SC Report Card Parent Survey the SC Report Card School Climate survey is available on Backpack for parents/guardians to complete. The window for the survey is Feb. 26 - April 12. Parents/Guardians School Climate survey responses are reported, not rated for the state report card. Parents/Guardians of GCSD students may access the School Climate Survey for FIHS via Backpack on the My Students page. You may complete one survey per child. All questions/statements must have a response. If the question or statement is not applicable, please select "No Answer." Thank you for taking the time to complete this important survey for our state report card.

Class of 2025 Students and Families save the date for Senior Pictures on May 21, May 22, July 9, OR July 10. Legacy Studios will be sending out appointment scheduling information and order information for senior pictures. We are asking parents to mark their calendars. Appointments for senior pictures will be available throughout the day on May 21 or May 22. Then again on July 9 OR July 10. A make up session in September will be made available to seniors during registration.

FIHS Spirit Week will be held March 7 - March 15, 2024. All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. We will kick off Spirit Week this Thursday with a Pep Rally. There are lots of events going on throughout the week and during the weekend for students and families to get INNvolved. We hope to see you ther

Fountain Inn Police Department has requested we make families aware that FIPD will be active on Quillen Avenue and side streets to prevent unauthorized parking and blocking of traffic flow during 3:30PM and 4PM throughout the next two weeks. Violators parking on the side of the road may be ticketed under SC Statute SECTION 56-05-2510. Stopping, standing, or parking outside of business or residential district.

No Drop Off or Pick Up in Parking Lots - We have limited parking at the front of the school for staff members and visitors. It is a safety hazard for students to be dropped off or picked up in the front parking lot since there is no directing of traffic in parking lots in the morning or afternoon. All drop offs should be done in the drop off zone in the car loop at the front of the school. Entering the parking lots for the purpose of drop off or pick up is not allowed.

The FIHS School Counseling Department has worked with SIC to develop grade level checklists to help families navigate through the high school years. Those checklists can be found on the FIHS School Counseling Department website here: https://sites.google.com/greenvilleschools.us/fihscounselors/home

The checklists are located under the grade level headings on the left hand side of the home page.

Daily Afternoon Announcements are now posted on the front of the FIHS Webpage and can also be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FI2qjxGS5eoIXnCkbTrHlc_moCVS7qkgIKNlYXM0h0M/edit?usp=sharing a link will be included in this newsletter each week as well. Stay up to date on school announcements.

Students Should Check Email Daily - It is important for students to get into the habit of checking their email daily. Important information about school events, opportunities, and information is shared with students through email. Please encourage your child to get in the habit of checking through emails at least once a day.

Academic Success Center (ASC) is open Monday through Friday from 7:45AM to 8:30AM in the Main Level Commons this semester. Students can check-in for tutoring, credit recovery assistance, seat time recovery, make up work support after absence from school. Assistance in all subject areas is available.

I am excited to share with you another incredible opportunity for the great students at FIHS!

Last year, Michelin created a new Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program for rising seniors in advanced manufacturing. Students will be mentored and trained by seasoned professionals, at their PRIME facility, in an operator role.

Quick facts:

• Application open: February 5th – March 25th.
• This is different from the Michelin Early & Tech Scholar programs, which focused on Mechatronics students only. This opportunity is open to all interested juniors.
• Michelin PRIME facility produces specialty and high-end tires for Corvette, private aircraft, and race cars.
• Pay will start at $13.00 per hour and increase to $14.00.
• Position is flexible with work hours and Michelin will accommodate school schedules and extracurricular activities.
• Minimum 15 hour work week. Ability to work up to 30 hours (weekend shifts available).
• No experience necessary.
• This is a great pipeline to possible full-time employment starting at $22.00+ per hour with benefits.
• This is separate from LaunchGVL, where that deadline is Monday, April 5th.
• This opportunity will run until March 25th.

Michelin is known to be intentional in employees career advancement and there are many pathways for students. Students should access the link in the graphic above for more information.

Are you interested in attending Golden Strip Career Center for the 2024-2025 school year?

The application to attend Golden Strip Career Center for the 2024-2025 school year is now available on the Greenville County Schools BACKPACK portal. Click HERE for detailed instructions.

In addition to this application, students must also register for the desired Golden Strip Career Center course at their current school during registration. Students must complete the application process by March 14, 2024 to be considered in the first round of applications.

Golden Strip is hosting two Open House events to share more information about their programs. These are drop-in style events and a free hot dog supper is provided!

Open House:

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 5:30-7:00 PM

1120 East Butler Road, Greenville, SC 29607

https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/gstripcc/

864-355-1051

Based on input provided from schools across the District, including ours, Greenville County Schools has updated the Administrative Rule JCDA with the goal of creating a more consistent practice regarding the use of personal electronic devices during the school day. Beginning January 4, 2024, personal electronic devices cannot be used by high school students in classrooms during the instructional day. All personal devices must remain out of sight of others during this time. Students may use personal electronic devices during class changes, lunch, and other times outside of the classroom during the instructional day unless directed differently by the principal or principal’s designee. The instructional day for high schools has been defined as 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The instructional school day for other special centers shall be determined by the location administrator in accordance with the instructional activities of that facility. Students not adhering to this policy could face disciplinary action in accordance with Board Policy JCDA.

Email: mtiller@greenville.k12.sc.us
Website: www.greenville.k12.sc.us/fihs
Location: 644 Quillen Avenue, Fountain Inn, SC, USA
Phone: 864-452-1800
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Twitter: @INNvision_FIHS