Ms. Susie Ramirez |
Social Work | Mr. Pete DeSimone |
Special Education | Ms. Jen DeFusco Ms. Corrine Nye |
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Houses/Counselors
Blue House 🔵
Silver House ⚪
Gold House 🟡
Green House 🟢
Vice Principal: Ms. Erin Powers
School Counselors: Ms. Donovan & Ms. Mr Burrill
Social Worker: Ms. Hecker
Office Assistant: Ms. Scheidt
Students 9-12 with last names ending in Lb-P
Students 9-12 with the last names ending in Q-Z
Vice Principal: Mr. Convery
Counselors: Ms. DeSimone and Ms. Monaco
Social Worker: Mr. Curtiss
Office Assistant: Ms Rossetti
Students 9-12 with last names ending in A-De O
Vice Principal: Mr. Lagan
Counselors: Mr. Childs and Ms. Khazai
Social Worker: Ms. Preziosi
Office Assistant: Ms. Poletti
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Students 9-12 with the last names ending in De P- La
Vice Principal: Mr. Kanavich
Counselor: Ms. Jones and
Mr. Walcek
Social Worker: Ms. Fallacara
Office Assistant: Ms. Medina
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Link to: School Counseling
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Houses/Counselors
School Counseling Department Head
College and Career Center
Student Success Academy
Welcome Academy
CACC Counselor: Ms. Erikson
Vice Principal: Ms. McGahan
Counselor: Ms Borr
Career Development Program: Ms O’Leary
Office Assistant: Ms.Torres
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Newcomers Grade 9-12
Dean of Students: Ms. Lord
Counselors: Ms. Criscitiello and Ms. Trayers
Social Worker: Ms. Pucci
Office Assistant: Ms. Oliva
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School Counselors typically meet with students individually. You are able to book an appointment through the FHS website. School Counselors help with schedules and you can speak to them about any troubles you are currently having in school and plans after high school.
School Counselor
Social Worker
Medical
Social Workers help provide services that a student needs. They assist students by making them feel comfortable in a school setting. They also provide one on one meetings where you are able to speak about anything you feel comfortable speaking about. They are important to go to when you need help.
Medical at FHS is provided with three registered nurses. They help support students with their medical needs.
Support At FHS
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The College and Career Center helps students plan their future. Their mission is to provide sources for students. Check out the canvas page they have with a lot of resources.
College and Career Center
Library
Main Office
The Library provides students with many books. Students are able to use their I.Ds to check books out and will be loaned for three weeks. They also help a lot with research assignments for classes. The technology department can help with chromebook/password issues as well. They do a lot, so visit!
Support At FHS
The main office helps with attendance. If you are late to school or need to leave early, this is where you should go. They also have bus information. If you are late or absent school, your parents/guardians can email fhsattendance@framingham.k12.ma.us to let the school know. Calls are for emergencies only.
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Writing Center - Math Center-ADC tutoring
The Writing Center
One-on-one writing conferences with English teachers. They can help edit and revise any writing from all subject areas, and assist in organization of ideas in writing.
The Math Center
One- to-One help with math assignments,reviewing for test and quizzes, and extra help.
ADC Tutoring
Academic development center is a course for students to receive peer tutoring and learn skills to be successful in high school. Students can speak to their counselor about joining ADC.
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Typical Day at FHS
7:00-7:20 | Breakfast (only if you want to) |
7:25-7:30 | Morning Announcements |
7:30-8:57 | A - English |
9:00-9:55 | B - Math |
10:00-10:55 | C - History |
11:00-12:55 | D- Gym & 4th lunch |
1:00-1:55 | E - Science |
DAY 1
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If you have 2nd lunch report to your 4th period class for 30 min. After the 30 min your teacher will dismiss you to lunch and you’ll report back to your class for an hour
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LUNCH Schedules
If you have 1st lunch during 4th period go straight to the cafe. Lunch is for 30 min. After your lunch, report to your 4th period class for an hour & a half
If you have 3rd lunch report to your 4th period class for 57 minutes. After lunch, you’ll return to class for the remaining 30 mins.
If you have 4th lunch report to your 4th period class. Your teacher will dismiss you during the last 30 mins of class. After lunch, attend your next class.
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What do I get to eat?
Click here for a link to the most recent menus or download the app Nutrislice
Breakfast
From 7: 00 AM to 7:25 AM we serve breakfast this includes chocolate-chip and plain muffin, variety or cereal, Milk, fruits and yogurt parfaits. At the high school you're required to get a fruit a (main breakfast).
Lunch
During lunch you have 30 mins to talk, eat, browse on your phone and even get extra work done. All grades whether it is 1st, 2nd , 3rd or 4th get together in the cafeteria for lunch. As you get into 12th grade maintaining good grades can get you privileges which allow you to get get food in other places during your lunch block.
Learn about the Cafeteria
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Attendance to school and classes is
very important to make sure you have
a successful 9th grade year.
Freshmen are required to remain in the
building at all times. They are not allowed to leave campus. When you are in 11th and 12th grade, you will be granted privileges to leave school.
Students should have their school IDs on them at all times. They use IDs to check in at the main office and other spaces as needed.
Attendance at FHS & School IDs
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Freshman Requirements
For students in the ESL program, final courses will be determined based on ACCESS scores.
For students with an IEP, final courses will be determined in the student's Team Meeting this spring.
Remember: You need at least 5 credits to pass Freshman Year
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Remember: You need 22 Credits to Graduate
Graduation Requirements
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The Course Selection Process for English, Math, Science, History, & World Language
Teacher recommendations are a thoughtful process based on student performance in the current class.
The recommendation process will occur from 2/13/24 to 3/1/24
Academic courses are scheduled based on your 8th grade experience
A note about course levels …
Course Selection Process
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In addition to your teacher recommended course, you will be able to select elective courses in the following areas. Students will complete a google form to select electives. You will choose up to 6 electives as part of your course selection process.
ART COURSES MATHEMATICS COURSES
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCI COURSES TECHNOLOGY COURSES
HISTORY COURSES THEATER COURSES
Choosing Electives
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Course Selection Reminders
Course Overrides
Incoming 9th Grade Students will not be permitted to complete a course override to higher level courses. 8th grade teachers will have a second opportunity to modify their recommendation based on second semester student performance.
We want you to have balance and experience success. We encourage you to have open and honest conversations with your families, teachers, and counselors about what’s the right balance for you.
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Course Changes
Add/Drop Period
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Course Changes
Level Changes
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Sports
Link to: Athletics Home
Fall Sports: Winter Sports: Spring Sports:
Cheerleading Alpine Skiing Baseball
Cross Country Boys Basketball Boys Lacrosse
Dance Girls Basketball Girls Lacrosse
Field Hockey Gymnastics Outdoor Track
Football Boys Ice Hockey Softball
Golf Girls Ice Hockey Boys Tennis
Boys Soccer Indoor Track Girls Tennis
Girls Soccer Boys Swim & Dive Girls Golf
Girls Swim & Dive Wrestling Unified Outdoor Track
Girls Volleyball
Unified Basketball
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Fine and Performing Arts
Music: Theater Dance
Marching Band Fall Play Repertoire Dance Company
Chorus Winter Musical
Concert Band Spring “Fest”
Orchestra
Acapella
Jazz Band
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What clubs are at FHS?
FHS offers a wide variety of clubs accessible to all students interested and academically eligible. Here is a picture of the board at FHS that is in front of the library with all the club names for this year.
How Do I Join a Club
To join a club, you would need to do is check out when each club would meet and where through the bulletin board and go to the class that is shown. There is usually a faculty member in charge of each club that you could talk to. You can also follow them on social media to learn more.
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Questions?
Perguntas?
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Take a Virtual Tour of FHS - English
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Spanish
TOUR
Portuguese TOUR
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FHS in Pictures
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