Welcome

Dear Students and Parents:

Fort Madison High School has a proud tradition of offering an outstanding program of academic courses, athletic programs, and co-curricular activities. Our mission of ensuring high levels of learning for all students leads us to seek offerings that will best prepare students for life after high school. This coursebook provides a brief description of every course and the sequencing of courses designed by each department. We offer a wide variety of courses in all subject areas demonstrating our commitment to helping all students establish a broad foundation for future learning in college, in the workforce, and beyond.

High school course selection can play a significant role in a student’s future options. Developing a four-year, goal-oriented plan with a counselor is an important part of the development of a coherent approach to course selection. We want every student to be prepared for the future and that starts by making informed choices regarding the classes to pursue in high school. Our counseling staff is available to help in any way possible.

For incoming freshmen, the course selection process begins with a review of the FMHS Course Catalog. Together, with the information available from our counseling department, the FMMS counseling department, and content areas, students can prepare for their four years of high school and make appropriate choices for the path they wish to take. Of course, we understand that a majority of students will not have a firm idea of what they want to do after high school, and that’s okay. The four-year plan is a guide. It is not permanent.

For current students, it is critical for both students and parents to be involved in the course selection process and work closely with a counselor to make selections. Your counselor is there to assist you along the way. Feel free to ask them questions. You can also ask teachers about courses. Seeking out the information you need will help you make better decisions about your classes for the next year.

In closing, the faculty and staff at Fort Madison High School are here to support the success of every student. Your involvement in that process is important. As you progress through your years at FMHS, we hope that every student is prepared for future success!

Mr. Adrian McKay & Mr. Patrick Lamb