Frankfort High School Newsletter
Oct. 23, 2020
FHS Sticking with Orange Plan
Orange Plan + Senior Internship Meetings
Franklin County has returned to Orange status on the Kentucky COVID-19 Map after week at yellow. While numbers in the orange category remain low Frankfort Independent has opted to stick with their small groups plan.
While sticking with the small group plan utilized over the past few weeks, we will move forward with bringing seniors together in small groups for senior internship. Seniors will meet for Internship class at the Kentucky History Museum beginning next week.
Potential adjustments to the launch date for Phase 2 and 3 of the previously communicated yellow phase-in plan are tentative and will be communicated as we follow the COVID data reported for Franklin County.
How FISD determines the Color Plan
Reporting positive COVID-19 Students
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Students working for a REWARD DAY!
Parent Summit Tip of the Week
This week the Blue Line has passed many second Power Focus Areas(PFAs). As a reminder, students need to Master all Power Focus Areas by the end of the year in order to pass a course.
They can attempt a PFA as many times as necessary to master it with no penalty, but if they get off the pace a PFA will turn red to prompt students that they are behind where they need to be at this point in the year. Students can take PFA Content Assessments when they are in FLEX Lab, RISE (both of which they have twice a week), and on Wednesdays.
The best way for a student to succeed with PFAs and remain on track or ahead of where they need to be is to make sure they are attending ALL of those sessions and working on PFA work during that time and seeking help when needed. It is never too late to make a plan to get on track. Your student's RISE Mentor is a great person to help them make that plan and stay accountable.
Homecoming Week
Normally, Frankfort High School Homecoming Week is an event celebrated by the students, staff, and Frankfort community. Because of COVID-19, the FHS Pep Club has decided to celebrate Homecoming week in a way that keeps our supporters safe! Below, all of the opportunities and events for community members to get involved in are listed! Go Panthers!
USE OUR HASHTAG: #FHSHOCOVID20
Throughout all of our Football Homecoming week events, use the hashtag #fhshocovid20 on social media! The Pep Club wants to see images of all your spirit! We will put these images on social media, throughout our virtual events, and in the yearbook!
Homecoming Week Events: (Oct. 19-23)
Spirit Week: Dress Up Days
Monday: Decades Day (Take a blast to the past... or the future! Dress up like your favorite decade!)
Tuesday: Pajama Day (Pajama Day is everyday, right? Wear your favorite pair of pjs!)
Wednesday: Trip to Space Day (Dress up like an alien, an astronaut, or even a planet!)
Thursday: Homecoming Formal Wear (Fix your hair and put on your formal wear!)
Friday: Orange and Blue Day (Show that Panther Pride!)
Homecoming Queen and King Voting:
Voting for Homecoming Queen and King will open on October 19 and close on October 21! Students will receive the link to vote in their student email! The Queen and King will be announced during halftime of the Homecoming Football Game streamed through Bluegrass Streaming Network.
Virtual Pep Rally:
FHS will be holding its first ever Virtual Pep Rally on Friday October 23rd at 11 am! Students will receive an email about the meeting code! The Pep Rally will include the Band, Cheerleaders, fun Minute-To-Win-It games, and the Football team! The recording will be posted on this website as well as on our Facebook!
Virtually Streamed Football Game:
Bluegrass Sports Network will be recording the Homecoming Football game against Berea at 8:30 pm. A pre-recorded Homecoming Court Ceremony will be played during halftime! To watch the virtual event go to their website here: https://kybsn.com/
Virtual Homecoming Dance:
FHS will be holding its first ever Virtual Homecoming Dance on Saturday October 24th at 8 pm! Students will receive an email about the meeting code. The event will include fun follow along songs, giveaways, the announcement of the Homecoming Court Reps, and some fun how-to slow dance videos!
We Scare Hunger
Spanish Students Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Our Spanish classes have been busy this month celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept 16th -October 15th. They have had Hispanic music artist projects, Hispanic artist art projects and now are working on their Hispanic author projects. Additionally, the Spanish 3 and Spanish 101/102 Dual Credit classes did a Mexican candy project where they got to rate Mexican candies and learn about Mexican candy, the culture, vocabulary, and history behind the candies.
Students did oral assessment slide show presentations in Spanish on the Hispanic artists they chose to discuss and painted their own canvases based on their Hispanic artists’ inspiration. See pictures below.
Additionally, Spanish students had the opportunity to speak to guest native speakers from Colombia and Guatemala in international Zoom meetings. We are currently working on getting some Venezuelans to come visit our class to present on their country and its current situation.
We also have been busy nominating and voting for our new Spanish Club Officers. The new 2020-2021 Spanish Club Officers are: Ella Denton, President; Jaleia Hatchett, Vice President; Kylee Vanatter, Secretary; and Lucy Saunderson, Treasurer. Congratulations to our new officers!
Currently, Ms. Martinez is going through the applications for our Spanish National Honor Society. She has a President and Vice President and is working on the Secretary and Treasurer. Our new 2020-2021 President is Ella Luking and our Vice President is Pauline Hancock. Congratulations!
We will be holding our first Spanish Club meeting on October 21st at 11am and we encourage anyone who wants to be a Spanish Club member to attend. We will be discussing our agenda for new members, our Day of the Dead activities, dates, and times.
Our Spanish National Honor Society will meet on October 22nd at 11am to discuss the induction ceremony for our members and our agenda for community service projects and Day of the Dead activities.
We are excited about all the projects and the activities that we have and will be doing this year with our Spanish program! Hope to see you there!
Voter Education Project
There are two links: one is to a collection of virtual flyers that our members have worked on. They include background on candidates, as well as their stances on key issues. The second link is for those of you who live within the city. It includes links to videos of commissioner and mayoral candidates speaking to FHS eligible seniors, but feel free to look at them too! Just click on the face of the person, and you will be led to a video, or their website for those we couldn't reach.
We think it is super important for all students and parents to be educated on who is running, even if they can't vote this November. Thank you all for your help!
House Games Compete for Service Project
Click on each image to see the full page.
Donations Needed for Blessings Bags
The Equity and Inclusion Leadership Dynamics class is making Blessing Bags to be sent out to families in need. We are asking for donations from the community to help use fill the Blessing Bags. The flyer showcases the items we are in need of.
You can drop your donations off at Frankfort High in the office.
Hiding in Plain Sight Presentation
Pre-Registration is required, but Zoom Training is FREE
Financial Empowerment Sessions
The 2021 GSE Experience and Opportunities to Learn More
The Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) will begin accepting applications for summer 2021 on Monday, Nov. 16. GSE brings teens together from around the state of Kentucky, immerses them in a creative space, and arms them with the tools they need to unleash their entrepreneurial spirits. While all participants gain vital entrepreneurial skills through the program to use as they enter the workplace or continue into higher education, 11 new businesses have already been launched by young alumni of the GSE program. Others have filed for multiple patents and developed new ideas and relationships that sow the seeds for more business formation. In addition, as a direct result of their participation in GSE, entrepreneurs qualify for some $3 million in scholarship opportunities from Kentucky's universities and colleges.
GSE has scheduled seven virtual events on Hopin this fall for prospective applicants and their families to showcase the GSE experience and dive into the application process. The link to register is below, as well as the schedule for events.
Virtual Learning Events for GSE
Monday, Oct. 5 from 4-5 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 4-5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 4-5 p.m. ET
Thursday, Nov. 19 from 4-5 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 4-5 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 4-5 p.m. ET
This free, prestigious program will take place on Northern Kentucky University's campus in the summer of 2021. All current 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students are welcome to apply.
Are You Supporting Your Teen or Enabling Them?
As a parent, you are used to helping your child. When he or she was little, you had to do everything for them. Now that they’re a teenager, though, it can be hard to let go of the reins and let them make their own choices. Making poor choices at times is par for the course when it comes to being an adolescent. Sometimes, parents feel as though they should be there to clean up the figurative (and occasionally literal!) messes as they happen in order to be supportive. However, there is a difference between supporting and enabling your teen. Take a look at these tips on supporting your teen rather than enabling them as he or she is on the journey toward adulthood.
Listen More Than You Speak
You might have heard the adage, “you have two ears and one mouth so you can listen twice as much as you speak.” When it comes to supporting your teen, your primary role should be listening, not talking. In a few years, your child will be solving most of his or her problems on their own, so letting them work out their own solutions to their issues is great practice for them — and for you!
Many times, teens simply want to vent and don’t want their parents to suggest solutions to issues that come up with friends, school, sports, and their jobs. If your teen seems stuck, it’s fine to offer a suggestion or two, but a good strategy most of the time is to say something like, “what are some ways you can think of to handle this problem?” You might be surprised at what your teen comes up with when you are not the one supplying the answers.
Don’t Lie For Your Teen
One big clue that you are enabling your teenager is if you are lying for them. This can take many forms. For example, you might agree to write a note to the school to excuse them for an absence that was due to your teen staying up all night and then sleeping in. Or you might make excuses for your teen’s bad behavior, saying things like, “That’s really not like him at all; he must have been getting sick.” Insist that your teen take ownership of his or her own behavior.
When supporting your teen, if you find that you are going against your own value system, this is a red flag that your teenager is too dependent on you and that you are going too far in enabling him or her. Also, it sends a very mixed message to your teen. Presumably, you are teaching him or her to be honest and to have integrity, but when you go against that yourself, it shows them that you think they are above these rules of decency. Don’t be afraid to tell your child that you are sorry, but you simply will not lie for them.
Remember That Your Teen’s Problems Don’t Belong to You
When your teen was a toddler, his or her moods probably vacillated wildly between glee and intense sadness. While you probably felt bad when your toddler was unhappy, you soon learned not to take it personally. The same goes for your teen. You are not responsible for every fluctuation in his or her happiness. The problems that they have, particularly the ones that are self-created, are not up to you to solve.
This can be a huge burden lifted off of your shoulders. At the same time, it will throw a previously enabled teenager into a tailspin. “What do you mean you won’t call my teacher and explain why my project is late?!” You are supporting your teen by letting him or her handle their own problems, as long as they are age-appropriate and not likely to result in great harm. A failing grade or a lost part-time job now will teach important lessons that can help your teen achieve success later in life.
Create and Stick to Boundaries
Do you say what you mean and mean what you say? If your teen is constantly trying to cajole you into doing things you’ve already decided not to do, it could be because you’ve enabled them by not sticking to the boundaries that you’ve set. Throughout life, your teen will be encountering obstacles that they must navigate. There will be rules that they don’t like. Do not get into the habit of letting your teen do whatever they want. Create reasonable boundaries, discuss what the consequences will be if those boundaries are crossed, and stick to whatever you’ve decided.
It can be very difficult for the teen who has not had boundaries all along, but it will be even more difficult if your teenager becomes an adult who has never had to follow rules and face consequences. Remember that the consequences you impose on your teenager are not going to be as severe as those faced by adults who do not follow the rules or the law. Being grounded or losing their driving privileges now can help your child avoid losing a job or being arrested later.
Seek Help When Needed
When it comes to supporting your teen, it’s important to remember that sometimes, people need professional help with certain problems. If your teen is showing signs of depression, anxiety, or other types of mental health conditions that can cause misbehavior, withdrawal, or other problems, it’s important to seek help right away. First, it will help immensely to get the professional support needed. Secondly, this sets a good example for your teenager that he or she can follow later in life: When there’s a problem, we take steps to solve the problem. It also helps to remove some of the stigma surrounding mental health issues and it can help prevent the issue from getting worse.
Parenting is a delicate balancing act, and it’s never more true than when raising teenagers. It’s easy to get into the trap of going too far when it comes to being unsupportive or being an enabler. Always keep in mind that the eventual goal is that your teenager will be a productive and happy adult, and make decisions based on what is most likely to get him or her to that point.
Source: https://paradigmtreatment.com/supporting-your-teen-enabling/
Craft Academy
Upcoming Recruitment Events
· Virtual Visits will be held each week day in the month of October at 1 p.m. EST - please register here: https://www.moreheadstate.edu/Academics/Craft-Academy/Prospective-Students/Schedule-a-Virtual-Visit
· Craft and Gatton Academy Collaborative Virtual Session will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. EST. To register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craft-and-gatton-academies-virtual-info-session-tickets-123233273037
· Want to speak to a member of our Recruitment Team? Send us an email: craftacademy@moreheadstate.edu and we will set up a virtual meeting with you.
· Tour Morehead State University by visiting: www.moreheadstate.edu/visit
· Visit our Facebook page for previously held live sessions: Applying to Craft Academy, Living in Grote-Thompson Hall and Meet the Staff. We will also be hosting upcoming sessions to Ask a Craft Ambassador soon!
KDE Seeking Nominations for 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking nominations for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. This is not a scholarship; however, all scholars will be honored for their accomplishments during the National Recognition Program, held in June in Washington, D.C. Presidential Scholars will be guests of the commissioner of the U.S. Department of Education during the National Recognition Program and enjoy an expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to meet with government officials, educators and other accomplished people. To commemorate their achievement, the Scholars are awarded the U.S. Presidential Scholars medallion at a ceremony sponsored by the White House
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Each school may nominate two high school seniors: one male and one female. We encourage you to nominate students who, while demonstrating outstanding scholarship, might not otherwise be nominated through the current ACT/SAT or arts recognition processes. For the arts component, students must participate in the National YoungArts program. In addition to the general nominations, we also are asking each of you to nominate additional students from your jurisdiction to be included as candidates for excellence in Career and Technical Education (CTE).
It may be helpful to consider the following questions:
- What about the student makes him or her stand out as having outstanding scholarship?
- What special challenges or hurdles has this student overcome while still achieving success in academics, technical education or in the arts?
Students who apply should complete the first page of the attached application form. The second page must be completed by a counselor or teacher who is most familiar with the student. Please email the completed application for the male and female candidate from your school to Kathie Anderson at Kathie.Anderson@education.ky.gov. KDE will select 25 students for the 2021 application and submit these to the national selection committee who will determine Presidential Scholar winners.
Please email completed applications to Kathie Anderson at kathie.anderson@education.ky.gov by Oct. 30, 2020.
George S & Stell M Knight Essay Contest
George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest information can be found on line at www.SAR.org and then tab to Education or one can just Goggle George S. & Stella M. Knight Contest. The site will explain in great detail the rules of the contest and discuss the theme this year.
The student will submit an original essay of between 800-1200 words based upon an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or establishment of the US Constitution.
Local winners receive $200, $100 or $50. State level winners $500, $200 and $100. National winners receive $5000, $2500 and $1000. The local Chapter had several winners this past year.
The deadline to email the essay packet to lewis@mytfca.org. is the 19th of December 2019.
FAFSA Info from Mrs. Harley
Oct. 1 kicked off the start for FAFSA Completion for our Seniors! Please do not allow this to be of concern as we are here to help and ease some stress that often comes with this step.
First, please know that even though the window opens tomorrow, you have time. The funds will not deplete overnight, or even within the month of October.
We would like to support you in completing the FAFSA by offering a FAFSA Workshop on October 30th. During your appointment you will have the chance to complete the FAFSA with the help of a KHEAA representative and a College Coach of Gear Up. To sign up for this opportunity please complete this form:
https://forms.gle/GwbcajnprVXCHHRs8
If you feel comfortable completing the FAFSA and plan to do so before October 30th, attached are some resources that can help.
Please see the attached FAFSA Completion Guide for 2021-2022.
The following link is this month's edition of Counselor Connection. Inside you will find helpful tips for FAFSA, college applications and scholarships:
https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/guid_ky?main=6
And of course you can contact me at any time at Jessica.Harley@frankfort.kyschools.us
FHS Website with Important Info
Football HOME vs. Berea (Homecoming)
Friday, Oct 23, 2020, 07:30 PM
Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, KY, USA
JV Football @ Eminence
Monday, Oct 26, 2020, 07:30 PM
Eminence School, West Broadway, Eminence, KY, USA
Football @ Bethlehem
Friday, Oct 30, 2020, 07:30 PM
Bethlehem High School, West Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY, USA
Missed a Newsletter One Week?
School Calendar has Changed
Important changes:
No fall break in Oct.
Fall break the week of Thanksgiving
One week Spring Break
Out in May
FIS Has Homeless Assistance Available
Frankfort Independent now has assistance for the homeless. If you would like additional information, please contact:
Kelli Hume
kelli.hume@frankfort.kyschools.us
FIS Homeless Coordinator
875-8658 Ext 2243