Understanding Components of High

School Success

Principal: Larry CooperAssociate Principal: Lisa Drabing

Assistant Principals:

Exploration: Alan Corman Green: Terry PerkinsGlobal: Stacey Pate

Humanities: Shelby McPherson

Counselors:

Exploration: Caren Barnes Global: Amy Wallace Green: Tatiana Kolesnikov Humanities: Liz Scanlan

NHS Cohort and Class Rank Graduation Requirements Grades, Final Exams, GPA, Rank Home Access Center Assessment – Graduation and Beyond Preparation for College Overview* Calendar Events Q & A

Students who think they might want to join NHS should start planning for it now

Students can apply for NHS in 10th grade (second semester) They can also apply as juniors and seniors

They must have a 3.8 GPA, less than 2 Saturday classes, and all the required leadership and service points

For more information see the NHS website or contact Stacey Pate

Cohort: Starting Freshman year + 4 years e.g. Freshman in 2008 – Cohort 2012-

Class rank is determined by the number of state credits: 0+ Freshman

6+ Sophomore 12+ Junior 18+ Senior

Minimum Plan – 22 state credits(Requires Committee Approval)

Recommended Plan – 26 state credits

Distinguished Achievement Plan – 26 state credits and 4 advanced measures

Additional Requirements LOTE 3rd credits IPC not eligible 4 additional measures:

Research project – ISM (Independent Study Mentorship)

AP Test scores (3 or better) College Courses ( B or better)

Students must complete all required coursework in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.

• See Registrar

• Fill out request

• Available in 48 hours due to counselor verification

• First Transcript Free

• Subsequent transcripts - $2 each

• Transcript from Fall 2010 available in January – with new GPA and Class Rank

Dual Credit Students:

• Pick your transcript up from Kingwood Lonestar College personally.

1st Semester - Credits to be posted to 7th transcript and calculated into GPA – grades must be in by Nov 11th

2nd Semester – Credits to be posted to Final Transcript and calculated into GPA – grades must be in by 5th six weeks

See Course Guide/Counselor for specific details

Must conference with the counselor to obtain an application- only courses beyond grad requirements may be taken Pass/Fail

Must submit the application with all appropriate signatures no later than one week after receiving the report for the 2nd and 5th marking period.

You cannot ask for the grade once this has been applied for and accepted

You will receive grades on progress reports and report cards for eligibility purposes

Will receive a P (Pass) or F (Fail) for the semester grade on transcripts

Treat semesters like the end of the year Semester average determines whether or

not you pass the class and receive credit - .5 credit per semester class

Semester average is on your permanent record

This is the grade that the colleges, employers, etc. will see…

Semester Averaging – average of both semesters to determine final credit- (failing grade will still show on transcript)

1st 6 weeks grade: 752nd 6 weeks grade: 703rd 6 weeks grade: 70 (75+70+70)/3 = 72Average: 72 x .80 = 57.6Semester Exam 55 x .20 = 11

Add together to get semester average57.6 + 11.0 = 68.6 Sem. Ave = 69

This would not be “bumped up” to a 70 – a 69 is an F.

GPA - Grade Point Average (Example: 3.62)

• Shows personal performance

• 4.0 and 5.0 scale shown on transcript

• 5.0 scale reflects Honors classes

• Most important during fall semester of junior year! Class Rank

• Shows comparison to other students based on GPA

• Difficult to change Example: Graduating Class of 2011 – 425

Top 10% - 1 – 42 - Top 20% - 1 – 84

Go to Kpark Website>Parent Resources>HAC

Teacher or Staff Website and EmailGo to Kpark Website>

Teacher Websites

Seniors: October 19 – 22 (ELA, Math, Sci, Soc.St)

Juniors: English Language Arts – March 1, 2011 Math – April 27, 2011 Science – April 28, 2011 Social Studies – April 29, 2011

May qualify for National Merit program – announced in September

Comprehensive feedback to student Score Report – lists specific skills

needing to improve The cost of the test is $13.00. The date of the test is Wednesday,

October 13. See Mrs. Grillet in 2009 to register.

SAT and ACT- all parts required colleeges SAT II’s required for some programs and

elite schools THEA- college readiness test Exemptions include SAT, ACT, exit level

TAKS Upcoming dates:

SAT - Oct. 9/Nov. 6 ACT – Oct. 23/Dec. 11

443874 – School Code

SAT and ACT scores are sent through the testing agency, student indicates where to send scores

See SAT/ACT website for complete details

These are placement tests which may be used by Texas Community Colleges and Junior Colleges in lieu of SAT/ACT

COMPASS ACCUPLACER THEA TAKS (English only)

HS Diploma Enrollment within 16 months of graduation

and 3/4 time Completion of Recommended or

Distinguished Achievement high school curriculum

Financial need determined by FAFSA Texas resident No conviction of a felony or crime involving a

controlled substance Further info at: www.collegeforalltexans.com

See Application Process handout

Create account: My College Quickstart

Offers practice for SAT. _______________________________________ Sign up for SAT/ACT on their websites

Research colleges

Find interests

Generally recommended that students apply to 3 – 5 colleges.

Select a “dream” (reach) school that may be a stretch.

Select at least one ( safe) “sure thing”. Select 2 – 3 schools in between. A college should fit the student academically,

personally, and socially. Be realistic!Ideally, have all applications completed by Thanksgiving

Early Decision – A binding commitment to attend the college if you are accepted.

Early Action/Notification – Simply applying early so you will receive acceptance notification early – no commitment to attend.

Rolling Admission – Apply and usually receive an admission decision within four to six weeks

• Graduation Plan• Transcript Evaluation• State credits earned• Successful completion of courses• GPA• Testing Info• College Application Process• College Choices• Intended Major/Career Choice• Letters of recommendation • Financial Aid• Websites/Resources

Located in the Library College information Scholarship information Testing information Armed Forces Information Counseling Office Manager: Celia.Herbst@humble.k12.tx.us

October 06, 2010 - 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Humble ISD College Fair Humble Civic

Center

October 13- PSAT December 15-17 Final exams January- Financial Aid Workshop February- Course selection May 28- Graduation

Please contact us with any questions –email information available on KPHS “Counselor” website.

Thank you for coming!