Understanding Components of High School Success

1. Understanding Components of High School Success

2. Meet the Crew Principal: Lisa Drabing Associate Principal: Brian Johnson Assistant Principals: Exploration: Alan Corman Green: Belinda Zoet Global: Amy Wallace Humanities: Kristy Kaiser Counselors: Exploration: Caren Barnes Global: Lisa Mosely Green: Tim Hurlbert Humanities: Kim Young Testing Coordinator: Dana Grillet College and Dual Credit Advisor: Celie Herbst Registrar: Julietta Garret

3. Air Force Junior ROTC • Objectives are: • To educate and train in citizenship and life skills • Promote community service • Instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline • Not to recruit in the armed forces! • 1 P.E. Credit and/or Elective Credit Uniforms are government issued 1- 4 year program designed to provide skills to become successful in business, college, or any branch of the military

4. Air Force Junior ROTC 1 P.E. Credit and/or Elective Credit • JROTC Activities and Competitions in the following: Drill Team and Color Guard Physical Training Rocketry Air Rifle and Paintball

5. Tonight’s Topics • Graduation Requirements • Assessment (TAKS/STAAR) • GPA, Class Rank • PSAT, SAT, ACT • College Overview • NHS • Home Access Center • Calendar Events

6. Recommended Plan Comparison“HS Planning Guide” online • Current Juniors, 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 0.5 • Fine Art 1.0 • Electives 5.5 • 26 • Current Seniors • English 4.0 • Math 4.0 • Science 4.0 • Social Studies 4.0 • Foreign Language 2.0 • PE1.5 • Communication Apps 0.5 • Fine Art 1.0 • Health 0.5 • Technology App 1.0 • Electives 3.5 • 26

7. Distinguished Plan • Additional Requirements • 3rd credit in Foreign Language • IPC & Math Models not eligible • Cohort/Class of 2015 & 2016 only: • STAAR – Junior year testing determines grad. plan • 4 advanced measures: • Research project – ISM (Independent Study Mentorship) • AP Test scores (3 or better) • College Courses ( B or better) • Articulated Courses (Floral Design, Principals of Architecture, Animation, Accounting, etc.) See counselor for additional information

8. District Graduation Policy • Students must complete allrequired coursework in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. • Students must also pass the Exit Level TAKS or STAAR requirements to receive a diploma.

9. Class Options • On-Level Classes – college readiness • PreAp/AP/Dual – college credit potential

10. PreAP/AP • Rigorous • College Content – approved by College Board • Higher Grade Point Scale (5.0 vs. 4.0) • College Credit potential (verify through university website or College board) • AP Exams, $90 per exam, May 2013 • Students with Free/Reduced lunch , see Counselor for fee reduction • Register at: http://aptestservice.com/kphs • Contact-Mrs. Grillet: dana.grillet@humble.k12.tx.us

11. TESTINGExit Level TAKS Retests for seniors: October22– 25 (ELA, Math, Science, Soc. Studies) Juniors: • English Language Arts – March 4, 2013 • Math – April 23, 2013 • Science – April 24, 2013 • SocialStudies – April 25, 2013

12. Cohort/Class of 2015 & 2016 (Freshmen & Sophomore)STAAR – State AssessmentEnd of Course Exams • What we know: • More rigorous • Tests on specific subject area: • Current English, Science, Social Studies & Math • Minimum score each year required When: March (ELA), May (sci, math, ss) Retakes: for those not meeting level 2 - Dec. 2012

13. STAAR TESTING • English I, III Writing–April 1, 2013 • EnglishI,III Reading- April 2, 3013 • Math, Science, Social Studies– TBA (window 5/6-16)

14. 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)

15. 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 2013 – 375 students • Top 10% - 1 – 37 - Top 20% - 1 – 74

16. Pass/Fail • See counselor for application - only courses beyond graduation requirements may be taken Pass/Fail • Submit application with signatures – no later than one week after receiving the 3 week progress report for the 2nd and/or 5th 9 week marking period • You cannot ask for the grade once this has been applied for and accepted • You will receive grades on progress reports and report cards for eligibility purposes • Will receive a P (Pass) or F (Fail) for the semester grade on transcripts • Student may earn up to 4 credits Pass/Fail

17. Credit Options • Humble ISD Summer School • On Campus credit recovery with approval • Grad- Night School (seniors) • Texas Virtual School • Texas Tech Correspondence Course- • -$155 per course + materials (http://www.depts.ttuedu/ode/ec2k/heading.asp) • Texas Tech Credit by exam- • -Retrieval- must receive a grade of 70+ ($40 per test) • -Acceleration- no prior instruction, must receive a grade of 90+

18. 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 2013 • District pays for all 10th graders. • The date of the test is Wednesday, October 17.

19. TESTING COLLEGE ENTRANCE • SAT and/or ACT • SAT II’s (Subject Tests) required for some programs and elite schools • THEA, Compass, ASSET- college readiness tests • Exemptions include SAT, ACT, exit level TAKS • Upcoming dates: • SAT - Oct. 6/Nov. 3/Dec. 1 • ACT – Oct. 27/Dec. 8 443874 – School Code

20. JUNIOR COLLEGE ENTRANCE These are placement tests which may be used by TX Community Colleges and Junior Colleges in lieu of SAT/ACT • COMPASS • ACCUPLACER • THEA • TAKS (English only)

21. www.collegeboard.org • Create account: My College Quickstart • Practice for SAT • Sign up for SAT • View PSAT ScoreReport • identifies focus areas needed for the SAT • Find career interests • Research colleges

22. www.actstudent.com Create account Practice for ACT Sign up for ACT Research colleges Find career interests

23. College Room • Located in the Library • College • Armed Forces • Testing • Scholarship • Financial Aid Counseling Office Manager: Celia.Herbst@humble.k12.tx.us

24. Official High School Transcripts • See Registrar • Fill out request • Available within 48 hours • First Transcript Free • Subsequent transcripts – there may be a fee, depending on the method of transmission • Transcript from Fall 2012 will be available in January – with new GPA and Class Rank

25. Top Ten Percent Bill • Students ranking in the top 10% of their class are automatically admitted to any public university in Texas ( UT’s cap is 8% senior class, 7% junior class) • Complete application requirements by the university’s deadline • Enroll in college no more than two years after graduating from high school

26. College Admission Terms • Early Decision – A binding commitment to attend the college if you are accepted. • Early Action/Notification – Simply applying early so you will receive acceptance notification early – no commitment to attend. • Rolling Admission – Apply and usually receive an admission decision within four to six weeks

27. Off to college…where to go? • Generally recommended that students apply to 3 – 5 colleges. • Select a “dream” (reach) school that may be a stretch. • Select at least one ( safe) “sure thing”. • A college should fit the student academically, personally, and socially. Be realistic! Ideally, have all applications completed by Thanksgiving

28. NCAA Clearinghouse Information The NCAA clearinghouse is for a student who plans to attend a NCAA Division I or II institution and who wishes to participate in intercollegiate athletics. • Please visit the Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse Web site www.ncaaclearinghouse.net • By registering on-line, prospects will be able to: • View their eligibility information on-line • Will not have to call the clearinghouse for eligibility updates • View their eligibility status up to six weeks faster than through the paper registration process. • Student Athletes need to registrar at the conclusion of junior year. • The clearinghouse will not process a transcript with fewer than six semesters represented. • Please see Coach Holley and/ or Coach Lanehart for additional info.

29. Choices® Explorer & Planner(often referred to as Bridges) 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… • Test Gear – PSAT/SAT/ACT individualized test prep

30. www.bridges.com • Portfolio Name: student ID • Password: humble+student ID

31. Senior Conferences • Graduation Plan • Transcript Evaluation • GPA • Testing Info • College Application Process • College Choices • Intended Major/Career Choice • Letters of recommendation • Financial Aid • Websites/Resources Senior conferences will begin the 8th of October. Letters will be sent to your senior’s classroom approximately a week prior to the appointment.

32. National Honor Society • Students who think they might want to join NHS should start planning for it now • Students can apply for NHS in 10th grade (second semester) They can also apply as juniors and seniors • They must have a 3.8 GPA, less than 2 Saturday classes, and all the required leadership and service points • For more information see the KPark website under activities or contact Amy Wallace, A.P.

33. Home Access Center • Go to KPHS Website • humbleisd.net/kphs • Click on Parents • Click on HAC • Problems with access • Contact: • Luisa.rodriguez@ • humble.k12.tx.us

34. Communication • Teacher or Staff Website and Email • Go to KPHS Website • Click on Teacher Websites

35. Communication • Join the PTSA email for: • Announcements • Alerts • News • Deadlines • KPHS Happenings • email: KPHSPTSA@aol.com

36. Important Dates • October 10, 2012 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM • Humble ISD College Fair Humble Civic Center • October 17, 2012 PSAT • Dec 19-21, 2012 Final exams • January 2013 Financial Aid Workshop • February 2013 Course selection • May 20, 2013 Honors Night • May 25, 2013 Graduation

37. Thank you!We are here to assist your students.