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Kingwood Park High School Counselor Information Night – “Back to Basics”

Kingwood Park High School Counselor Information Night – “Back to Basics” Monday, 9/16/19. KINGWOOD PARK HIGH SCHOOL. Principal: Lisa Drabing Associate Principal: Wes Solomon * Student Support Counselor: Gina Sanchez Counselor/AP House Teams

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Kingwood Park High School Counselor Information Night – “Back to Basics”

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  1. Kingwood Park High School Counselor Information Night – “Back to Basics” Monday, 9/16/19

  2. KINGWOOD PARK HIGH SCHOOL Principal: Lisa Drabing Associate Principal: Wes Solomon *Student Support Counselor: Gina Sanchez Counselor/AP House Teams Alpha A-D: Mrs. Barnes & Mr. Malone Alpha E-K:Mr. Hurlbert & Mrs. Major Alpha L-Rh: Mrs. Young & Mr. Brain Alpha Ri-Z:Mrs. Barton & Dr. Papadimitriou

  3. GRADUATION PLANFOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PLAN + DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT(FHSP + DLA) English: English 1 English 2 English 3 Additional English Social Studies: World Geo or World History US History Government/Economics Social Studies

  4. GRADUATION PLANFOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PLAN + DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT(FHSP + DLA) Science: Biology IPC/Lab Science Lab Science Lab Science Math: Algebra 1 Geometry Additional Math Additional Math Social Studies

  5. GRADUATION PLANFOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PLAN + DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT(FHSP + DLA) Foreign Language: 2 years of the same language Fine Art: 1 year PE: 1 year Electives 7 credits 26 Total Credits • There are some specific classes students may need in order to earn an endorsement (Chem, Phys, 4 Social Studies) • All students must earn an endorsement

  6. FHSP - WHAT’S AN ENDORSEMENT? An endorsement is essentially a sequence of courses in a career cluster that will better prepare our students for a career they are potentially interested in (think college major). STEM (Science, Tech., Engineering, Math) Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary Studies

  7. FHSP – ENDORSEMENT For Example: A student wanting to be a teacher can earn a “Public Service” endorsement and complete the following sequence of courses: 9th Grade: Princ. of Education 10th Grade: Human Growth & Dev. 11th Grade: Instructional Practices in Educ. 12th Grade: Practicum in Education

  8. FHSP – ENDORSEMENT Another Example: A student wanting to be an engineer can earn a “STEM” endorsement and complete the following sequence of courses: 9th Grade: Principles of Engineering 10th Grade: Engineering Design 11th Grade: Robotics I 12th Grade: Robotics II

  9. Required Assessments Algebra I (9th) English I (9th) Biology (9th or 10th) English II (10th) US History (11th)

  10. COURSE SELECTION DAY • Course selection day will be held in the Spring. It will consist of teachers giving their students recommendations for next years classes • Students will then have time to make any changes and confirmation of course selections for 2020-21 will be given to students later in the Spring

  11. Naviance (The New Choices 360) Course Selection Interest Inventory Scholarships Test Prep Much More!

  12. CLASSES TO CONSIDER • Options for Fine Art credit: Art I, Dance, Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theatre, Tech Theatre, Principles of Floral Design • Options for PE credit: Athletics, Aerobics, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Foundations of Personal Fitness, Cheer (Tryout Required), Band, ROTC, Dance I • Introductions to career areas and pre-requisites: Principles of …

  13. 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 Career and Technology Classes   The following courses are designed to prepare students for specific career and college programs of study in career clusters such as:

  14. HISD ONLINE COURSE GUIDE Accessing the Course Guide: 1. Go to the KPHS Website 2.Click on “Quick Links” 3. Click on “Course Guide” • Graduation Plans • GPA Explanation • Award of Credit • Policies and Procedures • Recommended Course Placement • Course Descriptions • Electives listed by Career Pathways

  15. CREDIT OPTIONS • Average to Pass (65 1ST semester + 75 2nd semester = 70) • Humble ISD Summer School Recovering failed credits only, $175-200 • On Campus Credit Recovery 11th and 12th grade, takes place of elective • After School Credit Recovery Begins today (Sept 16th),2x a week, $75

  16. CREDIT OPTIONS • Texas Tech Correspondence Course (Online, $150-$250) • Texas Tech Credit By Exam -Recovering a failed credit ($40) -Acceleration/Testing Out (Free of charge, students must make $80%) • Retake Course • Dual Credit Academy Summer at an Humble ISD campus high school & college credit

  17. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PSAT – October 16th Freshman and Sophomores • Free practice for the SAT • Receive feedback on strengths and weaknesses Juniors • Can qualify for National Merit Scholarships • Additional practice for SAT • Juniors not registered will take alternate assessment online & attendance is required

  18. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTING SAT – www.collegeboard.org Perfect score is a 1600 (800 on math & 800 on reading/writing) Offers 44% more time per question on Reading but passages are more complex than ACT More algebra & less geometry than the ACT No penalty for guessing

  19. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTING ACT – www.act.org Perfect score is a 36 Stand alone science section For students who rely more on calculators & enjoy geometry No penalty for guessing

  20. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS The main criteria colleges consider when reviewing for acceptance: Grades in AP/Dual classes Rigor of High School Curriculum SAT or ACT scores GPA and class rank Additional considerations: Awards/Achievements, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Letters of Recommendation

  21. IMPORTANT EVENTS College Night October 7th - Humble Civic Center 6:30-8:30 Seniors Fall - College Guidance with Counselors Spring - Lone Star advisors will be here to help our students fill out an application and register Parent Nights December 2nd: current 8th graders Parent Night January 13th: current 9th,10th,11th graders Parent Night

  22. Pass/Fail • Beyond Graduation Requirements • CANNOT pass/fail dual credit classes • Course grades are not included in GPA • Eligibility is still based on course grade • Advantageous for only small % of students • Conference with your counselor before deciding • Deadline is one week after first report card: November 1st • Must apply for each semester

  23. Want College Credit? Four options for college bound students! 1. Dual Credit (Lonestar) -Requires passing scores per Lonestar’s requirements -Earn up to 6+ hours of college credit per class Offered: English 4 French 3 & 4 US History Calculus AB & BC Gov & Econ (online)

  24. Want College Credit? Four options for college bound students! 2. On-Ramps (University of Texas) - Provides students with a college experience in a high school classroom - Students can earn college credit through UT - Students earn a high school & a college grade Offered: College Algebra Statistics Physics

  25. Want College Credit? Four options for college bound students! 3. College Prep & Dual Credit – Spring -Does not require a passing score on the TSI Assessment -Earn up to 3 hours of college credit -No Remedial classes once you enter college Options: English 4

  26. Want College Credit? Four options for college bound students! 4. AP Classes -Take the AP test in May -If student receives a certain score, they can receive college credit Options: AP Human Geo AP English 3 AP Calculus AB AP World Hist AP English 4 AP Calculus BC AP US History AP Chemistry AP French 4 AP Gov/Econ AP Biology AP Spanish 5 AP Euro Hist AP Psychology AP Music Theory

  27. THE TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (TSI) • State legislated program designed to improve student success in college by requiring all students attending public institutions in higher ed. to complete assessments in reading, writing, and math before enrolling in class (unless TSI exempt) • Lone Star College administers the TSI assessment • Prior to being placed in dual credit classes, students must either pass the TSI or be TSI exempt • TSI exemption: Students can be TSI exempt by making certain scores on the ACT, SAT, or STAAR

  28. Dual Credit Basics Mrs. Herbst Dual Credit Liaison for Dual Credit Celia.Herbst@humbleisd.net 281-641-6779

  29. Portrait of a Graduate Ms. Gina Sanchez Student Support Counselor

  30. Lonestar College Ms. Liebst Lonestar Counselor 281-312-1453

  31. Lonestar College Ms. Gonzalez Lonestar Financial Aid

  32. Thank You! Before we go… 1. Please join us for Coffee with Counselors this Thursday from 8:00-8:45 2. If you have a Twitter account, please follow us @CounselorsKpark 3. We will be available after this presentation for any individual questions or concerns

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