Seniors and Parents Informational Meeting - Mrs. Poston

Sep 18, 2026

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An informational meeting guide for seniors and parents led by Mrs. Poston, focused on navigating the demanding final year of high school. It explains the purpose and agenda, outlines Fairfield Union High School graduation requirements and the “3 Steps to Graduate,” including credit targets and competency expectations. It also covers alternative pathways, graduation seals, credit check interviews, how to track progress, college research methods, campus visits and rep visits, and practical application tips such as deadlines, test scores, fees, and recommendations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

FormatPDF

Pages38

Reading Time59 min

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Graduation Requirements for FUHS

3 Steps to Graduate

Must Show Competency and Alternative Pathways

Graduation Seals and Credit Tracking

Senior Credit Check Interviews

Monitoring Credit Checks

College Planning and Application Tips

How to Find College Information

Campus Visit and Rep Visits

Application Tips and Deadlines

Seniors and Parents Informational Meeting: Mrs . Poston Welcome to your senior meeting! Helping to guide our Falcons to leave the nest! The purpose for this meeting is to help guide you through what can be a stressful and overwhelming year! We will cover several topics to give you an idea of what to expect and when events and deadlines will tentatively be! We will also share resources to help guide you through the process for life after high school! Graduation Requirements for FUHS 3 Steps to Graduate! Students must earn 23 credits to graduate from Fairfield Union High School 4 English 4 Math 3 Social Studies 3 Science 1 Business/Technology .5 Physical Education .5 Health 7 Electives including a Fine Art Honors Diploma requirements are available in the Program of Studies! Must Show Competency Earn at least a 684 on Algebra I EOCand ELA 2 EOC -OR Use an Alternative Pathway Alternative Pathway Option 1: Must Demonstrate Career-Focused Activities-one must be foundational! Foundational: Proficient scores on Webxams A 12-point industry credential A pre-apprenticeship or acceptance into an approved apprenticeship program Supporting: Work-based learning Earn the required score on WorkKeys Earn the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal Option 2: Enlist in the Military Show evidence that you have signed a contract to enter a branch of the U.S. armed services upon graduation. Option 3: Complete College Coursework Earn credit for one college-level math and/ or college-level English course through Ohio’s free College Credit Plus program. Seals for Graduation Can have two State Seals or One Local and One State Seal. How will I know if my student is on track? Senior Credit Check Interviews are in the fall. Students received their Credit Check form as 9th graders and has been updated each year with your student. Your student’s credit check form is shared with him/her so the student and parent can monitor progress. Credit Checks also include testing requirements and future plans! How to find information about colleges and universities Campus Visit: College visits are scheduled on the college’s website. You and your student can register based on your availability. College Rep Visits at FUHS during the Fall Open Houses and Major-Specific Events: Colleges will post on their website major and/or program specific days to attend. For example: Pre-Vet, Health Sciences, or Engineering! Use links to find net cost and other important factors about schools. The actual cost especially for a private school can be different than the sticker price! Search Sites: College Navigator, College Board/Big Future, and Cappex College Application Tips ❏ Two Ways to Apply: Direct Application on the college’s website or Common App-one applications for hundreds of colleges! ❏ Apply Early and organize deadlines ❏ Test Scores: Know if your school requires students to directly send test scores from their account or if scores are accepted on the transcript ❏ Professional email addresses a must: Can create an email just for college purposes in order to keep all of it together and not cluttered. Do not use school email for college communications and FAFSA! ❏ Keep track of College Application fees ❏ Request Letters of Recommendation ❏ Create Resume or Brag Sheet ❏ Compose Essays early to have time to polish-first draft is not the final draft! ❏ Make copies of everything you send out and dates.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the seniors and parents informational meeting?

The meeting is designed to help seniors and parents through a stressful and overwhelming year by outlining what to expect, key events and deadlines, and resources for life after high school.

How many credits are required to graduate from Fairfield Union High School, and what are the key categories?

Students must earn 23 credits. The guide lists required credits by subject areas, including English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Business/Technology, Physical Education, Health, and electives including Fine Art.

What are the alternative pathways if a student does not meet the competency requirements?

The document lists alternatives: demonstrate career-focused activities (with foundational and supporting components), enlist in the military with contract evidence, or complete college coursework through College Credit Plus.

Sep 18, 2026

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