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Welcome to

Frederick Douglass High School

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Lester Diaz

Executive Principal

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Alden Meade

Freshman Academy Principal

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Derrick Thomas

Freshman Academy Counselor

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Trenton Vincent

Freshman Academy Lead

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Danielle Turnley

Freshman Academy Lead

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Meghan Borough

Magnet & Special Programs Counselor

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Purpose of the Meeting

  1. Understanding the Difference between Middle & High School
  2. Graduation Requirements & Grading Scale
  3. Understanding your Transcript
  4. Basic Knowledge of KEES Money
  5. Extracurricular Awareness
  6. Freshman Experience
  7. Scheduling Process
  8. Freshman Contact Info

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What will be different my freshman year?

Middle School

High School

Four 9-weeks and 4 report cards

There are two semesters of

18 weeks and 2 report cards.

Midterms are available

every 4 ½ weeks.

Progress Reports are available every 6 weeks.

Your final grade is an average

of your 4 report card grades.

Credits are earned by your

1st and 2nd semester grades.

Electives change every 9 weeks.

All elective classes are taught

for a full year.

Promotion is

based on yearly grades.

Promotion is based on total credits. You must have

6 credits to be a sophomore.

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How many credits do I need to graduate from Douglass?

ENGLISH – 4 credits

MATH – 4 credits

SCIENCE - 3 credits (Biology, Chemistry, & Physics).

SOCIAL STUDIES - 3 credits (World History, US History, & Government).

Health & Physical Education - You need a ½ credit of each class.

Humanities - 1 credit of Visual and Performing Arts - OR - 2 credits in any area of the arts (visual art, band, orchestra, choir, piano, or theatre).

Electives - 10 credits (be sure to include your pathway courses).

You have the opportunity to earn 32 credits at FDHS over 4 years, but you only need 26 total credits to graduate.

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G R A D I N G S C A L E

10-POINT GRADING SCALE

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  • 100 TO 90 A
  • 89 TO 80 B
  • 79 TO 70 C
  • 69 TO 60 D
  • 59 & BELOW F

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T R A N S C R I P T S

  • Transcript - a permanent record that shows the classes you’ve taken, your final grades in those classes, your grade point average, and your test scores. 

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  • All AP and Dual Credit courses are weighted

(grades are on a 5.0 scale instead of a 4.0 scale)

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  • This information can be sent to colleges/universities, potential employers, military, etc. 

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  • It’s very important that you do your best!

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Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship “KEES”

To be eligible for a KEES yearly GPA award a high school student must:

Be U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident

Be a Kentucky Resident

Earn at least a 2.5 GPA in any year of high school

Attend and graduate from a certified Ky. High school

KEES ACT bonus award, a student must have at least a 15 composite score

KEES AP bonus award, a student must be on free or reduced lunch and make a qualifying score on the AP exam

For more info please visit www.KHEAA.com

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GET INVOLVED.

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SPORTS

Football, Soccer, Golf, X Country,

Archery, Basketball, Wrestling, LaCrosse, Base/Softball, Track, X Games, Bowling, Bass Fishing, Cheerleading, etc.

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Go to our website to see all of our sports:

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Clubs and Sports - Frederick Douglass High School

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Clubs &

Extra Curriculars

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Clubs and Sports - Frederick Douglass High School

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Application window has closed

May reopen in late February

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Application window has closed

May reopen in late February

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Freshman Academy Experiences

During the fall semester, all students will attend a career exploration event!

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Freshman Academy Experiences

During the fall semester, all students will attend a

local civics event with the Lexington Fire Department!

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Freshman Academy Experiences

During the spring semester, all students will attend a college campus visit!

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S C H E D U L I N G

  1. You must pick an English, Math, and Science class. You also must take Freshman Seminar as well as Health/PE if you don’t plan to take it in the summer.

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  • You will pick 3 other elective classes.

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  • If you are applying to the Biomedical Sciences Magnet Program, please list Biomedical Science Principles as one of your electives. List an alternate class to take its place if you are not accepted into the program.

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  • If you are applying for the Teaching & Learning Specialized Program, please list Learning Community as an elective. List an alternate class to take its place if you are not accepted into the program.

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  • Your schedule card must be turned in to your middle school counselor by _____________!

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S C H E D U L E C A R D

REQUIRED CLASSES

ALTERNATES

ADDT’L INFO

COURSE NAME

List of requirements for the 8 classes in your schedule.

Make sure you identify alternates! This ensures you get classes that YOU are truly interested in!

Don’t forget to read the fine print & be sure to tell your parents that all of you can join us in person to see the school and ask questions!

This is where you write the names of the specific classes you wish to take. Get teacher signatures for your core!

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Q U E S T I O N S ? !

Visit our website:

https://go.fcps.net/FDHSschedulingwebsite

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Come see us in person:

Tuesday, January 27th | 6:00 p.m. | FDHS Auditorium

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Meet the Counselors | Ask Questions | Tour the Building

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Who do I contact if I have questions?

Alden Meade

Academy Principal

alden.meade@fayette.kyschools.us

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Derrick Thomas

Freshman Academy Counselor

derrick.thomas@fayette.kyschools.us

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Meghan Borough

Biomedical Sciences Magnet Program Counselor

Teaching & Learning Specialized Program Counselor

meghan.borough@fayette.kyschools.us

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Trenton Vincent

Freshman Academy Lead Teacher

trenton.vincent@fayette.kyschools.us

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Danielle Turnley

Freshman Academy Lead Teacher

danielle.turnley@fayette.kyschools.us

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