Furman High School FAQs

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Where is everybody? How many students go to Furman High?

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There are 200 Furman High School students, but more are coming.

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How do I email my teachers?

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When you enrolled you got a list of emails for ALL the Furman Staff. Email addresses are also available on MUSD website under STAFF Furman High School.

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How come I never seem to know what’s going on?

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Okay, to be frank, are you checking your emails?

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Why did the bell times change from last year to this year?

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We added an extra period this year to help students earn all the credits they need.

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If I don’t like my classes, can I change them?

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NO.

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Why was my schedule changed when I didn’t ask for that?

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Sometimes classes have to be shifted around to keep the number of students consistent.

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What if I want to switch all my classes to a different day?

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If the switch is needed in order for you to be able to get to school and a parent requests it, yes.

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Can I come more days than I am scheduled?

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You can come for extra help if you plan it with your teacher, and you do not need a schedule change to do so. And you are expected to be in a classroom doing work whenever you are on campus.

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How will I know what work to do? And how do I turn it in?

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Most teachers use Google Classroom to show you assignments and announcements-even though you might do the actual work on other sites like Edgenuity, Wayground, and Actively Learn.

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My schedule says I have 7th period Study Skills, but there is not a 7th period; and it says I have to do the work at home. How does that work?

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Study Skills is part of MATH. You need to take notes and turn them in to your Math teacher. Check with them and/or their Google Classroom.