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<strong>Growl</strong><br />
<strong>2023</strong><br />
<strong>December</strong><br />
<strong>Tiger</strong><br />
Be Engaged! Be Brave! Be Kind! Be a <strong>Tiger</strong>! Belong!<br />
FHS Mission Statement<br />
Fremont High School will develop successful lifelong learners, and productive members of a global<br />
society<br />
Administrators:<br />
Myron Sikora: Head Principal<br />
Kody Christensen: Asst. Principal<br />
Seth McClain: Asst. Principal<br />
Scott Anderson: Asst. Principal/Activities Director<br />
Shanon Willmott: Dean of Students<br />
Dillon Grossman: Dean of Students<br />
Mike Schleicher: Registrar/Asst. Activities Director<br />
Counselors:<br />
Students with last names that start with...<br />
Cindy Kostek: A-F<br />
Ainslee Kroenke: G-L<br />
Mark Williams: M-Q<br />
Dawn Weinandt: R-Z<br />
What IS Overtime at FHS?<br />
Overtime was originally designed<br />
as an alternative to suspension<br />
that allows a student to remain in<br />
school, and at the same time,<br />
provides the student an<br />
opportunity which is not<br />
detrimental to his/her schedule.<br />
It has now evolved into a time for<br />
any student to work on missing<br />
homework, make up a quiz, a test,<br />
or a project, or to get additional<br />
support in a particular class.<br />
“Overtime” is generally scheduled<br />
one day a week from 3:15 – 6:00<br />
pm.<br />
(see more on page 3)<br />
<strong>December</strong> 2nd:<br />
District One Acts at<br />
Gretna!<br />
FHS Performs @ 1:45<br />
<strong>December</strong> 8th:<br />
Winter Activity<br />
Pep Rally<br />
11-11:30<br />
<strong>December</strong> 10th:<br />
Winter Vocal Music<br />
Concert 2:30 pm<br />
<strong>December</strong> 11th-15th:<br />
MAPS testing (9th only)<br />
Don't Forget!<br />
<strong>December</strong> 19th:<br />
Final Exams<br />
Bl. 1 & 2<br />
(7:50-11:20)<br />
<strong>December</strong> 20th:<br />
Final Exams<br />
Bl. 3 & 4<br />
(7:50-11:20)
Notes from the Nurses<br />
We have begun the health screening process for all<br />
sophomores and new students to the district. We check<br />
height, weight, vision, and dental, so wear your<br />
glasses/contacts daily. You never know when it will be your<br />
turn.<br />
As always good hygiene is important, shower daily and use<br />
deodorant..Be considerate of those with<br />
allergies/asthma/sensitive to strong smells and don't use<br />
perfume/cologne. Especially do not spray it in school.<br />
Wash your hands often for 26 seconds. If you are ill please<br />
stay home. If you have a temp of 100.00 or higher you will be<br />
asked to stay home that day and the next 24 hours to rest.<br />
HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE<br />
Nurses: Tammy and LeeAnn
Counseling Announcements
Counseling Announcements
Counseling Announcements<br />
Study Hard!<br />
To make sure every student is successful,<br />
remember to<br />
1) Charge your Chromebook at night.<br />
2) Make sure it's in working order.<br />
3) Bring it to school every day.
Changes to the FHS Weighted Grading Policy are coming for the<br />
Class of 2027:<br />
For 9th graders entering Fremont High School this fall, there has been an update to the weighted<br />
grading policy that will apply to the Class of 2027. The Classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026 will operate<br />
under the former policy. Both policies can be found in the FHS Student Handbook. Highlights of the<br />
changes include:<br />
*all weighted courses will receive a 5.0 weight (on a 4.0 scale)<br />
*only Honors/Advanced and AP (Advanced Placement) courses will be weighted<br />
*The list of Honors/Advanced and AP courses to be weighted can be found in the policy in the student<br />
handbook<br />
*Dual-credit courses will no longer be weighted<br />
Just a reminder of the Leveled Diplomas that will be available beginning with the Class of 2026:<br />
250-credit Cum Laude Diploma - Includes 175 required credits + 75 elective credits<br />
● High Distinction - Requires a 3.75 cumulative GPA<br />
To begin with the graduating class of 2026<br />
290-credit Magna Cum Laude Diploma - Includes 175 required credits + 115 elective<br />
credits<br />
● High Distinction - Requires a 3.75 cumulative GPA<br />
To begin with the graduating class of 2026<br />
290-credit Summa Cum Laude - (Includes 175 required credits + 115 elective credits)<br />
● High Distinction - Requires a 3.75 cumulative GPA<br />
○ Requires:<br />
1. Completion of Level 4 of a world language<br />
2. Social Science - 30 credits<br />
3. Science - 40 credits to include 20 credits in Anatomy & Physiology,<br />
Chemistry or Physics<br />
4. English - 45 credits to include 10 credits of AP Literature &<br />
Composition, British Literature, Analytical Composition, Creative<br />
Writing, or Journalism II<br />
5. Math - 40 credits to include Math Analysis<br />
6. 15 credits of visual arts and/or performing arts<br />
7. 15 credits of vocational courses--including Metro Academies<br />
(Industrial Technology/Business/FCS)<br />
To begin with the graduating class of 2026<br />
210-credit FHS - Standard Diploma (Includes 175 required credits + 35 elective credits)<br />
To begin with the graduating class of <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
*In order for a student to graduate with a Standard Diploma prior to the completion of their<br />
cohort year, a student / parent meeting with the Director of Guidance and the FHS<br />
administration is required.<br />
Current levels of academic recognition will remain in place until graduation of the class of 2026.
PBiS @ FHS<br />
1:45 at Gretna
Consumer Warning<br />
Watch this<br />
video for<br />
more<br />
information
Consumer Warning<br />
Parents, please be<br />
safe and aware, of<br />
this situation
Consumer Warning
Student Celebrations<br />
Introducing....<br />
The <strong>December</strong> German Students of the<br />
Month!
Library in the Letter<br />
Awesome happenings in YOUR library.<br />
Happiness is not<br />
by chance, but by<br />
choice<br />
-Jim Rohn<br />
Library hours: 7am-4pm<br />
Hello!<br />
Only a few short weeks until the Holiday Break.<br />
I hope everyone gets some time to recharge and<br />
spend time with those that you care<br />
about.Make sure to charge your chromebooks<br />
over break. We can’t wait to see you January.<br />
Also if you check out books this week, you can<br />
keep them until after break! Stock up!<br />
Did you know?!<br />
Chromebook Corner<br />
Canvas Tips and Tricks<br />
1) Type in fremonttigers.instructure.com to access<br />
your Canvas on your Chromebook.<br />
2) Link your modules to your home page.<br />
3) You can create icons in Canva that link to other<br />
places in your Canvas. Ask Shea Ahrens or Mrs.<br />
Fontaine to show you. (probs only useful for<br />
teachers)<br />
You can’t<br />
hum while<br />
holding your<br />
nose (try it!)<br />
Word of the month:<br />
Kinetic<br />
ki·net·ic<br />
/kəˈnɛdɪk/<br />
adjective<br />
relating to the motion of material bodies<br />
and the forces associated therewith<br />
Tech Tool of the Month!<br />
Adobe Express Free Comic<br />
Strip Maker<br />
(click here for access)<br />
This is such an easy tool to<br />
use! Similar to Canva, this<br />
tool has all the components<br />
to make a free comic strip!<br />
It’s such a cool and versatile<br />
tool to use!<br />
Who: Suzanne Collins (author),<br />
Lucy Gray, Coriolanus Snow,<br />
Sejanus Plinth<br />
What: The 10th Hunger Games<br />
are upon us, and Snow wants to<br />
regain his family’s social<br />
standing in the eyes of the<br />
capital. He pulls the proverbial<br />
short end of the stick by being<br />
assigned District 12. He is now<br />
torn between following the rules<br />
and doing what it takes to<br />
actually survive.<br />
When: In the Future (Panem)<br />
Where: Panem<br />
Why: It makes you<br />
sympathetic/empathetic<br />
towards Snow. It’s something to<br />
think about,<br />
Interests:<br />
Hot<br />
books in the<br />
Library<br />
Twitter: @librarytigers<br />
Facebook: FHS Media Center<br />
email: dana.fontaine@fpsmail.org<br />
Insta: fhstigerpower<br />
Tiktok: p.394fhslib<br />
graphic novel<br />
Fantasy<br />
manga<br />
Historical<br />
LGBTQIA+<br />
Romance<br />
Poetry or verse<br />
Key:<br />
Biography<br />
Sad<br />
Religious or<br />
Spiritual<br />
Adventure<br />
Scifi<br />
Mystery<br />
Sports<br />
realistic<br />
Scary!
Lunch Information<br />
lunch prices<br />
Elementary: $2.00<br />
JCAC: $2.25<br />
Middle School: $2.35<br />
High School: $2.40<br />
Reduced: $.40<br />
Breakfast: $1.30<br />
Reduced Breakfast: $.30<br />
Adults: $3.75<br />
Apply for Free/Reduced lunch<br />
here:<br />
https://bit.ly/fpsfreeredlunch<br />
scan for easy access<br />
*Important*<br />
USDA waivers that<br />
allowed for free<br />
meals for all<br />
students will no<br />
longer be available.<br />
If families want to<br />
apply for benefits<br />
please fill out an<br />
application.
Important Dates to Remember!<br />
Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits month<br />
District<br />
One<br />
Acts<br />
International<br />
Volunteer<br />
Day<br />
MAPS<br />
testing<br />
National<br />
Cocoa<br />
Day<br />
MAPS<br />
testing<br />
Quarter<br />
Finals<br />
AM<br />
Quarter<br />
Finals<br />
AM<br />
No School<br />
for Students<br />
PD Day for<br />
Staff<br />
Winter<br />
Break<br />
Winter Break<br />
Winter Break
Digital Corner<br />
Follow FHS: Twitter @fhstigersbelong<br />
Follow FHS Activities: Twitter @fhstigersports<br />
Follow FHS Facebook: facebook.com/FPSfremonthighschool<br />
Follow FHS Instagram: @fhstigerpower<br />
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS<br />
POLICY STATEMENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION<br />
Students, their families, employees, and potential employees of Fremont High School are hereby notified that Fremont High School does not<br />
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sex, disability, genetic information, military obligations, English<br />
proficiency, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or status in any other group protected by local, state or federal law in<br />
employment, career and technology programs or activities, including Business, Family Consumer Science, and Industrial Technology, as set forth in<br />
compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. Any persons having inquiries concerning Fremont High School’s compliance with Title II,<br />
Title IV, Title IX, the ADA, and/or Section 504 may contact: Executive Director of Human Resources and Elementary Operations, 130 E. 9th St. (402-727-<br />
3008), Fremont, NE 68025.<br />
Persons seeking further information concerning the career and technical education offerings and specific pre-requisite criteria should contact: Mr.<br />
Myron Sikora, Principal, Fremont High School, 1750 North Lincoln Ave. (402-727-3050), Fremont, NE 68025. To obtain this information in a language<br />
other than English, call 402-727-3088.
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