Kearney High School Class of 2017 Parent Night November 6, 2014
WELCOME PARENTS
KHS COUNSELORS Crystal ZimmermanA – F Jason OwensG – L Alecia BoydM – R Tanya HoloubeckS – Z Deb Eickhoff Career Center
SOPHOMORE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mrs. Angie Fransk
COMMUNICATION Bulletin boards Kearney Cats Class meetings during Bearcat Time Naviance Newsletter KHS website- School messenger phone calls Guidance Office: Career Center: Follow the Guidance Office on
POWERSCHOOL PowerSchool is also a great communication tool that enables students and parents to have the most current information on assignments and grades.
POWERSCHOOL Students are able to login without having to create a “parent account.” Passwords are case sensitive. Students login to the same site as parents, but use their own user name and password at:
POWERSCHOOL With the “parent feature,” parents are able to see information on all of their children without having to log in and out for each. To get started go to:
NAVIANCE Family Connection is an online tool to help plan future course selection, college, and career exploration.
NAVIANCE Under the Courses Tab:
NAVIANCE Under the Colleges Tab:
NAVIANCE
NAVIANCE Under the Careers Tab:
NAVIANCE Under the About Me Tab:
NAVIANCE Under the My Planner Tab:
DATES TO REMEMBER FOR SOPHOMORES MAPS TestDecember 4-5 May 7-8
DATES TO REMEMBER FOR SOPHOMORES Class Rings Midwest GradsPackets were handed out today in Bearcat Time
MAPS TESTING Importance: Predicts how well the student might do on NeSA Demonstrates growth Use the score to help plan instruction in the classroom
235 Credits English40 Hours Math30 Hours Science30 Hours Social Studies25 Hours Political Science5 Credits Physical Education10 Credits Health5 Hours Oral Communications5 Hours Career and Technical5 Hours Information Technology5 Hours Graduation Requirements
Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Military Work Junior College / Community College Four Year University / College It’s never too early to consider what’s next for you after High School…
Regardless of what you choose, it is important to remember that your grades are very important and what you do in high school MATTERS: Colleges, trade schools, and scholarship committees want your transcripts. Military recruiters also want to see your grades/transcripts. Employers want the references your teachers and counselors can provide.
Prepare for your future by using the resources that are available to you. Naviance, counselors, and the KHS Career Center can help.
OPPORTUNITY FOR SOPHOMORES HOBY – Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership The conference takes place during the summer of There is an application process.
EDUCATIONQUEST Is an organization that provides a lot of resources to help students prepare and plan for college, and also can help find ways to pay for college.
IF THESE ARE POSSIBILITIES YOU NEED TO REGISTER NCAA: NAIA: NCAA and NAIA athletics
THANK YOU FOR COMING!!!!