Activities

The high schools in the Francis Howell School District utilize ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) to assist in the management of concussions sustained by student-athletes. ImPACT provides an FDA approved computer-based neurocognitive examination that helps determine how your student-athlete’s brain is functioning. This test is utilized world-wide by a variety of athletic organizations including the NFL, the NCAA, and thousands of high school programs.

The Francis Howell School District administers ImPACT tests with the assistance of Athletic Trainers from our sports medicine partner, Athletico Physical Therapy. One key to the success of this program is testing athletes before they are concussed. This pre-injury baseline test provides a look at how the brain typically functions and is compared to any post-injury testing completed after a concussion has been sustained. The healthcare providers overseeing a student-athlete’s care can utilize this information to assist with a safe return to athletic activity after a concussion.

All students participating in football, softball, baseball, boys/girls volleyball, girls lacrosse, boys/girls soccer, boys/girls basketball, boys/girls wrestling, color guard, winter guard, cheerleading, pole vault and high jump need to complete a baseline test as mandated by the Francis Howell School District Activities Handbook, prior to the first day of tryouts.   Cheerleaders must take the ImPACT test before tryouts in April.    All incoming freshmen, returning juniors, and any athlete who was not tested in the previous year at their current high school who participates in the activities mentioned above must have a valid ImPACT baseline test before being allowed to practice. A Parent/Guardian Consent form must be completed prior to the ImPACT assessment. Please sign and return this consent form to the Activities Office. The coaching staff and Athletic Trainer will work together to baseline test the student-athletes.

Seasonal impact testing dates can be found on the below website along with eNews, Twitter and posted throughout the school. Please refer to the Annual Interscholastic Youth Sports Brain Injury Report for more information.

If you have questions about dates or testing, please feel free to contact the Activities Office @ 636-851-4612 or the athletic trainer.

Resources and Forms

• Youth Sports Brain Injury Prevention Report
• MSHSAA Concussion Materials

Spartan summer camps will begin the month of June thru July. Visit the Summer Sports Camps Hyperdoc for the full list of camps. To register, visit the FHC Summer Camps website.

Please note: registration not available on line for some camps. Please see the hyperdoc for more information.

Areté’s mission is to empower students to exemplify key characteristics of peer collaboration, community service, leadership, and academic excellence. Areté strives to acknowledge students through rewarding experiences and worthwhile recognition.

Pillar Forms

Students are selected for Areté by achieving one of the following Pillars.  While only one Pillar is necessary for membership, students are encouraged to achieve all four.  When all four Pillars are achieved, students will receive an Areté graduation cord.  Areté will host four celebrations throughout the school year: Fall Breakfast, Silver Shield, 4.0 Luncheon, and Field Day. View the Areté Pillar Registration Form.

Areté Pillar Registration Form

Pillar I:  Academic Excellence
Students who have achieved a GPA of 3.4 or higher for 3 consecutive semesters.

Pillar II: Athletic Sportsmanship  
Students who have participated in a sport this academic school year or previous semester.

Pillar III: Club/Extracurricular Activities
Students who have participated in a club/extracurricular program or school-wide committee this academic school year.

Pillar IV: Community Service
Students who have contributed to the community this academic school year.

Mission Statement:  As leaders of a diverse and multicultural school culture, MAC Scholars will empower all students to aspire to excellence in academic achievement. We will influence change by providing a platform for students to take risks and create a school culture where every student will have the same opportunities in an out of the classroom.

The purpose of the MAC Scholars Program is to inspire a historically under-represented student population by encouraging good academic standing and character. The goal is to help ensure these students to be college and career ready upon graduation from Francis Howell Central High School.

• MAC Scholars Brochure
• MAC Scholars Contract
• MAC Road Map