October 17, 2022
Dear FHS Families & Students,
At the high school last Thursday we were able to practice an evacuation. This drill simulated the need to leave the high school building without the ability to immediately re-enter. In such an environmental event, we could further evacuate off campus in order to shelter our students and take additional action. Our students and staff successfully followed our safety procedures in a timely manner. We will continue to perform school safety drills as indicated in our District Crisis Response Guidelines and the Wisconsin State Statutes throughout the school year.
We also experienced a real tornado warning on Wednesday. We were able to have our students and staff move to interior rooms and hallways that have been designated as shelter locations until the severe weather had passed.
In both cases, we reflected on what we did well and what we could have done better.
Please remember to talk with your children about the importance of these and all procedures for the safety of everyone in our buildings.
With Saber Pride,
Mr. Vuolo
WI EDUCATION FAIR (WEF) IS THIS WED 10/19
ASVAB TESTS - LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
Franklin High School will be offering the ASVAB test to all interested Juniors and Seniors this Wednesday, October 19th, at 7:20am at FHS. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a test that measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success in verbal, math, science and technical, and spatial skills. The test also provides excellent career interest information for all students. This test is open to all Juniors and Seniors regardless of military interest!
There is no cost to take this test. Check out this site for more information about the ASVAB or reach out to your student’s School Counselor.
All Juniors and Seniors received an email on Tuesday, October 4th with a registration link.
FHS WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION & PARENT/ATHLETE MEETING NEXT MON 10/24
If your student is interested in a winter sport at FHS, make sure you register for winter sports on the high school website. The athletics department and winter sports coaches will host a parent/athlete meeting on Monday, October 24th at 6 pm. All winter athletes and parents should plan to attend this important meeting. The meeting will begin for all parents and athletes at 6 pm in the Saber Center. Team meetings will then occur at 6:45 pm in various locations throughout the high school.
If you are not able to attend this meeting, please contact your coaches via email to request the important information regarding tryouts or season schedules. You can find coaches contact information on our high school website under 'Winter Sports.'
BUY TICKETS NOW FOR “EDUCATE IN STYLE” STUDENT FASHION SHOW SUN 11/12
The Franklin Education Foundation is proud to once again host the student fashion show! With almost 30 FHS sports, clubs and activities represented, you will not want to miss this fantastic event! Doors open at 6pm at the Saber Center for the Arts for food, silent auction, shopping and fun followed by 45 FHS students showcasing the latest fashions while raising funds for great causes! Half of all proceeds raised by the groups go toward supporting foundation grants, scholarships and student emergency funding. The group that raises the most funds keeps 100% of the proceeds for their group! You can read more details, book your tickets, and donate online to your favorite organization here or by clicking on the image below!
ATTENDANCE & ABSENCE POLICY INFORMATION
We want to make sure everyone understands the current status of how absences are handled in Franklin Public Schools per our Board Policy 5100 around Student Attendance.
Per Board Policy, students can be excused for up to 10 days during the school year. Excused absences include if a child is sick or a parent reports a student out of school for any variety of reasons. As a student nears 10 cumulative absences, families can expect communication from Franklin Public Schools to ensure that you are notified of the total number of absences and to outline what occurs past 10 days of absence in a school calendar year.
When it comes to illness…
Please share any documentation from your child's health care provider if/when available so that our district nursing staff can plan for the child's timeline to return to school and that the child’s absences are coded appropriately.
If your child is not physically well enough for school for more than 10 days during the school year, please work with our district nursing staff to develop and implement a plan to meet the child’s health needs to ensure that the child is present as often as possible.
Unexcused absences are noted when there is no parent/guardian communication or documentation around a student absence. We must follow up on Unexcused Absences, and if habitual, this follow up could lead to building level staff and/or administration exploring truancy measures.
In addition, below is a copy of the communicable disease decision tree we shared with all families earlier in the year. Please continue to use this to help you and your family decide if your child is well enough to attend school. Thank you for your help and understanding related to absences.
FHS ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES ROUND UP!
Congratulations to the FHS Girls Tennis team. Our drumline led our state qualifying girls tennis team members in a Gold Walk on Wednesday at the beginning of 4th block. Students lined the hallways and cheered them on as they departed for the state individual tennis tournament! Next weekend they will be participating at Team State - good luck team!
FHS BOYS VOLLEYBALL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
The boys volleyball team went 3-0 in the conference tournament to capture another Franklin fall conference championship! The team holds the #1 seed in the sectional as we begin the volleyball playoffs this coming Friday 10/21. Congrats!
FHS FOOTBALL CONFERENCE CHAMPS IN SEC, ADVANCE
FHS GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
The Franklin girls cross country team earned a conference team championship with a great performance at Grant Park! The JV boys also took home a team victory, the varsity boys were 4th, and JV girls were 2nd! Congrats!
FHS SABER MARCHING BAND COMPETES AT STATE
YEARBOOKS - PRICE INCREASE IN NOV
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.
FRANKLIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY "FALL FEST" SAT 10/22
The Franklin Historical Society is hosting a "Fall Fest" on Saturday, October 22nd. Activities are listed on this attached flier. Activities will help children in the area to understand life in early Franklin. Come join us!
CULVER'S FUNDRAISER NIGHT THIS THURS 10/20
See the nearby flier for information on a fundraiser taking place at Culver's this Thursday that will benefit our Franklin United Music Parent (UMPS) program.
SPOOKFEST AT FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL ON SAT 10/29
The FHS Class of ‘25 and ‘26 are collaborating to host SpookFest, a Halloween themed event for kids, that will take place on Saturday, October 29th from 1pm to 3pm in the Main Commons of Franklin High School. We will be offering Halloween themed games, crafts, a Trick-or-Treat treasure hunt, costume contest and more! Admission is $5 per child and adults are free with a registered child and you can register online using this link. Fall treats will also be on sale for an additional cost.
HS SIDEOUT COUSINS DONATION NIGHT 10/30
Please click the nearby flier for information on a Cousins Donation Night for the FHS Volleyball Sideout Club. Thank you for your support!
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
As part of the School-Based Mental Health Grant we received as a district, we are excited to offer a Fall and Spring opportunity to train parents, guardians and community members in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA). Our first training opportunity will occur on December 6th from 4:00-8:30 PM. During the YMHFA course, participants develop an understanding of the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in youth, the importance of early intervention, and how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Participants will engage in a 2-hour self-paced course followed by a 4.5 hour in-person session with a district trainer. If you are interested in engaging in this Fall training, please complete this form no later than November 4th. A confirmation email will be sent to finalize your enrollment in the course and next steps. Please note this is the same course we offered last year, so please only sign up if you have not yet been certified.
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
With the support of our Franklin Education Foundation, ACT Prep waivers/scholarships are available for students who are eligible for reduced or free lunch & students with acute financial need. If you qualify, please complete this form and submit it to Student Services two weeks prior to the start of your prep class (or sooner!). By requesting a fee waiver, you give authorization for FHS Administration to access information verifying your eligibility for a waiver. This information, along with this waiver request, are confidential. If approved, the waiver will cover the entire prep course.Please note that, once a student’s online form is submitted and payment for the class is received, they are registered for the class. If a waiver/scholarship is approved, payment will be made on your student’s behalf.
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
HELPFUL LINKS FOR STUDENTS
Below are links to some helpful student resources!
Community Academic & Career Planning Opportunities
Community Resources for Families
FHS INFORMATION LINKS & TIPS!
CATCH UP ON DISTRICT NEWS
Please be sure to read the newest District Newsletter. You can access all the issues here.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
All past FHS 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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