September 19, 2022
A Message from the Principal
This upcoming week, our Freshmen and Sophomores will begin to take a Pre-ACT assessment. The Pre-ACT will give these students a baseline of their college readiness. Every indicator of college and career readiness is an opportunity for our students to take a check, a pulse, of their progress. Being engaged on these assessments allows every individual to make the most of these measures.
Please encourage your student to do their best on the test!
With Saber Pride,
Mr. Vuolo
Parent Drop off and Pick Up
Yearbook Ordering
This year, yearbooks can be ordered ONLINE ONLY through Josten's. Prices will increase in November, so be sure to order early!
Please visit the yearbook website for more information or reach out to fhsyearbook@franklinsabers.org with questions.
Yearbook Senior Portraits & Recognition (Baby) Ads
Senior pictures will be submitted directly to the Josten's website by clicking here. Senior pictures are due by December 1st and must be submitted to this link in order to be included in the yearbook. If your photographer is submitting your portrait, please make sure to share this info with them, as it is a relatively new process.
Senior baby ads will be created on the Josten's website by following these instructions and then clicking here. Ads will be 1/8 of a page and will be designed online by the person submitting the ad. Yearbook ads are to feature senior students only, and there is a limit of one ad per senior student. Each ad is $60 and the deadline is February 9th.
Please visit the yearbook website for more information or reach out to fhsyearbook@franklinsabers.org with questions.
Online Absence/Attendance Form
Early Dismissals
AP Exam Ordering is Underway - Action Needed by Sept 29!
All AP students should have received the two-page electronic handout found here in their AP courses. Please read this document carefully for details, including the exam schedule on the second page. All AP Students should also join the FHS AP Students Google Classroom with the code given to them from teachers or found on the PDF handout. A brief informational video can also be found here regarding the My AP site and exam ordering procedures.
Students must log-in to their My AP Account (myap.collegeboard.org), join the appropriate course section (or exam-only section, if applicable) with the join code given to them by their AP teacher(s), and MUST opt-in to ordering each exam, if they wish to do so, in My AP for each class. Each exam costs $97 (AP Seminar and AP Research are $145). Fee waivers are available for students with demonstrated financial need (see Student Services for a request form). Students who may need accommodations on AP exams per an IEP or 504 Plan should see Mr. Decker in Student Services this fall. Ordering AP exam(s) is a two step process - 1. All exam orders online on My AP and 2. Payment submissions in Student Services (exact cash or check made out to Franklin High School with student name and AP exam name[s] in memo line) are due by 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Note that the College Board's $40 exam cancellation and/or late order fee is back for this school year. Please see Mrs. Oost or Mrs. Bednar in Student Services if you have questions at any time. We wish you the best in your AP classes this year!
PSAT/NMSQT
Franklin HIgh School sophomores and juniors will have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT test on Wednesday, October 12th beginning at 7:15am at Franklin High School. The cost for this optional test is $18. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come first serve basis.
What is the PSAT (Pre-SAT) / NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)?
Assesses academic skill levels and college and career readiness
Prepares students for college admissions testing
Provides access to college planning resources
Allows Juniors to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program
Connects students with colleges and universities
Offers suggestions for improvement of academic skills on college admissions tests
Students may sign up for this optional test by filling out the form that will be sent to their FHS email. Juniors received the email with registration form on Wednesday, September 14th and Sophomores will receive the email and form on Tuesday, September 20th. Registration will not be considered complete until the form is filled out and the $18 fee is turned in to the Student Services office. The required fee can be cash or check made payable to Franklin High School and turned in no later than October 3rd.
Please check out the PSAT/NMSQT website or contact your child’s school counselor for additional information about the test.
FHS National Honor Society
Sophomores with a 3.5 unweighted cumulative grade point will be invited to apply for membership in the Franklin High School National Honor Society at the end of the first semester. Interested students must submit their resume, 2 teacher evaluations, 1 community member evaluation, and document 20 hours of community service (forms will be provided).
Juniors interested in the National Honor Society must satisfy the same criteria and should contact Mr. Decker directly for application materials.
More information and answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the Franklin High School website under Activities & Athletics.
Helpful Links for Students
Below are links to some helpful student resources!
Community Academic & Career Planning Opportunities
Community Resources for Families
FHS Information Links and Tips!
SHOW YOUR SABER PRIDE DRIVEWAY LOGO FUNDRAISER
Help support the Franklin High School Boys Volleyball Team by purchasing a Franklin Saber Logo for your driveway and show your team spirit. Click here or Access the QR code for details. Paint dates are this coming weekend so act now!
ACT Prep
We are extremely excited to share that we will have ACT Prep courses right at Franklin High School.
In order to have these increased opportunities, we have teamed with Wisconsin Test Prep.
If you plan to sign up, please make sure to complete the online registration form at Wisconsin Test Prep.
Please note that once a student’s online form is submitted and payment for the class is received, they are registered for the class.
Cost: $175.00
All classes are held at Franklin High School. Our Fall Class (from 7pm - 9pm) begins Oct 19th to help prepare for the Dec 10th ACT.
- Oct 19: Pretest
- Oct 26: English
- Nov 2: Math
- Nov 9: Math
- Nov 16: Read/Writing
- Nov 23: No Class
- Nov 30: Science
- Practice Test on Sat Dec 3 from 8:00am - 11:30am
Forte Theatre Presents: The Sound of Music
The hills are alive with the sound of music! Join Forte Theatre Company for their mainstage debut at the Saber Center - and one of the most beloved musicals of all time. In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. With music and lyrics by Rodgers & Hammerstein, a cast of some of Milwaukee's top professional talent and FPS students playing some of the VonTrapp children, this is a theatrical experience not to be missed!
October 7th - 16th / Fri & Sat @ 7 pm, Sun @ 2 pm
Saber Center for the Performing Arts
Click here for more info & tickets
FHS Cheer Fundraiser
CATCH UP ON DISTRICT NEWS
Please be sure to read the newest District Newsletter that comes out now every Friday. You can access all the issues here.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
All past newsletters are stored on our website here
Email: Angela.Rios@franklin.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/franklin-high-school
Location: 8222 S 51st St, Franklin, WI 53132, USA
Phone: 414-423-4640
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