Incoming Freshmen
Welcome Class of 2029!
Steven Curtis
Counselor (A-K)
Maggie Stiller
Counselor (L-Z)
Keith Shelton
Freshman Dean
Chrissie Sturgill
Associate Principal
- FHS ACADEMIC NIGHT + INFORMATION SESSIONS
- IMPORTANT DATES
- GETTING INVOLVED
- HSE NETWORKS
- NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA
- SCHEDULING TOOLS
FHS ACADEMIC NIGHT + INFORMATION SESSIONS
IMPORTANT DATES
Tiger 2029 - Freshman Visits
Incoming freshman will visit as a group during the school day (9:30 am - 11:30 am) on the following days. Students will participate in building tours and learn more about the culture at Fishers High School. They will have an opportunity to talk with current students and hear from a panel of students and staff.
Jan 30: Riverside Jr. High and Hamilton Southeastern Junior High
Jan 31: Fishers Jr. High and Fall Creek Jr. High
*If your student is not currently enrolled in an HSE district junior high but would like to attend a preview day, please reach out to Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Stiller to participate.
Scheduling Meetings
January 2025. There will be two parent webinar opportunities. Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Stiller will host informational sessions on the new diploma requirements and how incoming 9th graders are guided on requesting courses. No registration needed! Simply join using the provided Teams meeting link. Use the Microsoft Teams app for easiest access. The same information will be provided in both sessions.
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- 12:30 PM on Tuesday, January 28. Join this session using this Teams Meeting link.
- 9:00 AM on Wednesday, January 29. Join this session using this Teams meeting link.
February 2025. Students meet one-on-one with their 9th grade counselor at their junior high school. During this meeting, course requests are reviewed and checked by Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Stiller. If your student is not currently enrolled in an HSE district junior high school, please contact Mr. Curtis (last names starting with A – K)) or Mrs. Stiller (last names L – Z) to schedule a time to meet for scheduling in early March.
March – April 2025. Parents are invited to sign up for meetings with their 9th grade counselor for further guidance on their student’s selection of courses. Meetings may be virtual on Teams or in-person at FHS. Invitations to sign up will be sent via email at the end of February.
May 31st. Course requests are finalized in Skyward. Changes in course requests after this date are subject to the guidelines in the student handbook and my not be granted.
TIGER FEVER - JULY 22 & 23
GETTING INVOLVED
HSE NETWORKS
NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA
- NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS ENROLLMENT SEAL
- NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS EMPLOYMENT SEAL
- NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS ENLISTMENT SEAL
NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS ENROLLMENT SEAL
| INDIANA NEW DIPLOMA | |
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College & Careers |
1 credit: Freshman Seminar |
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English |
2 credits: Eng 9 |
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Math |
2 credits: Algebra I |
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Science |
2 credits: Bio |
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Social Studies |
2 credits: U.S. History |
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World Perspectives |
2 credits: World focused social studies course or 3rd year of World Language |
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PE/Health |
1 credit: PE |
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Personalized Electives |
Students will fulfil remaining credits, totaling at least 42, with personalized electives in areas such as CTE, Arts, World Language, etc. |
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Additional Information |
Students must complete the following components of Graduation Pathways unless earning an honors diploma seal. (Additional Graduation Pathways Information)
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HONORS ENROLLMENT SEAL
Math: Required Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calc or other Advanced Math
Science: Required Chemistry and Physics or other Adv. Science
World Language: Required 4 credits
Social Studies: Required 3 additional credits
Students must earn a C or higher in all courses and earn a cumulative B average.
Students must also earn one of the following:
- 4 credits in AP or IB courses and take corresponding exams
- 6 college credits
- Earn a combination of the above listed
Score a 1250 on SAT or 26 on ACT
NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS EMPLOYMENT SEAL
| INDIANA NEW DIPLOMA | |
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College & Careers |
1 credit: Freshman Seminar |
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English |
2 credits: Eng 9 |
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Math |
2 credits: Algebra I |
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Science |
2 credits: Bio |
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Social Studies |
2 credits: U.S. History |
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World Perspectives |
2 credits: World focused social studies course or 3rd year of World Language |
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PE/Health |
1 credit: PE |
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Personalized Electives |
Students will fulfil remaining credits, totaling at least 42, with personalized electives in areas such as CTE, Arts, World Language, etc. |
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Additional Information |
Students must complete the following components of Graduation Pathways unless earning an honors diploma seal. (Additional Graduation Pathways Information)
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HONORS EMPLOYMENT SEAL
Complete on of the following
- Market-driven credential of value
- 3 courses in CTE pathway
- Approved CSA program
- Approved Locally Created Pathway
Complete 150 hours of Work-Based Learning
Demonstrate Employability Skills
Meet attendance goals
NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS ENLISTMENT SEAL
| INDIANA NEW DIPLOMA | |
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College & Careers |
1 credit: Freshman Seminar |
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English |
2 credits: Eng 9 |
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Math |
2 credits: Algebra I |
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Science |
2 credits: Bio |
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Social Studies |
2 credits: U.S. History |
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World Perspectives |
2 credits: World focused social studies course or 3rd year of World Language |
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PE/Health |
1 credit: PE |
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Personalized Electives |
Students will fulfil remaining credits, totaling at least 42, with personalized electives in areas such as CTE, Arts, World Language, etc. |
|
Additional Information |
Students must complete the following components of Graduation Pathways unless earning an honors diploma seal. (Additional Graduation Pathways Information)
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HONORS ENLISTMENT SEAL
Complete Public Service course
Achieve score of 31 on ASVAB and career exploration tool
Meet attendance goal
Demonstrate Employability Skills (link)
SCHEDULING TOOLS
Freshman Class Choices
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English/ |
English 9 or Honors English 9 |
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Math |
Algebra 1 |
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Science |
Biology (or Honors Biology) |
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Social Studies |
World History (or AP World History) |
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World Languages |
Spanish 1, Spanish 2 (or Honors Spanish 2) |
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Computer Science/ |
AP Computer Science Principles |
Principles of Business Management |
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Physical Education/Health |
Physical Education* |
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Performing Arts |
Band |
Dance Performance (Guard) |
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Visual Arts |
Intro to 2D Art* |
Drawing 1* |
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CTE Electives |
Principles of Biomedical Sciences |
Introduction to Mass Media |
*An asterisk by a course means that it is a semester long course.