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KAS Parent Night. Camille Dixon Curriculum Coordinator. Unique Challenges of High School. Transition Organization - Longer, more involved assignments Long Term planning - College. How do I find out how my child is doing in class?. Jupiter SIS Contact the teacher by email or phone
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KAS Parent Night Camille Dixon Curriculum Coordinator
Unique Challenges of High School • Transition • Organization - Longer, more involved assignments • Long Term planning - College
How do I find out how my child is doing in class? • Jupiter SIS • Contact the teacher by email or phone • Quarterly and semester report cards • Progress Reports – Posted on Jupiter everyday!
What do I do if my child is having difficulty? • Student can get help from teachers directly • Parent-Teacher Conference • Learning Support Center Open Sunday-Thursday at Lunch and After School from 2:30-4:00 pm in the Library.
Communication • Jupiter: http://www/jupitergrades.com • KAS website: http://kas.edu.kw • Parent Conference Day • Teacher Newsletters • Curriculum Guide
Parent – Teacher Communication • Why? Questions or concerns regarding your child’s progress in class. • How? By email or phone (contact information on KAS website) • When? As soon as you have a concern – do not wait!
School Policies • The student Agenda publishes all the School Policies regarding the rules and consequences of conduct at KAS.
Student Involvement on Campus • Athletic Teams • Clubs
Athletic Teams • Students must tryout for most teams prior to the season and maintain a 2.0 GPA and satisfactory citizenship.
Clubs • Students are encouraged to find a few clubs of interest and maintain involvement throughout high school.
High School Graduation Requirements • 4 English • 3 Math • 3 Science • 1 additional Math or Science • 3 Social Studies • 1 Art • 2 Foreign Language • 1 Physical Education • 5 Electives
Graduation Requirements • ½ Personal Health • ½ Life Management • 24 Total Credits • Students must earn a 60% or higher to pass a class.
Tips for Success • Aim for a high GPA • Take challenging courses • Get Organized! Use the Student Agenda. • Get to know your teachers
Suggestions for College Entrance • A. History and Social Science (3 years, 4 years recommended ) • B. English (4 years) • C. Mathematics (3 years, 4 years recommended) • D. Science (3 years Lab Science, 4 years recommended) • E. Foreign Language (2 years) • F. Visual and Performing Arts (1 year) • G. College Prep Elective (1/2 year)
Suggestions for College Entrance • SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing • TOFEL • SAT Subject Tests • Choose challenging and rigorous courses • Community Service • No “D” grades accepted, earn a C- or higher. • Repeated grades will be calculated into GPA
Other Post Secondary Options • Career & Technical Education • Military • Workforce