FHS Counseling Department

• College Preparation Checklist
• College and Career Planning Overview
• College Board 12th Grade College Planning Steps
• College 101 Helpful Hints
• Texas OnCourse - College and Career Preparation
• Texas Public University Tuition Guarantee

• Step-by-Step College Application Process
• Application Fee Waivers - See your counselor if you qualify for free/reduced lunch

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• College Essay Checklist

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• Glossary of College Admission Terms

  
  

• Ordering Your Final Transcript

Please note that counselors DO NOT send transcripts is most cases. TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ORDERED THROUGH PARCHMENT.COM.

***The ONLY EXCEPTION is for students applying via Common App. If you are using Common App, counselors will upload your transcript there, so you will not need to order one through Parchment.

You MUST add a personal email address to your Parchment account to allow you to order transcripts after graduation as you lose access to your FISD email account.

2025 FEF Scholarship Application Window:

Application Opens: Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 10am

Application Closes: Friday, December 20, 2024, at 4pm

Application Instructions Available on FEF Website on Tuesday, December 3rd at 10am. Link to Application: FEF Scholarship Application 2025

2025 Scholarship Presentation is available on the FEF Website: Link

Students can schedule an appointment to see their counselor by scanning the QR code shown on the flyer below. Click the flyer to view.

Secondary Course Offerings: 2024-2025 High School Academic Guide and Course Catalog

Pay all School Related Fees: OnlineSchoolFees

Open a Lunch Account: SchoolCafe

Reduce/Free Lunch Information: Apply for benefits

Transportation: Search for your bus route

Verification of Enrollment: Request VOE

click here to view: 2024-2025 Calendars

Did you know that juniors and seniors are allowed 2 days each school year to visit colleges/universities? (These visits cannot be accrued to the next year.) The student needs to bring a note back from the college/university confirming they were on a campus visit and give it to Mrs. Gonzalez, our attendance clerk, in the front office. We encourage students and parents to visit campuses in order to learn about the programs the college/university offers as well as get a feel for the campus and the student body.

Do you need a Verification of Enrollment (VOE)?

Please use the VOE request form if need verification of enrollment over the summer break for driver's license or permit test. Once you have completed your request, you will receive a signed VOE in your FISD email within the hour.

Click the image to view Frisco ISD's Guidance & Counseling website for helpful information

Click the flyer for a clearer view.

Click the links images for more information

Every week throughout the school year Frisco Fastpacs delivers individual, pre-packed meal bags of non-perishable food to all 72 Frisco ISD schools. Each bag contains seven meals for children to have over the weekend. Frisco Fastpacs is a private 501(c)3 non-profit, that operates completely on donations of food and funds from the private sector.

Frisco ISD Council of PTA's has partnered with FISD to provide clothing for students in need.

Check out the news article here on how you can donate to this great cause.

If your child is in need of this service, please email their counselor so we can assist you in shopping at Frisco Threads.

https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/frisco/education/2021/08/12/frisco-threads-provides-clothes-to-fisd-students-in-need/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_&fbclid=iwar0irjxxvez0d05qy1qenc6awfe-z_uxrzdh5o1sh6o9ptnjuuwmabmt6r4

The start of a new school year is exciting and fun, but can also be hectic and stressful.

Here are some resources to help you focus on self care and stress management.

Just click on any title to discover multiple exercises, visual relaxation, and helpful apps.

Check out this these virtual calming rooms to practice self care during times of high stress or overwhelming feelings.

Site Credits: Utica High School Counseling Department and Riddle Elementary

The Journey Inward: A Path to Self Discovery

Website created by Doug and Melissa Bernstein. She and her husband are the makers of Doug and Melissa toys. She is a lifelong depression sufferer and has struggled with eating disorders. They have created this website, app, all free and is motivational and support for depression and other mental health issues.

Counselors are gearing up for fall guidance lessons that we will present to all students through their English classes.

Below are the dates counselors will present to each grade level.

Seniors- 9/9 and 9/10

Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors - stay tuned

Stay tuned for topics

You can now access previous event recordings on the FISD Guidance and Counseling website.

http://www.friscoisd.org/departments/guidance-and-counseling/counseling-resources/parent-education-opportunities

Parents can access these class meeting lessons on the Parent Portal/Guardian Gateway.

1. Joining the Gateway and accessing the Parent Portal

2. One you are in, you can search for a tile called, “SEL.” It will look like this

Each month the links below are updated with new info and programs sent to the FHS counselors. Be sure to check links each month for new opportunities.

Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to scholarships and financial aid tools. Our goal is to help you find scholarships to make school more affordable.

Parents and students are able to see schedules in HAC (Home Access Center).

Please use this video to learn how to view and interpret your student schedule.

New this year...ALL student HAC log ins have been changed to the following:

• Log In: Student ID
• Password: Date of Birth (MMDDYYYY)

If you are having any issues with HAC, please use this Link for assistance.

FISD Student Gmail Account: Gmail Account

Canvas: How to use Canvas

Passwords change at home: Passwords

Tutorials online: How to use Canvas for tutorials online

Student Login & Ids information: Technology Guide

Chromebook Information: Chromebooks

Technical Issues: Tech Support

Frisco ISD does not require community service for graduation, but we do have an optional recognition program for students who acquire at least 100 hours of service. If you choose to participate in the FISD Community Service Program, your 100 hours of volunteer work has to be logged in Xello by April 1st of your Senior year.

Students will now log hours through their Xello account. Step-by-step instructions are below:

From your student portal, click the Xello tile.

• Log in with your Google Account Info and and then click the About Me title in the first column.
• Scroll down the page until you get to Experiences.
• Click the Volunteer box.
• Enter your service information.
• In the organization line, please add the organization name and the email of the person in charge of your service event.

While general volunteerism is admirable, the district has specific criteria to qualify for the recognition program for more information about Community Service : Xello - Service Hours