Life’s Life’s Journey Journey

Starts HereStarts Here

Kingwood Park Kingwood Park HSHS

Welcomes -Welcomes - The Class of 2020The Class of 2020

To new opportunities, responsibilities, challenges and privileges

Kingwood Park High Kingwood Park High SchoolSchool

Principal: Principal: Lisa DrabingLisa Drabing

Associate Principal: Associate Principal: Brian JohnsonBrian Johnson

Counselor/AP House TeamsCounselor/AP House TeamsLast Names: Last Names:

A-D: A-D: Caren Barnes & Alan CormanCaren Barnes & Alan Corman

E-K:E-K: Timothy Hurlbert & Jamie DeBordeTimothy Hurlbert & Jamie DeBorde

L-P: L-P: Kimberly Young & Wes SolomonKimberly Young & Wes Solomon

Q-Z: Q-Z: Lisa Mosely & Mark RuffinLisa Mosely & Mark Ruffin

Director of Student Support Services:Director of Student Support Services: Lesa Pritchard Lesa Pritchard

CATE Coordinator: CATE Coordinator: Amy WallaceAmy Wallace

Student Support CounselorStudent Support Counselor: Gina Sanchez: Gina Sanchez

Connections Connections Matter!Matter!

Get involvedGet involvedSocial aspectsSocial aspectsClubs, Athletics, Fine ArtsClubs, Athletics, Fine ArtsStudent CouncilStudent CouncilNational Honor SocietyNational Honor Society

See handoutsSee handouts

Graduation RequirementsKim Young and Caren

Barnes

K-Park Counselors

Life After High SchoolLife After High School

STAAR End of Course STAAR End of Course ExamsExams

English:English: English I & English II English I & English II Science: Science: BiologyBiology Math: Math: Algebra IAlgebra I Social Studies: Social Studies: US HistoryUS History

STAAR will focus on readiness for success in STAAR will focus on readiness for success in subsequent courses, and ultimately, for subsequent courses, and ultimately, for

college and career readiness.college and career readiness.

Graduation PlanGraduation PlanGraduation Plan Comparison

Cohorts 2015 through 2017 may choose the Recommended (RHSP), Distinguished (DAP) or Foundation Plans (FHSP)

FHSP+Endorsement FHSP+DLA English English 1

English 2 English 3

Additional English

English 1 English 2 English 3

Additional English Math Algebra 1

Geometry Additional math Additional math

Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2

Additional math Science Biology

IPC or Additional science Additional science Additional science

Biology IPC or Additional science

Additional science Additional science

Social Studies W Geo or W Hist US History Gov/Econ

W Geo or W Hist US History Gov/Econ

Foreign Language 2 yrs same language 2 yrs same language Fine Art 1 credit 1 credit

PE 1 credit 1 credit Speech - -

Electives 7 credits 7 credits Credits 26 26 Notes Must earn endorsement Must earn endorsement;

Eligible for top 10% automatic TX university admission

Endorsement OptionsEndorsement Options STEM EndorsementSTEM Endorsement Business & Industry EndorsementBusiness & Industry Endorsement Public Service EndorsementPublic Service Endorsement Arts & Humanities EndorsementArts & Humanities Endorsement Multi-Disciplinary EndorsementMulti-Disciplinary Endorsement

Considerations when selecting an endorsement:Considerations when selecting an endorsement:

Career interestsCareer interests Post-secondary goalsPost-secondary goals

Student strengthsStudent strengths

Choosing an endorsement in Choosing an endorsement in Bridges.comBridges.com

Four Year Plan on Four Year Plan on Bridges.comBridges.com

Visit Bridges.comVisit Bridges.com ReviewReview their choice their choice

of career areaof career area Review their classes Review their classes

selectedselected Make changes as Make changes as

desired before desired before February 9February 9thth

HISD Offers HISD Offers OpportunitiesOpportunities

growth, exploration, growth, exploration, experience and work experience and work

credentials credentials

Practicums & Certifications Practicums & Certifications PracticumsPracticums = Paid/Unpaid Internships during Senior year = Paid/Unpaid Internships during Senior year

Available for every Career Pathway!Available for every Career Pathway!

CertificationsCertifications = Industry Certifications that students can earn during Senior year = Industry Certifications that students can earn during Senior year

Education & TrainingEducation & Training – Student Teaching at Local Elementary School – Student Teaching at Local Elementary SchoolHealth ScienceHealth Science – Clinical Rotations with Staff at Kingwood Medical Center – Clinical Rotations with Staff at Kingwood Medical CenterHospitality ServicesHospitality Services – Internship at the IAH Airport Marriott Hotel – Internship at the IAH Airport Marriott HotelCulinary ArtsCulinary Arts – Learn culinary skills and host community events – Learn culinary skills and host community eventsEngineeringEngineering – Earn certification (AutoCad), explore engineering fields – Earn certification (AutoCad), explore engineering fieldsCertified Nursing Assistant Certified Nursing Assistant – Earn Board certification– Earn Board certificationPharmacy TechnicianPharmacy Technician – Earn Board certification – Earn Board certificationCosmetologyCosmetology – Earn Board certification – Earn Board certification Computer Maintenance and NetworkingComputer Maintenance and Networking – Earn industry certifications – Earn industry certificationsWeldingWelding – Earn industry certifications – Earn industry certificationsAuto Collision & Auto TechAuto Collision & Auto Tech – Earn industry certifications – Earn industry certifications

Course Selection Guide Course Selection Guide (online at KPark – Quick Links)(online at KPark – Quick Links)

Graduation PlansGraduation Plans EndorsementsEndorsements Grade Point EquivalenciesGrade Point Equivalencies GPA ExplanationGPA Explanation Award of CreditAward of Credit Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures Recommended Course PlacementRecommended Course Placement Course DescriptionsCourse Descriptions Electives listed by Career Electives listed by Career

PathwaysPathways

Course BasicsCourse Basics

Select enough courses to fill Select enough courses to fill 77 periods periods Use a combination of year-long classes Use a combination of year-long classes

AA = fall = fall and Band B = spring = spring

and/or semester-long coursesand/or semester-long courses Consider graduation requirements Consider graduation requirements

(foreign language, fine art, PE)(foreign language, fine art, PE) Be aware of grade restrictions Be aware of grade restrictions Verify students do not repeat classes taken in Verify students do not repeat classes taken in

middle school for high school creditmiddle school for high school credit

Course Basics Course Basics Cont’d…Cont’d…

Students earn 0.5 credit for each class they Students earn 0.5 credit for each class they successfully pass each semestersuccessfully pass each semester

Students can average to pass to regain Students can average to pass to regain creditcredit Ex: 1Ex: 1stst semester = 68 (earns 0 credit) semester = 68 (earns 0 credit)

22ndnd semester = 72 (earns .5 credit) semester = 72 (earns .5 credit)

Average for semester = 70 (regain .5 credit from 1Average for semester = 70 (regain .5 credit from 1stst semester) semester)

Students must earn 6 credits end of Students must earn 6 credits end of Freshman year to be considered a Freshman year to be considered a SophomoreSophomore

Foreign Language Foreign Language OfferingsOfferings

SpanishSpanish FrenchFrench American Sign LanguageAmerican Sign Language

Upper level options: Spanish III Level Spanish III PreAP Spanish III PreAP

Dual Spanish IV AP Spanish IV AP

Dual

ASL III LevelASL III Level French III PreAPFrench III PreAP French III PreAP DualFrench III PreAP Dual French IV APFrench IV AP French IV AP DualFrench IV AP Dual

Considerations for PEConsiderations for PE AthleticsAthletics PE TrainerPE Trainer PE classesPE classes

Aerobics, Team Sports, Foundations of Personal Fitness, Individual Sports Aerobics, Team Sports, Foundations of Personal Fitness, Individual Sports Cheer Cheer (Tryout Required – see Kpark site for dates) (Tryout Required – see Kpark site for dates) Silver Stars Silver Stars (Tryout Required – see Kpark site for dates) (Tryout Required – see Kpark site for dates) Fall semester of Band Fall semester of Band ROTCROTC Dance IDance I Off Campus PEOff Campus PE

Considerations for Fine Considerations for Fine ArtsArts

ArtArt TheaterTheater ChoirChoir BandBand DanceDance Floral DesignFloral Design

Athletic ConsiderationsAthletic Considerations Athletic Coordinator: Athletic Coordinator: Clayton MapleClayton Maple Only one athletic period at a timeOnly one athletic period at a time

(1(1stst in season should be in Bridges) in season should be in Bridges) There are tryouts for most sports. There are tryouts for most sports. Some athletic programs begin in the summer. (Ex: Some athletic programs begin in the summer. (Ex:

Football, Cross Country & Volleyball. Watch our website, Football, Cross Country & Volleyball. Watch our website, athletics page, at end of semester.)athletics page, at end of semester.)

If a student does not make the team, you will be placed If a student does not make the team, you will be placed in PE. in PE.

All athletics require a PHYSICAL EXAM All athletics require a PHYSICAL EXAM every yearevery year.. NCAA ConsiderationsNCAA Considerations

Important DatesImportant Dates December 4December 4thth – – Counselors to KMS Counselors to KMS January 8January 8thth – – Counselors to KMSCounselors to KMS February 5February 5thth – KMS deadline for parent/student course selection – KMS deadline for parent/student course selection

input into input into Bridges.comBridges.com February 19February 19thth – – CAREER EXPO @ Humble Civic Ctr.CAREER EXPO @ Humble Civic Ctr. March 24March 24thth – list of course requests will be distributed to – list of course requests will be distributed to

students. students. To make a change: Update Bridges Plan, Print Plan, Submit To make a change: Update Bridges Plan, Print Plan, Submit

printout to counselor printout to counselor April 6April 6thth - Final Day for Schedule Change Requests = No elective - Final Day for Schedule Change Requests = No elective

changes after this date due to teacher staffingchanges after this date due to teacher staffing

???s – Send your student’s counselor a message through Bridges.com???s – Send your student’s counselor a message through Bridges.com

Advanced AcademicsAdvanced Academics

Humble ISD schools have an open Humble ISD schools have an open enrollment policy for Pre-AP and AP courses.enrollment policy for Pre-AP and AP courses.

We also offer dual credit courses through We also offer dual credit courses through Lone Star College.Lone Star College.

We offer AVID elective classes as a support We offer AVID elective classes as a support for students in their advanced classes.for students in their advanced classes.

Elective Fair/Career ExpoElective Fair/Career ExpoBusiness &

IndustrySTEM

Public Service

Arts/ Humanitie

s

Multi-Disciplinary/ Core Classes

Other Clubs &

Organizations

Auto CollisionAero science Engineering

Cosmetology

Advanced Art

Math Silver Stars

Audio/Video Productions

RoboticsPharmacy

TechJournalism Science Golf

Misc. Business Courses

Engineering Design

Hospitality Band English Key Club

Culinary ArtsArchitecture

DesignEducation &

TrainingChoir

Social Studies

Cru High School

Animation  Criminal Justice

TheaterSpecial

Education 

Ag Science  Health Science

     

  ROTC      

Life’s Journey Starts Life’s Journey Starts HereHere

Connections, OpportunitiesConnections, Opportunities

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