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FALCON FLYER
4-30-2021
NEWSLETTER
Phone:594-4390 Counseling:594-4393
Fax:594-4399 Attendance:594-4398
Visit our website at: https://fcj.hseschools.org
Follow us on Twitter at: FallCreekJH and fcjhathletic
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
2021-2022 PILOT PROGRAM- Fall Creek Junior High and HIJH have requested to pilot a modified block
schedule like the one we ran this school year. We anticipate an even better year next year as we bring more
projects, labs, and collaborative learning back in the classroom. Longer periods will allow this to happen and
make it easier on students to juggle 7 classes. The schedule draft can be found here:
Proposed 2021-2022 Bell Schedule
STUDENT PICK-UP- Area businesses have expressed concern with FCJ students being picked up in neighboring
lots. We do not prohibit students from walking but ask they do not cross through cars. The safest way to pick
your child up is in the car line. If you have an appointment, sign them out early and walk them to your
car. We are working on the speed at which we get cars through the lot; please pull forward to the furthest
white line and exit by turning right on Olio. These are some of the items we can control to improve dismissal
for all.
Stacey Swan
Principal
MAIN OFFICE INFORMATION
ATTENDANCE REMINDERS
Attendance is very important to your child’s learning. Absences of any length interfere with student learning
due to the sequential process of concepts taught and the difficulty of completing make-up work. If absences
are unavoidable, we ask that parents please call the office, call the attendance line, or email the attendance
secretary when a student is not going to attend their zoom or in person classes.
The FCJH attendance line is 317-594-4398 or you can email the secretary at dpruett@hse.k12.in.us. Be sure to
include the reason for the absence. If you have a medical appointment, please provide documentation either
by scanning to the above-mentioned email or faxing to our school at 317-594-4399. An absence will be
considered unexcused unless the office receives notification from a parent/guardian. Thank you for
partnering with us to ensure your student has the best sequential learning process as possible.
Change in Attendance Procedure
Students who have chosen to be 'in-person" for their method of instruction (MOI) must attend school within
the building to be counted present. Students who are supposed to be attending in person, will be marked
absent if they are not in attendance at school. Assignments can be found on Canvas, but students will nolonger be considered virtual when they are absent. Please continue to call in your child’s absences no matter
his/her method of instruction.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
Students will not be permitted to join in person after selecting virtual after April 12th. Students who selected
in person as his/her method of instruction may select to return to virtual at any period; however, they will not
be allowed to go back to in-person. They will not be permitted to go back and forth between modes. The
flexibility that we were able to allow previously, will simply not be there as we end the year in this new phase.
FREE LUNCHES AT SCHOOL
Lunch is still free for all students if they get a meal deal. The meal deal is a choice of entree (hot, wrap, salad
or pbj) and they must get a fruit and/or vegetable (hot or cold). Milk is included in the meal deal but is not a
required component. This is the basic meal plan and not the extras like chips, bottled water, ice cream, etc., which
students still must pay for. Students need to remember to bring their ID cards to the lunch line.
We are pleased to inform you that the USDA waiver providing all meals to students for free has been extended
through June 2022. All HSE students will receive free meals through the end of the upcoming school year,
including any pre-ordered food packs. No further action is required to participate. Any a la carte options offered
at school are not free and would need to be paid for using the student lunch account.
LUNCH PROCEDURES
Please make sure that your student has their scannable ID card with them when coming through the lunch
line. All students have received a card and should be bringing it to lunch daily. The ID cards were given to the
students in their picture packets. Even if no pictures were purchased they would have received an ID card and
packet if they had their picture taken. Scanning of their ID cards ensures less time in line for all. Students
without their ID cards will be asked to step to the back of the line.
If your student needs a replacement card, please have them contact the front office.
COVID REPORTING
The district would like to encourage you to use the online form to notify the school of Covid situations
regarding your students. This saves numerous emails and phone calls. The Online Reporting is located on the
same web page as the Dashboard, but below is the link to the form:
Online Covid Reporting
COUNSELING INFORMATION
UPCOMING DEADLINE: 21ST CENTURY SCHOLARS
Deadline to apply: June 30th after 8th grade year!! Any current 7th or 8th grade student who thinks
they may be eligible should apply the deadline.
Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars Program is the state’s premier college scholarship and preparation program for
low-income Hoosier students. Students who fulfill the Scholar Pledge are provided up to four years of paid
tuition at an eligible college or university. Scholars also receive a variety of support services designed to helpthem succeed in school and complete college. The link below provides more information and tells you how to
apply. Applications must be completed online on or before June 30 th of the student’s 8th grade year.
21st Century Scholars
ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND TUTORING
Need help with academics?
• 1. Talk to your teacher
• 2. Still need more help? Attend free Math tutoring on Tuesday and Friday from 7:30am-8:00am. This
will be held by Ms. Kornmann via Zoom. Zoom Link here
8TH GRADERS FOUR-YEAR PLAN
Each year 8th graders must fill out a four-year plan regarding what courses they will take in High School. This
plan is available on Naviance which students can access through Clever. Mr. Collins has a loom video available
to walk students through this process. This will give students an idea of what courses they will need to take
but it will be reviewed annually with their High School counselor at HSE or Fishers High school. The links below
will have the loom video, 4-year plan format, course guides for HSE and Fishers, and IB program courses
(Fishers High School). If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. Collins dcollins@hse.k12.in.us.
4 year plan loom video (Links to an external site.)
4 year plan format FHS (pg 18)
Freshman-Courses HSE.pdf
SOPHOMORE-Course-Selection2021-22-2 (1).pdf
Junior-Course-Selections (1).pdf
Senior-Course-Selection2021-22-2 (1).pdf
Fishers High School course guide.pdf (pages 18-28)
Fishers IB Program courses
COUNSELING CANVAS PAGE
Parents can sign up to be observers on the Counseling Canvas Page.
https://sway.office.com/xU2P6nliHhzwMeJb?ref=Link (Students already have access to this page.) This page
has information about the counselors, academic and counseling resources, and a way for students to request a
meeting with their counselor by email, phone call or Zoom call.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Collaborative Change is offering free Case Management, Counseling and Life Skills services to those impacted
by Covid-19. Collaborative ChangeCLUB INFORMATION
YEARBOOKS
We have about 30 extra copies of the yearbook that are available for sale if anyone is still looking to purchase.
Yearbooks are $35 and parents/guardians can pay by cash or check. Checks will need to be made out to Fall
Creek Junior High School. Any further questions can be directed to Kaila Hiatt, KrHiatt@hse.k12.in.us.
PTO
WAYS TO HELP FCJH PTO
Please click below to find out two very easy ways to help our PTO.
Ways to Help
TRIPS
7TH GRADE:
Registration is now open for you to join our Washington D.C. Field Trip which will happen your 8th grade year
February 18-22, 2022. All information and registration can be found at
https://worldstrides.com/custom/fall-creek-junior-high-school-dc/ with school trip ID #193417. All questions can be
sent to sdavis@hse.k12.in.us.
ATHLETIC INFORMATION
]CHEERLEADING
Please click on the following link to find out information for Fall 2021-2022 Cheerleading at
FCJH.
Cheerleading
MUDSOCK GROUP
Please click on the following link to find out information for Fall 2021-2022
Mudsock opportunities in sports for all ages.
Muddsock Info
INFORMATION FROM THE HIGH SCHOOLS
SUMMER PHYSICAL EDUCATION
FHS and HSEHS will each offer Summer PE from June 7 through June 25, 2021. The class is live and in person
for 3 weeks from 7:30am to 12:30pm Monday through Friday. If you are planning to attend Fishers High
School and want to participate in summer PE, you must attend the FHS Summer PE class. If you are planning to
attend HSEHS and want to participate in summer PE, you must attend the HSEHS Summer PE. To register for
summer PE please read and complete the appropriate registration form. FHS Summer PE is full (we are still
accepting registration forms and checks but students will be placed on a waitlist)
FHS Summer PE HSEHS Summer PEHSE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
HSE football would like to invite all 6th, 7th, or 8th grade athletes that are interested in playing football next
fall to attend weekly weight training sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:15-4:15. The High
School Strength Staff will teach athletes basic lifting techniques and help athletes to progress in an
appropriate progression. Athletes should meet outside the weight room. Make sure you have athletic
clothing, a water bottle, and a mask. The difference between good and great are those that are willing to
invest to achieve their desired goals. Invest now!!
HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN HS COLOR GUARD CALL-OUT
Please review the attached flyer for the upcoming Color Guard Call-out & Auditions. Rising 9th-12th graders
will participate in the actual RCG Marching Band, while rising 7th & 8th graders can join the Cadet Guard.
Color Guard Flyer
HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN HS ROYAL RUMBLE
Please click on Royal Rumble Flyer for all the information you need.
Royal Rumble
FISHERS HS TIGER FEVER
Each July, Fishers High School hosts an incoming freshmen orientation event. It will help acclimate incoming
freshmen to campus. The session will be held either Tuesday, July 20 or Wednesday, July 21 from 8:00am to
12:30pm. Please complete the registration form and send back to FHS attention: Shelley Lidy. If you have any
questions regarding Tiger Fever please contact Shelley Lidy by clicking HERE
FISHERS HS REGISTRATION DAY
FHS student registration day…for all grades is scheduled for July 28. This day is for school pictures, freshmen
walking their class schedule to familiarize themselves with the building, picking up school rented laptops (you
must PRE-REGISTER for laptops in order to pick them up on July 28). More information will be forthcoming on
laptop rentals after spring break. Students will also be able to pick up course materials.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO FIND INFORMATION ON RENTAL ASSISTANCE
Rental Assistance
PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO FIND INFORMATION ON THE HAMILTON COUNTY FOOD PANTRIES
Food Pantry Information More Pantry Information
PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO FIND INFORMATION ON YOUTH MENTORS:
Youth Mentors NeededIMPORTANT RESOURCES
PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO FIND INFORMATION ON TEST ANXIETY
Test Anxiety
OTHER RESOURCES
https://www.hseschools.org/happenings/covid-19-information/covid-19-
(coronavirus)-update
https://www.hseschools.org/happenings/reopening-hseYou can also read
