Academics

MOTTO

Optimus Optimorum

COLORS

BLACK AND RED

MASCOT

BULLDOG

ALMA MATER

O'Fontainebleau, O’Fontainebleau
Your constant beacon guides us.

You gave us love
We learned respect, honor and integrity.

As the years go by
We lean on thee to guide our steadfast course.

All hail to thee my Fontainebleau,
Forever in our hearts we will love thee.
 

• Numerical grades shall be used on the report cards for students in grades 9th - 12th.
• The following grading scale in grades 9th - 12th shall be used to determine each nine week grade:
  • A = 90 - 100
  • B = 80 - 89
  • C = 70 - 79
  • D = 60 - 69
  • F = 0 - 59
• All numerical grades of .5 - .9 shall be rounded to the next highest grade including the grade of 59.5.

Grades for transfer students shall be equated to the St. Tammany Parish grading scale in such a manner that will not penalize the student.  If only letter grades are provided by the transfer student's previous school, the following scale shall be used in assigning a percent:

• A=95
• B=85    
• C=75  
• D=65
• F=50

Parents can monitor their student’s progress through the home program using the ID number and password received in the mail. The web site for the program will be announced at the start of the school year.

9th Grade     
0-4.5 credits

10th Grade    
5-10.5 credits

11th Grade    
11-16.5 credits

12th Grade    
17-28 credits

Information on Graduation requirements, TOPS, career pathways, dual enrollment opportunities and course descriptions is located in the Program of Study. 

These guides are updated annually and disseminated to the students during Spring scheduling. Additional copies are located in the counseling office.

For class offerings and procedures, refer to the Fontainebleau High Programs of Study.  

Early release students may not provide transportation for any student who is not an early release student without permission 
form.
SHORT DAY

•     Only seniors qualify for early release.
•     Early release will be granted on an individual basis.
•     Early release students must schedule five courses.
•     Athletes may be short day 1 & 2 hour only, not 6 & 7
•     Early release students must have transportation to leave campus and must leave within five (5) minutes of the end of his/her last class of the day.  Students may not remain on campus or return to campus.
•     Early release students must make arrangements to stay in school when the daily schedule is adjusted for special programs or exams.
   

Advanced-placement courses are college-level courses offered in the high school for qualified students who are interested in pursuing a thorough, comprehensive program of study and research.  Applicants who are enrolled in these courses will take the advanced-placement examination at the end of the course. A $90.00 fee is required to enroll into one of these courses.

AP/CLEP exams are usually scheduled during the first three weeks in May.  The teacher will notify students once dates are received. A $90.00 fee is required to take the CLEP test.
                
The score reported on the examination and each college's policy regarding advanced-placement/CLEP will determine whether college credit will be granted for the work.  The advanced-placement/CLEP examination score is not part of the admissions process.  

Teachers are available for tutoring and set their own tutoring schedule which is posted on the teacher’s Google Classroom and JPams website. Homework assistance is also available through the websites below:

State Library of Louisiana

St. Tammany Parish Library           

A modified class schedule will be followed on exam days and communicated to the student at least one (1) week prior to exams. 

STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CHECK OUT OF SCHOOL DURING EXAMS WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM THE PRINCIPAL.
 

Fontainebleau encourages regular, two-way, and meaningful communication between parents and staff involving student academic learning and extracurricular activities.

This communication ensures

a)      that parents play an integral role in assisting in their child’s learning;

b)      that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school;

c)      that parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child.

 Parents are encouraged to monitor their student(s) progress through the on-line Student Progress Center. Assistance with accessing the site may be obtained by contacting Mrs. Peters in the front office.

Parent meetings, email, Teacher Web (school counseling website), and our call home service are just some of the ways we communicate important information to our school community.  Your student receives current information through announcements, fliers, and quarterly class and small group meetings, to name a few. 

The student should seek the aid of the counselor with personal, social and scholastic problems; with planning of his high school program in light of his abilities, interests, and needs; checking college-entrance requirements and scholarship information; and with making decisions concerning vocations and selecting colleges.

All five of the counselors provide individual, small, and large group counseling in the areas of academic, career, and personal/social development of your student.

During the school year, guidance counselors conduct meetings to disseminate information to specific grade levels.

Transcript request forms are available in the guidance office.  Complete the form and return to the office. The fee is $1.00 for the first; $.25 per extra; $.50 if to be mailed.

A final transcript request form will be available from the senior counselor in May. State of Louisiana college/university will access the transcript electronically. The final transcript will be sent to an out of state college/university after guidance receives the completed form and fee: the first one is free. 

Students that take certain courses may be eligible for a TOPS scholarship. The courses and requirements are listed in the TOPS Program rules, which can be viewed at www.osfa.state.la.us or by contacting the TOPS Program at 1-800-259-5626, ext. 1012.

For a student to be eligible scholastically for extracurricular activities, he/she must have an overall 1.5 G.P.A., unless otherwise stipulated, receive instruction on the school campus and have a good disciplinary record.  The officers of all clubs and organizations must maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. Students must schedule 7 classes. All other eligibility requirements for other activities are at the discretion of the school.  The school shall disseminate these requirements to students and parents.  

There are many clubs and organizations at FHS. Any student interested in a specific club or organization should contact the sponsor.  Guidelines for new clubs must be in compliance with STPSB policy.

•     A student is permitted to hold no more than one major office.  
•     Any student who has a record of disciplinary offenses will not be permitted to hold an office.
•     Officers of all student organizations should be examples of good behavior. 

MAJOR OFFICES ARE:
Class Officers: 
Secretary, Treasurer, President, Vice-President
Student Council Officers: 
Yearbook Staff: Editor and Business
Manager 
Newspaper Staff:  
Editor
President or Captain of Any School Club 

All Officers must Maintain a 2.0 GPA