Presented by the Kingwood High School Counselors

  Click on the Information tab on the KHS webpage  Click on Counselors  Junior Tab ( includes An Internet Roadmap for the College Bound Student, College Information on the Web, College Preparation Checklist, Early Graduation Information, Junior Summer Checklist, Schedule for College Planning, and Tips for Making the Most of College Night)  College Planning Tab (includes Admission and Financial Aid Calendar, Campus Visit Tips, Factors that Affect College Admission, Nine Things Every Parent Should Know about the College Admission Process, and Tips for Recommendation Requests) KHS Counselors Website

  Juniors (class of 2016)  (210)  Sophomores (class of 2017 )  (210)  Freshmen (class of 2018)  (210)  Incoming Freshmen(class of 2019)  (210) Remind 101

  1. Go to the Bridges portal:  2. On the homepage look for the Parents box and click Sign In.  3. From the Parents page click "Create a new portfolio”. You'll arrive at the "Create Your Portfolio" page.  4. Click on Create a new portfolio.  5. Complete the requested information using district site ID and password: Site ID: Site Password : humble  6. Choose a Portfolio Name and Password that you’ll remember!  7. Click on Create your Portfolio.  8. We highly recommend you watch the online tutorial for parents. Create a Parent Account in Bridges

  College Countdown newsletter  Downloadable financial aid workbook  College planning tools (includes Guide to College Applications, Student Loan Basics, Decision Making for Juniors, Organizing your College Search, Getting ready for FAFSA)  Career and Training Alternatives (includes Career & Training Alternatives, Employment Help, Careers without College, Earn while you Learn)  Employment Help (includes Academic Skills for Resume Building, Tapping the Hidden Job Market, Where are all the Jobs?) Bridges: Parent Resources

  Career Exploration (interest inventories and quizzes)  High School Planning  Preparing for College (What it takes to Ace the SAT®, How to Succeed on the ACT ™, College Prep 101)  School Finder (Key Facts, Admission Requirements, Tuition & Costs, Programs & Majors)  Choosing and Applying for College (How to select a College, Completing College and University Applications, Campustours.com)  Financial Aid (How to Access Scholarship Money, FAFSA 4caster)  testGear (free online test prep course) - Allows you to prepare for college entrance exams like the SAT®, PSAT and ACT™ with a system that helps you build the skills you'll need to succeed Bridges: Student Resources

  May take two days during their 11 th grade year and two days during their 12 th grade year (Students may not carry over college days that are not used).  These absences do not count against exemptions if proper procedure is followed.  Note from the Admissions Office stating the student’s name and date of visit must be taken to the House Office upon returning to KHS. Failure to do so may result in an unexcused absence.  No travel days included.  Prior approval needed if two days to same college, or two consecutive days to different colleges (one per day). College Day Visits

  All students are encouraged to attend Humble ISD’s College Night at the Humble Civic Center.  The College Night will be scheduled in October of Parents and students will be notified once that date is finalized. College Night

 Last NamesCounselorPhone #  A-COD Kelly Dworaczyk  COF-GRE Michelle Oliver  GRI-LA Stephanie Pelfrey  LE-OR Kay Farris  OS-SIV Julie Crain  SKA-Z Karen Kruger links are available on the Counselors website Your KHS Counselors