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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 [email protected].
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 [email protected] 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!