
23-24 FHS Weekly Update #2
Week of July 31 - August 4th
Summer Office Hours
Extended Summer Hours Begins July 24th (Mondays - Thursdays)
Building Open 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
Closed on Fridays
2023-24 FAPS Calendar Available online
1. Go to www.fentonschools.org
2. Click on "Our District"
3. First bullet is "District Calendar for 2023-24"
Note: The FHS Building Calendar link is in the graphic below.
FHS Building Calendar
FHS Senior Calendar for 2023-2024
2023-24 Online Re-registration for Current or New Students - Need to Do BEFORE Schedule Pick-up
Online enrollment for new students and the re-registration of current students opened March 1, 2023, with mandatory prompting beginning April 11th. Students will not be able to get schedules, parking passes, school ID pictures, etc. until parents have created/updated their Synergy account for the 2023-24 school year.
New Families: Create a Parent Vue account and login in to enroll new students.
Current FAPS Families: Log into your Parent Vue account to enroll new students and/or to update your current student information.
The link to the Parent Vue account is (or click on button below).
https://parentvue.geneseeisd.org/fent/PXP2_Login_Parent.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True.
IMPORTANT
If you are a current FAPS family and are having trouble logging into your account please contact Amanda Mogford at amogford@fentonschools.org 810-591-4712.
Do not create a new account.
Link to General Enrollment Information
https://fentonareaschoolsmi.sites.thrillshare.com/page/enrollment
Back to School Supplies
Pay Obligations BEFORE Schedule Pick-Up
Obligation notices were included in end of year mailing with transcripts & summer school letters.
All obligations should be taken care of BEFORE schedule pick-up/orientation!!!
FHS Marching Band Camp - July 30 - August 5
PRE-CAMP (FHS)
Monday, July 24th - Wednesday, July 26
BAND CAMP (ADRIAN COLLEGE)
Sunday, July 30th - Saturday, August 5th
For more detailed information, and the 2023-24 FHS Marching Band calendar, check out their website at: www.fentonbands.org
NOTE: Students taking summer school & going to Band Camp should complete Summer School online classes early BEFORE going to Band Camp.
2023-24 Genesee Career Institute Students
Students enrolled in the Genesee Career Institute (aka GCI) for 2023-24 should:
1. Enroll in the correct Google Classroom for your Session of GCI
a. Session 1: Join Code: z572mrd
b. Session 2: Join Code: d7uerm6
c. Session 3: Join Code: v46u6si
The Google Classroom contains:
- a. Rules and expectations,
- b. Important dates and schedules
- c. Paperwork and forms that are needed.
2. Attend GCI Orientation at the FHS Media Center on Thursday, August 24th -
This is a required orientation held during the hour(s) a student will attend GCI.
3. GCI Students may attend GCI on 8/25/23, although first official day is Monday (8/28/23).
Again, please see Google Classroom for additional information regarding orientation.
August: Week #1 - July 31 - August 4
Monday (7/31/23) -
Tuesday (8/1/23) -
Wednesday (8/2/23) -
- Testing Out - 9:00 - 12:00 pm
- Testing Out - 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday (8/3/23)
- FHS Key Club helps at Safety Town
Friday (8/4/23) - FHS Closed on Fridays during Summer
- FHS Key Club helps at Safety Town
Sunday (8/6/23) - Fall Coaches Meeting - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Summer School Ends
- Teachers grade over the weekend.
- Grades given to Athletic Director to determine Fall Sports eligibility, Fall sports begins Monday, August 8th
- Grades given to FHS Counselors to update transcript and adjust schedules prior to August 9th or 10th Schedule Pick-Up/Orientation/School Picture Day.
Key Club Members & Incoming Freshman - Summer Volunteer Activities
1. Safety Town: Set-up, Thurs, August 3rd & Friday, August 4th - 9:00 - 1:00 p.m.
a. Guides: Monday - Thursday, August 7-10th - 8:45 - 12:15 a.m.
b. Pack Up: Thurs, August 10 - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
c. Pack Up: Friday, August 11 - 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m.
2. Food Pantries: Argentine Church of the Nazarene: Sat, August 26th @ 10:15 a.m.
3. FARR Back To School Bash: Saturday, August 12th.
a. Set Up inside & outside at World of Wonder - 8:30 - 10:30. a.m.
b. Help Kiwanis Set UP & Distribute free books - Outside World of Wonder - 10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Sign up is available on Google Classroom (code urdg6rx). For more information, contact Lou Santo at lsanto@fentonschools.org or Mark Suchowski at msuchowski@fentonschools.org.
August: Week #2 - August 7 - 11
Monday (8/7/23) -
- Building Re-opens to FHS Staff
- Fall Sports begins
- FHS Key Club helps at Safety Town 8:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and/or 1:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday (8/8/23) -
- Testing Out - 9:00 - 12:00 pm
- Testing Out - 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
- FHS Key Club helps at Safety Town 8:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and/or 1:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday (8/9/23) -
- Grade 12 Schedule Pick-up - 9:00 - 11:00 pm
- Grade 10 & 11 Schedule Pick-up - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- FHS Key Club helps at Safety Town 8:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and/or 1:00 - 4:15 p.m.
- FHS Key Club helps pack up 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
- Grade 9 Schedule Pick-up (Last Names M-Z) 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Thursday (8/10/23)
- FHS Key Club helps at Safety Town 8:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and/or 1:00 - 4:15 p.m.
- Grade 9 Schedule Pick-up (Last Names A-L) 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Friday (8/11/23) - FHS Closed on Fridays during Summer
Saturday (8/12/23) FARR - Back to School Event at World of Wonder - Ellen Street
- FHS Key Club sets up - 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
- FHS Key Club distributes books with Kiwanis - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Parking Pre-Registration Form Opened- July 14th at 5:00 p.m. - See link sent to School Gmail
Note: Be on the lookout for an email from Mr. Bradley in the first week of August with your specified time window.
Steps for Parking:
1. Update registration in Parent Vue PRIOR to registering for a parking spot.
2. Complete FHS parking registration via the students' FHS gmail account (remember this is a closed system for the protection of students and his/her information).
3. Print, sign, & bring a copy of your parking registration to your time slot.
4. Scope out FHS parking lots and have a couple of possible parking space numbers in mind.
5. Pay any obligations or return items, then pick up schedule.
6. Pick up schedule at FHS BEFORE getting in the parking sticker line. Remember, schedules will NOT be released if Parent Vue hasn't been updated.
7. During your time slot, present schedule, parking forms & $20 (cash or check payable to Fenton High School) to pay for your sticker.
For more information or assistance, please contact Assistant Principal, Mr. Bradley.
Student Council Parking Fundraiser (Paint Your Spot)
Student Council is sponsoring a fundraiser opportunity for FHS students who are registered to park on campus for the 2023-24 school year.
For an additional $20.00 (on top of the original parking sticker fee), students will be permitted to design his/her own parking space and then paint his/her parking spot. Please submit designs via this Google Form, so the admin team can review them. The deadline to submit the form is Wednesday, Wednesday, August 16, 2023. This gives the admin team time to review designs. You will receive confirmation that your design was approved by the end of the business day on Thursday, August 17th, 2023.
The painting date will be occurring on Friday, August 18, 2023 Time to be Announced. ONLY students that have taken the following steps are eligible to participate:
Registered their vehicles with FHS
Received parking sticker
Submitted designs that have been approved by the admin team (using Google Form Above)
Pay the 20.00 fundraiser on the date of the event
Bring Parent Permission Form (last page in the Rules and Regulations).
YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PAINT ON DAYS THAT ARE NOT ORGANIZED AND SUPERVISED BY STUDENT COUNCIL! Student council will work to determine if makeup dates and times will be made available.
PLEASE SEE THE RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THIS OPPORTUNITY, AS WELL AS THE APPROVED MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES LIST.
Please direct questions about the event/ opportunity to Mrs. Jamey Logan and Mr. Zachary Bradley.
August: Week #3 - August 14 - 18
Monday (8/14/23) -
Tuesday (8/15/23) -
- District PD/Breakfast & Service Awards - 8:00 - 9:30 pm
- Building Meeting - FHS Staff - 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
- Meet the Team Night - 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Wednesday (8/16/23) -
- District PD - 8:30 - 1:30 pm
Thursday (8/17/23)
- District PD - 8:30 - 1:30 pm
Friday (8/18/23) - FHS Office Open
August: Week #4 - August 21 - 25
Monday (8/21/23) -
Tuesday (8/22/23) - First Day of School at FHS (Full Day)
- First Day of School
Wednesday (8/23/23) -
Thursday (8/24/23)
- GCI Orientations in Media Center
- FHS Varsity Football v Midland Dow (away)
Friday (8/25/23) - FHS Closed
- GCI Students still attend GCI
August: Week #5 - August 28 - Sept 1st
Monday (8/28/23) -
- Gen net classes begin
Tuesday (8/29/23) -
- Senior Class Meeting - 9:34 to 10:32 a.m. in FHS Auditorium
- Senior Parent Meeting - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in FHS Auditorium
Wednesday (8/30/23) -
Thursday (8/31/23) -
- Junior Class Meeting - 9:34 - 10:32 a.m. in FHS Auditorium
- FHS Varsity Football v Hazlett (away)
Friday (9/1/23) - FHS closed due to Labor Day Weekend
Monday (9/4/23) - FHS closed due to Labor Day Weekend
FHS Office
Obligations - Take Care of Before Schedule Pick-up on Aug 9 & 10
Time to return textbooks, library books, district issued Chromebooks (if you plan to leave the district) as well as make good on any Athletic pay to participate, yearbook late fees, Library books or cafeteria obligations prior to the conclusion of the school year.
Obligation notices were mailed June 12th with the transcript. Obligations not settled could impact schedule pick-up in mid-August.
Free Breakfast & Lunch for All Students in 23-24 - Other Benefits by Application
The State of Michigan's most recent budget has approved free breakfast and lunches for all FAPS students for the 2023-24 school year, however students/families who may qualify for free and reduced lunches should also still complete the free/reduced lunch form as they may also qualify for other discounts such as Pay to Participate, AP or IB exam fee reductions or waivers, and reduced Summer School fees.
Medications
If so, please make sure to complete and return a copy of the New FHS Medication Form (see link below). Prescription medications MUST remain in the original bottle. Over the counter medications should be small bottles, meant to get a student through the day/week.
NEW for 2023-24: The new medication authorization forms required physician's signature and office stamp EVEN for self-carry/self-administration medications, so plan ahead to get these forms completed PRIOR to the start of the school year.
Transportation
Athletics & Activities
Fall Sports Begin - Monday, August 7th
FHS athletes are encouraged to complete next year's sports physical AND Final Forms Athletic registration updates as soon as possible. Do not wait until the start of tryouts on August 8th.
Complete & Submit the following:
2. Final Forms at the link shown: www.fenton-mi.finalforms.com.
3. Pay $230 Participation Fee via cash, check, bank transfer or credit card.
If using credit card or bank transfer, use our new E-Funds platform at
https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56532
NOTE: Be sure to have your student's ID number to set up your account.
Fall Varsity Coaches Contact Info
Sideline & Competition Cheer - Contact Morgan Martinez
email: mmartinez@fentonschools.org
Boys & Girls Cross Country - Contact Renae Muzer
email: rmuzer@fentonschools.org
Football - Contact Jeff Setzke
email: jsetzke@fentonschools.org
Girls Golf - Contact Kurt Herbstreit
email: kherbstreit@fentonschools.org
Boys Soccer - Contact Jose Melero
email: jmelero@fentonschools.org
Girls Swim & Dive - Contact Brad Jones
email: bjones@fentonschools.org
Boys Tennis - Contact Renee Hand
email: cdrahand@yahoo.com
Volleyball - Contact Jenna Long
email: jlong@fentonschools.org
Parchment - Send Transcripts to Colleges, Employers, or Self
Parchment allows families/students to request, send, and, store transcripts. It also includes powerful tools to research colleges and admissions. We advise NOT to use school email addresses during the registration process, as there may be a need to access this resource beyond high school years.
To access Parchment, please follow these steps:
1. Login/ Register - Sign in at www.parchment.com and click Sign Up to log in or register.
2. Add School - Click Get Started, and add high school(s).
3. Select Destinations- Select destinations such as colleges, NCAA, Common Application, or yourself, and review your selection.
4. Provide Consent- Complete waiver form and e-sign the transcript authorization form.
5. Payment - Provide debit/credit card payment if fees are required.
6. Track Order - Order Status will be emailed and updated in Parchment account.
Yearbook Information
The Fentonian is a fall delivery book and will be available at schedule pickup.
Seniors, you can also pick your book up during this time, arrange to have someone else pick it up for you, or pick it up in the office after schedule pickup has passed.
Teaching & Learning
New PAES Lab coming to FHS
With the improvements in video teaching, FHS has been able to dismantle the Gen Net classroom and convert it to a PAES (Practical Assessment Exploration System) lab this summer.
A PAES lab is a work development lab where students become employees and teachers become employers. This lab is used to assess a student's competitive work potential and interest level, while simultaneously exploring various jobs, using real tools, and developing proper work behaviors in a variety of work areas.
There are 5 components of a PAES Lab:
1. Computer Technology
2. Construction/Industrial
3. Processing & Production
4. Consumer Service
5. Business Marketing
While participating in the lab, students will learn the following:
- Work-related problem-solving skills
- Proper work behavior by developing soft skills
- Insight into job skills and real work settings
- Understanding of their learning and training styles for future employment
Here is a "sneak peek" at the lab transformation.
Check out the link for more information:
Shelving Units
Over 45 boxes of equipment
Getting the lab activities organized on the shelves
New Genesee Career Institute Class - HVAC
Genesee Career Institute (GCI) has added a new HVAC program to the fall 2023 schedule through a partnership with Mott Community College (MCC). This program will provide students with hands-on training and a pathway to a rewarding career in the field of HVAC.
GCI, a leading provider of career technical education, along with MCC has developed this new college-level program for Genesee County juniors and seniors. Classes will be held at MCC three days per week during GCI’s third session. Enrollment is now available; however, space is limited.
Partnerships
Community Bulletin Board
This is a reminder that we have a "Community Bulletin Board" on our district website where we post digital flyers related to community events, local clubs or activities, community sports programs, etc... Please visit the link to see what's happening throughout our community! #WeAreFenton
Juniors: Summer is College Application Preparation Time
Juniors should have prepared for his/her senior year by creating both a Parchment & College Board Account when counselors visited classrooms. See link below:
Link to Slides Presentation:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xEvdPtDMNuGp5TDwdEuHF-QmRU8YlW_phkbOkTwlIx4/edit?usp=sharing
Note: Try to complete one college application every two weeks. This includes any essay, application, recommendations, etc. This will, hopefully, keep you from having to do this while ALSO balancing homework and back to school activities.
Free College Admission & Placement Resources
As you prepare to take your exam, it is critical to have a solid grasp of your current level of concept mastery to know your strengths and weaknesses in order to plan your studies accordingly.
By measuring your level of understanding of the concepts, topics, and ideas that you will encounter with Mometrix’s practice tests, you will be able to identify potential areas of improvement.
From there, Mometrix’s free college admissions and placement study resources will provide you with study tips and hints designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge you will need to succeed on test day.
Link to Website: https://www.mometrix.com/academy/college-admissions-and-placement/
Summer Programs & Opportunities
Summer Homework
Link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sMxC6wQMSEyH0ZsKbrMT7jOdi9-x0VmliBdDgHDRCRs/edit?usp=sharing
Class of 2024 - Taking Summer Senior Photos - Check Out the Portrait Specs
Are you thinking about having your Class of 2024 student poses for Senior pictures done over the summer months? If so, make sure you check out the Senior Portrait specifications and/or get them to whomever will be taking the portraits.
Link to Senior Portrait Specifications:
Work Permits
Under 16 years: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/ber/wage-and-hour/work-permits
Age 16–17 yrs: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/ber/wage-and-hour/work-permits
Technology Links
See FHS Website - "Our Parents" or "Our Students" for Technology Info
Synergy
Chromebook Pick-Up
Staff will be set up in the media center during student schedule pick-up and freshmen orientation times to distribute devices.
The district has converted to a digital process for user agreements and student norms and expectations. Stations will be set up in the media center to complete these items. To view our District Student Chromebook Agreement, please click here.
Google Classroom - How to JOIN A Class
All FHS Students - Join Classes in Google Classroom
After getting your schedule online via Parent/Student Vue, ALL FHS students should go into the Google Classroom and enter the "Class Codes" for the correct hour and class taught by his/her teachers.
To "join" the Google Classroom for all of your classes follow these three steps:
1. Check your FHS gmail for a Google Classroom invite from your teacher.
2. If there is no invite, log into Google Classroom to see if the classroom is there to JOIN. You are looking for a JOIN code.
3. Email your teacher (ex. jane doe = jdoe@fentonschools.org). You can find the first initial of your teacher's first name on your schedule.
Note: Parents can also JOIN a class in Google Classroom to view grades, assignments, project and test reminders, handouts, etc. Email the teacher and ask for a Google Classroom invite.
E-Funds
Parents should set up an E-funds account by following these steps:
1. Locate your child's student ID number (six-digit number on report cards & transcripts) and
go to the E-funds website.
2. https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56532
3. Click on "Create an Account".
4. Provide request information.
5. Click "Create Account".
Introduction Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uAryLiihmygRVYwEYXLObRo1TjwFuFtiIVTBn_UvzSg/edit?usp=sharing
Link to Informational Document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IqIXFV3Y1rG1jX_2jw1cWUyv-fR1MVObkxBg-pTQbsY/edit?usp=sharing
Protect MI Child Registry Keeps Kids Safe from Adult Ads Online
ProtectMiChild is a free, secure program that keeps kids safe from adult-oriented advertising via
social media, text, and email.
Parents can register their children’s social media handles, phone numbers, and email addresses to block ads for products like alcohol, tobacco, pornography, and online gaming.
Link to Website: https://www.protectmichild.com/
Health & Wellness
FHS & Easter Seals
FHS has partnered with Easterseals of Michigan. Easterseals offers school-based therapy with an onsite clinician 5 days per week including:
- Individual, family & group therapy utilizing evidence-based interventions.
- Specialized training & support services for parents & teachers
- Connections to numerous community resources
- Less time missed at work/school
- Fewer transportation conflicts
- Students can make appointments when convenient (avoiding test days, etc.)
Please contact the Counseling Department for more information at (810) 591-2612.
Suicide Awareness & Prevention
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
Kinship Care
Contact: 800-535-1218 (Monday - Friday, 9-4 PM).
WEBSITE: kinship.msu.edu EMAIL: kinship@msu.edu
FARR
If you need assistance, and are in the Fenton, Lake Fenton, or Linden school districts, Fenton Area Resources & Referral Network (aka FARR) can help with emergency assistance and resources. See contact info below.
FARR
P.O. Box 529
Fenton, MI 48430
Phone - (810) 750-6244
Fax - (810) 885-0286
Email - FARRNetworkHelp@gmail.com
Annual Notices
Child Find
Child Find is an active process for identifying students suspected of having a disability. The first step requires providing information to the public regarding the availability of special education services.
These notices must be posted annually to ensure all districts continue their efforts to seek out children and students who may need special education and related services.
When a parent, educator, doctor, other individual suspects a child may have a disability, a request for a special education evaluation can be made to the student’s teacher, counselor, administrator or Special Services Office.
Parents can request an initial evaluation of a student suspected of having a disability, and before any formal evaluations take place, the district will provide written notice and, when necessary shall request written consent to evaluate.
The district will provide information about your family rights and procedural safeguards. Upon receipt of signed consent, a district may evaluate the student and determine if there is a need for special education and related services. Child Find evaluations are conducted at no cost to the parents.
Directory Information
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Fenton Area Public Schools may disclose “Directory Information” from the educational records of a student. Directory information is designated by the district as:
- name of student
- date and place of birth
- grade level
- address (electronic & home)
- field of study
- telephone number (under appropriate circumstances)
- most recent educational agency or institution attended
- participation in officially recognized activities and sports
- weight and height of members of athletic teams
- dates of attendance
- degrees, honors, and awards received
- photographic, film or video images created by the district in conjunction with school-sponsored activities and awards, or in an educational or extracurricular setting taken as part of the school’s newsletter, newspaper, and/or website.
The district may disclose any of the items listed without prior written consent unless the Principal is notified to the contrary in writing by October 1, 2023.
The District Administration Office shall maintain a list of student names wherein disclosure has been refused. These lists shall be reviewed and students must be excluded from directory information disclosures. The district reserves the right to disclose directory information of former students without giving prior public notice.
Personal Curriculum Notice
A school may not issue a diploma to a student unless the student earns credit for all courses in the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC).
A school may choose to modify the MMC for a student after developing a personal curriculum based on the student’s individual learning needs.
A personal curriculum may be developed for a student for any of the following reasons:
- To modify the math requirements
- To modify the credit requirements because the student has transferred from out of state or from a non-public school
- A student wishes to go beyond the academic requirements by adding more credits in math, science, English or Languages other than English
- A student with a disability needs to modify the credit requirements based on his/her disability
- To substitute one Career and Technical Education (CTE) credit for one credit of social studies, health and physical education or a visual, performing or applied art
Once the personal curriculum has been developed, it must be approved by the Principal to be implemented. Please contact your child’s counselor for more information.
Pesticide Notice
Pest management techniques emphasize pest exclusion and biological controls. However, as with most pest control programs, pesticides are occasionally applied. You have the right to be informed prior to any application of an insecticide, fungicide, or herbicide made to the school grounds or buildings during the school year.
In certain emergencies, such as an infestation of stinging insects, pesticides may be applied without prior notice to prevent injury to students, but you will be notified following any application.
If you would like prior notification, please contact Mr. Joe Humpert, Operations Department, 3200 Donaldson Drive, Fenton, MI 48430 with the following information:
- Name of School Student Attends
- Student's Name
- Address
- Phone
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Fenton High School
Office Hours: Monday through Friday - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
FHS Administration:
Michael Bakker, Principal
Zachary Bradley, Assistant Principal:
Laura Lemke, Assistant Principal:
Edward Uhrik, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal:
Counselors:
TBD - Last Names A - F:
TBD
Michelle Pietraszkiewicz - Last Names G - N:
mpietraszkiewicz@fentonschools.org
Craig Golembiewski - Last Names O - Z:
cgolembiewski@fentonschools.org
Career & College Readiness Coordinator:
Lindsay Grady:
Email: mbakker@fentonschools.org
Website: www.fentonschools.org
Location: 3200 West Shiawassee Avenue, Fenton, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 591-2600