FERGUS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
FergusFallsPublicSchools
Committedto Excellence
WELCOME TO FERGUS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
Wearededicatedtofosteringstrongconnectionswithourstudents,empoweringthemtothrivedaily.Servingas principalatFergusFallsHighSchoolandwithinthecommunitybringsmeimmensejoy.Leadingaschoolwitharich legacyofachievementinacademics,athletics,andfineartsistrulyanhonor.
Webelievegenuinegrowthstemsfromnurturingthoughtfulrelationshipswithstudents,faculty,parents,andthe community.Ourpriorityisensuringthateveryvoiceisvalued,empoweringourschool'sleaderstomakeinformed decisionsforthebenefitofourstudentsandcommunity,andfosteringfutureleaders
AtFFHS,ourfocusisoncultivatingwell-roundedindividuals Weprovidediverseopportunitiesforstudentsto engageincommunity-building,explorecareerandcollegepathways,andgainreal-worldexperiencethroughjob shadowing Weaimtoequipstudentswiththetoolstomakeinformedchoicesfortheirpost-highschooljourney
Asalearningcommunity,weareunwaveringinourcommitmenttoofferingeachstudentachallengingeducation thatinspiresthemtoexceltoday,tomorrow,andbeyond Together,wethrive,andthemoreweinvolvetheentire FergusFallscommunity,thestrongerourschoolbecomes
TOGETHERWECAN
AtFFHS,studentsforgestrongconnectionswhilepursuingacademicexcellence Throughdiligenteffortbothinandbeyondtheclassroom,theycultivatenotonly academicprowessbutalsonurturingrelationshipswiththeirteachers.These bondsfosterasupportiveenvironmentwherehighexpectationsaremetwith encouragement,leadingtolong-termsuccessbeyondhighschool FFHS providesapathwaytorigorousachievementbyofferingnearly$$$tuition-free, college-levelcourses.Thisopportunitynotonlyequipsstudentswithadvanced knowledgebutalsolaysasolidfoundationfortheirfutureeducational endeavors,settingthemonatrajectoryforsuccessinrelationshipsand academicpursuitsalike
WEAREKIND
HereatFFHS,westrivetocreateawarmandwelcomingenvironmentwhere everystudentfeelssafe,respected,andvalued.It'sourprioritytoensurethat everyonecanlearnandgrowtotheirfullestpotential.Studentsarenotjust supportedbyourdedicatedstaff,butalsobytheirfellowpeers,fosteringa senseofcommunityandbelonging Together,weembracecollaboration,lifting eachotherupandcheeringoneanotherontowardssuccess.
WEARETHEOTTERNATION
Otterprideisonfulldisplayeverywhere. Fromouracademicsuccess,student activities,finearts,andfacilities-studentsareproudtoattendFFHS!
COMMUNITYSERVICE
Throughouttheyear,OtterPridedrivesourfocusongivingbackthrough student-ledinitiativesatFFHS.Wetakeprideinthediversewaysourcommunity isserved,fromorganizingfooddrivesforlocalshelvesandadoptinghighways totheNationalHonorSociety'sinvolvementbothwithinandbeyondourschool Additionally,ourHOSAgroupactivelypromotesmentalhealthawarenessand givingbacktoouryoungerOtters,theseshowcaseourcommitmenttomaking ameaningfulimpactyear-round.
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ITISALWAYSAGREATDAYTOBEANOTTER!!
MarkAnderson,HighSchoolPrincipal
WE ARE THE OTTER NATION
EXTRACURRICULAR
CLUBS&ACTIVITES
ClayTarget(Trapshooting)
FFA
FishingTeam
JazzBand
KnowledgeBowl
MarchingBand
MathLeague
NationalHonorSociety
PepBand
RainbowClub
Robotics
Speech
StudentCouncil
SynchronizedSwimming
Theater
Fall/SpringPlay
One-ActPlay
Musical
Yearbook
Weightlifting
ATHLETICS
AdaptedBowling
Baseball
Basketball-Boys&Girls
CrossCountry-Boys&Girls
CrossCountySkiing-Boys&Girls
Football
Golf-Boys&Girls
Gymnastics
Hockey-Boys&Girls
Soccer-Boys&Girls
Softball
Swimming/Diving-Boys&Girls
Tennis-Boys&Girls
Track&Field-Boys&Girls
Volleyball
Wrestling
EXTRACURRICULAR
FFHSthrivesonavibrantarrayofextracurricular activitiesthatcatertodiverseinterestsandtalents, creatingadynamicandenrichingstudentexperience. Fromacademicclubstoperformingartsensembles, theschoolprovidesaplethoraofopportunitiesfor studentstoexploreandcultivatetheirpassionsoutside thetraditionalclassroomsetting.Whetherparticipating inspeechcompetitions,mathleague,ordrama productions,studentsatFFHShaveamplechancesto developleadershipskills,fosterteamwork,andbuild lastingfriendships.
Theschool'scommitmenttofosteringawell-rounded educationisevidentinthevarietyofclubs, organizations,andcommunityserviceinitiatives available,empoweringstudentstoembracetheir individualityandcontributemeaningfullytotheschool andbroadercommunity.Therobustextracurricular programatFFHSplaysacrucialroleinnurturingholistic developmentandfosteringasenseofcamaraderie amongitsstudentbody.
ATHLETICS
FFHShasestablishedaremarkablelegacyofexcellence inathletics Theschool'scommitmenttofosteringa cultureofdiscipline,teamwork,anddedicationhas translatedintoconsistentsuccessacrossvarious sports.Onandoffthefield,FFHSathletesconsistently exhibitahighlevelofskillandsportsmanship.
Thecoachingstaffplaysapivotalroleinnurturingthe talentsofthestudent-athletes,instillingvaluesthat extendbeyondtheplayingfield.Withstate championshipsandnumerousaccoladestotheir name,FFHSathletesembodythespiritofperseverance andachievement,makingtheschoolabeaconof athleticexcellenceinthecommunity. Wetrulyarethe OTTERNATION.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS
OTTERTIME
Intheacademicyear2023-24,FergusFallsHighSchoolunderwentasignificanttransformationinitsdaily schedule,shiftingfromSemesterstoTrimesters Thistransitionintroduceda5x3schedule,featuringfiveperiods perdayalongwitha30-minutesessioncalledOtterTime,whichoccursdaily
Attheforefrontofoureducationalapproachisthecultivationofrelationships.Webelievethatfosteringstrong connectionsbetweenstudentsandstaffisessentialforacademicsuccessandpersonalgrowth
DuringOtterTimeonMondays,studentsdedicatetheirfocustoCareerandCollegeReadiness.Alongsidethis, OtterTimeAdvisorscurateactivitiestailoredtoaddresstheimmediateneedsofstudentswhilealsoencouraging themtocontemplatetheirfutureaspirations.
Furthermore,werecognizetheimportanceofSocialEmotionalLearningfocusedonmentalhealth Through variousinitiativesandresources,weaimtosupportstudentsindevelopingthenecessaryskillstonavigate challengesandmaintainoverallwell-being.
Acknowledgingthatstudents'prioritiesandambitionsmayevolvethroughouttheirhighschooljourney,weare committedtoprovidingsupportandguidanceastheynavigatethesetransitionsfromfreshmantosenioryear
Ourprimaryobjectiveistoensurethateverystudentrecognizestheirworth,fostersmeaningfulrelationshipswith ourfacultyandstaff,andprioritizestheirmentalhealthandemotionalwell-being.
ART
ArtI Drawing
AGRISCIENCE
Agribusiness
LandscapeDesign&Horticulture
NaturalResources&WildlifeManagement
PlantScience/Agronomy
VeterinaryScience
AUTOMOTIVE
BasicCarMaintenance AutoServiceTechnologyI AutoServiceTechnologyII AutoServiceTechnologyIII
Painting
PotteryI PotteryII AdvancedStudioPottery MixedMediums
RareMediums IndependentStudyCeramics IndependentArtStudy
ENGLISH
English9
HonorsEnglish9
English10
HonorsEnglish10
AmericanLiterature
MulticulturalLiterate
Myths&Legends
CreativeWriting
Junior/SeniorComposition
PublicSpeaking
MassMedia
TheatreArts
VideoProductions
CollegeChildren’sLiterature
CollegeWritingI
CollegeWritingII
CollegePublicSpeaking
FFHSwillhave offered $413,701.00in tuition-free collegecredits thisyear.
CollegeInterculturalCommunication
BUSINESSEDUCATION&COMPUTERS
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usiness&PersonalLaw
ComputerApplications ntrotoBusiness/BusinessMarketing&Management ersonalFinance
alesMarketEntrepreneurship
COMPUTERSCIENCE&TECHNOLOGY
ntrotoApps/Gaming ntroductiontoComputer-AidedDesign(CAD)
ComputerScienceDiscoveries/Coding
DigitalDesign&Illustration
DigitalMedia/Animation eginningDigitalPhotography/PhotoshopI dvancedDigitalPhotography/PhotoshopII
GraphicDesign/AdDesign
TExploration
WebDesign
DesktopPublishing-Yearbook
FAMILYCONSUMERSCIENCES
FCSCareerSeminar
Financial&LifeManagement
Baking&Pastries
FoodsI
AdvancedFoods
Nutrition&Wellness
ChildDevelopment&Guidance-PrenataltoToddler
ChildDevelopment&Guidance-PreschooltoElementary CreativeTextilesI
DesignI:Housing&Fashion
DesignII:Interior&FashionDesign
MerchandiseDesign&Production/OtterOutlet
MerchandiseDesign&ProductionII-IndependentStudy
MerchandiseDesign&ProductionIII-IndependentStudy
MerchandiseDesign&ProductionIV-IndependentStudy
HEALTHSCIENCES
CertifiedNursingAssistant(CNA)
INDUSTRIALTECHNOLOGY
IntroductiontoTechEd
SmallEnginesI
AdvancedSmallEngines
BeginningWoodworking
IntermediateWoodworking
AdvancedWoodworking
IntroductiontoConstruction
MANUFACTURING
FabricationI
FabricationII
MetalsI
MetalsII
Men’sChoir
TrebleChoir
BelCanto
ACappellaChoir
SinfoniaOrchestra
ChamberOrchestra
SymphonicWinds
ConcertBand
WindEnsemble
MusicProductionI
MusicProductionII
APMusicTheory
MATHEMATICS
IntermediateAlgebra
Geometry
AdvancedAlgebra
AlgebraicFunctions
Statistics
CollegeAdvancedPlacementCalculus
CollegeAlgebra/CollegePreCalculus
CollegePrecalculus
CollegeStatistics
PHYSICALEDUCATION/HEALTH
Health
PhysicalEducation
LifetimeRecreation&Wellness
PersonalFitness
SocialDance
StrengthTraining
AdvancedStrengthTraining
TeamSports
TeamSportsII
UnifiedPhysicalEducation
ROBOTICS
Robotics
SCIENCE
PhysicalScience
HonorsPhysicalScience/IntroToTechSTEM
Biology
HonorsBiology
TraditionalChemistry
HonorsChemistry
Astronomy
EarthScience
EnvironmentalScience&WildlifeEcology
Physics
CollegeAnatomy/PhysiologyLecture&Lab
CollegeEssentialsofHumanAnatomy&Physiology
CollegeGeneralBiology
CollegePhysicsI
CollegePhysicsII
WORK-BASEDLEARNING
Work-BasedLearningSeminar/Internship
WORLDLANGUAGES
WorldLanguages
SpanishI
SpanishII
CollegeBeginnerSpanishII
ADDITIONALELECTIVES
SeniorMentorship
REACH
SOCIALSTUDIES
Geography
HonorsGeography
UnitedStatesHistory
HonorsUSHistory
WorldHistory
AmericanGovernment
Economics
CurrentEvents&SocialIssues
HistoryofEntertainment&Culture
ModernUSHistory
Psychology
PsychologyII
SportsPsychology
Sociology
WomeninAmerica CollegeAmericanNationalGovernment CollegePsychology
CollegePositivePsychology
CollegeState&LocalGovernment CollegeWesternCivilization,Ancient-1600 CollegeWesternCivilization,1600-Present
WE ARE COLLEGE & CAREER READY
WORK-BASEDLEARNING
Thework-basedlearningprogramatFFHSisaprogramdesignedto bridgethegapbetweenclassroomeducationandreal-world professionalexperiences.Thisprogramprovidesstudentswith invaluableopportunitiestoapplytheoreticalknowledgeinpractical settings,fosteringadeeperunderstandingoftheirchosenfieldsand cultivatingessentialworkplaceskills Throughpartnershipswithlocal businessesandorganizations,studentsengageininternships,job shadowing,andhands-onprojectsthatalignwiththeircareer interests.
Thework-basedlearningprogramnotonlyenhancesstudents' academicandtechnicalproficienciesbutalsohelpsthemdevelop crucialinterpersonalandproblem-solvingskills.Byimmersing studentsinauthenticworkenvironments,theprogramstrivesto instillasenseofresponsibility,teamwork,andprofessionalism, settingthestageforasuccessfultransitionfromhighschooltothe workforceorhighereducation.Overall,thework-basedlearning programatFergusFallsHighSchoolplaysavitalroleinpreparing studentsforthechallengesandopportunitiesthatlieaheadintheir professionaljourneys
99studentsenrolledin Work-Based Learning/Senior MentorshipatFFHSduring the2023-2024school year
20.5ACTmean compositescoreduring the2022-2023school year.
Mywork-basedlearninginternshipwasatAppleTreeDentalhereinFergusFalls Somehighlightsfrommyinternshipwouldbeassistingwithvariousappointments andgettinganin-depthlookintothedifferentareasofdentistry.
Ilearnedmanydifferentthingsfrommymentors,includingsterilizationof instrumentsanddentaltools,settinguproomsfordifferentappointments,aswell aslearninghowtoassistandthedentalnumberingsystemandterms.Imade manydifferentconnectionswithmysupervisors,aswellastheprovidersatApple TreeDentalandtheotherstaff.
ThroughoutmyinternshipexperienceIfeellikeIhavelearnedaboutpatientcare andworkingwithpatientsandthestaff.Mypeopleskillshaveimproved,aswellas timemanagement. Close
Goingintomyinternship,IthoughtIhadsomeideaofwhatitwouldentail,but afterbeingthere,Ireallyhadtheopportunitytowitnesswhathappensinthe backgroundandhadadifferentperspectiveratherthanjustbeingapatient.
Thisprogramisagreatopportunityforstudentstogetoutintothecommunityand exploredifferentworkfieldstheymightbeinterestedin
IplanonattendingNorthDakotaStateUniversitytomajorinbiology.Afterthat,I plantoattendtheUniversityofMinnesotaSchoolofDentistry.Thisprogramhas helpedsolidifymyplanofbecomingadentistandaffirmthefactthatitis somethingIampassionateabout
IamverythankfulforAppleTreeDentalforallowingmetodomyinternshipandto thestaffforhelpingmealongtheway. WrittenbyEllieBergem
WE HAVE OPTIONS FOR EVERY STUDENT
FERGUS FALLS AREA LEARNING CENTER
FERGUSFALLSAREALEARNINGCENTER
TheFergusFallsAreaLearningCenter(ALC)aimstoprovideaflexible andnurturingenvironmentforstudentsfacinguniquechallengesor seekinganalternativeapproachtotraditionalhighschooleducation. TheALChasbecomeavitalresourceforthoseinpursuitofacademic success ThededicatedstaffattheALCarecommittedtofosteringa positiveandinclusiveatmosphere,tailoringtheirapproachtomeet thediverseneedsofeachstudent.
Withafocusonpersonalizedlearningplans,theALCempowers studentstoovercomeobstacles,developessentiallifeskills,and graduatewiththeconfidenceandknowledgeneededforfuture endeavors.
FergusFallsHighSchool 1. FergusFallsALC 2. iQAcademy 3.
WAYSTOOBTAIN ADIPLOMA
IQ ACADEMY MINNESOTA
IQACADEMY
DiscoverthefutureoflearningwithourK-12onlineschool,iQAcademy,whereeducationmeetsinnovation!Our platformoffersaflexibleandengaginglearningexperience,perfectlysuitedforeverystudentfromkindergarten through12thgrade Withinteractivelessons,certifiedteachers,andacurriculumthatcoversallcoresubjectsplusa varietyofelectives,wemakelearningaccessibleandexciting,anytime,anywhere.Whetheryou'reastudentlooking tothrive,aparentseekingacomprehensiveeducationsolution,orsimplyinsearchofaflexibleschoolingoption,our onlineschoolisthekeytounlockingaworldofpossibilities.Joinusfull-timeorpart-timeandtransformthewayyou learn!Weonboardfull-timestudentsonaweeklybasisupuntiltheendofthethirdquarter,midtolateMarch
K-5ELEMENTARYMODEL
iQAcademy'sapproachtoelementaryeducationisthoughtfullydesignedtosupporthomeschoolingparentswhile providingstructurededucationalopportunitiesandsocialinteractionforstudents.Thismodelseemstoblendthe bestofhomeschoolflexibilitywiththebenefitsofformaleducationsupport Here’sacloserlookattheelementsof thisapproach:
DailyPlansAcrossSubjectAreas:Theacademyprovidesdailyplansforvarioussubjects,whicharelikely detailedandstructuredtoguideparentsandstudentsthroughthecurriculumatamanageablepace.This structuredguidancehelpsensurethatstudentscoverallnecessarymaterialinacomprehensivemanner
WeeklySmallGroupSessions:Theofferingofweeklysmallgroupsessionsformathandlanguageartsis particularlybeneficial.Thesesessionsallowstudentstoreceivefocusedinstructionandsupportinthesecore areas.Smallgroupsettingscanfosteramorepersonalizedlearningexperience,enablingteacherstoaddress individualstudentneedsmoreeffectively
SupportforHomeschoolingParents:Byprovidingdetaileddailyplans,iQAcademysupportshomeschooling parentsintheirroleasprimaryeducators.Thissupporthelpsparentsensuretheirchild'seducationisaligned withbroaderacademicstandardsandoutcomes.
HomeworkHelpSessions:Offeringhomeworkhelpsessionsisavaluableresourcethatprovidesstudents additionalsupportoutsideoftheirregularstudyschedule.Thiscanbeparticularlybeneficialforstudentswho mayneedextrahelpunderstandingconceptsorcompletingassignments.
SocialOnlineGatherings:Recognizingtheimportanceofsocialinteractioninchilddevelopment,theacademy includesfunsocialonlinegatherings Thesegatheringsareessentialforbuildingasenseofcommunityamong students,fosteringfriendships,anddevelopingsocialskillsinavirtualenvironment.
iQAcademy'selementarymodelprovidesacomprehensiveeducationalexperiencethatsupportsbothacademic andsocialdevelopmentforstudents Byfacilitatingclosecollaborationbetweenparents,students,andteachers ensuresasupportive,engaging,andwell-roundededucationaljourneyforouryoungestlearners.
IQ ACADEMY MINNESOTA
MIDDLE&HIGHSCHOOLMODEL
iQAcademyhasastructured,flexible,andsupportiveeducationalframeworkforourmiddleschoolandhighschool students,offeringablendofliveinstruction,weekly-pacedlearning,andadditionalsupportmechanisms.Key featuresofiQAcademyMSandHS:
CourseStructureforFull-TimeStudents:Studentsareenrolledin6courses,witheachcourserequiring attendanceataweeklyliveclassconnectsession.Thisliveinteractioniscrucialforreal-timeengagement, understanding,andinteractionbetweenstudentsandteachers
FlexibilityinAttendance:Recognizingthediverseneedsandpossibleconstraintsofstudents,iQAcademyallows thosewhocannotattendthelivesessionstowatcharecordingandsubmitasummarywithinaweek.This approachensuresthatallstudents,regardlessoftheircircumstances,canstayengagedandreceiveattendance credit
WeeklyandMonthlyMeetings:Middleschoolstudentsbenefitfrom"MondayMeetings"specifictoeachgrade level,designedtosetapositivetonefortheweek.Highschoolstudentshavemonthlygrade-levelhomerooms, facilitatingasenseofcommunityandconnectionamongstudentsandbetweenstudentsandstaff.
OfficeHoursforAdditionalSupport:Teachersofferscheduledofficehoursthroughouttheweek,providing studentswithampleopportunitiestoseekadditionalhelp,askquestions,ordiscusstheirprogress.Thisopen-door policy(inavirtualsense)ensuresthatstudentshavedirectaccesstotheirinstructorsbeyondthestructured classtimes.
iQAcademymiddleschoolandhighschoolemphasizesflexibility,support,andcommunity,cateringtotheneedsof adiversestudentbodywhilemaintainingacademicrigorandengagement.Attheelementarylevelwealsooffer readingandmathinterventionforstudentsthatqualify.Itfostersalearningenvironmentwherestudentscanthrive academicallyandfeelsupportedthroughouttheireducationaljourney.
IN-PERSONCONNECTION
iQAcademyhasregularsocialeventsforstudents, families,andstafftoconnect.
ACADEMICRIGOR
iQAcademy'simpressivepassingratesunderscorethe effectivenessofoureducationalapproach,blending academicrigorwithflexibility Thepassingrateforour FergusFallshighschoolstudentstakinganonlineclass withiQAcademywas92.3%.Passingratesforourfulltimeduringthefallsemesterforourmiddleschool studentswas817%and835%forourhighschool students
EXTRACURRICULAR
Studentsareeligibleforextra-curricularactivitiesinthe homedistrictinwhichtheylive,iftheirhomedistrict allowsit.
iQAcademyhasStudentCouncilandMinnesotaHonor Societyforourfull-timestudents.Studentshavethe opportunitytojoinnationalclubswithourpartnership withStride/K12.
STUDENTSUPPORTSERVICES
SpecialEducation
2LicensedSchoolCounselors
ElementaryReadingIntervention
ElementaryMathIntervention
FindingYourPathcourseinmiddleschoolandhigh school
OfficeHours/HomeworkHelpwithteachers
Adaptivecurriculumforstudentswithspecificlearning needs
HAVEQUESTIONS?
GiveAssistantPrincipal,RyanJohnson,acall!
AssistantPrincipal:RyanJohnson 218-998-0544ext.9275
Website:wwwiqmnorg
ToEnroll:wwwiqacademymnk12com
WE’RE HERE FOR YOU
COUNSELINGOFFICE
TheFergusFallsHighSchoolCounselingOfficeserves asacornerstoneforacademicandpersonal developmentwithintheschoolcommunity.Committed tosupportingstudentsontheireducationaljourney,the counselingofficeplaysapivotalroleinguiding individualsthroughthecomplexitiesofhighschoollife andbeyond Thededicatedteamofcounselors providesarangeofservices,includingacademic advising,collegeandcareerguidance,andsocialemotionalsupport.Whetherassistingwithcourse selection,helpingstudentsnavigatethecollege applicationprocess,orprovidingacompassionateear forpersonalconcerns,theFFHSCounselingOffice strivestocreateanurturingandempowering environment
VISITUS&ENROLL
There’snobetterwaytounderstandallthatwehaveto offerhereatFFHSthancominginforavisit. Formore informationaboutFFHS,arrangeatour,orobtain enrollmentinformation,pleasecontactourCounseling Officeat218-998-0544ext.9643
FERGUSFALLSHIGHSCHOOL
601RandolphAve FergusFalls,MN56537 218-998-0544
wwwfergusottersorg
Principal:MarkAnderson
SchoolStart&DismissalTimes 8:20am-3:20pm
