KANSAS SCHOLARS CURRICULUM
English - 4 years
Mathematics - 4 years: Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry plus one year of higher level mathematics such as Analytic Geometry, Trigonometry, Advanced Algebra, Probability and Statistics of Functions is required. Applied Math I and II may be substituted for Algebra I. Algebra I taken in the 8th grade is acceptable.
Science - 3 years: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Two years of one of these courses may not substitute for a third course. Anatomy and Physiology may not substitute for Physics and Physical Science is not acceptable due to its general nature.
Social Science - 3 years Foreign Language - 2 years Computer Technology - 1 year
Note: Algebra I and Geometry successfully completed in Middle School are accepted for the Kansas Scholars Curriculum.
Kansas scholars are selected from a school’s roster of Regents Qualified Admissions Curriculum completers. A mathematical formula is applied to each completer’s ACT scores and GPA and the highest scores from this computation are designated as State Scholars.
LOCKERS
Each student will have a locker checked out to him/her. The lockers are the property of the school and may be opened and inventoried by the principal or delegated representative at any time without notice to the student. Students should not keep valuables in their lockers at any time. Do not put drink containers in lockers unless authorized by the principal. Students may request the removal of the lock from the locker. If that happens, the students must provide a padlock for the locker and a spare key for the Office – no lock is provided by the school.
MARRIED OR PREGNANT STUDENTS
Students planning marriage, married students, or pregnant students shall notify the building principal immediately. The principal may require a doctor’s statement concerning the health status of the student. Certain limitations in activities may be placed on the student by the principal to protect the student’s health, safety and welfare.
MEDICATIONS
Prescription or non-prescription medication must be checked into the Office to be distributed to the student upon request.
MEETING TIME SCHEDULE
Any student meeting must be approved by the sponsor and principal.
OFF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Students attending any type of summer camp, night trip or attending any FHS activity will abide by the student rules and regulations.
OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES
Students elected or selected to an office must agree to fulfill the responsibility of that office. Summer camp must be attended if that is a part of the responsibilities, or the office relinquished unless special permission is granted. Students must be in good standing to carry out the duties of any elected position.
OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE BUILDING
The FHS building will be open at 7:15 AM. Once students arrive at school they are not permitted to leave the building without checking out through the Office. Students needing admits are to get them before 7:55 AM in the Office. Students are not to be in any USD 484 facility without a sponsor or without a scheduled activity being in progress.