Kingwood Park HS - Welcomes - The Class of 2018 The Class of 2018 To new opportunities,...

Kingwood Park HS

- Welcomes - The Class of 2018

To new opportunities, responsibilities, challenges and privileges

Kingwood Park High School

Principal: Lisa DrabingAssociate Principal: Brian Johnson

Director of Campus Support: Penne Liefer

Counselor/AP House Teams

Explorations House: Caren Barnes & Alan Corman

Global House: Lisa Mosely & Amy WallaceGreen House: Tim Hurlbert & Belinda

ZoetHumanities House: Kimberly Young & Wes

Soloman

Director of Student Support Services: Lesa

Pritchard

Academic Lead Teachers

English: Cathey BuckMath: Theresa Head

Science: Kathleen GoernerSocial Studies: Freda

Johnson

Transition Planning & Graduation

RequirementsCaren Barnes & Lisa Mosely

K-Park Counselors

Transition to High School

Increased expectations Get involved Social aspects

See Back of Agenda for “advice to parents”

The International Baccalaureate Program

Often referred to as the IB Program For students who are University bound

Students may receive more than 24 college credit hours for courses taken in this program with good test scores

Students can participate in extra-curricular activities – about 90% participate in band, athletics, choir, etc.

IB Program is at Humble High School (parents must provide transportation)

IB Diploma Coordinator, at 281-641-6541 or amanda.petree@humble.k12.tx.us.

STAAR End of Course Exams

English: English I, English II Science: Biology Math: Algebra I Social Studies: US History

STAAR will focus on readiness for success in subsequent courses, and

ultimately, for college and career readiness.

Graduation Plan Comparison

Graduation Plan Comparison Cohorts 2015 through 2017 may choose the Recommended (RHSP), Distinguished (DAP) or Foundation Plans (FHSP)

FHSP+Endorsement FHSP+DLA English English 1

English 2 English 3

Additional English

English 1 English 2 English 3

Additional English Math Algebra 1

Geometry Additional math Additional math

Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2

Additional math Science Biology

IPC or Additional science Additional science Additional science

Biology IPC or Additional science

Additional science Additional science

Social Studies W Geo or W Hist US History Gov/Econ

W Geo or W Hist US History Gov/Econ

Foreign Language 2 yrs same language 2 yrs same language Fine Art 1 credit 1 credit

PE 1 credit 1 credit Speech - -

Electives 7 credits 7 credits Credits 26 26 Notes Must earn endorsement Must earn endorsement;

Eligible for top 10% automatic TX university admission

Endorsement Options

STEM Endorsement Business & Industry Endorsement Public Service Endorsement Arts & Humanities Endorsement Multi-Disciplinary Endorsement

Career & Technology Clusters:

Students take a coherent sequence of courses in the cluster of their desired pathway

STEM Science, Technology,

Engineering, & Mathematics

Public Service Education and Training Health Science Human Services Law, Public Safety, Corrections,

& Safety

Business & Industry Agriculture, Food, and Natural

Resources Architecture & Construction Art, A/V Technology, and

Communications Business Management &

Administration Finance Hospitality and Tourism Information Technology Manufacturing Marketing Transportation, Distribution, &

Logistics

Other Endorsement Options

STEM Math Option Science Option

Business & Industry English Option

Public Service JROTC Option

Arts & Humanities AP Social Studies Option Foreign Language Option Fine Arts Option

Multi-Disciplinary Career & Technology Option Core Course Option AP Option

Considerations for Course Selections

Student strengths Career interests Post-secondary goals

Important resources for the course selection process:

• Parents• Teachers• Counselors• Course Selection Guide (Online)• NCAA Eligibility Guide - Athletes• College Admissions

Counselors/Websites

Course Selection Guide (online at KPark under “Our School,”

“Counselors”) Graduation Plans Grade Point Equivalencies GPA Explanation Award of Credit Policies and Procedures Recommended Course

Placement Course Descriptions Electives listed by Career

Pathways

Course Basics

Select enough courses to fill 7 periods Use a combination of year-long and/or

semester-long courses Consider graduation requirements

(foreign language, fine art, PE) Be aware of grade restrictions Verify students do not repeat classes taken in

middle school for high school credit

Course Basics Cont’d…

Students earn 0.5 credit for each class they successfully pass each semester

Students can average to pass to regain credit

Ex: 1st semester = 68 (earns 0 credit) 2nd semester = 72 (earns .5 credit)

Average for semester = 70 (regain .5 credit from 1st semester)

Students must earn 6 credits end of Freshman year to be considered a Sophomore

Foreign Language Offerings

Spanish French American Sign Language

Considerations for PE Athletics PE Trainer PE classes

Aerobics, Team Sports, Foundations of Personal Fitness, Individual Sports

Cheer (Tryout Required – see Kpark site for dates)

Fall semester of Band ROTC Dance I Off Campus PE

Introductions to career areas and pre-requisites:

Principles of …

Athletic Considerations Athletic Coordinator: Jim Holley Only one athletic period at a time

(1st in season should be in Bridges) There are tryouts for most sports. Some athletic programs begin in the summer. (Ex:

Football, Cross Country & Volleyball. Watch our website, athletics page, at end of semester.)

If a student does not make the team, you will be placed in PE.

All athletics require a PHYSICAL EXAM every year. NCAA Considerations

Four Year Plan on Bridges.com

Go with your child to Bridges.com

(see KMS website, link on front page)

Review their choice of career area

Review their classes selected

Make changes as desired before Feb. 7th

• To add/remove courses from your child’s 4 year plan, choose the edit link in the appropriate box.

• Columns = Grade Level

• Rows = Subjects

Important Dates Feb 7th – KMS deadline for parent/student

course selection input into Bridges.com April – list of course requests will be

distributed to students. To make a change: Update Bridges Plan, Print

Plan, Submit printout to counselor June 7th - Final Day for Schedule Change

Requests = No elective changes after this date due to teacher staffing

???s – Send your student’s counselor a message through Bridges.com

Pre-AP & AP Classes

Brian Johnson

Associate Principal

What is Pre-AP/AP?

AP = Advanced Placement Standards established by College Board Earn college credit in high school

Why Take Pre-AP/AP?

4 year college graduation rates No AP courses: 29% 1 AP course: 45% 2 or more: 61%

College Readiness Save $ AVG SAT Scores

No AP Courses: 1414 1 or more: 1707

Recommendations

80+ in previous honors course

90+ in previous level course Start early Know your student

What is AVID?A program that places students with potential in advanced classes and provides them with critical support.

Open to incoming 9th, 10th, and 11th graders

All AVID students are required to be in at least one PreAP course while enrolled in the program and will receive elective credit for the AVID course.

For more information, please contact Hazel PrescottHazelanne.prescott@humble.k12.tx.us or 281-641-6632

AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination)

Schedule Change Policy

Pre-AP/Honors Exit Request Parent, Student, and Teacher must conference

prior to request for level change Students must attend tutorials and have

assignments completed Students being successful in Pre-AP/Honors

classes are strongly encouraged to remain in the course

Advisory and Service Learning

Carla Atkinson

SLC Coordinator

Advisory - “Den”

It’s not just about teaching a

curriculum; it’s about building

relationships!!

“No significant learning takes place in the

absence of a significant

relationship.” Dr. James Comer

Student to Advisor ratio:

20 to 19th Grade Dens; then, Grade level by House.

Purpose:To help students grow…• Emotionally• Socially• Academically

Service-Learning

Service + Curriculum= Service Learning

Personal Fitness class plays softball with residents from

Stony Glenn

Benefits of Service-Learning

Through service learning programs, students may:

Increase motivation and desire to learn

Develop responsibility, think critically, make decisions, and solve problems

Improve academic knowledge and performance

Cultivate self-perception Begin to develop a lifelong

commitment to public service and to learning

Annual Day of Service450 Freshmen

100 Panther Pals

1620 Man Hours of Service

17 Locations

=

30 teachers

Student Council

Sponsors:

Staci Tucker & Regina Garcia

What is Stuco?Student Council is a student-run organization that

focuses on promoting school spirit, uniting the student body, providing a service to the school and

community, and having FUN!

Welcome to the TASC Sweepstakes award winning

Kingwood Park STUCO!

Past Activities Include…

Homecoming Dance and Coronation, Morning Shows,

Socials, Disney YES Leadership trip, Red Ribbon Week,

Welcome Party, Faculty Breakfast, Fall Convention

Future Activities Include…

Carnival of Hope, Spring Social,

Student/Faculty Basketball Game,

Spring Convention, State Convention in

Arlington, Disney YES Program

in Orlando

Who? All prospective Stuco Members and Parents

What? Student Council 2014-15 Orientation

Where? KPHS

When? TBA – See our website in March

Why? This is your first step to learn how to get involved with the most dynamic student-led organization on campus.

Get Involved! Make Friends!Make a Difference!

Thank you for being here tonight.

We are here to help you in any way we can to ensure your child’s transition into high school is a positive

experience!