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Kingwood Park High School
Counselor Information Night
Monday, 9/21/2015
Principal: Lisa Drabing
Associate Principal: Brian Johnson
Counselor/AP House Teams
Alpha A-D: Caren Barnes & Alan CormanAlpha E-K: Tim Hurlbert & Jamie DeBordeAlpha L-P: Kim Young & Wes SolomonAlpha Q-Z: Lisa Mosely & Mark Ruffin
Student Support Counselor: Gina Sanchez
Students in Co-Hort 2016, 2017 (Current 11th and 12th graders) have the option of graduating on one of 4 graduation plans
1.Distinguished Plan2.Recommended Plan3.FHSP + Endorsement4.FHSP + Endorsement Distinguished Level of Achievement
*Unless your child’s counselor has been notified of a desired change, current 11th and 12th graders are placed on the 26 credit “Recommended Plan”
RHSP DAP FHSP+Endorsement FHSP+DLA
English English 1English 2English 3English 4
English 1English 2English 3English 4
English 1English 2English 3
Additional English
English 1English 2English 3
Additional English
Math Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2
Additional Math
Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2
Additional Math (not MMA)
Algebra 1Geometry
Additional Math Additional Math
Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2
Additional Math
Science BiologyChemistryPhysics
Additional Science
BiologyChemistryPhysics
Additional Science
BiologyIPC or Lab ScienceAdditional Science Additional Science
BiologyIPC or Lab ScienceAdditional Science Additional Science
Social Studies W GeographyW HistoryUS HistoryGov/Econ
W GeographyW HistoryUS HistoryGov/Econ
W Geo or W Hist
US HistoryGov/Econ
W Geo or W Hist
US HistoryGov/Econ
LOTE 2 yrs same language 3 yrs same language 2 yrs same language 2 yrs same language
Fine Art 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit
PE 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit
Speech 0.5 credit 0.5 credit - -
Electives 5.5 credits 4.5 credits 7 credits 7 credits
Credits 26 26 26 26
Notes Eligible for top 10% automatic TX University
admission
Eligible for top 10% automatic TX University admission;
Requires 4 advanced measures
Must earn endorsement Must earn endorsement; Eligible for top 10% automatic
TX University admission
Students will be required to earn an endorsement in the one of the following areas:
1. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)2. Business and Industry3. Public Services4. Arts and Humanities5. Multidisciplinary Studies
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
For Example:
A student wanting to be a welder will earn a “Business and Industry” endorsement and complete the following sequence of courses:
9th Grade: Principles of Agriculture
10th Grade: Principles of Architecture and Construction
11th Grade: Welding
12th Grade: Welding II
For Example:
A student wanting to be an engineer will earn a “STEM” endorsement and complete the following sequence of courses:
9th Grade: Principles of Architecture
10th Grade: Engineering Design
11th Grade: Concepts of Engineering, Robotics
12th Grade: Aeroscience, Practicum
One is not necessarily better than the other but the FHSP option does provide some flexibility in a students schedule.
Examples:
1. Three Social Studies options instead of four to encourage students to take classes that pertain to their career pathway
2. Biology and 3 “advanced sciences” instead of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to encourage students to take sciences that may pertain to their career pathway
*Website
Required Assessments For Class of 2016, 2017, 2018 and Beyond
•English I •English II •Algebra I •US History•Biology
•All students must meet at least the level two standard on all 5 EOCs to meet graduation requirements. Retests are in December, July, and taken with the Spring Administration.
Counselors will be talking to students about their course selection through Bridges in October-November
Students will have through early February to make changes
Confirmation of Course Selections for 2016-2017 will be given to students in early March
www.bridges.comUsername = humble + student ID (ex: humble123456)Password = student IDParents can set up accounts too!
Go with your child to www.bridges.com
Review their choice of career area
Review their classes selected for next year
Course requests are uploaded from plans
*LOTS or resources (Test Prep, career inventory, etc)
Options for Speech credit: Communication Applications, Teen Leadership, Debate,
AVID, Professional Communications
Options for Fine Art credit: Art I, Dance, Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theatre, Tech
Theatre, 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 …
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
Graduation Plans Grade Point Equivalencies GPA Explanation Award of Credit Policies and Procedures Recommended Course
Placement Course Descriptions Electives listed by Career
Pathways
Go to Kingwood Park High School Website
Click on Information Click on Counselors Click on and proceed to Course
Selection Guide
Average to Pass (Best Option!) Humble ISD Summer School $ On Campus Credit Recovery GRAD - Night School (Seniors Only) Texas Virtual School $ Texas Tech Correspondence Course $ Texas Tech Credit By Exam
o Retrieval- 70% ($40)
o Acceleration- 80% (Free) Retake Course
Freshman and Sophomoreso Free practice for the SATo Receive feedback on strengths and weaknesseso Estimate of performance on SAT
Juniorso Can qualify for National Merit Scholarshipso Additional practice for SATo Must register and pay on KPark Websiteo Juniors not registered will take alternate
assessment
SAT – www.collegeboard.org (Now through March 2016)• Tests Critical Reading, Math, and Writing• Penalizes for guessing! Don’t answer unless you know!• Perfect score 2400 (800 for each section)• Student strong in Reading and Writing do best!Redesigned SAT Test – Starting March 2016• Tests Evidence Based Reading and Writing and Math• No Penalty for Guessing! Answer every question! • Perfect Score 1600 point (800 for each section)• Optional Essay
ACT – www.actstudent.org• Tests Reading, English, Math, Science• No penalty for guessing. Answer every question!• Perfect score 36 (Average of all three sections)• Students strong in Math and Science do best!• Optional Essay
COLLEGES WILL ACCEPT EITHER!
KAHN ACADEMY (SAT Online Practice Only-Free)www.khanacademy.org/sat
Free Kaplan Course ($299 value)
TestGear through Bridges (Free!)
Collegeboard.org Free Online Practice
College Board tutors provided by District for high scoring Sophomores (PSAT only)
See your counselor for additional resources
Top 4 criteria colleges consider when reviewing for acceptance:
#1 – Grades in AP/Dual classes #2 – Rigor of High School Curriculum #3 – SAT or ACT scores #4 – GPA and class rank
Additional considerations: Awards/Achievements Community Service Extracurricular Activities Letters of Recommendations
College Nighto September 28th - Humble Civic Center 6-9 pm
Seniorso October 6th – College Guidance with Counselorso February 17th and 18th - Lone Star advisors will be
here to help our students fill out an application and register
Parent Nightso November 16th – 8th grade Parent Night for Course
Selectiono January 25th – 9th, 10th, 11th Parent Night for Course
Selection
Pass/FailPass/Fail• Beyond Graduation RequirementsBeyond Graduation Requirements• CANNOT pass/fail CANNOT pass/fail dualdual credit classes credit classes 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
deciding deciding Deadline is one week after first report Deadline is one week after first report
card card
(11/6/15) (11/6/15) Must apply for each semesterMust apply for each semester
If your student plans on practicing, competing and receiving and athletic scholarship during their first year at a Division 1 or 2 school, they must be certified as eligible by the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Grade 9th Start planning now: take the right courses and work hard to earn the best grades possible.Please visit www.eligibilitycenter.org to view a list of NCAA Approved courses.
Grade 10th Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at www.eligibilitycenter.org.If your student falls behind on courses, do not take short cuts to catch up. Ask your counselor for help with finding approved courses or programs that you can take.
Grade 11th Take the ACT or SAT (SPRING) and submit your scores to the NCAA using code 9999 At the end of the year, please visit the registrar to send your official transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Make sure you are on track to graduate on time with your class.If your student took classes at more than one high school or program, they will need to submit an official transcript for each school.
Grade 12th Take the ACT or SAT again, if necessary, and submit your scores to the NCAA using code 9999.Request your final amateurism certification beginning April 1 (for fall enrollees) or October 1 (for spring enrollees) in your
NCAA Eligibility Center account at eligibilitycenter.org.Please see the registrar to send or upload your final official transcript with proof of graduation to the NCAA
Eligibility Center.Only students on an NCAA Division I or II request list will receive a certification.
Upcoming Parent Presentation regarding NCAA Policies and Procedures - TBA
Want College Credit?Want College Credit? Two options for college bound students!Two options for college bound students!
Dual CreditDual CreditRequires passing scores on TSI AssessmentRequires passing scores on TSI Assessment
Earn up to 6+ hours of college credit per classEarn up to 6+ hours of college credit per class
Options include – English 4, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, US History, Options include – English 4, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, US History, Government, Economics, French, and SpanishGovernment, Economics, French, and Spanish
College Prep College Prep
Does Does notnot require passing score on TSI Assessment require passing score on TSI Assessment
Earn up to 3 hours of college credit per classEarn up to 3 hours of college credit per class
No Remedial classes once you enter collegeNo Remedial classes once you enter college
Options include English and College AlgebraOptions include English and College Algebra
Sign up in Bridges today!Sign up in Bridges today!
Dual Credit BasicsDual Credit BasicsDual Credit students must:
• Add Dual Credit class to Bridges Plan
• First apply online to Lonestar College
• Complete Dual Credit packet from Celie Herbst
• Test in March or April at Lonestar College and bring scores to KPHS
• See Counselor about College Prep Course if they do not meet TSI Requirements
• Follow college guidelines when dropping a dual credit course.
Dual credit classes can also be taken strictly at
Lonestar for BOTH college and high school credit
Visit course guide or discuss with counselor for
class options
Dual CreditDual CreditContactContact
Mrs. Herbst is the liaison Mrs. Herbst is the liaison for Dual Credit.for Dual Credit.
Celia.Herbst@humble.k12.tx.us
281-641-6779281-641-6779
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