1. Kingwood Park HS - Welcomes - The Class of 2019 The Class of 2019 To new opportunities, responsibilities, challenges and privileges

2. Kingwood Park High School Principal: Lisa Drabing Associate Principal: Brian Johnson Counselor/AP House Teams Student Last Names: A-D: Caren Barnes & Alan Corman A-D: Caren Barnes & Alan Corman E-K: Timothy Hurlbert & Jamie Deborde E-K: Timothy Hurlbert & Jamie Deborde L-P: Kimberly Young & Wes Solomon L-P: Kimberly Young & Wes Solomon Q-Z: Lisa Mosely & Amy Wallace Q-Z: Lisa Mosely & Amy Wallace Director of Student Support Services: Lesa Pritchard

3. Academic Lead Teachers English: Cathey Buck Math: Theresa Head Science: Kathleen Goerner Social Studies: Freda Johnson

5. Transition Planning & Graduation Requirements Kim Young and Caren Barnes K-Park Counselors

6. Transition to High School Increased expectations Increased expectations Get involved Get involved Social aspects Social aspects

7. …NAME YOUR CLUB!!!! American Sign Language Club Anime Club Armed Drill Team Athletic Trainer Auto Collision AVID Club Band Baseball Basketball Be the Change Best Buddies Cheerleading Choir Class Officers - 2016 Class Officers - 2017 Class Officers - 2018 Class Officers - 2019 Color Guard Creation to Donation Creative Writing Cross Country Dance (Silver Stars) Diving Drama Club Dungeon and Dragons Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) FFA - Future Farmers of America FIDM Fashion Club Fishing Club Football French Club French Honor Society Frisbee Golf Golf HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America International Thespian Society Invisible Children Club Jazz Band Journalism Team JR ROTC Key Club Kitty Hawk Air Society Literary Criticism Team Magazine National Honor Society (NHS) Orchestra Otaku Alliance Paintball Club Panther Pals Panthers Helping Panthers Project Graduation Robotics Club Soccer Softball Spanish Honor Society Speech/Debate Stu-Co Swimming Track UIL Accounting UIL Computer Applications UIL Computer Science UIL Current Issues & Events UIL Journalism UIL Math Team UIL One Act Play UIL Science UIL Social Studies UIL Spelling & Vocabulary Volleyball Wills Kids Wrestling Yearbook

8. The International Baccalaureate Program Often referred to as the IB Program Often referred to as the IB Program For students who are University bound For students who are University bound Students may receive more than 24 college credit hours for courses taken in this program with good test scores Students may receive more than 24 college credit hours for courses taken in this program with good test scores Students can participate in extra-curricular activities – about 90% participate in band, athletics, choir, etc. Students can participate in extra-curricular activities – about 90% participate in band, athletics, choir, etc. IB Program is at Humble High School (parents must provide transportation) IB Program is at Humble High School (parents must provide transportation) IB Diploma Coordinator, at 281-641-6541 or amanda.petree@humble.k12.tx.us. IB Diploma Coordinator, at 281-641-6541 or amanda.petree@humble.k12.tx.us. amanda.petree@humble.k12.tx.us

9. STAAR End of Course Exams English: English I & English II English: English I & English II Science: Biology Science: Biology Math: Algebra I Math: Algebra I Social Studies: US History Social Studies: US History STAAR will focus on readiness for success in subsequent courses, and ultimately, for college and career readiness.

10. Graduation Plan Comparison

11. Endorsement Options STEM Endorsement STEM Endorsement Business & Industry Endorsement Business & Industry Endorsement Public Service Endorsement Public Service Endorsement Arts & Humanities Endorsement Arts & Humanities Endorsement Multi-Disciplinary Endorsement Multi-Disciplinary Endorsement

12. Considerations for an endorsement Career interests Career interests Post-secondary goals Post-secondary goals Student strengths Student strengths

13. Practicums & Certifications Practicums = Paid/Unpaid Internships during Senior year Practicums = Paid/Unpaid Internships during Senior year Available for every Career Pathway! Available for every Career Pathway! Certifications = Industry Certifications that students can earn during Senior year Certifications = Industry Certifications that students can earn during Senior year

14. Practicums & Certifications Education & Training – Student Teaching at Local Elementary School Education & Training – Student Teaching at Local Elementary School Health Science – Clinical Rotations with Staff at Kingwood Medical Center Health Science – Clinical Rotations with Staff at Kingwood Medical Center Hospitality Services – Internship at the IAH Airport Marriott Hotel Hospitality Services – Internship at the IAH Airport Marriott Hotel Culinary Arts – Learn culinary skills and host community events Culinary Arts – Learn culinary skills and host community events Engineering – Earn certification (AutoCad), explore engineering fields Engineering – Earn certification (AutoCad), explore engineering fields Certified Nursing Assistant – Earn Board certification Certified Nursing Assistant – Earn Board certification Pharmacy Technician – Earn Board certification Pharmacy Technician – Earn Board certification Cosmetology – Earn Board certification Cosmetology – Earn Board certification Computer Maintenance and Networking – Earn industry certifications Computer Maintenance and Networking – Earn industry certifications Welding – Earn industry certifications Welding – Earn industry certifications Auto Collision & Auto Tech – Earn industry certifications Auto Collision & Auto Tech – Earn industry certifications Coming Soon….LVN and Veterinarian Technician certification! Coming Soon….LVN and Veterinarian Technician certification!

15. 2015 CTE Expo Tuesday, February 3 rd Tuesday, February 3 rd Humble Civic Center Humble Civic Center 4pm-8pm 4pm-8pm Check out our district’s CTE Programs Check out our district’s CTE Programs Meet Program Directors Meet Program Directors Ask questions Ask questions

16. Choosing an endorsement in Bridges.com

17. Important resources for the course selection process: Important resources for the course selection process: Parents Parents Teachers Teachers Counselors Counselors Course Selection Guide (Online) Course Selection Guide (Online) NCAA Eligibility Guide - Athletes NCAA Eligibility Guide - Athletes College Admissions Counselors/Websites College Admissions Counselors/Websites

18. Course Selection Guide (online at KPark under Information - Counselors) Graduation Plans Graduation Plans Endorsements Endorsements Grade Point Equivalencies Grade Point Equivalencies GPA Explanation GPA Explanation Award of Credit Award of Credit Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures Recommended Course Placement Recommended Course Placement Course Descriptions Course Descriptions Electives listed by Career Pathways Electives listed by Career Pathways

19. Course Basics Select enough courses to fill 7 periods Select enough courses to fill 7 periods Use a combination of year-long classes Use a combination of year-long classes A = fall and B = spring A = fall and B = spring and/or semester-long courses and/or semester-long courses Consider graduation requirements Consider graduation requirements (foreign language, fine art, PE) (foreign language, fine art, PE) Be aware of grade restrictions Be aware of grade restrictions Verify students do not repeat classes taken in middle school for high school credit Verify students do not repeat classes taken in middle school for high school credit

20. Course Basics Cont’d… Students earn 0.5 credit for each class they successfully pass each semester Students earn 0.5 credit for each class they successfully pass each semester Students can average to pass to regain credit Students can average to pass to regain credit Ex: 1 st semester = 68 (earns 0 credit) Ex: 1 st semester = 68 (earns 0 credit) 2 nd semester = 72 (earns.5 credit) 2 nd semester = 72 (earns.5 credit) Average for semester = 70 (regain.5 credit from 1 st semester) Average for semester = 70 (regain.5 credit from 1 st semester) Students must earn 6 credits end of Freshman year to be considered a Sophomore Students must earn 6 credits end of Freshman year to be considered a Sophomore

21. Foreign Language Offerings Spanish Spanish French French American Sign Language American Sign Language

22. Considerations for PE Athletics Athletics PE Trainer PE Trainer PE classes PE classes Aerobics, Team Sports, Foundations of Personal Fitness, Individual Sports Aerobics, Team Sports, Foundations of Personal Fitness, Individual Sports Cheer (Tryout Required – see Kpark site for dates) Cheer (Tryout Required – see Kpark site for dates) Silver Stars (Tryout Required – see Kpark site for dates) Silver Stars (Tryout Required – see Kpark site for dates) Fall semester of Band Fall semester of Band ROTC ROTC Dance I Dance I Off Campus PE Off Campus PE Introductions to career areas and pre- requisites: Introductions to career areas and pre- requisites: Principles of … Principles of …

23. Athletic Considerations Athletic Coordinator: Jim Holley Athletic Coordinator: Jim Holley Only one athletic period at a time Only one athletic period at a time (1 st in season should be in Bridges) (1 st in season should be in Bridges) There are tryouts for most sports. There are tryouts for most sports. Some athletic programs begin in the summer. (Ex: Football, Cross Country & Volleyball. Watch our website, athletics page, at end of semester.) Some athletic programs begin in the summer. (Ex: Football, Cross Country & Volleyball. Watch our website, athletics page, at end of semester.) If a student does not make the team, you will be placed in PE. If a student does not make the team, you will be placed in PE. All athletics require a PHYSICAL EXAM every year. All athletics require a PHYSICAL EXAM every year. NCAA Considerations NCAA Considerations

24. Four Year Plan on Bridges.com Go with your child to Bridges.com Go with your child to Bridges.com Review their choice of career area Review their choice of career area Review their classes selected Review their classes selected Make changes as desired before Make changes as desired before February 9 th February 9 th

25. To add/remove courses from your child’s 4 year plan, choose the edit link in the appropriate box. To add/remove courses from your child’s 4 year plan, choose the edit link in the appropriate box. Columns = Grade Level Columns = Grade Level Rows = Subjects Rows = Subjects

26. New Classes 2015-16 AP Human Geography AP Human Geography College level College level Advanced W. Geography course Advanced W. Geography course Mr. Webb, Social Studies Coordinator, will discuss tonight Mr. Webb, Social Studies Coordinator, will discuss tonight See Mrs. Prescott at the AVID table See Mrs. Prescott at the AVID table Principles of Information Technology Principles of Information Technology survey course for Business & Industry endorsement survey course for Business & Industry endorsement

27. Handout of most electives

28. Important Dates February 9 th – KMS deadline for parent/student course selection input into Bridges.com February 9 th – KMS deadline for parent/student course selection input into Bridges.com March 27 th – list of course requests will be distributed to students. March 27 th – list of course requests will be distributed to students. To make a change: Update Bridges Plan, Print Plan, Submit printout to counselor To make a change: Update Bridges Plan, Print Plan, Submit printout to counselor April 7 th - Final Day for Schedule Change Requests = No elective changes after this date due to teacher staffing April 7 th - Final Day for Schedule Change Requests = No elective changes after this date due to teacher staffing ???s – Send your student’s counselor a message through Bridges.com

29. Pre-AP & AP Classes Brian Johnson Associate Principal

30. What is Pre-AP/AP? AP = Advanced Placement AP = Advanced Placement Standards established by College Board Standards established by College Board Earn college credit in high school Earn college credit in high school Gifted and Talented students served through these courses Gifted and Talented students served through these courses

31. Why Take Pre-AP/ AP? AP and College Success Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a bachelor’s degree in four years or less. Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a bachelor’s degree in four years or less. College Readiness College Readiness Save $ Save $ AVG SAT Scores AVG SAT Scores  No AP Courses: 1414  1 or more: 1707 Gifted and Talented students served through these courses Gifted and Talented students served through these courses Source: Camara, Wayne. College Persistence, Graduation, and Remediation. College Board Research Notes (RN-19). New York, NY: College Board.

32. Chrys Dougherty, Lynn Mellor, and Shuling Jian, The Relationship Between Advanced Placement and College Graduation (National Center for Educational Accountability) Impact of AP on 5-Year College Graduation Rates

33. Recommendations 80+ in previous honors course 80+ in previous honors course 90+ in previous level course 90+ in previous level course Start early Start early Know your student Know your student

34. Schedule Change Policy Pre-AP/Honors Exit Request Pre-AP/Honors Exit Request Parent, Student, and Teacher must conference prior to request for level change Parent, Student, and Teacher must conference prior to request for level change Students must attend tutorials and have assignments completed Students must attend tutorials and have assignments completed Students being successful in Pre-AP/Honors classes are strongly encouraged to remain in the course Students being successful in Pre-AP/Honors classes are strongly encouraged to remain in the course Schedule changes are granted upon approval at the 6 weeks, 9 weeks and at the end of the 1 st semester. Schedule changes are granted upon approval at the 6 weeks, 9 weeks and at the end of the 1 st semester.

35. The Importance of The PSAT Available for Freshman and Sophomore Year Available for Freshman and Sophomore Year Free practice for the SAT Free practice for the SAT Receive feedback on strengths and weaknesses Receive feedback on strengths and weaknesses Estimate of performance on SAT Estimate of performance on SAT No Cost to Sophomores No Cost to Sophomores Junior Year Junior Year Can qualify for National Merit Scholarships Can qualify for National Merit Scholarships Additional practice for SAT Additional practice for SAT Must test - will take ASVAB if not registered Must test - will take ASVAB if not registered

36. Kingwood Park High School National Honor Society National Honor Society is an honor and privilege extended by the faculty to deserving students of Kingwood Park High School. National Honor Society is an honor and privilege extended by the faculty to deserving students of Kingwood Park High School. It is an invitation given to students beginning the fall of their sophomore year if they have an overall cumulative GPA of 4.0 and meet certain criteria. It is an invitation given to students beginning the fall of their sophomore year if they have an overall cumulative GPA of 4.0 and meet certain criteria. Once they receive an invitation to apply for membership they must show both leadership and service. Once they receive an invitation to apply for membership they must show both leadership and service. Leadership points may be earned through things such as leadership / officer positions in clubs or organizations, leading service projects, lettering, KP Merit Awards and leadership conferences. Leadership points may be earned through things such as leadership / officer positions in clubs or organizations, leading service projects, lettering, KP Merit Awards and leadership conferences. Service points may be earned through such things as club and organization membership, athletics, fine arts, FFA, StuCo, other school groups, community groups and through community service. Service points may be earned through such things as club and organization membership, athletics, fine arts, FFA, StuCo, other school groups, community groups and through community service. For more detailed information please visit our website located on the Kingwood Park webpage under the activities tab For more detailed information please visit our website located on the Kingwood Park webpage under the activities tab

37. AVID Hazelanne Prescott

38. What is AVID? A college preparatory class that places students with potential in advanced classes and provides them with critical support. All AVID students are required to be in at least one advanced (PreAP, AP, Dual) course while enrolled in the program. This is a year long course and students will receive elective credit. Applications and for more information, please contact HazelAnne Prescott hazelanne.prescott@humble.k12.tx.us or 281-641-6632 AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination)

39. Student Council Sponsor: Matthew Bennett

40. What is StuCo? Student Council is a student-run organization that focuses on promoting school spirit, uniting the student body, and providing services to the school and surrounding community. Welcome to the TASC Sweepstakes award winning Kingwood Park STUCO! Past Activities Include… Homecoming Dances and Coronations, Thursday Morning Shows, Socials, Disney “YES” Leadership trips, Red Ribbon Weeks, Welcome Parties, Faculty Breakfasts Future Activities Include… Spring Festival, Spring Socials, Student/Faculty Basketball Game, State Convention, Disney “YES” Program in Orlando

41. Who?All prospective StuCo Members and Parents What? Student Council 2015- ‘16 Orientation Where?KPHS, Lower LGI When?Monday, May 4, 2015 at 6pm Why? This is your first step in learning how to get involved with the most dynamic student-led organization on campus. Get Involved!Make Friends!Make a Difference!

42. Advisory and Service Learning Brian Johnson Associate Principal

43. Service-Learning Service + Curriculum= Service Learning Personal Fitness class plays softball with residents from Stony Glenn

44. Benefits of Service-Learning Through service learning programs, students may: Increase motivation and desire to learn Develop responsibility, think critically, make decisions, and solve problems Improve academic knowledge and performance Cultivate self-perception Begin to develop a lifelong commitment to public service and to learning

45. Annual Day of Service 450 Freshmen 100 Panther Pals 1620 Man Hours of Service 17 Locations = 30 teachers

46. Thank you for being here tonight. We are here to help you in any way we can to ensure your child’s transition into high school is a positive experience!