WELCOME TO 2020-2021 AT KING’S FORK HIGH SCHOOL

THE ROAD TO A SUCCESSFUL HIGH SCHOOL CAREER

MRS. COLEY

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ROLE OF THE COUNSELOR

ROLE OF THE COUNSELOR

● Academic – work with students & parents to design a four–year plan that would meet the individual student’s academic goals and needs as well as satisfy all requirements for graduation.

ROLE OF THE COUNSELOR CONT.

⚫ Career – assist students with discovering or enhancing their individual talents, skills, academic strengths and interests that may lead toward career goals and opportunities.

ROLE OF THE COUNSELOR CONT.

⚫ Personal/Social – assist students with issues that may impede their success as they transition through high school and life.

KFHS COUNSELORS⚫ Cohort 2024 Mrs. Coley

All IB

⚫ Cohort 2023 Mrs. Hurdle

⚫ Cohort 2022 Mr. Baxter

⚫ Cohort 2021 Mrs. Routten Governor’s School

⚫ Guidance Director Ms. RequizoEarly Grads, GED students, Class of 2020

TEAM MEMBERS

⚫ Mrs. Dickens: Attendance ---Location: A100 POD

⚫ Mrs. Threadgill Guidance Secretary----Location: Guidance Office

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS (Class of 2024)

STANDARD DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS(Class of 2024)

Subject Area Standard Credits

Verified Credits

English 4 2Mathematics 3 1Laboratory Science 3 1History and Social Sciences 3 1Health and P.E. 2 0World Language, Fine Arts or C.T.E.

2 0

Economics & Personal Finance

1 0

Electives 4 0Student Selected Test 0 0Total Credits 22 5

ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Career Plans

Pass an Industry Credential test

Virtual Course

CPR Awareness

50HR Community Service (local requirement)

Two Sequential Electives (CTE Dept.)

Take one of the following: Advance Placement, Honors, or International Baccalaureate Course or Pass Career and Technical Education Credential…

Demonstration of the “5Cs”

“5CS”

STUDENTS SHALL ACQUIRE AND DEMONSTRATE FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS IN:

CRITICAL THINKING

CREATIVE THINKING

COLLABORATION COMMUNICATION CITIZENSHIP

REQUIREMENTS FOR HONORS, AP OR DC COURSES

⚫ Students MUST have at least a “B” average or better in the prerequisite course to request honors, AP or DE courses.

PROMOTION POLICY

SUFFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROMOTION POLICY

⚫ Grade 9 Successfully completed Grade 8

⚫ Grade 10 Successfully complete at least five (5) credits including English 9, a Mathematics course, and three (3) other courses AND have at least one verified credit (SOL) in Science, Social Science or Mathematics.

⚫ Grade 11 Successfully completed at least ten (10) credits including English 10 and one Mathematics, one Science, and one Social Science AND have verified one Mathematics, one Science and one Social Science for a total of two verified credits (SOL’s).

SUFFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOL PROMOTION POLICY – CONT’D

⚫ Grade 12 Successfully completed at least fifteen (15) credits including English 11 and two Mathematics, two Sciences, and two Social Studies and enrollment in those courses which will lead to graduation upon successful completion AND have verified one Mathematics, one Science, one Social Studies and one English for a total of four verified credits (SOL’s).

⚫ Graduation Successfully completed at least twenty-two (22) credits and at least five (5) verified credits: two (2) English, one (1) mathematics, one (1) science, and one (1) history to meet the requirements of the standard diploma.

SUFFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS GRADING SCALE Point Value

Letter Grade Score Range Progress Statements

General Honors & Pre-IB

IB/AP/DC

A 100-93 Outstanding 4.0 4.5 5

A- 92-90 3.7 4.2 4.7

B+ 89-87 3.3 3.8 4.3

B 86-83 Above Average 3.0 3.5 4

B- 82-80 2.7 3.2 3.7

C+ 79-77 2.3 2.8 3.3

C 76-73 Average 2.0 2.5 3

C- 72-70 1.7 2.2 2.7

D+ 69-67 1.3 1.8 2.3

D 66-63 Poor, but passing 1.0 1.5 2

F 62 & Below Unsatisfactory 0 0 0

I Incomplete

EXPECTATIONS

EXPECTATIONS - TEACHER❖ Teachers expect students to:

❑ be ready to learn❑ be prepared❑ be respectful❑ be responsible❑ study❑ ask questions

EXPECTATIONS - STUDENT❖ Students should expect:

to be challengedto think criticallyto relate school to life experiencesto make up work when absentto consult with teachers for clarificationto attend tutoring when neededto have good behavior skillsincreased maturity levelto ask for assistanceto enjoy high schoolto participate

“…FOOD FOR THOUGHT…”

When you are in deep trouble, say nothing, and try to look inconspicuous…!!!

EXPECTATIONS – PARENT

❖ Parents should expect:

❑ to sign up for online grade book (HAC)

❑ to establish open communication with teachers, counselors and administrators

❑ to be involved❑ to be supportive

KFHS Websitehttps://kfhs.spsk12.net/home

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