Florence High School News
August 2016
The Incredible FHS Faculty and Staff
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212 Degrees, The Extra Degree Makes the Difference
To learn more visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRDNLTMaZqo
WHAT is the PSAT and WHY is it so IMPORTANT?
Congratulations Mrs. Jennifer Butler
Mrs. Butler earned the distinction of becoming a Certified Google Educator. Mrs. Butler
is Florence High School's Instructional Partner.
Practice ACT and Practice WorkKeys Testing
2016-17 Student Ambassadors
Parking Passes
All students parking on the FHS campus must buy a parking pass. It is very important for all students to have a parking pass and to park in their assigned spaces. Students without parking passes or parking in other students' parking spaces may have their vehicles towed at any time. Students can buy parking passes in bookkeeping during Boost. Students must complete the parking permit form, have a valid driver's license, have proof of insurance and have all past fees paid. The cost of the parking pass is $15.00.
Thank you FHS Cheerleaders for a Great First Day!
FHS Yearbooks are on sale now!
You can also purchase class rings, graduation announcements, senior apparel and more at the official Balfour school store.
AP Physics Students
Getting Ready for Our Students
Studying together
The bus ride to our PD Day!
Thank you Turtle Point Country Club
Congratulations Mr. Randy Bruce
Florence High School's Graphic Arts and Television Production teacher Randy Bruce was featured in Forbes magazine last month. The article Randy Bruce Embraces Education Tech To Keep The Musical Spirit of Muscle Shoals Alive, can be found at the link below. We are so proud of Mr. Bruce!
AP PARENT NIGHT
Thursday, August 18, 2016
6:00 PM Florence High School Auditorium
If your child will be taking an Advanced Placement (AP) course(s) during this 2016/2017 school year or you would like to find out more about our AP Program(s), please join us for AP Parent Night. Both parents and students are invited to attend the FHS AP Parent Night. AP Teachers will be available to meet with parents/students and share important AP information about their AP subject area.
Mrs. Kilpatrick's Drama Class
Welcome Back
The First Day of 2016-17
Congratulations Student Falcon of the Month - Annisha Borah
Homecoming 2016
7 p.m. on Thursday night, September 15th. We are excited about our new parade route through downtown Florence and the new lineup location which will begin at the First Baptist Church in Florence. All parade entries must complete an entry form which can be obtained in the FHS office. Watch for more details on the FHS website.
Congratulation to Ms. Hannah Brake - Super Falcon for August 2016
Join us on Twitter @fhsfalcons1
Senior Information
Mrs. Jones has created two newsletters for seniors that are essential for seniors and their parents to read on a regular basis. They can be found at:
https://www.smore.com/hdtk3 - Scholarship Information for 2016-17
https://www.smore.com/7pxar - Senior Announcements for 2016-17
Senior portrait information has been finalized. Students should schedule appointments by calling Joseph and Val Romans at 256-627-5217 or email them at valromans@comcast.net if this has been not done already. The Romans will make individual appointments and give families all the necessary details concerning formal senior portraits at the time the appointment is scheduled. They will also provide seniors with the opportunity to have formal and environmental portraits made. Students who have not had proofs made will be photographed on August 23 or 24 at FHS in order to have a photograph for the senior section of the yearbook.
Help FHS with the Coke Rewards for Schools Program
What is the My Coke Rewards for Schools program?
The My Coke Rewards for Schools program allows MCR members to donate points collected via the MCR program to eligible schools. Points donated will be converted to cash and the school will receive a quarterly payment to be used on physical education, sports, technology, arts and/or classroom supplies. Coke rewards are found on any Coke product. Coke lids and inside 12 packs and cases of Coke.
How you can help?
Save your Coke product caps and turn them in the the FHS office. We will register your caps in order to receive funds to help our students.
FFC/FHS Bus Schedule 2016-17
2016-17 Bell Schedule
School Begins at 8:10 am
1st Period
8:10 am – 9:00 am
2nd Period
9:05 am - 9:55 am
3rd Period
10:00 am -10:50 am
4th Period
10:55 am -11:45 am
5th Period/Falcon Boost
11:45 am -12:45 pm
6th Period
12:45 pm - 1:35 pm
7th Period
1:40 pm - 2:30 pm
8th Period
2:35 pm - 3:25 pm
Help FHS with the Publix’s Partners with Education Program
Pick up your Publix cards in the main office at FHS.
Florence High School
Email: jmcclure@florencek12.org
Website: http://www.florencek12.org/FlorenceHigh/index.html
Location: 1201 Bradshaw Drive, Florence, AL, United States
Phone: 256-768-2200
Twitter: @fhsfalcons1
FHS Guidance
Caroline Jones
Glenda Page
Lori Lovelace
Upcoming Events
August 18 - 11th grade meeting during Boost and AP Parent Night
August 19 - 10th grade meeting during Boost/Football @ Clay Chalkville
August 23 - Senior Pictures/College Fair Trip/11th grade parent night
August 24 - Senior pictures
August 25 - Fall School Picture Day/ Volleyball @ home vs Wilson
August 26 - Summer Graduation/ Football vs Whitehaven @home
August 27 - Crosscountry VB @ Pepsi Challenge/ Volleyball @ West Morgan
August 30 - Crosscountry @ Brooks/Volleyball @ home vs Deshler
August 31- Practice ACT (Grades 10-11)and Practice WorkKeys (Grade 12)/
September 1 - Senior Parent Night
September 2- Football @ Muscle Shoals
September 5 - Labor Day - No School
September 6 - PD Day - (No school for students)/ Quarterback Club Meeting
September 7 - Ambassador Interviews
September 8 - Progress Reports ready for viewing in Inow/ Football @home vs Hartselle
September 10 - CrossCountry @ Chickasaw Trails
September 12 - Volleyball @ Russellville
September 15 - Parent Teacher Conferences (Call guidance for appointments 256-768-2215)
September 15- Thursday Night Homecoming Parade Downtown Florence (more details to come)/ Volleyball @ Austin
September 16 - Homecoming Falcons Vs Athens
September 17 - A+ Study Session
September 17 Crosscountry @ Scottsboro/Volleyball @ Elkmont
September 20- Volleyball @ home vs Muscle Shoals
September 21 - Hosa Blood Drive / ASCD Begins filming at FHS
September 22 Volleyball @ Deshler
September 23 - Football @ Bob Jones
September 24 A+ Study Sesssion/ CrossCountry @ Kudzu Hills
September 26 - College Application Week Begins
September 27 Volleyball @home vs Athens/ Orchestra Concert
September 29- Volleyball @home vs Lauderdale County
September 30 - All State Showchoir auditions/ Football @ Austin
October 1 - A+ Study Session/ CrossCountry @ Jesse Owens/ Volleyball @ East Limestone
October 3-6 Benchmark Testing
October 4 - Volleyball @ Hazel Green/Quarterback Club Meeting
October 6 - End of 1st Nine- Weeks/ FAFSA Night for Seniors and Senior parents
October 7-10 Fall Break - No School/ Football @ Decatur
October 8 - Volleyball @ Lauderdale County
October 11 - PD Day - (No school for students)
October 12 - 1st Nine-weeks report cards ready for viewing in iNow
October 13 - Volleyball @ Central
October 14 - Competition Showchoir Camp/ Football @ home vs Columbia
October 15 - Competition Showchoir Camp
October 19 - PSAT Testing
October 21 Football vs Hazelgreen - Senior Night
October 22 - CrossCountry @ James Clemens
October 23 - Our of Darkness Walk at FHS
October 27 - CrossCountry @ Alabama Championship/ Theatre One Act Performances Begin
October 28 - A+ Study Day
November 10 Progress reports ready for viewing in iNow
November 11- Veteran's Day (No Scale)
November 21-25 Fall Break
December 12- 16 2nd Nine-Weeks Benchmarks
December 16 - End of 2nd Nine-Weeks
December 19 - January 2 Winter Break
January 3 - PD Day (No school for students)
January 4 Teacher Work Day (No school for students)
January 5 - Students return - 3rd Nine-weeks begins
FHS Administration
Principal- Lynne Hice
Principal and 12th Grade Contact