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Understanding Components of High School Success
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Recommended Plan Comparison “HS Planning Guide” online Current Juniors and Seniors English 4.0 Math 4.0 Science 4.0 Social Studies 4.0 Foreign Language 2.0 PE 1.5 Communication Apps.5 Fine Art 1.0 Health.5 Technology App 1.0 Electives 3.5 Current Sophomores and Freshman English 4.0 Math 4.0 Science 4.0 Social Studies 4.0 Foreign Language 2.0 PE 1.0 Communication Apps.5 Fine Art 1.0 Electives 5.5
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Distinguished Plan Additional Requirements 3 rd credit in Foreign Language IPC not eligible Cohort/Class of 2015 only: STAAR – Junior year testing 4 additional measures : Research project – ISM (Independent Study Mentorship) AP Test scores (3 or better) College Courses ( B or better)
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District Graduation Policy Students must complete all required coursework in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. Students must also pass the Exit Level TAKS or STAAR requirements to receive a diploma.
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On-Level Classes – college readiness PreAp/AP/Dual – college credit potential
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Rigorous College Content – approved by College Board Higher Grade Point Scale College Credit potential (verify through university website or College board) AP Exams, $57 per exam, May 2012 Payment plan options See Mrs. Grillet – table at Open House
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TESTING Exit Level TAKS Retests for seniors: October 18 – 21 (ELA, Math, Sci, Soc.St) Juniors: English Language Arts – March 7, 2012 Math – April 25, 2012 Science – April 26, 2012 Social Studies – April 27, 2012
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English Language Arts – March 7, 2012 Math – April 24, 2012 Science – April 26, 2012 Social Studies – April 27, 2012
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What we know: More rigorous Tests on specific subject area: English, Biology, W. Geography and Current Math Minimum score each year required When: Week of March 26 th
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Semesters & Credits Treat semesters like the end of the year Semester average determines credit .5 credit per semester class Semester average is on your permanent record Semester Averaging – average of both semesters to determine final credit- (failing grade will still show on transcript)
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How is semester average calculated? 1 st 6 weeks grade: 75 2 nd 6 weeks grade: 70 3 rd 6 weeks grade: 70 (75+70+70)/3 = 72 Average: 72 x.80 = 57.6 Semester Exam 55 x.20 = 11 Add together to get semester average 57.6 + 11.0 = 68.6 Sem. Ave = 69 This would not be “bumped up” to a 70 – a 69 is an F.
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GPA & Class Rank GPA - Grade Point Average (Example: 3.62) Shows personal performance 4.0 and 5.0 scale shown on transcript 5.0 scale reflects Honors classes Class Rank Shows comparison to other students based on GPA 9th grade is important Example: Graduating Class of 2012 – 399 Top 10% - 1 – 39 - Top 20% - 1 – 79
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Credit Options Humble ISD Summer School On Campus or after school credit recovery Grad- Night School (seniors) Houston Learning Academy- $235 per course Contact: (281) 852-2022 Texas Virtual School Texas Tech Correspondence Course- $150 per course (http://www.depts.ttuedu/ode/ec2k/heading.asp) Texas Tech Credit by exam- $40 per course Retrieval- 70% Acceleration- 90%
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TESTING REASONS TO TAKE PSAT College readiness preparation Experience gained for entrance exam, SAT Opportunity for scholarships Juniors may qualify for National Merit program announced in September 2012 District pays for all 10 th graders. The cost for juniors is $14.00. The date of the test is Wednesday, October 12. Juniors register through Mrs. Grillet by Sept. 22 nd (table at Open House)
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TESTING COLLEGE ENTRANCE SAT and/or ACT- all parts required SAT II’s (Subject Tests) required for some programs and elite schools THEA- college readiness test Exemptions include SAT, ACT, exit level TAKS Upcoming dates: SAT - Oct. 1/Nov. 5/Dec. 3 ACT – Oct. 22/Dec. 10 443874 – School Code
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www.collegeboard.com Create account: My College Quickstart Practice for SAT Sign up for SAT View PSAT Score Report identifies focus areas needed for the SAT Find career interests Research colleges
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Create account Practice for ACT Sign up for ACT Research colleges Find career interests
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College Room Located in the Library 11am to 1pm or by appointment College Armed Forces Testing Scholarship Financial Aid Counseling Office Manager: Celia.Herbst@humble.k12.tx.us
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Online Career Exploration Program Students will: participate in easy interests and skills inventories choose their career cluster create and update their own portfolio explore over 900 career profiles parents and students get access to information about more than 7,000 colleges and technical schools build graduation plans aligned with their career clusters build resumes, practice job search and interviewing skills, and do much more…
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Home Access Center Go to KPHS Website humbleisd.net/kphs Click on Parents Click on HAC Problems with access Contact: JenniferC.Roach@ JenniferC.Roach@ humble.k12.tx.us humble.k12.tx.us
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Communication Teacher or Staff Website and Email Go to KPHS Website Click on Teacher Websites
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Join the PTSA email for: Announcements Alerts News Deadlines KPHS Happenings email: KPHSPTSA@aol.com
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Important Dates October 12, 2011 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Humble ISD College Fair Humble Civic Center October 12, 2011 PSAT Dec 14-16, 2011 Final exams January 2012Financial Aid Workshop February 2012Course selection May 15, 2012 Honors Night May 26, 2012Graduation
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