Colleges and Universities Farmington High School Graduates are Attending:

Alexandria Technical and Community College Pennsylvania State University, New Kensington 2016-2017 Farmington High School Profile Arizona State University Princeton University Augsburg College Purdue University 20655 Flagstaff Avenue Farmington, MN 55024 Aveda Institute, Rasmussen College Regency Beauty Institute 651-252-2501 Benedictine College Rochester Comm. and Tech. College Website: www.farmington.k12.mn.us Bethel University Saint Mary’s University of Brigham Young University, UT South Dakota State University School Code: 240-820 Cabrini College, PA Southeast Technical College Four-year public high school, Grades 9-12 Southwest Minnesota State University Century Community and Technical College St. Catherine University, St. Paul Enrollment: 2031 Senior Class Size: 432 College of St. Benedict St. John’s University School year: Three trimesters College of St. Scholastica St. Cloud State University St. Cloud State Technical & Community College School day: Five 60-minute periods Colorado University St. Olaf College Columbia University, NY St. Paul College Concordia College- Moorhead SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica, NY Concordia College- St. Paul Tarleton State University, TX Crossroads College Texas A&M University Crown College The Arts Institute International, MN Dakota County Technical College The University of Arizona Drake University Universal Technical Institute Dunwoody Institute of Technology University of Iowa Edgewood College University of Manitoba, Canada Florida Gulf Coast University , Duluth Fort Lewis College, CO University of Minnesota, Morris Grand Canyon University, AZ University of Minnesota, Rochester Gustavus Adolphus College University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Nebraska, Lincoln Superintendent: Jay Haugen Counselors: Hawaii Community College University of North Dakota [email protected] Barbara Walker (A-Di) Hennepin Technical College University of Northern Iowa Principal: Jason Berg [email protected] Inver Hills Community College University of Sioux Falls [email protected] Louise Usanase (Do-Je) Iowa State University University of South Dakota Asst. Principal: Lowell Miller (A-Z Discipline) [email protected] Jamestown College, ND University of St. Mary’s [email protected] Alyssa Belko (Ji-Mo) Kalamazoo College, MI University of St. Thomas th th Kansas State University University of Vermont Asst. Principal: Daniel Pickens (9 & 10 ) [email protected] [email protected] Jerry Pfau (Mu-Se) University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire th th Lawrence University, WI University of Wisconsin, La Crosse Asst. Principal: Laura Pierce (11 & 12 ) [email protected] Loyola University, Maryland University of Wisconsin, Madison [email protected] Chelsy Newman (Sh-Z) Athletic Director: Bill Tschida [email protected] Luther College University of Wisconsin, River Falls University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point [email protected]

Marquette University University of Wisconsin, Stout Michigan Technological University U.S. Military Academy Prep. School Minnesota School of Beauty Utica College, NY Minnesota School of Business- Lakeville Valparaiso University COMMUNITY Minnesota State University, Mankato Viterbo University Minnesota State University, Moorhead Walsh University, OH Montana State University, Bozeman Wartburg College, IA Farmington Area Public Schools (District 192) is a growing school district located in the southern suburbs of Normandale Community College West Virginia University the Twin Cities. The district has a long and proud history that is deeply rooted in the community it serves. As North Dakota State University Willamette University, OR that community has changed from rural to predominately suburban, Farmington area schools have changed to Northwestern College Oklahoma State University meet those new needs while maintaining a connection to their agricultural past. District 192 includes all of the city of Farmington, as well as a portion of Lakeville and several surrounding townships. Total population within the district has exceeded 33,000. Student population is more than 6,900 and is expected to remain stable POSTSECONDARY PLANS: CLASS OF 2016 over the next five years. 4-Year Colleges and Universities (58%) Community and Technical Colleges (30%) Military (6%) Employment and Other (6%)

FACILITY GRADING The district’s newest facility, Farmington High School, Grade Point Averages (GPA) are calculated using the quality points listed below. Beginning in grade nine, opened its doors to over 1,700 students in the fall of 2009, all courses, whether passed or failed, are included in the GPA calculation. Please note that only AP, CIS, and welcomed 9th graders back to the high school for the and SCSU courses are weighted using a 1.2 multiplier. The grading scale is as follows: first time in 10 years. With a capacity of 2,000+ students and nearly 500,000 square feet of interior instructional, A = 4.0 B+ = 3.333 B- = 2.667 C = 2.0 D+ = 1.333 D- = .667 athletic, and fine arts performance space, FHS A- = 3.667 B = 3.0 C+ = 2.333 C- = 1.667 D = 1.0 F = 0.0 incorporates some of the latest school-design features in an eco-friendly, light-filled instructional environment that CREDITS AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS serves as a learning and amenity rich environment for The FHS school day runs on five 60-minute class periods with three trimesters per year. Each successfully students, parents, and community members alike. completed class equals one credit, so each student has the opportunity to receive fifteen credits per year. ATHLETICS To complete a year-long curriculum, a student must complete two trimesters of a subject (i.e. Biology A The Farmington Independent School District recognizes the value and Biology B). SCSU classes are two trimesters in length. AP and CIS classes are three trimesters in and importance of athletics programs as an extension of a length. comprehensive educational program. It contributes to the mental and physical well being of our students. The FHS Athletics FHS Graduation Requirements: Department offers 30 varsity-level athletics programs as well as Students must satisfactory complete 55 credits. Credit distribution is as follows: numerous junior varsity, B-squad, and 9th Grade athletics program offerings. FHS is a member of the Missota Conference and also a English: 4.0 credits Physical Education: 2.0 credits member of the Minnesota High School League and Region 1AA. Math: 3.0 credits Health: 1.0 credit Science: 3.0 credits Fine Arts: 2.0 credits Social Studies: 4.0 credits Elective Credits: 36.0 credits CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Over fifteen co-curricular activities and clubs are offered at the high school. Leadership, academic, and fine arts are all included in the wide variety of programs offered, including: Link Crew, Tiger Leadership Club, Diversity Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, Youth Development, BPA, FCCLA, Mock Trial, Speech Club, One Act Play, Spring Musical, Robotics, Marching Band, Peers for Peers, FFA, and Yearbook. COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTING

CURRICULUM Farmington High School students benefit from extensive curricular offerings of over 200 courses in more than 13 different areas of study. The comprehensive curriculum at FHS aligns with state and national ACT Composite Scores standards while emphasizing post-secondary planning and readiness through a full range of college preparatory classes, as well as career and technical courses. FHS partners with local and regional colleges and universities to further broaden student opportunity and choice. All of these curricular elements support Number Tested FHS State National the Farmington district goal of providing customized learning experiences to each student through choice Class of 2008 225 22.4 22.6 21.1 and the use of technology to enhance and advance learning and instruction. Class of 2009 239 22.1 22.7 21.1

There are numerous opportunities for students to earn college credit while at FHS. College level programs Class of 2010 244 21.8 22.9 21 include: Advanced Placement (AP), College in the Schools (CIS) through the University of Minnesota, Class of 2011 257 22.6 22.9 21.1 Senior to Sophomore (S2S) through St. Cloud State University, Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO), Class of 2012 266 21.9 22.8 21.1 and Articulation Agreements, both local and regional. A complete list of courses and descriptions can be found at the FHS website (www.farmington.k12.mn.us) under the counseling office link. Class of 2013 297 22.6 23 20.9 Class of 2014 301 22.5 22.9 21 Advanced Placement (AP) Courses U of M’s College in the Schools (CIS) Class of 2015 437 23 22.7 21 AP U.S. History AP Biology CIS Calculus I (Math 1371) AP English Lang./Comp. AP English Lit./Comp. CIS Composition (WRIT 1301) Class of 2016 465 21.3 21.1 20.8 AP Statistics AP Chemistry CIS Literature (ENGL 1001W) AP European History AP Economics (Macro) St. Cloud State University (S2S) AP Psychology AP Advanced Studio Art SCSU College Physics (PHYS 231) SCSU Intro to Global Geography (GEOG 111)