pre-registration classes of 2014, 15, 16 “what classes should i take next year?”
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Pre-RegistrationPre-RegistrationClasses of 2014, 15, Classes of 2014, 15,
1616
““What classes should I take next What classes should I take next year?”year?”
Kingwood Park High Kingwood Park High SchoolSchool
Principal: Principal: Lisa DrabingLisa DrabingAssociate Principal: Brian JohnsonAssociate Principal: Brian Johnson
Counselor/AP House TeamsCounselor/AP House Teams
Explorations House:Explorations House: Caren Barnes & Alan Corman Caren Barnes & Alan Corman
Global House:Global House: Lisa Mosely & Amy WallaceLisa Mosely & Amy Wallace
Green House:Green House: Tim Hurlbert & Belinda Zoet Tim Hurlbert & Belinda Zoet
Humanities House:Humanities House: Kimberly Young & Kristy KaizerKimberly Young & Kristy Kaizer
Kim YoungKim Young
Humanities House Humanities House CounselorCounselor
Graduation ProgramsGraduation Programs
2626 Credit Credit Recommended High Recommended High School ProgramSchool Program
2626 Credit Credit Distinguished Distinguished Achievement ProgramAchievement Program
Recommended VS. DistinguishedRecommended VS. Distinguished
Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements
EnglishEnglish 4 4 MathMath 4 4 ScienceScience 4 4 Social St.Social St. 4 4 Foreign Lang. 2*Foreign Lang. 2* * 3 credits for D.A. * 3 credits for D.A.
planplan
Fine ArtsFine Arts 1 1 PEPE 1 1 SpeechSpeech .5 .5 ElectivesElectives5.5*5.5* * 4.5 electives for D.A. * 4.5 electives for D.A.
planplan
Course BasicsCourse Basics
Select enough courses to fill Select enough courses to fill 7 periods7 periods Use a combination of year-long and/or semester-long Use a combination of year-long and/or semester-long
coursescourses Consider Consider graduation requirements graduation requirements (foreign language, (foreign language,
fine art, PE, speech and electives)fine art, PE, speech and electives) Consider their Consider their career goalscareer goals Find pre-requisitesFind pre-requisites If two semesters average to a 70 the student will If two semesters average to a 70 the student will
receive 1 full year of creditreceive 1 full year of credit Students receive 0.5 credits a semester for each class Students receive 0.5 credits a semester for each class
they successfully pass. they successfully pass.
Classes to ConsiderClasses to Consider Options for Speech credit:Options for Speech credit:
Communication Applications, Teen Leadership, Debate, AVIDCommunication Applications, Teen Leadership, Debate, AVID Options for Fine Art credit:Options for Fine Art credit:
Art I, Dance, Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theatre, Tech Theatre, Floral DesignArt I, Dance, Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theatre, Tech Theatre, Floral Design Options for PE credit:Options for PE credit:
Athletics, Aerobics, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Foundations of Personal Athletics, Aerobics, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Foundations of Personal Fitness, Cheer (Tryout Required), Band, ROTC, Dance IFitness, Cheer (Tryout Required), Band, ROTC, Dance I
Introductions to career areas and pre-requisites:Introductions to career areas and pre-requisites:
Principles of …Principles of …
KPHS AthleticsKPHS Athletics
Athletics ConsiderationsAthletics Considerations Only one athletic period at a time.Only one athletic period at a time. There are tryouts for most sports. There are tryouts for most sports. Some athletic programs begin in the Some athletic programs begin in the
summer – Check athletics page on website summer – Check athletics page on website towards end of year.towards end of year.
(Ex: Football, Cross Country & Volleyball.)(Ex: Football, Cross Country & Volleyball.) If you do not make the team, you will be If you do not make the team, you will be
placed in PE. placed in PE. All athletics require a PHYSICAL EXAM All athletics require a PHYSICAL EXAM every every
yearyear..
Career and Technology Career and Technology ClassesClasses
The following courses are designed to prepare students for The following courses are designed to prepare students for specific career and college programs of study in career specific career and college programs of study in career
clusters such as:clusters such as:
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
Business, Management and Administration
Education and Training Finance Government & Public
Administration Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety,
Corrections & Security Marketing, Sales &
Service Manufacturing Science, Technology,
Engineering & Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
HISD Online Course GuideHISD Online Course Guide *found at KPark website, Our School tab*found at KPark website, Our School tab
Graduation PlansGraduation Plans Grade Point EquivalenciesGrade Point Equivalencies GPA ExplanationGPA Explanation Award of CreditAward of Credit Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures Recommended Course Recommended Course
PlacementPlacement Course DescriptionsCourse Descriptions Electives listed by Career Electives listed by Career
PathwaysPathways
Bridges AccessBridges Access www.bridges.comwww.bridges.com Username = humble+student ID (ex: Username = humble+student ID (ex:
humble123456)humble123456) Password = student IDPassword = student ID Parents can set up Parents can set up
accounts too!accounts too!
Four Year Plan on Four Year Plan on Bridges.comBridges.com
Go with your child Go with your child to Bridges.comto Bridges.com
ReviewReview their choice their choice of career areaof career area
Review their Review their classes selected for classes selected for next yearnext year
Course requests Course requests are uploaded from are uploaded from plansplans
Schedule Change Schedule Change PolicyPolicy
Last day for elective changes is June 7Last day for elective changes is June 7thth due to due to creating master schedule.creating master schedule.
During the school year, a student may request During the school year, a student may request a change in course level only at certain times of a change in course level only at certain times of the semester according to District policy.the semester according to District policy.
Before a change in level request can be made:Before a change in level request can be made: Student, parent(s), and teacher must conferenceStudent, parent(s), and teacher must conference No missing assignments and attending tutorialsNo missing assignments and attending tutorials
Credit OptionsCredit Options Average to Pass (Best Option!)Average to Pass (Best Option!) Humble ISD Summer School $Humble ISD Summer School $ On Campus Credit RecoveryOn Campus Credit Recovery GRAD - Night School (Seniors Only)GRAD - Night School (Seniors Only) Texas Virtual School $Texas Virtual School $ Texas Tech Correspondence Course $Texas Tech Correspondence Course $ Houston Learning Academy $Houston Learning Academy $ Texas Tech Credit By Exam - $40 per semesterTexas Tech Credit By Exam - $40 per semester
Retrieval- 70%Retrieval- 70% Acceleration- 90%Acceleration- 90%
Retake CourseRetake Course
Pre-AP& AP Pre-AP& AP ClassesClassesBrian JohnsonBrian Johnson
Associate PrincipalAssociate Principal
What is Pre-AP/AP? What is Pre-AP/AP?
AP = Advanced PlacementAP = Advanced Placement Standards established by College Standards established by College BoardBoard Earn college credit in high schoolEarn college credit in high school
Why Take Pre-AP/AP?Why Take Pre-AP/AP?
4 year college graduation rates4 year college graduation rates No AP courses: 29%No AP courses: 29% 1 AP course: 45%1 AP course: 45% 2 or more: 61%2 or more: 61%
College ReadinessCollege Readiness Save $Save $ AVG SAT ScoresAVG SAT Scores
No AP Courses: 1414No AP Courses: 1414 1 or more: 17071 or more: 1707
RecommendationsRecommendations
80+ in previous honors course80+ in previous honors course
90+ in previous level course90+ in previous level course Start earlyStart early Know your studentKnow your student
What is AVID?What is AVID?A program that places students with potential A program that places students with potential in advanced classes and provides them with in advanced classes and provides them with
critical support.critical support.
Open to incoming 9th, 10th, and 11th gradersOpen to incoming 9th, 10th, and 11th graders
All AVID students are required to be in at All AVID students are required to be in at least one PreAP course while enrolled in the least one PreAP course while enrolled in the program and will receive program and will receive elective creditelective credit for for
the AVID course. the AVID course.
For more information, please contact Hazel For more information, please contact Hazel PrescottPrescott
[email protected] [email protected] or 281-641-6632or 281-641-6632
AVID AVID (Advancement via Individual (Advancement via Individual Determination)Determination)
Lisa MoselyLisa Mosely
Global House Global House CounselorCounselor
The Importance of The PSATThe Importance of The PSAT
Sophomore YearSophomore Year Free practice for the SATFree practice for the SAT Receive feedback on strengths and Receive feedback on strengths and
weaknessesweaknesses Estimate of performance on SATEstimate of performance on SAT
Junior YearJunior Year Can qualify for National Merit ScholarshipsCan qualify for National Merit Scholarships Additional practice for SATAdditional practice for SAT Must test - will take ASVAB if not registeredMust test - will take ASVAB if not registered
How to prepare for PSATHow to prepare for PSAT
Free Kaplan Course ($299 value)Free Kaplan Course ($299 value) TestGear through BridgesTestGear through Bridges Collegeboard.org Free Online PracticeCollegeboard.org Free Online Practice College Board tutors provided by College Board tutors provided by
District for high scoring SophomoresDistrict for high scoring Sophomores
Required Assessments For Class of 2015 & 2016
English I English II English IIIAlgebra I Geometry Algebra IIWorld Geography World History US HistoryBiology Chemistry Physics
The International The International Baccalaureate ProgramBaccalaureate Program
Often referred to as the IB ProgramOften referred to as the IB Program
Program with increased Program with increased Academic RigorAcademic Rigor
For students who are For students who are UniversityUniversity bound bound
Possibility of Possibility of more than 24 college more than 24 college credit hourscredit hours
IB Program is at Humble High SchoolIB Program is at Humble High School(parents must provide transportation)(parents must provide transportation)
IB Diploma Coordinator, at 281-641-6541 or IB Diploma Coordinator, at 281-641-6541 or [email protected]. .
Pass/FailPass/Fail Beyond Graduation RequirementsBeyond Graduation Requirements Course grades are not included in GPACourse grades are not included in GPA Eligibility is still based on course gradeEligibility is still based on course grade Advantageous for only small % of Advantageous for only small % of studentsstudents Conference with your counselor before Conference with your counselor before decidingdeciding Deadline is one week after first report Deadline is one week after first report cardcard Must apply for each semesterMust apply for each semester
Dual Credit BasicsDual Credit Basics All Dual Credit courses:All Dual Credit courses:
Are dependent upon enrollment and teacher availabilityAre dependent upon enrollment and teacher availability Require college placement scores in reading, writing, and math Require college placement scores in reading, writing, and math (if attempting to do a math, science or economics)(if attempting to do a math, science or economics) Are accepted at most collegesAre accepted at most colleges
Acceptable tests include:Acceptable tests include: TAKS-ELA and Essay only (math portion not used)TAKS-ELA and Essay only (math portion not used) ASSET, COMPASS, THEA, SAT, ACT, and/or ACCUPLACERASSET, COMPASS, THEA, SAT, ACT, and/or ACCUPLACER
Dual Credit students must:Dual Credit students must: First apply online to Lonestar College-KingwoodFirst apply online to Lonestar College-Kingwood Fill out an Exceptional Admissions form with parent, student, and high Fill out an Exceptional Admissions form with parent, student, and high
school counselor signaturesschool counselor signatures Complete forms obtained from Celie Herbst, Dual Credit LiaisonComplete forms obtained from Celie Herbst, Dual Credit Liaison Test in March or April at Lonestar College and have scores sent to KPHSTest in March or April at Lonestar College and have scores sent to KPHS Follow college guidelines when dropping a dual credit courseFollow college guidelines when dropping a dual credit course
District Dual Credit District Dual Credit OfferingsOfferings
(subject to change and dependent on staffing)(subject to change and dependent on staffing)
Dual CreditDual CreditContactContact
Mrs. Herbst is the liaison Mrs. Herbst is the liaison for Dual Credit.for Dual Credit.
281-641-6779281-641-6779
COLLEGE ADMISSIONSCOLLEGE ADMISSIONSTop 4 criteria colleges consider:Top 4 criteria colleges consider: #1 – Grades in AP/Dual classes#1 – Grades in AP/Dual classes #2 – Rigor of High School Curriculum#2 – Rigor of High School Curriculum #3 – SAT or ACT scores#3 – SAT or ACT scores #4 – GPA and class rank#4 – GPA and class rank
Additional considerations:Additional considerations: Awards/AchievementsAwards/Achievements Community ServiceCommunity Service Extracurricular ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities Letters of RecommendationsLetters of Recommendations
College Admissions TestingCollege Admissions TestingSAT – SAT – www.collegeboard.org• Tests Critical Reading, Math, and WritingTests Critical Reading, Math, and Writing• Penalizes for guessing! Don’t answer unless you know!Penalizes for guessing! Don’t answer unless you know!• Perfect score 2400 (800 for each section)Perfect score 2400 (800 for each section)• Student strong in Reading and Writing do best!Student strong in Reading and Writing do best!
ACT – ACT – www.actstudent.org• Tests Reading, English, Math, Science Tests Reading, English, Math, Science (writing(writing optional)optional)
• No penalty for guessing. Answer every question!No penalty for guessing. Answer every question!• Perfect score 36 (Average of all three sections)Perfect score 36 (Average of all three sections)• Students strong in Math and Science do best!Students strong in Math and Science do best!
MOST COLLEGES WILL ACCEPT EITHER!MOST COLLEGES WILL ACCEPT EITHER!
How to prepare for SAT/ACTHow to prepare for SAT/ACT
Free Kaplan Course ($299 value)Free Kaplan Course ($299 value) TestGear through BridgesTestGear through Bridges PSAT Feedback through CollegeBoardPSAT Feedback through CollegeBoard See your counselor for additional See your counselor for additional
resourcesresources
Where’s the money?Where’s the money?FAFSA Workshop Feb. FAFSA Workshop Feb.
1919thth
6:30-8:30 in the 6:30-8:30 in the LibraryLibrary FAFSAFAFSA
SCHOLARSHIPSSCHOLARSHIPS GRANTSGRANTS LOANSLOANS WORK STUDYWORK STUDY
LoneStar Coyote LoneStar Coyote CampCampFebruary 25thFebruary 25th
RegistrationRegistration Academic AdvisingAcademic Advising Financial AidFinancial Aid Placement Testing Placement Testing
ReferralsReferrals
Our Teachers are here tonight!Our Teachers are here tonight!Academic Lead TeachersAcademic Lead Teachers
Elective TeachersElective Teachers
Dual Credit LiasonDual Credit Liason
ClosingClosing
Lisa DrabingLisa DrabingPrincipalPrincipal