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Kirkwood High School 2020-2021 Portrait of a Pioneer Pioneers value the importance of community and have confidence in their ability to contribute to a global society. Pioneers value diversity, pursue excellence with honesty and integrity, and possess the skills necessary to develop personal passions and find meaning in life-long learning. "Every Student, Every Day!" Class of 2025 – KHS Welcome and Information Night
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Kirkwood High School2020-2021
Portrait of a PioneerPioneers value the importance of community
and have confidence in their ability to contribute to a global society. Pioneers value diversity, pursue excellence with honesty and integrity, and possess the skills necessary to develop personal passions and find meaning
in life-long learning."Every Student, Every Day!"
Class of 2025 – KHS Welcome and Information Night
“2GETHER AS 1”Welcome Back video
Class of 2025”Creating Your Portraits”
Class of 2025”Creating Your Portraits”
KHS Class of 2025 Team
● Jessica Vehlewald, 2025 Class PrincipalPhone: 314-213-6115Email: [email protected]
● Paula Martin, 2025 Administrative AssistantPhone: 314-213-6110 X1309Email: [email protected]
● Rachel Cosic, 2025 Class Counselor Phone: 314-213-6110 X1044Email: [email protected]
● Joshua Jaworowski – College & Career Counselor (A-K) X1041 [email protected]
● Abby Peterson – College & Career Counselor (L-Z) X1043 [email protected]
Additional Members of the Team
• Dr. Mike Havener - KHS Principal x [email protected] twitter @mike_havener
• Romona Miller – Asst. Principal of Alternative Learning [email protected]
● Colleen Card - SSD Coordinator x 1422 [email protected]
• Cindy Coronado - Gifted Educationx 1500 [email protected]
• Officer Don Douglas - KHS SRO - x [email protected]
Expectations for theKHS Class of 2025 Team
We….
● Value students’ academic and personal accomplishments
● Collaborate with Students, Parents, and KHS Staff.
● Listen/Support/Are Accessible
● Maintain High Standards
● Are Passionate, Committed, Positive
● Are Excited and Already Preparing
2025 Wellness SupportTeam Members
● Rachel Cosic – 2025 Grade Level Counselor X1044 [email protected]
● Sara Gibbs – Educational Support Counselor X1050 [email protected]
● Kim Grega – KHS Social Worker X1178 [email protected]
● Roxanna CazerTraylor – Alternative Learning Counselor X1291 [email protected]
● Kelly Nevins – Alternative Learning Advisor X1875 [email protected]
Pioneer Learning PathsCollege, Career, and Civic Life
Your academic performance matters from DAY 1 of Freshman Year until the day you graduate!
GRADES = CREDITS = GRADUATION = OPPORTUNITIES
Pioneer Learning PathsCollege, Career, and Civic Life
Learning Pathwayshttps://www.kirkwoodschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=5651
Learning Pathways
• KHS Courses• Pioneer Pathways (Innovation
Center & Discovery Center)• Launch/Online Learning• South Tech• CAPS
Academic Supports
● Pride Center● Academic Support/Study Block/Study Focus● Academic Homeroom● Teacher Office Hours● Library Student Services: NHS/Peer Tutors
https://www.kirkwoodschools.org/Page/9458● District Tutors: List in grade level office● Academic Learning Pods: (by invitation and as
deemed necessary/meet M-TH after dismissal)
Specialized Instruction and Supports
• Specialized Instruction, services, and supports at KHS-More than 300 students with IEPs and/or 504 Plans-Wide range of special education services and supports for students with IEPs
*Service delivery- from alternative learning curriculum to resource and itinerant*Accommodations and modifications- to level or change the playing field for students*Case managers vs. service providers- case managers loop for sake of continuity
Transition plan/IEP- guides team to focus on post-secondary outcomes• 8th-9th grade transition planning
Gen ed/Special ed collaboration- committed to support smooth transition• Looking forward to partnership
[email protected] x 1422
Athletics & Activities - MSHSAA
● ALL incoming freshman enter KHS academically eligible to participate in Athletics
● MSHSAA Eligibility - Students must be currently enrolled in 3.0 credits and have passed at least 3.0 credits in the prior semester. Summer (ESY) students can take 1.0 credits towards eligibility.
● Physicals are needed to participate in all athletic programs (A communication about requirements and paperwork needed will be sent in late-spring)
● Corey Nesslage - Athletic Director x 1311● Brad Sutterer - Asst. Athletic/Activities Director. x 1492
Over 50 Clubs, Activities, and Organizations
•KHS offers an amazing range of clubs and activities for all students with all types of interests•Over 600 KHS students participate in clubs and activities•Major Activities/Courses include: Band, Orchestra, CALL, Pioneer, KHTV, Drama, Choir and many more…•KHS Activities Fair/Pep Rally (Late-August/Early-September 2021)
The Transition Process
● Conferencing between Middle School teachers/counselors/nurses/specialists and their partners at KHS occur throughout the spring. It has already begun!
● Parents can ask questions and talk to middle school teachers about anything (schedule, timing of events, class recommendations, etc.) in the coming months. (Spring conferences)
● Middle School Teachers/Administrators will make initial recommendations for students’ schedules based on their academic data. Parents will be notified about what recommendations will be made for some classes. (IEP services, Math, Science, Lit & Comp, etc.)
Link Crew
KHS Junior and Senior leaders go through a training program to welcome, mentor, and assist freshman with the transition process to High School.
KHS plays as ONE….WE find the way!
IMPORTANT Dates for Class of 2025
• January 14, 2021: Rising Freshman Scheduling Video pushed out to families and students
• January 19, 2021: Rising Freshman Webinar about registering for 9th grade classes (brief overview and Q&A)
• January 26, 2021: Final Day to complete online course registration for 9th grade classes
• June/July 2021: Athletic Camps (more information coming)• July 31-August 8, 2021: Athletic “OFF” Week• August 9, 2021: Athletics Tryouts/Practices Begin• Mid-August 2021: Freshman Day/Orientation, Laptop Pick-Up• August 24, 2021: First Day of School for Students• Late-August/Early-September 2021: Activities Fair/Pep Rally
Family ResourcesIDEAS FOR TEENS◦ Explaining COVID to teenshttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/johns-hopkins-childrens-center/patients-and-
families/_documents/covid-19-resources-for-families/covid19-teen-info-sheet.pdf◦ Ideas to Combat Isolationhttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/johns-hopkins-childrens-center/patients-and-
families/_documents/covid-19-resources-for-families/resources-combat-loneliness-boredom.pdf◦ Warning signs to look forhttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/Pages/Mental-Health-and-Teens-Watch-for-Danger-Signs.aspx
Mental Health Resources In the Area◦ Therapy and/or psychiatry resources through Children’s County Service Fundhttps://www.stlouisco.com/portals/8/docs/document%20library/Children%20Service%20Fund/COVID-19%20News/4-21-20%20Telehealth%20Flyer.pdf◦ Affordable Therapy at UMSL/Counseling for individuals, couples or families of all ages. In-person or telehealth available. Call: 314-516-4613 or email: [email protected]
Family Resources
PARENT SUPPORT◦ Local Supports: https://united4children.org/covid-19/◦ Guide to Self-care: https://childmind.org/article/self-care-in-the-time-of-coronavirus/IMPORTANT: if you are not taking care of YOU, you will not be able to adequately take care of your child!
Remote learning:◦ Strategies: https://childmind.org/remote-learning-resources-for-families/◦ Resource list: https://childmind.org/guide/family-resources-for-remote-learning/◦ NAMI Webinar for Parents: https://www.namistl.org/event-registration/?ee=5880
Kirkwood High SchoolClass of 2025
2025 KHS Learning Journey to be continued….
