August 24, 2020
Greetings Franklin High School students, families and community
We are excited to welcome you back to school!
We would like to highlight the following: During a typical summer, you would have been welcome to enter the building, walk your schedule and check out your locker any time during regular office hours in August. This summer, we have been unable to be open in this manner. Our orientation days are being built with the understanding that students new (and returning) to FHS will need to orient themselves to our school.
All of our students and staff will be learning new routines as they attend FHS. All of us are excited to reopen our doors. We all must act responsibly and meet the expectations and requirements for our return.
Every day is an opportunity to reach out, make a connection, and have a conversation. Our goal as a learning community is to provide an open door for all students to explore their passions and interests, as well as develop a plan for their future. We will develop strong relationships with our students, their families, and the community. Please do not hesitate to reach out should you need anything.
During the school year we will send a Weekly Bulletin. The FHS Weekly Bulletin is a regular communication forwarded to you to provide information about news and upcoming events. Please plan to take some time each week to view the articles in the bulletin which may answer many of your questions. Watch your bulletin next week for more information on the first week of school.
As always, please contact the office (414-423-4640, press 0) for questions, email an administrator or your student's school counselor anytime you have questions or need assistance.
We hope your summer is reenergizing and rewarding. Maximize every moment.
Go Sabers!
Paying fees using eFunds
Student Parking
Does your student plan to park at FHS this semester? Due to the unusual circumstances this year, students can park in designated student parking areas the first two weeks of school without a parking tag. Your student will have until September 14th to purchase parking and must display their tag.
How does a student obtain a parking tag? Students can pick up the tag in the office ONLY on the day assigned for classes (a reminder that each student is only here one day the first week of school). The office is available for parking information/tags either before or after school when the student is present in the building for classes and when the following is complete:
1) Read the information regarding parking rules posted on our website – click here
2) Have completed a parking application
- If the parking application information was done during Back to School Online Check In, this step is complete
- If not completed in Back to School Check In, print the Parking Application from our website and bring it at the time assigned. All parking information must be complete to receive a parking tag.
3) Pay for parking –cost is $100 per semester (pay for one or both)
- Pay online using parent access (preferred method) using Parent PowerSchool access
- Pay with cash or check made out to FHS at time of tag pick up
4) No outstanding fees
5) Back to School Online Check In must be complete
6) At time of tag pick up show valid Driver License
7) At time of tag pick up show current liability insurance on vehicle registered to park at school (per Board policy) – please check that this document has current dates
Completion of all of the above will result in the student receiving a parking tag that allows parking on Franklin High School property. A reminder that parking is a privilege and can be revoked without refund (as posted on website and in complete information accessed through the website). On September 14th (and after), if your student does not have a valid 2020/2021 FHS parking tag their vehicle should not be on the property during school hours. Students may only park in areas designated for student parking or risk suspension of their tag.
2020-2021 Student Schedule & Change Request Info
Student Schedules will be available in PowerSchool later this week. If you were able to view a schedule prior to receiving your schedule this week, it was not a final schedule. Please do not call for a schedule change, there will be no opportunity to change schedules.
FHS Links & Tips
Check out FHS Information Links & Tips document which offers some quick links to navigating the Franklin High School website and finding those answers. You will find the FHS Bell Schedule and much more. View this document and check out some of the handy links.
2020-2021 School Supply List
Fall Sports update
Some of our fall sports are in full swing (Girls Swim & Dive, Boys & Girls Cross Country, Girls Golf, and Girls Tennis).
Just a reminder the following sports start the week of September 7th:
Boys Soccer
Football
Boys Volleyball
Girls Volleyball
If you have not already done so please be sure to Register for 2020 High School Fall Sports Here. Students registering for Athletics must have a current physical examination on file in the Athletics office before the student is authorized to participate in practice/tryouts. To ensure clearance for participation, physicals should be completed and submitted during online registration prior to the first day of practice/tryouts.
Summer Homework
Students enrolled in any honors or AP course for the 2020-21 school year should check this website/document for summer work requirements. It's not too late to be ready for the start of the Advanced Placement classes!
School Pictures & ID's
We will plan on yearbook/school photos sometime later in the year for all of our returning students.
Meet our School Counselors
2020 Fall Play - Tinkerbell
Performances are scheduled for November 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th - watch future Weekly Bulletins for information on ticket sales.
Check out Virtual College Fairs
National College Fair - NACAC
Wisconsin Education Fair
Wisconsin Education Fair (WEF)
In addition watch for information in future bulletins about NACAC Virtual College Fairs which are free national college fairs.
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: Susan.Bollis@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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinHighSchoolSabers