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Welcome to 8th Grade Parent Orientation
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Honor Societies National Honor Society National History Honor Society
Science National Honor Society World Language Honor Society French and Spanish Fine Arts Honor Society National Business Honor Society English National Honor Society
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Clubs Leo Club Metacomet Student Council Yearbook Model UN Club
KP Cares GSA Environmental Club Debate Club GAPS/Drama Club Math League
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Activities Jazz Combo Jazz Ensemble I, II Marching Band
Winter Percussion Color Guard Winter Guard World Percussion Chamber Ensembles
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Athletics Baseball Boys/Girls Ice Hockey Boys/Girls Basketball
Wrestling Boys/Girls Soccer Boys/Girls Lacrosse Boys/Girls Tennis Alpine Skiing Field Hockey Cross Country Track (in and out door) Boys/Girls Swim Cheerleading Football Golf Gymnastics Softball Volleyball
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Honors Academy Students interested in achieving the highest academic rigor at KP are encouraged to enroll in the Honors Academy. Participation is noted on school transcripts. Requirements (full list of requirements available in Program of Studies Enrollment in Honors Level courses in core academic subjects & at least 20 of the 32.5 elective credits 6 AP Courses: 3 required: AP English Language & Composition, AP Seminar, AP Research 3 Elective AP courses Community Service 50 hours Involvement in at least 2 extra curricular activities each year Completion of AP Capstone Project
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Pathways to Distinction
Students at KP have an opportunity to graduate with distinction in Humanities and/or STEM. Participation is noted on the school transcript. (full description & requirements located within the Program of Studies) Pathways to Distinction Humanities Pathways to Distinction STEM 4 years of English courses 4 years of Science (Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 4 years of History courses 4 years of Mathematics 5 additional credits within Humanities 5 additional credits within STEM Final Project
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Freshmen Orientation….
Save the Date! Freshmen Orientation…. A full day event! August 9th 2018
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Counselor Assignments
Guidance Department Counselor Assignments Grades School Psychologists A Mrs. Nutter Grades 9 & 11 Dr. Sheble B-E Mr. Adams Grades 10 &12 Ms. Szulc F-L Mrs. Falcone M-Q Ms. Howard R-Z Ms. Habib Stay informed of guidance events and news: Guidance website:
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Guidance Department Advocate for all students
What We Do... Advocate for all students Work with students, parents/guardians and staff to: address student social/emotional needs support student academic achievement Assist students to develop future plans for academic, career & personal and social areas
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Developmental Guidance Programs by Grade
9th 10th 11th 12th Transition to high school Importance of grades, supports available, etc. Time Management Social Media/Digital Footprint Goal Setting Career Exploration Strengths Explorer Career Interest Inventory Resume Writing Post-secondary options Post-Secondary Planning Stress Management Post-secondary Planning Workshop Resume Writing Job Search Individual Post- Secondary meetings Post-Secondary Planning & Support
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Course Selection Timeline:
Students will receive course selection materials in early February. Students will have an opportunity to discuss course recommendations with classroom teachers, review Program of Studies online, discuss courses & course load with parents/guardians or guidance counselor. Course selection materials due the week before February vacation to the high school. Course selection does not guarantee course enrollment.
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Course Selection To Override or Not to Override?
Points to consider: Teacher recommendation Student motivation Balance Override forms Students are not locked into levels during their high school career. There is flexibility to move levels one year to the next.
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GPA GPA is calculated using: quality points based upon final average and credits The difference in quality points from one grade and level to the next is 0.33 AP Honors CP ECP A A A B B B C C C D D D F
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
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ELA Statistics of Success
DEPARTMENTAL PHILOSOPHY: WE BELIEVE THAT ALL STUDENTS CAN SUCCEED. OUR ROLE IS TO HELP STUDENTS REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL ELA Statistics of Success 98% of KP students achieved Proficient or Advanced on the 2017 MCAS Test 62% achieved "Advanced" compared to the state's average of 47% 155 of 334 students (47% of the Class of 2017) took AP English during their junior year. The average score for these students was a 3.4 out of 5 on the exam. Almost half of the students (68) received a score of 4 or 5 out of 5 on the exam. Many colleges accept AP scores of 3 or above for college credit or allow students to pass out of their writing requirement.
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Grade 9-Honors Admission Guidelines:
75 or better in Grade 8-Level 1, 90 or better in Grade 8-Level2 Teacher recommendation based on student's background in English grammar, literature analysis, and composition Ability to work independently High level of motivation Advanced ability to analyze literature, informational texts, and multimedia Consistent and firm understanding of correct grammar usage and vocabulary in context Consistent and skillful communication of thoughts in composition and oral language
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Grade 9-College Prep Admission Guidelines:
motivation to succeed and responsibility Teacher recommendation based on student's background in English grammar, literature Analysis, and composition Proficient ability to analyze literature, informational texts, and multimedia Proficient understanding of correct grammar usage and vocabulary in context Proficient communication of thoughts in composition and oral language
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Television Production Electives
Introduction to TV (Grade 9) Screenwriting Film Studies Fundamentals of Film Advanced TV Sports Broadcasting Writing and Publishing Creative Works
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Introduction to TV Production
Please visit our YouTube Channel to see some of the work being done in these programs – you will find us at KingPhilipTV!
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HISTORY and SOCIAL SCIENCES
Grades: 9-12
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REQUIREMENTS: United States History 1- Grade 9
(1763-Westward Expansion) Levels—Honors and College Preparatory United States History II-Grade 10 (Westward Expansion-Present) Levels—AP, Honors and College Preparatory Modern World History-Grade 11 (Industrial Revolution-Present)
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ELECTIVES Criminal Justice (11 & 12) Psychology (12) Ethics (11 & 12)
Sociology (11 & 12) Government & Politics (11 & 12) AP Gov & Politics (11 & 12) AP Psychology (12) AP Economics (12)
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WORLD LANGUAGES
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World Languages Graduation requirement: all students must successfully complete at least two years of a world language. Three languages offered: French, Latin, and Spanish
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World Languages Latin 2 French 2 Latin 1 French 1 Spanish 5 French 5
AP Spanish Spanish 5 French 5 AP French Honors CP Honors CP French 4 Latin 1 Honors Latin 2 7-18 Spanish 4 ECP only Honors CP Honors CP Honors CP French 2 Spanish 3 French 3 French 1 ECP only Honors CP Honors CP Spanish 2 French 2
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Mathematics Department
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Math Department Mission Statement
We believe that all students can succeed in math. Our goal is to provide all students the opportunity to take calculus in high school. Pushing students out of their “comfort zone.”
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…by the numbers Over 90 percent of 10th grade students scored proficient or higher on the 2017 MCAS Nearly 70 percent of 10th grade students scored advanced Last year 70 students took AP Calculus AB with an average score of 4.6/5 Currently 148 seniors (45%) take an AP Math course 56 AP Statistics 77 Calculus AB 15 Calculus BC
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Pushing our students to the max: AP Calculus BC
Currently 15 students are taking AP Calculus BC To assist in achieving BC Calculus, students must “double up” during Grade 9 Students that take BC Calculus compare to VHS score an average of 25% better on the AP exam.
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Pathway to AP Calculus BC
Grade 9 Geometry and Algebra 2 Grade 10 Pre-Calculus Grade 11 AP Calculus AB Grade 12 AP Calculus BC
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Pathways to Success College Prep
Grade 9 Algebra 1 Geometry Grade 10 Algebra 2 Grade 11 Pre-Calculus Grade 12 Calculus Statistics Algebraic Applications Analysis
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Pathways to Success Honors
Grade 9 Geometry Grade 10 Algebra 2 Grade 11 Pre-Calculus Grade 12 Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Statistics
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Science Department
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Science Department Mission Statement
The King Philip graduate’s Enduring Understandings of Science will be: Science is a systematic approach….. Matter …….. Conservation Laws…….. Process of evolution……. The King Philip graduate will be able to apply the following STEM Practices: Develop and/or analyze ……. Communicate …….. Think logically, and critically analyze new situations in order to be responsible, global citizens.
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Required Science Courses
There are many electives within the science department; however, All freshman are required to enroll in and pass Physical Science All sophomores are required to enroll in and pass Biology
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE Provides a solid foundation for all of the upper courses Your 8th grade teachers will help to guide students to the proper leveling Offered as Honors and College Prep Students are not tracked in Science and may move between levels in different courses
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BIOLOGY This is our MCAS tested content area
All students will take the MCAS at the end of Sophomore year Offered as Honors and College Prep
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We encourage all students to take Chemistry and Physics
Upper Electives We encourage all students to take Chemistry and Physics But after that we offer: AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics AP Environmental Science Biotechnology AP Computer Science Marine Science Meteorology Anatomy and Physiology Natural Disasters STEM Research
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Information Technology Dept.
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Business Management (Grades 10-12)
Accounting/Business Accounting 1 ( Grades 9-12) Honors & CP Accounting 2 (Grades 10-12) Honors Accounting 3 (Grades 11 & 12) Business Management (Grades 10-12) CP
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Introduction to Marketing (Grade 10)
Marketing/DECA Introduction to Marketing (Grade 10) CP & Honors Course work includes topics such as advertising, sports management, entrepreneurship, and business. Students will be assessed through a completion of a business/ marketing plan which will also include a presentation component. Students will have the opportunity to further their studies through enrollment in our internationally recognized DECA program. In DECA, students will learn public speaking, leadership, organizational skills, and be able to network with over 200,000 members worldwide
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Marketing/DECA continued…
Marketing 1 ( Grade 11, Honors) Marketing 2 (Grade 12, Honors) As students continue their participation & membership in the DECA program, additional course work in hospitality, finance, public relations, creative marketing, and fashion design will be introduced. Members will be able to travel to such places as Orlando, Anaheim, Nashville, and Atlanta through annual international marketing skills competitions.
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Fine and Performing Arts Art and Music
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Foundation Art CP Semester Course
Students will explore a variety of media. This course is a prerequisite to our other course offerings.
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Our Staff 2 Teachers averaging 51 years Active members of NAEA
24 Years of judging Art All State Active Artists in the field
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Other course offerings *
Drawing and Painting Ceramics I, II, and III Sculpture I & II Advanced Art I and II Advanced Placement Art 2D & 3D * 9th grade students may petition into these advanced courses with a portfolio review conducted by the Art Department
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We are proud to have our students accepted at schools such as:
Mass Art Syracuse SCAD Art Institute of Boston Pratt Alfred RISD UMASS Dartmouth
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Extra curricular offerings
National Art Honor Society Students excelling in Art are invited to apply . The group meets monthly and uses their talents to better their school and community. 9 graduating seniors receive scholarships at awards night. Photography Club Open to all students with an interest in photography. Meets bi-monthly to discuss technical and artistic issues pertaining to photography.
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Juried Art Exhibits Boston Globe Scholastics Art Awards (41 AWARDS 2013) Attleboro Art Museum Other local Art Association Exhibits Students participate in Art All State successfully
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Mr. Michael Keough Music Director
Performing Arts Mr. Michael Keough Music Director
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IN-SCHOOL OFFERINGS Concert Band Honors or College Prep
Symphony Band Honors or College Prep Chorus Honors or College Prep Tri-Tones (A Capella) Honors or College Prep Guitar and Piano AP Music Theory Twice perform and take lessons Open Essay
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Health And Physical Education
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The Freshmen curriculum
Fitness Flag Football Speedball Floor Hockey New Games Project Adventure Weight Training Volleyball Badminton/Table Tennis
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Exciting Options for Upper Classmen
FAST PLAY INDOOR ACTIVITIES (SEM. I & SEM. II) INTRODUCTION TO FLEXIBILITY, MUSCLE STRENGTH, & MOVEMENT PROJECT ADVENTURES (SEM. I & SEM. II) TEAM SPORTS (SEM. I & SEM. II) LEADERSHIP IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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KPHS Peer Tutoring Center
The Peer Tutoring Center is available throughout the school day and afterschool for students to access free tutoring support from highly successful KPHS upperclassmen. These students are taking the Peer Tutoring Internship class offered at KPHS. Tutoring in all core subject areas and many electives is available at the Peer Tutoring Center.
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