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