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Kingwood High School Welcomes

Kingwood High School Welcomes. Parents of the Class of 2014. Kingwood High School offers:. New opportunities New responsibilities New challenges New privileges Mustang Spirit. Communication. Email provides the quickest response KHS Website – Counseling Page School email through PTSA

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Kingwood High School Welcomes

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  1. Kingwood High School Welcomes Parents of the Class of 2014

  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. For Course Registration, students receive the following: • HISD Course Guide • 9th Grade Course Request Card with current teachers’ recommendations • Video Presentation • Group Conferences with Counselors • Individual Conferences with Counselor for 4 year plan and registration

  5. HISD Course Guide(available on the KHS website under Counseling and Academic Advisement ) • Graduation Requirements • Grade Point Equivalencies • GPA Explanation • Award of Credit • Policies and Procedures • 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 • Pre-AP prepares students for the AP Curriculum • Gifted and Talentedoffersa differentiated & accelerated program encouraging student involvement through varied instruction Both Pre-AP & GT earn honors grade points. Additional requirements: English 2 - 4

  8. Math • Requirements: • Algebra 1 • Geometry, Level or Honors • Algebra 2, Level or Honors • An additional upper level math, i.e. Algebra 3, 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 Honors) • Additional requirements for graduation: • Chemistry • Physics – 1 credit from: Physics or Principles of Physics or IPC IPC must be taken before Chemistry & will not count on the Distinguished Achievement Plan • An additional 4th lab science: Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Aquatic Science, Environmental Systems, Research and Design, or Geology/Meteorology/Oceanography

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

  11. Languages Other Than English2 years of one Language required • Spanish 1 through 5 • French 1 through 4 • German 1 through 4 • Latin 1 through 4 • American Sign Language 1 through 3 *Most offered as Level, AP & Honors (2 – 5) & Dual Credit (3 – 5). *Distinguished Plan requires 3 years.

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

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

  14. NJROTCNavy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps • Grades 9 – 12 • 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

  15. AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) • in-school academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success • places academically average students in advanced classes • an elective credit • students must take 1 Honors course • open to incoming 9th graders

  16. Why take Honors/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

  17. 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!

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

  19. Changes? • Change requests: Turn in to current Counselor with parent signature. • No changes will be made after last day of this school year.

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