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Mrs. Karen Brown, Family and Consumer Sciences |
FAQFrequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
What is NTHS? How may I become a member of NTHS? It is the National Technical Honor Society with chapters established all over the United States and in the Virgin Islands. It recognizes students who achieve in the areas of Character, Skill, Career and Technical Education and Academics. Membership in NTHS is an honor which is recognized by educational facilities and employers throughout the country. Membership entitles you to three letters of recommendation from the NTHS National Office to colleges and businesses. The society at FVHS inducts new members in the spring of each year. To become a member you must: 1. Be a junior or senior enrolled in and/or having taken the required number of Career and Technical Education Classes. 2. Ask your CTE teacher to be nominated. 3. Have an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher. 4. Achieve a successful screening by the entire FVHS Staff based upon NTHS character traits. Go to http://nvths.org for more information. How may I become an Intern in Early Childhood Education? 1 Have a strong desire to work with children ages birth to five years. 2. Have good attendance, grades and character. 3. Exhibit the qualities of patience, reliability, and genuine caring for children. Provide a positive role-model for children. 4. Desire a future working with people in the areas of teaching, medicine, social services,or in the family setting. 5. Complete an application and have your parents agree to the terms. 6. Meet the terms of the application including character and transportation. FCCLA is short for Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. We are a national entirely student-led organization focusing on Friendship, Leadership, Scholarship, Community Service, and Fun. Students who are enrolled in or have taken Family and Consumer Sciences classes in high school or middle school are eligible for membership. All FACS students are encouraged to become members of the FVHS Bengal Chapter. When may I 'make up' days for those missed over 10 (attendance policy)? The best course of action is to come to school each day and NOT to have this problem. If you do, however miss more than 10 days, you must schedule a 90 minute study hall with me after school. I will be glad to schedule your make- up time in 90 minute increments in order to complete your "make-up" in a timely manner. Please do not request shorter time periods because I will be unable to accomodate your request. You may wish to make it up during study hall days in the cafeteria study hall. YOU must ask me to get it approved in advance with the study hall teacher. Tell me about the Early Childhood Ed. Articulation Agreement with Wake Tech. Students who take both Early Childhood Education 1 and 2 will receive college credits at Wake Technical Community College if they score 80% or higher on the VOCATS exam and submit the proper forms with their request when they enroll at the community college. They must also do receive a "B" or higher in my Early Childhood classes. What completer courses do you offer which meet graduation requirements? Early Childhood Education 2 Honors Family and Consumer Sciences Advanced Studies Early Childhood Education 2 Honors Cooperative Education |