Fonda-Fultonville High School prides itself on being one of the top districts in the region. The district consistently has one of the highest graduation rates in the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES, reaching an all-time high 97% for the Class of 2019. FFCS strives to provide rigorous and relevant programs and course offerings that prepare students for success after high school, no matter what path they choose.
General Information
School Counselors
- Ryan Fedele rfedele@ffcsd.org
- Emily Miller emiller@ffcsd.org
Support from the Counseling Department
Every student has a counselor who is available to help choose the right courses to meet educational and career interests and needs. Our school counselors are eager to help students choose the right courses and enable their success. Students have the opportunity to meet with their counselor to review their post-secondary plans, academic progress to date, graduation requirements and planned schedules for the upcoming school year.
Students have opportunities to make appointments to meet with their counselors once the high school has had its scheduling day and the student has returned their signed course selection sheet.
Parents should be involved in the planning process, and that’s why it is very important for parents to review and sign their child’s course selection sheet every year. Parents are always welcome to attend their child’s annual review meeting. If parents wish to attend these meetings, the student should be sure to schedule their appointment with a counselor at a date and time when the parent is available.
When selecting courses each year, students should be sure to review the prerequisites to ensure they meet the established criteria.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from Fonda-Fultonville High School, students must fulfill specific course and examination requirements based on the type of diploma they are pursuing.
In keeping with state and district standards, the high school offers four possible diplomas: Local, New York Regents, New York Advanced Regents, and the prestigious FFCS Comprehensive District Diploma (CDD). Graduates who earn the CDD achieve all of the Advanced Regents diploma requirements and additionally complete 300 hours of community service, plus extra math and science requirements. All students are expected to challenge themselves and are required to work toward a Regents diploma or better.
- View the Graduation Requirements page to see detailed information about diploma types and related course and examination requirements.
College Credit Opportunities
Get a head start on your college career and add prestige to your admissions applications by receiving college credits while still attending high school. One of the most important benefits of having college credit is that during the college application process, admissions officers look favorably on a student who has already completed college-level courses.
All colleges and universities establish their own policies for accepting credits. It is important for students to check with their prospective colleges/universities as to whether or not the credit is accepted.
College in High School Program (CHS)
A collaboration between FFCS and Fulton-Montgomery Community College allows students to enroll in certain courses at FFCS that earn both high school credits as well as college credits. College in the High School courses are offered for nearly every academic department at FFCS, as well as distance learning courses.
Students who successfully complete the course and pay tuition will have a number of college credit hours to add to their resumes. Students who enroll in College in the High School courses pay less than the regular tuition rate at FMCC — the cost is usually one-third the regular tuition rate. Many times other colleges will accept these credits.
College in the High School courses at FFCS
- CHS English I & II
- CHS Participation in Government
- CHS American HIstory I & II
- CHS Pre-Calculus & Calculus
- CHS Statistics
- CHS Biology
- CHS Spanish IV & V
- CHS Principles of Management
- CHS Intro to Sociology
- CHS Agriculture Business
Advanced Pathway College Credit Program with Fulton-Montgomery Community College
New in 2020-21, FFCS students can participate in the Advanced Pathway College Credit Program (APC) and graduate from high school with up to 25 credits toward an associate’s degree from Fulton-Montgomery Community College. Program participants have the option of taking these select College in the High School courses for free, so long as they meet the program’s criteria.
This program is the first of its kind in the region under a new partnership between FFCS and FMCC. The program is geared toward students who expect to attend FMCC after they graduate from high school. The APC credits that FFCS students earn in high school can be transferred to FMCC up to two years after graduating from high school.
The College in the High School courses that are currently offered at FFCS for the APC program include:
- Biology
- English I & II
- Survey of American History I & II
- Introduction to Statistics
- Pre-Calculus & Calculus
- American Political Systems
- Intermediate Spanish I & II
To earn APC credit, students must meet the requirements as follows:
- Must complete the FMCC-approved College in the High School articulated courses with a grade of “B” (85%) or better and meet all required competencies.
- Must successfully complete high school, including any required industry standards/exams, meet the requirements for a Regents diploma, and submit an official high school post-graduation transcript identifying enrollment in and successful completion of the course.
- Must apply to the college in a timely fashion and does not attend another college prior to FMCC (no transfer credit from other institutions will be awarded under this APC agreement), meets FMCC’s standards for acceptance and for Advanced Pathway College Credit, and enrolls and registers for FMCC courses in the applicable academic program within 24 months of graduation from high school.
- Must pass required written and/or performance exams.
- Must submit a written recommendation from a high school instructor.
More information about this program is available from your school counselor.
FFCS Graduation Pathways: College & Career Exposure
Fonda-Fultonville High School’s Graduation Pathways are an exciting new academic program that enable students to focus their studies on a specific topic. Each pathway offers three strands to give students programming choices depending on their post-graduation goals, whether it’s pursuing a two- or four-year college degree, a professional certification or entering the work force.
Pathways give graduates the academic background necessary for entrance into advanced post-graduate programs while accumulating college credits, positioning them for success in today’s demanding job market. Pathways are a smart choice for students who know exactly which college major and/or career paths they want to pursue. It’s also an opportunity for students who want to explore a field of study and decide if it’s right for them. Each pathway gives students job shadowing opportunities.