1. Welcome Parents of Future Freshmen
The mission of Kentridge High School is to inspire all students to become knowledgeable, responsible and engaged citizens within a diverse community.
Graduation Requirements for the
Class of 2022

2. Parent Registration Night Goals
Academic Programs
Connecting to KR
Registration Process

3. Parents and KR Staff in Partnership for Rigor
The completion of solid academic core was more strongly correlated with a degree than high school test scores, grade point averages or class rank.

4. Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Success
Activities Participation – over 1000 students
Over 40 Activities to choose from including
Clubs:
Key
Multicultural (MCC)
DECA
ASB
Link Crew
LEAP
French Club
and many more…
Sports:
Soccer
Wrestling
Basketball
Football
Tennis
Swim & Dive
Cross Country
and many more…

5. Changes Students Experience Coming to KR
Navigating a new school
Learning a new environment and culture
Making new friends in unfamiliar classes
Getting to know new teachers
Higher academic expectations than middle school
Teachers want to help you get into college; in return, they expect you to work hard to improve your skills

6. Connecting to KR Administrators Counselors Teachers Link Crew
Assist incoming students with adjusting to high school through fun activities, powerful messages and a genuine connection with our junior and senior “Link Leaders”.

7. Graduation Requirements
State Assessments
Culminating Project
Credit Requirements

8. State Assessments Meet standard on state assessments
English/Language Arts
Math
Science

9. Culminating Project Graduation Requirement Academic Components
Career Components
NAVIANCE

10. Support for the Culminating Project
KR Connections Advisory
Periodic Naviance training & support.
KR Website’s Culminating Project page. ult.aspx?PageID=1179
On-line handbook, resources and templates
Career Counselor

11. Core Course Requirements
4 years (4.0 credit) of English
3 years (3.0 credit) of Social Studies
3 years (3.0 credit) of Science
3 years (3.0 credit) of Math
1.5 years (1.5 credit) of PE
.5 years (.5 credit) of Health
1 year (1.0 credit) of CTE
2 years (2.0 credit) of Fine, Visual or Performing Arts
2 years of World Language
4 credits of electives
24 Total credits needed

12. Freshmen Courses

13. Freshmen Elective Courses

14. Technologically Proficient
Computer Essentials or Computer Applications 1 strongly recommended!!
Essential skills used in all classes
Leads to our IT Pathway

15. Information Technology Pathway A partnership with Green River College
A Career Pathway:
Is a sequence of courses within your area of interest
Will connect your career interests from high school to college and career
Is your educational road map
Will save you time and money
Career Pathway Courses:
GRCC Programming I
GRCC Programming II
GRCC Networking Fundamentals
GRCC Server Fundamentals
AP Computer Science
Careers in Demand
Typical Salary
Software Developer
$115,370
Computer Programmer
$115,430
Computer Network Support Specialist
$71,370
Computer User Support Specialist
$56,310
Source:
Earn up to 20 Green River College Credits and a Certificate of Completion!

16. Dates to Remember Aug. 2018 Sep. 2018 Nov. 2018 Dec. 2018
Summer Orientation
Sep. 2018
Open House
Nov. 2018
Conferences
Dec. 2018
Parent Visitation
Dates to Remember

17. Post-Presentation Q & A:
A-C: Mrs. Reid-Franklin Rm 125
D-K: Mr. Rutherford PAC
L-O: Mr. Vanderport Rm 111
P-S: Mrs. Lee-Pope Rm 121
T-Z: Mrs. Wiskerchen Rm 123
Private/Home School: Ms. Rieger Rm 133
Special Education: Ms. Stoflet, Ms. Wilcoxen, Rm Ms. Cornish
College in the
High School: Mr. Eidson Rm 113