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Kingwood Park HS

Kingwood Park HS. - Welcomes - The Class of 2018. To new opportunities, responsibilities, challenges and privileges. Kingwood Park High School. Principal: Lisa Drabing Associate Principal: Brian Johnson Director of Campus Support: Penne Liefer Counselor/AP House Teams

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Kingwood Park HS

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  1. Kingwood Park HS - Welcomes - The Class of 2018 To new opportunities, responsibilities, challenges and privileges

  2. Kingwood Park High School Principal: Lisa Drabing Associate Principal: Brian Johnson Director of Campus Support: Penne Liefer Counselor/AP House Teams Explorations House: Caren Barnes & Alan Corman Global House:Lisa Mosely & Amy Wallace Green House: Tim Hurlbert & Belinda Zoet Humanities House:Kimberly Young & Wes Soloman Director of Student Support Services:Lesa Pritchard

  3. Academic Lead Teachers English:Cathey Buck Math: Theresa Head Science: Kathleen Goerner Social Studies: Freda Johnson

  4. Transition Planning & Graduation Requirements CarenBarnes & Lisa Mosely K-Park Counselors

  5. Transition to High School • Increased expectations • Get involved • Social aspects • See Back of Agenda for “advice to parents”

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Graduation Plan Comparison

  9. Endorsement Options • STEM Endorsement • Business & Industry Endorsement • Public Service Endorsement • Arts & Humanities Endorsement • Multi-Disciplinary Endorsement

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Considerations for Course Selections • Student strengths • Career interests • Post-secondary goals

  13. Important resources for the course selection process: Parents Teachers Counselors Course Selection Guide (Online) NCAA Eligibility Guide - Athletes College Admissions Counselors/Websites

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. Foreign Language Offerings • Spanish • French • American Sign Language

  18. 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 …

  19. 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

  20. Four Year Plan on Bridges.com • Go with your child to Bridges.com (see KMS website, link on front page) • Reviewtheir choice of career area • Review their classes selected • Make changes as desired before Feb. 7th

  21. To add/remove courses from your child’s 4 year plan, choose the edit link in the appropriate box. Columns = Grade Level Rows = Subjects

  22. 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

  23. Pre-AP & AP Classes Brian Johnson Associate Principal

  24. What is Pre-AP/AP? AP = Advanced Placement Standards established by College Board Earn college credit in high school

  25. 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

  26. Recommendations 80+ in previous honors course 90+ in previous level course Start early Know your student

  27. AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) 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 Prescott Hazelanne.prescott@humble.k12.tx.us or 281-641-6632

  28. 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

  29. Advisory and Service Learning Carla Atkinson SLC Coordinator

  30. 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

  31. Student to Advisor ratio: 20 to 1 9th Grade Dens; then, Grade level by House. Purpose: To help students grow… • Emotionally • Socially • Academically

  32. Service-Learning Personal Fitness class plays softball with residents from Stony Glenn Service + Curriculum= Service Learning

  33. 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

  34. Annual Day of Service 450 Freshmen 17 Locations 30 teachers 100 Panther Pals = 1620 ManHours of Service

  35. Student Council Sponsors: Staci Tucker & Regina Garcia

  36. Student Council 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! 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 Welcome to the TASC Sweepstakes award winning Kingwood Park STUCO!

  37. Student Council '13-'14 New Member Orientation Save the date! 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!

  38. 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!

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