Understanding Components of High School Success

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• Understanding Components of High School Success

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Meet the Crew

• Principal Lisa Drabing
• Associate Principal Brian Johnson
• Assistant Principals
• Exploration Alan Corman
• Green Belinda Zoet
• Global Amy Wallace
• Humanities Wes Solomon
• Counselors
• Exploration Caren Barnes
• Global Lisa Mosely
• Green Tim Hurlbert
• Humanities Kim Young

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Tonights Topics

• Graduation Requirements
• House Bill 5
• Assessment (TAKS/STAAR)
• GPA, Class Rank
• PSAT, SAT, ACT
• College Overview
• NHS
• Home Access Center
• Calendar Events
• Q A

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House Bill 5

• Allows greater flexibility through the Foundation
  High School Program (FHSP) with endorsements
• Reduces EOC requirements
• Algebra 1, Biology, US History, English 1
  (Reading Writing),
• English 2 (Reading Writing)

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What happened to the old graduation plans?

• Students currently in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade
  may graduate on the graduation plans now in place
  (RHSP, DAP) or may choose the FHSP.
• Students entering high school is 2014-2015 are
  required to be on the new Foundations plans.
• The current plans will be phased out over time.

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FHSP Distinguished

• To earn the distinguished level of achievement,
  students must complete
• The FHSP
• An endorsement
• Algebra II

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FHSP with Endorsements

• With few exceptions, ALL students will be
  required to earn an endorsement in one of the
  following areas
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
• Business and Industry
• Public Services
• Arts and Humanities
• Multidisciplinary Studies

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When Considering FHSP

• Think about the students chosen pathway
• Which science and math courses will be needed?
• Think about which college/university the student
  plans to attend
• Which science and math courses are required for
  admission and/or chosen major
• Endorsement details will be finalized by the end
  of the 2013-2014 school year

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District Graduation Policy

• Students must complete all required coursework
  in order to participate in the graduation
  ceremony.
• Students must also pass the Exit Level TAKS or
  STAAR requirements to receive a diploma.

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Class Options

• On-Level Classes College Readiness
• Pre-Ap/AP/Dual College Credit Potential

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PreAP/AP

• Rigorous
• College Content approved by College Board
• Higher Grade Point Scale (5.0 vs. 6.0)
• College Credit potential (verify through
  university website or College board)
• AP Exams, May 2014
• Payment plan options
• 90 per test a reduced price for Free/Reduced
  lunch
• Student will register online early 2nd semester

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Cohort/Class of 2014, 2015, 2016 (Freshmen,
Sophomore, Junior)STAAR State AssessmentEnd
of Course Exams

• More rigorous
• Tests on specific subject area
• Current English, Science, Social Studies Math
• Minimum score each year required
• When
• Retakes are in December
• Weeks of March 31st May 5

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TESTINGExit Level TAKS

• Retests for seniors The week of October
  21st
• ELA 21ST
• Math 22nd
• Science 23rd
• SS 24th

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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)

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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 2012 399
• Top 10 - 1 39 - Top 20 - 1
  79

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Pass/Fail

• Must conference with the counselor to obtain an
  application- only courses beyond grad
  requirements may be taken Pass/Fail
• Must submit the application with all appropriate
  signatures no later than one week after receiving
  the report for the 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

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Credit Options
Credit Options

• Humble ISD Summer School
• On Campus credit recovery
• Grad- Night School (seniors)
• Texas Virtual School
  
• Texas Tech Correspondence Course- 175 per
  course
  (http//www.depts.ttuedu/ode/ec2k/heading.asp)
• Texas Tech Credit by exam- 40 per course
• Retrieval- 70
• Acceleration- 90

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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 2012
• District pays for all 10th graders.
• The cost for juniors is 15.00.
• The date of the test is Wednesday, October 16.
• Juniors register online at www.aptestservice.com/k
  phs by Sept 27th

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TESTING COLLEGE ENTRANCE

• SAT and/or ACT- all parts required
• SAT IIs (Subject Tests) required for some
  programs and elite schools
• TSI Assessments- college readiness test
• Exemptions include SAT, ACT, exit level TAKS
• Upcoming dates
• SAT - Oct. 5/Nov. 2/Dec. 7
• ACT Oct. 26/Dec. 14
• 443874 School Code

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www.collegeboard.com

• Create account My College Quickstart
• Practice for SAT
• Sign up for SAT
• View PSAT Score Report
• identifies focus areas needed for the SAT
• Find career interests
• Research colleges

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www.actstudent.com

• Create account
• Practice for ACT
• Sign up for ACT
• Research colleges
• Find career interests

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College Room

• Located in the Library
• By appointment
• College
• Armed Forces
• Testing
• Scholarship
• Financial Aid
• Counseling Office Manager
• Celia.Herbst_at_humble.k12.tx.us

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JUNIOR COLLEGE ENTRANCE

• These are placement tests which may be used
  by TX Community Colleges and Junior Colleges in
  lieu of SAT/ACT
• TSI
• TAKS (English Math)

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Top Ten Percent Bill

• Students ranking in the top 10 of their class
  are automatically admitted to any public
  university in Texas ( UTs cap is 7)
• Complete application requirements by the
  universitys deadline
• Enroll in college no more than two years after
  graduating from high school

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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

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Off to collegewhere 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.
• Select 2 3 schools in between.
• A college should fit the student academically,
  personally, and socially.
• Be realistic!
• Ideally, have all applications completed by
  Thanksgiving

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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

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Senior Conferences

• Graduation Plan
• Transcript Evaluation
• State credits earned
• Successful completion of courses
• GPA
• Testing Info
• College Application Process
• College Choices
• Intended Major/Career Choice
• Letters of recommendation
• Financial Aid
• Websites/Resources

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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 4.0 GPA, less than 2 Saturday
  classes, and all the required leadership and
  service points
• For more information see the NHS website or
  contact Amy Wallace
• Tutoring Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4 PM
  Monday from 6-7 PM in room 1608

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Home Access Center

• Go to KPHS Website
• humbleisd.net/kphs
• Click on Parents
• Click on HAC
• Problems with access
• Contact
• Luisa.rodriguez_at_
• humble.k12.tx.us

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Communication

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

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Communication

• Join the PTSA email for
• Announcements
• Alerts
• News
• Deadlines
• KPHS Happenings
• email KPHSPTSA_at_aol.com

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Important Dates

• October 9, 2013 0600 PM - 0900 PM
• Humble ISD College Fair Humble Civic Center
• October 16, 2013 PSAT
• November 25-29 Thanksgiving
• Dec 18-20, 2013 Final exams
• January 7, 2013 Second Semester Begins
• May 24, 2013 Graduation

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Thank you!We are here to assist your students.