The Journey Starts Here Kingwood Park HS Welcomes The Class of 2023 New opportunities, responsibilities, challenges and privileges

Kingwood Park High School Principal: Lisa Drabing Associate Principal: Brian Johnson Counselor/AP House Teams Last Names: A-D: Caren Barnes & Dr. Amy Wallace E-K: Timothy Hurlbert & Tiffany Major L-Ri Kimberly Young & Wes Solomon RH-Z: Kelly Kilpatrick & Dr. Donna Papadimitriou Student Support Counselor: Gina Sanchez Coordinator of Secondary Counselors: Travita Godfrey

HISD Portrait of a Graduate

Our focus: Life After High School

Graduation Requirements

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

IF their Math score is 450+, a student can exempt the EOC/STAAR Exemptions 8th graders took the PSAT 8/9 in Oct 2018 IF their Math score is 450+, a student can exempt the Algebra 1 EOC in May IF their Reading/Writing score is 410+, a student can exempt the English 1 EOC in April

Graduation Plan Refer to handout

Endorsement Options STEM Endorsement Business & Industry Endorsement Public Service Endorsement Arts & Humanities Endorsement Multi-Disciplinary Endorsement Considerations when selecting an endorsement: Career interests Post-secondary goals Student strengths

Choosing an endorsement in Choices360.com

Four Year Plan on Choices360.com Visit Choices360.com Review their choice of career area Review their classes selected Make changes as desired before We will visit KMS on January 14/15 to go over 4 year plans Refer to “XAP” handout

Course Selection Guide (online at KPark – Quick Links) Graduation Plans Endorsements Grade Point Equivalencies GPA Explanation Award of Credit Policies and Procedures Recommended Course Placement Course Descriptions Electives listed by Career Pathways

Connections Matter! Get involved Social aspects Clubs, Athletics, Fine Arts Student Council National Honor Society

HISD Offers Opportunities growth, exploration, experience and work credentials

Practicums & Certifications Practicums - Paid/Unpaid Internships during Senior year Available for every Career Pathway! Certifications – Job Industry Certifications Education & Training – Student Teaching at Local Elementary School Health Science – Clinical Rotations with Staff at Kingwood Medical Center CNA Nursing Assistant-Earn Board Certification Pharmacy Technician-Earn Board Certification Sports Medicine- Clinical Rotations Hospitality Services – Internship at the IAH Airport Marriott Hotel Culinary Arts – Learn culinary skills and host community events Engineering – Earn certification (AutoCad), explore engineering fields Cosmetology – Earn Board certification Computer Maintenance and Networking – Earn industry certifications Welding – Earn industry certifications Auto Collision & Auto Tech – Earn industry certifications Firefighter Certification- TBD –Junior & Senior year Electrical 1 & 2

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

Course Basics Cont’d… Students earn 0.5 credit for each class they successfully pass each semester Students can average to pass to regain credit Ex: 1st semester = 68 (earns 0 credit) 2nd semester = 72 (earns .5 credit) Average for semester = 70 (regain .5 credit from 1st semester) Students must earn 6 credits end of Freshman year to be considered a Sophomore GPA consideration: A student may receive a P or F, indicating Pass/Fail, instead of a grade on a transcript to improve their GPA. Pass/fail classes must be above and beyond 26 required credits. See Course Guide.

Foreign Language Offerings Spanish French American Sign Language (10th -12th grade)

Considerations for PE Athletics (some require tryouts-see website for more information) PE Trainer PE classes-Aerobics, Team Sports, Foundations of Personal Fitness Cheer (Tryout Required in spring– see Kpark site for dates) Silver Stars (Tryout Required in spring– see Kpark site for dates) Fall semester of Band Air Force JROTC Dance I Off Campus PE

Athletic Considerations Athletic Coordinator: Clayton Maple Only one athletic period at a time (1st in season should be in Choices360) 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.) If a student does not make the team, you will be placed in PE. All athletics require a PHYSICAL EXAM every year. NCAA Considerations Refer to Athletic coach handout

Considerations for Fine Arts Theater Arts or Tech Theatre Choir Band Orchestra Dance I Silver Stars Floral Design (10th - 12th grade)

Advanced Academics Advanced Academics Humble ISD schools have an open enrollment policy for Pre-AP and AP courses. Dual Credit @KPARK - Earning College and High School credit simultaneously. We offer AVID elective classes as a support for students in their advanced classes. Gifted and Talented students are served through Pre-AP, AP and Dual Credit classes. We have our 4 Core Academic Lead teachers available in the commons to answer any questions about classes. Advanced Academics

*Dates are subject to change Important Dates* January 14 & 15 2018 – Counselors to KMS Spring 2019 - Choices 360 Open Lab @KMS February 2019 – KMS deadline for parent/student course selection input into Choices360.com February 5th – 2019 CAREER EXPO @ Humble Civic Ctr 4:30-7pm . March 2019 – list of course requests will be distributed to students. March 29, 2019 - No elective changes after this date due to teacher staffing *Dates are subject to change

Procedures for Transferring to KPARK Transfer applications are available - timeline TBD. It is a lottery based system. Siblings of KPark students receive priority 1st round of approvals are announced before Spring Break KPHS will visit St.Martha’s, CMS & RMS after Spring Break to review Choices360 plans. WATCH HISD SITE Student Transfers Link

The Journey Starts Here Connections, Opportunities Counselors and Academic Lead Teachers are available after the presentation

Courses & Programs Here Tonight Health Sciences Teacher Internships A/V Productions Technology Electives Auto Collision Animation Computer Programming Criminal Justice Forensic Science Aeroscience Sports Medicine Cosmetology Hospitality Medical Microbiology Pharmacy Tech Computer Maintenance Theater/Tech Theater Athletic Training Golf Key Club Silver Stars Choir Panther Pals FFA/Ag Band Book Club & Travel Club