News in a Flash: Kickoff 2020-21
Summer Edition- July 20, 2020
***FLASHES KICKOFF 2020-21***
Thank you to Today's Attendees!
Freshmen and seniors had a chance to get their pictures taken, books and schedules picked up, and devices prepped for the coming school year today. Everyone did a great job wearing masks and respecting each other's space. We greatly appreciate your efforts and look forward to welcoming our sophomores and juniors tomorrow.
A few reminders for Tuesday:
1) Report to the main entrance of the school (Door #1) during your specific window detailed below:
7 am - 10 am: Sophomores
10 am - 1 pm: Juniors
2) Please keep in mind that these are windows and you can arrive at any point during your designated time frame to complete the checklist of necessary items (provided upon entry.) Experience has told us that the majority of families show up at the very beginning or very end of the window; please consider arriving sometime into the time frame to keep lines moving, eliminate wait time, and maintain required social distancing.
3) To ensure fidelity to state and local protocols, we are asking that only the student and, if needed, one additional person attend Flashes Kickoff 2020-21. Again, we are attempting to give everyone the opportunity to be prepared for the start of school while also maintaining a safe environment for that start. Masks must be worn at all times while in the building, with the exception of in front of the camera for pictures.
4) Pictures and IDs: Students will have their pictures taken and IDs printed at kickoff. IT IS NECESSARY FOR STUDENTS TO GET THEIR PICTURES TAKEN AT THIS TIME. More information will be available on the checklist, but multiple photographers will be set up in the main cafeteria to expedite the process. To maintain social distancing, only students will be allowed in the cafeteria.
6) Parking Permits: Permits will be sold in the main gym at kickoff. Be sure to bring your driver’s license, car information, and $20 fee. Only juniors and seniors will be able to purchase a parking permit and must bring the COMPLETED parking permit application with parent signature and their driver's license with them. A minimum g.p.a. of 2.0 is also required to purchase the parking permit.
7) To ensure accurate fee statements and totals, please bring your device to Kickoff with you, regardless of whether it is your own or a rented Chromebook. There will be a station to meet with IT to confirm rental or BYOD status and necessary billing. You will not have to go through any IT updates unless you are new to the district or have a new device. This will significantly speed up the process in comparison to previous years.
8) Textbook rental fees can be paid at textbook pick-up by cash or check. If you plan to pay with a credit card, please pay online through RevTrak. Textbook rental statements are for first semester only and will be available in Infinite Campus starting July 20th. Second semester statements will be available in January.
Return to School Guidance
Additionally, our nursing staff has put together some helpful resources to make the transition back to school a little more seamless.
Student Schedules
Schedules will not be mailed as in years past and can either be obtained at Kickoff or via Infinite Campus on or after July 27th. Hard copies of schedules that were not picked up at Kickoff will also be available on the first day of school in the Guidance Office. However, Infinite Campus will contain the same information and prevent unnecessary additional contact.
Students and parents are reminded that schedules will only be changed due to error or lack of prerequisites. Changes of mind, teacher requests, and lunch changes cannot be honored. Students will have an opportunity to report any errors to the guidance department during Kickoff.
At this point, the only schedule changes that are allowed are due to errors or to drop a course for a study hall. Students enrolled in seven courses may drop one course for a study hall during the first five days of each semester without grade penalty. Students are not allowed to drop an AP or Pre-AP class for a study hall.
Any errors or requests to drop a course for a study hall should be directed to the student's counselor via the Schedule Change Form on the FC website under Guidance Counseling. Requests to drop a course for a study hall must be approved by parent or guardian.
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