News in a Flash
Franklin Central HS: 2020-21, Issue #3, 8-17-2020
DON'T FORGET! Beginning today, ALL students that are learning ONLINE (Edmentum or Cohort group) MUST enter attendance using the button in their Infinite Campus page (directions below.)
How do I enter my attendance when I am learning from home?
A new feature has been added to our Infinite Campus system! ALL students (both hybrid and online) MUST now check themselves in for their virtual learning from home via their Infinite Campus student page. Students will be required to do this every day that they are NOT on campus; when you are in a physical classroom, the teacher will still take attendance. Attendance should be entered no later than 9am each day.
Entering Student Attendance for Virtual Learning Days
Thank you all for your patience as we make the adjustments that will result in a more efficient morning for everyone!
From our Attendance Office: New Options for Calling in Absences
When calling the attendance line to report and absence or requesting an early dismissal, please be sure to listen to all of the options available. There is now a third attendance voicemail.
The three lines are-
Covid symptom line: To be used if experiencing symptoms or exposed only.
Absence line: To be used for non-Covid related symptoms or other reason for absence (funeral, appointments, etc.)
Early dismissal line: To be called two hours in advance in order for the student to leave early.
Thank you for your help in streamlining our attendance reporting!
Home Athletic Events: Expectations and Procedures
Franklin Central football tickets will be sold only online through FCFlashes.com and will only be presale. Marion County Health Department has limited the seating capacity at outdoor venues to 1000. All fans are required to wear masks and social distance at the games. Seats you are not allowed to sit in will be marked with tape as shown in the picture below.
Fans can watch broadcasts $10 on the IHSAA website (IHSAATV.org) or on the IHSAA TV apps on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or Android TV. The link below takes you directly to the FCHS streaming page on IHSAATV.org:
Franklin Central Athletics will be operating under strict COVID guidelines as established by the IHSAA and Marion County. All spectators will need to wear masks at the games. Everyone will be asked to social distance and sit together as families.
We will have concessions available under the state guidelines of offering only pre-packaged products at our home events.
We do have t-shirts and face masks that will be sold out of the athletic office if you are interested.
FTCSC Online
https://ftcsc.org/ftcsc-online-learning/
Additionally, all online learners will still see their traditional, in-school schedules when they look in Infinite Campus. This is necessary to hold a student's place in their courses in case they decide to return after the nine week commitment to online learning is complete. This is not an error and all of their Edmentum classes will be available within that program.
FCHS Hybrid Model
FCHS/FTCSC Hybrid Learning Guidelines for Students and Parents (with M-F Charts)
Schedule
Monday: Cohort 1 In-Person, Cohort 2 Online
Tuesday: Cohort 1 Online, Cohort 2 In-Person
Wednesday: Cohort 1 In-Person, Cohort 2 Online
Thursday: Cohort 1 Online, Cohort 2 In-Person
Friday: All Secondary Students Online (7-12)
Virtual College Visits
Seniors needing transcripts
Student Drop Off and Student Parking Map (Student Drop off Door #1 and Door #15)
Return to School Guidance
New immunization requirements for 2020-21
The new immunization requirements for the 2020-2021 school year are below. All students K-12 will now need 2 doses of the Hepatitis A vaccine given six months apart.
Students over the age of 16 can get the booster dose (#2 MCV4 or Menactra) meningitis vaccine which is required for senior year as well. Please check your child’s shot record and contact your provider to schedule appointments.
If you do not have a regular physician, contact the Marion County Health Department at 317-221-5700 to find out about appointments or same day services. Community Clinic at Walgreens is another resource for immunizations. Please call 1-855-626-7761 for locations and appointment information.
Lastly, attached is information regarding the flu, covering your cough, and handwashing. By simply covering your cough and adhering to good hand hygiene, this minimizes the spreading of these germs.
Ripple Effects Program
Senate Bill 65
***Please note that no action is necessary unless you are declining instruction in one of the listed areas.
Franklin Township Community School Corporation
Senate Enrolled Act 65 – Instruction on Human Sexuality (IC 20-30-5-17)
The Indiana General Assembly has passed legislation that allows parents to “opt out” of instruction regarding human sexuality. This legislation also requires the school corporation to make available for inspection to a parent all of the instructional materials used in connection with the instruction on human sexuality.
As per Senate Enrolled Act 65, the school is required to send two notices allowing parents to either consent or decline instruction on a specific topic dealing with human sexuality. This is the first notice.
Please see the attached opt out form for specific information about the class your child is enrolled in.
Human Development and Wellness 1
Human Development and Wellness 2
***Please note that no action is necessary unless you are declining instruction in one of the listed areas.
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Franklin Central High School
Website: https://fc.ftcsc.org/
Location: 6215 South Franklin Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: (317) 862-6646