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Kingwood High School welcomes parents of. the Class of 2017. Kingwood High School offers:. New opportunities New responsibilities New challenges New privileges Mustang Spirit. Communication. Email provides the quickest response KHS Website – Counseling Page

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  1. Kingwood High School welcomes parents of the Class of 2017

  2. Kingwood High School offers: • New opportunities • New responsibilities • New challenges • New privileges • Mustang Spirit

  3. Communication • Email provides the quickest response • KHS Website – Counseling Page • School email through PTSA • HAC

  4. We have Choices! • Choices Planner is the career exploration & high school & college planning service for HISD students & parents. • Course registration is now completed through Choices Planner. • Bridges Parent night ppt.ppt

  5. HISD Course Guide(available on the KHS website & through Bridges) • Graduation Requirements • Grade Point Equivalencies • GPA Explanation • Award of Credit • Recommended Course Placement • Course Descriptions

  6. 26 Credit Recommended Graduation Plan • 4 years each of: English, Math, Science & Social Studies • 2 years of one Language Other Than English • One semester of Communication Applications • Two semesters of PE/Athletics/Substitute • One year of Fine Art • 5.5 credits of electives

  7. English • English 1: • Level is College Prep • PreAP prepares students for the AP Curriculum • Gifted & Talentedoffersa differentiated & accelerated program encouraging student involvement through varied instruction Both PreAP & GT earn honors grade points. Additional requirements: English 2 - 4

  8. Math • Requirements: • Algebra 1 • Geometry • Algebra 2 • An additional upper level math, i.e. Algebra 3, College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, Calculus *Math Models counts on the Minimum Plan and on Recommended if taken BEFORE Algebra 2.

  9. Science • ALL freshmen take Biology (Level or PreAP) • Additional requirements for graduation: • Chemistry • Physics • An additional 4th lab science: Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Aquatic Science, Environmental Systems, and many others.

  10. Social Studies • ALL freshmen take World Geography (Level or PreAP) • Additional requirements for graduation: • World History • US History • Government (.5) • Economics (.5)

  11. Languages Other Than English2 years of one Language required • American Sign Language 1 through 4 • French 1 through 4 • German 1 through 4 • Latin 1 through 4 • Spanish 1 through 5 *Distinguished Plan requires 3 years + additional Advanced Measures.

  12. Fine ArtsOne year required • Art • Theater Arts • Tech Theater • Band • Choir • Orchestra • Dance • Floral Design

  13. PEOne year required • May choose from: • PE classes (each 1 semester) • PE substitutes such as – • Band (Fall semester counts for PE) • NJROTC • Cheerleading (match with Aerobic Activities) • Sports • Dance 1

  14. Electives5.5 credits required • Includes any state credited courses not required for graduation: • Technology Applications • Business Management & Finance • Agriculture • Architecture & Construction • Human Services • Additional courses in any required subject area • And many more!

  15. NJROTCNavy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps • Navy Science 1 – 4 • Counts as elective credit or may substitute for PE • Navy Science coursework supplemented with community service, drill competitions, field meets, military training & much more

  16. AVID • in-school academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success • places academically average students in advanced classes • an elective & speech credit • students must take 1 honors/upper level course

  17. Why take Honors/PreAP/AP classes? • Great preparation for college success • Earn additional grade points in GPA • Possible college credit through AP Exams &/or Dual Credit • Teach students to think, read & write critically & analytically

  18. Success in Honors/AP requires students who are: • Self-motivated, hard-working & who enjoy academic challenge & rigor • Capable of success with challenging material presented at a faster pace • Willing to take assignments beyond basic requirements • Able to have time to devote & still be kids!

  19. Homework Expectations • Level classes: • 30 minutes per class per night • Honors/AP classes: • 45 minutes per class per night

  20. Changes? • Change requests may be turned in to current Counselor with parent signature. • No changes will be made after last day of this school year which includes Stang Camp. • HISD schedule change policy: Students are strongly encouraged to remain in PreAP/AP courses for a full semester.