Counseling & Academics
- Counseling Team
- Academic Boosters
- Academics
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- College Credit Plus (CCP)
- College Planning
- Eligibility
- Millstream Career Center
- Resources
- Scheduling
- Scholarships/Job Opportunities
- Testing
- Transcripts
Counseling Team
FHS Counseling Team
Seth Johnston
Counselor
Grade 9
FHS Counseling Department Chair
Email: sjohnston@fcs.org
419.427.5414
Laura Dyer
Counselor
Grades 10-12 (A-Go)
Email: ldyer@fcs.org
419.425.8313
Ursulla Jefferson
Counselor
Grades 10-12 (Gr-O)
Email: ujefferson@fcs.org
419.425.8269
Ryan Headley
Counselor
Grades 10-12 (P-Z)
Email: rheadley@fcs.org
419.427.5428
Emily Greer
College & Career Counselor
Email: egreer@fcs.org
419.427.5427
Stefan Adams
Whole Child Counselor
Email: sadams@fcs.org
419.425.8361
Academic Boosters
Academics
Academics
- FHS Graduation Requirements Part 1: Credits
- FHS Graduation Requirements Part 2: Show Competency
- FHS Graduation Requirements Part 3: Show Readiness
- FHS Grading Scales
- Calculating Your Semester Grade
- GPA Formula
- Honor Roll
- Honors Diplomas
- Senior Class Rank (Valedictorian & Salutatorian)
FHS Graduation Requirements Part 1: Credits
Class of 2024: |
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Subject Area |
Credit Requirement |
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English |
4.0 credits |
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Mathematics
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4.0 credits |
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Science
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3.0 credits |
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Social Studies
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3.0 credits |
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Communications |
0.5 credit |
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Information/Emerging Technology |
0.5 credit |
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Health |
0.5 credit |
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Physical Education |
0.5 credit |
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Electives
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5.0 credits |
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Total |
21.0 credits |
Class of 2025: |
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Subject Area |
Credit Requirement |
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English |
4.0 credits |
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Mathematics
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4.0 credits |
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Science
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3.0 credits |
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Social Studies
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3.0 credits |
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Communications |
0.5 credit |
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Information/Emerging Technology |
0.5 credit |
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Health |
0.5 credit |
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Physical Education |
0.5 credit |
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Electives
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5.0 credits |
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Total |
21.0 credits |
FHS Graduation Requirements Part 2: Show Competency
Demonstrate Competency by
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Option 1: End of Course Assessments |
Algebra I (684 or higher) ELA II (684 or higher) |
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Option 2: Career Readiness |
Foundational:
Supporting:
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Option 3: College Credit Plus |
Students must earn credit in a non-remedial math or English course for the subject area not passed on the EOC. |
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Option 4: Military Enlistment |
Students must provide evidence of enlistment in a branch of the armed forces. |
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Option 5: ACT or SAT |
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FHS Graduation Requirements Part 3: Show Readiness
Students must earn a minimum of two seals; at least one must be an OHIO seal. |
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OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal (Ohio) |
Honors Diploma Seal (Ohio) |
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Industry-Recognized Credential Seal (Ohio) |
Seal of Biliteracy (Ohio) |
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College-Ready Seal (Ohio) |
Technology Seal (Ohio) |
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Military Enlistment Seal (Ohio) |
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Citizenship Seal (Ohio) |
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Science Seal (Ohio) |
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FHS Grading Scales
Calculating Your Semester Grade
GPA Formula
GPA is calculated on a 4-point scale and all credits earned.
To calculate your GPA, use the following point system:
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Grade |
0.5 Credit Course |
0.25 Credit Course |
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A |
2 |
1 |
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B |
1.5 |
0.75 |
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C |
1 |
0.5 |
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D |
0.5 |
0.25 |
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F |
0 |
0 |
Divide your total points earned by the total credits attempted to determine your semester GPA.
Cumulative GPAs are calculated and recorded on your high school transcript at the end of each semester.
Honor Roll
Honors Diplomas
Ohio offers several Honors Diploma options: Academic, International Baccalaureate, Career Tech, STEM, Arts, and Social Science & Civic Engagement. Most FHS students pursuing an Honors Diploma aim for the Academic Honors Diploma.
For more information, visit ODE Honors Diplomas.
Academic Honors Diploma - OLD Requirements
*Only students in the class of 2023, 2024, and 2025 may use these requirements
**Students must meet all but one of the following criteria to qualify
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Requirements |
State Minimum |
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Math |
4 credits |
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Science |
4 credits (including 2 credits of advanced science) |
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Social Studies |
4 credits |
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World Languages |
3 credits of one world language, or no less than 2 credits of each of two world languages |
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Fine Arts |
1 credits |
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GPA |
3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale |
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ACT or SAT |
ACT: 27 or higher |
Academic Honors Diploma (NEW Requirements)
*Students in the class of 2026 and beyond must use these requirements to qualify
**Students in the class of 2023, 2024, and 2025
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Requirements |
State Minimum |
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Math |
4 credits (one must be higher than Algebra 2) |
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Science |
4 credits (including 2 credits of advanced science) |
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Social Studies |
4 credits |
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World Languages |
3 credits of one world language, or no less than 2 credits of two world languages |
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GPA |
3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale |
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ACT or SAT |
ACT: 27 or higher SAT: 1280 or higher (Students can use a superscore on the ACT or SAT to meet the requirement) |
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Seal Requirement |
Earn two additional diploma seals, not including the Honors Diploma Seal |
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Experiential Learning |
Field Experience, OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal*, Portfolio or Work-Based Learning |
Senior Class Rank (Valedictorian & Salutatorian)
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Honors are determined using several criteria as listed below:
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Must attend Findlay High School no less than 2 years.
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Highest GPA within the grade-level class
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28 minimum credits (a minimum of 5 AP, CCP, or a combination of the two, totaling at least 5 credits)
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Highest composite/superscored composted on the ACT as of February test in year of graduation
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If there is a tie: highest composite SAT as of the March test in the year of graduation, second place SAT is Salutatorian. If tied on ACT and SAT, multiple Valedictorians will be recognized and no Salutatorian. If tied for Salutatorian, tiebreaker is SAT as of the March test in the year of graduation. If still tied, multiple Salutatorians will be recognized.
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Middle school classes taken for high school credit will be included in the calculation of a student’s GPA.
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Outside of Valedictorian and Salutatorian, students attaining a 4.0 cumulative GPA will be ranked by ACT composite/superscore composite as of the February test in the year of graduation.
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If there is a tie, they will hold the same ranking.
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Class rank will be calculated for the first time after the end of junior year.
Advanced Placement (AP)
College Credit Plus (CCP)
College Credit Plus is Ohio's dual enrollment program that provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking courses from Ohio colleges or universities. The information, presentations, and resources shared below are provided to assist students and families in the process of becoming a College Credit Plus student.
If you have any additional questions, please contact your school Counselor.
The Findlay High School Counseling Department hosted our annual CCP Information Night on January 18th, 2024 in the FHS auditorium. If you were unable to attend the information night, or if you would like to review the information presented that evening, please see the following resources:
CCP Information Night Presentation Video
(1/18/24)
CCP Information Night Presentation Slides
(1/18/24)
In order for students to participate in the College Credit Plus program, students and families must complete the CCP Intent to Participate Form. Intent to Participate Forms MUST be completed by April 1st, 2024 in order for a student to participate in the CCP program during the 2024-2025 school year (this includes summer of 2024 participation).
CCP Intent to Participate Form 2024-2025
(Due by April 1st, 2024!)
Other CCP Resources
CCP Checklist & Applying to the University
The CCP Checklist is not a required document but rather a tool to assist students throughout the CCP process. We recommend that students reference the CCP Checklist to ensure that they are completing the necessary steps for CCP enrollment. Additionally, if the college/university shares any documents related to the application process, we will share them here for students/families.
- CCP Checklist 2023-2024
- CCP Courses Offered at Findlay High School
- CCP Quick Sheet: College/University Information
Owens Community College - Application Steps
Rhodes State College - Application Steps
Additional CCP Resources
The following resources are made available for your reference as needed. For additional questions or support, please contact your School Counselor.
ODE CCP Mature Content Permission Slip
OHSAA CCP Eligibility Worksheet
Option A and Option B Guidance
College Planning
College Planning
- College Bound Night Presentations
- College Planning
- College Visits
- College Applications
- College Minimum Core
College Bound Night Presentations
Financial Aid for College/FAFSA Presentation
This presentation was given by a financial aid representative from BGSU. The information was current and accurate as of 12/5/23.
Community Foundation Presentation
This presentation was given by a representative from The Community Foundation on 12/5/23 regarding The Community Foundation scholarship application. The application opens on 12/6/23 and can be found here.
Click here to view a webinar regarding The Community Foundation's application process.
FHS Counseling Updates
This presentation was given by a representative from the FHS Counseling Department on 12/5/23. It covers topics such as: The Common Application, high school transcripts/CCP transcripts, letters of recommendation, registering for selective service, scholarships, college visits, and ACT/SAT dates.
College Planning
College Visits
College Visits
Students are allowed a total of four (4) days for college visitation taken only during junior and/or senior years.
- Make an appointment with the college admissions office.
- Obtain college visit card from FHS attendance by presenting note from parent/guardian with date of visit and name of college/university.
- Show the college visit card to attendance aide and teachers prior to absence.
- At your college visit the card must be signed by college admission counselor and parent/guardian. This ensures an excused absence.
- After visit return signed card to attendance.
College Visits to FHS
Colleges/Universities often visit our campus to meet with interested students.
- Likely to be only virtual
- Please monitor email announcements for college visits
College Fair
College Fair is virtual, registration is now open!
College Applications
Common App
Apply to college for the first time or transfer to complete your degree. Navigate your entire college application journey with Common App.
Letters of Recommendation
- If you need a letter of recommendation for a college or an employer, ask a teacher/counselor/coach that knows you well.
- Be courteous: give two weeks minimum notice.
- Provide a resume of your accomplishments and activities completed.
- For counselors we have a SENIOR BRAG SHEET available in the counseling office that we require to complete letters.
College Applications
We typically recommend to get your college application in by Thanksgiving. Some deadlines are EARLIER, check with your college!
Know the colleges application process (Common App, Send Edu, on-line, paper-pencil).
Once you decide on a college, let the other schools you applied to know you will not be attending with them.
Early Decision vs. Early Action
Early Decision – you are legally bound to attend the college; they could charge you tuition if you do not attend
Early Action – you receive an early response to your application but you are not bound/committed to attend
College Minimum Core
Eligibility
Millstream Career Center
Millstream Career Center
Millstream provides preparation for two- or four-year college and/or careers. A typical day at Millstream Career Center consists of two class periods of hands-on experience in the lab plus one class period of related classwork. The remainder of the day consists of required academic coursework necessary for graduation.
Millstream Career Center programs include:
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Automotive Technology |
Computer Networking & Cybersecurity |
Computer Programming |
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Construction Skills Technology |
Cosmetology |
Culinary Arts |
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Engineering & CAD Technology |
Health Professions |
Hospitality & Restaurant Services |
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Job Training |
Marketing |
Media Production & Visual Design |
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Teaching Professions |
Welding |
- 9th and 10th grade students will have opportunities to tour the different MCC programs.
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In the 10th grade year, students wanting to attend MCC must complete an application (typically due in mid-January).
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Attendance, grades, and progress toward graduation can impact acceptance into a Millstream Career Center program.
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Many of the programs include College Credit Plus and Industry Credentials used towards graduation.
For more information, visit the Millstream Career Center website at: https://millstream-career-center.fcs.org/
Resources
Scheduling
March 4:
- Scheduling Information video shown in 1st period for ALL classes.
- Scheduling forms will be passed out in 1st Period.
- Students that do not have a 1st period class, or attend Millstream during 1st period, may come to the auditorium to watch video and receive their forms.
- Students who are absent should see their team secretary to pick up a scheduling forms and can view the video online, on the FHS Counseling Website.
March 4-6:
- Teacher Talk Days
- Students will hear about course offerings for 24-25 school year and talk with teachers about pathways and recommended course selections.
March 6-11:
- Student Course Selection forms can be turned in to team secretary during this window.
March 11:
- Student Course Selection forms turn-in DEADLINE. Please turn in to team secretary.
Scholarships/Job Opportunities
- Scholarship Database
- Job Opportunity Database
- Community Foundation
- Links to Other Scholarship Resources
Scholarship Database
Job Opportunity Database
Community Foundation
The Community Foundation scholarship application will open on December 6th, 2023. CLICK HERE to be taken to The Community Foundation scholarship application website.
Community Foundation Presentation
This presentation was given by a representative from The Community Foundation on 12/5/23 regarding The Community Foundation scholarship application.
Click here to view a webinar regarding The Community Foundation's application process.
Links to Other Scholarship Resources
Testing
Testing
EOC
ACT
ACT: ACT Website
- All US Colleges Accept
- Tests: Reading, English, Math, Science
- Time: 2 hr 55 min + (optional) 40 min Essay
- Composite Scores (no writing): 1- 36
- All Sections Multiple Choice
- No Penalty for Guessing
- Only Correct Answers Scored
- Approx. Cost without Writing: $50.50
ACT: The ACT - Solutions for College & Career Readiness | ACT
Have your previous scores handy as it has your ACT ID at the top. You will need this to create your account.
You can send your scores to four schools of your choice for free as you register. Otherwise, you may need to pay a fee at a later date as more colleges won't accept your scores directly from the HS transcript.
If you do not have your score report, contact: ACT.
ACT Offers
ACT Review Documents
SAT
SAT: SAT Website
- All US Colleges Accept
- Tests: Reading, Writing, Language, Math
- Time: 3 hr + (optional) 50 min Essay
- Composite Scores (no writing): 400-1600
- Most Sections Multiple Choice
- No Penalty for Guessing
- Only Correct Answers Scored
- Approx. Cost without Writing: $47.5
SAT: College Board – SAT, AP, College Search, & Admission Tools
1. Sign in to your free College Board account.
Your parent or counselor can’t register for you.
2. Provide your full, legal name and other identifying information.
Make sure it’s the exact same name and information shown on your photo ID.
3. Decide if you want to answer other questions about yourself.
This takes time, but it’s worth it if you want colleges and scholarship organizations to find you.
Learn why you should opt in to Student Search Service®
4. Decide whether to sign up for the SAT with Essay.
See which colleges recommend or require it
5. Upload a photo that meets very specific photo requirements.
photo requirements
6. Check out.
7. Print your Admission Ticket.
SAT Offers
PSAT
PreACT
Transcripts
Transcripts
Findlay High School uses Parchment to process all current student and alumni transcript requests. Transcripts are FREE if you are currently enrolled at FHS. There is a small fee per transcript that begins in August after your graduation.
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Go to the Parchment Website
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Select “New Learner” if you have never ordered through Parchment OR “Existing Learning” if you already have an account.
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Proceed through all necessary steps.
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Typically you want to “waive rights”
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“Last Year Attended” will be the year you will graduate high school
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“Highest Level of Education” should be the last full year of school completed
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Use an email account you will have access to after graduation
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You will be emailed a confirmation code. Enter the confirmation code.
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Order transcripts!
