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8th Grade Parent Night

Class of 2024

Welcome to KHS, where it’s ALWAYS a GREAT day to be a MUSTANG.

• Dr. Nasra – Building Principal

–Welcome

• Mrs. LeBlanc - Associate Principal

–Introductions

Assistant Principals & Counselors

Alpha Group Assistant Principal & Counselor Team A – Ci

• Mr. Herbst & Ms. Dworaczyk

Cl – Go

• Ms. Vannett & Ms. Green

Gr – La

• Dr. Bell & Ms. Drexler

Le – Pa

• Ms. Cozad & Ms. Farris

Pe – Sr

• Ms. McKinney & Mr. Collins

St – Z

• Ms. Chapuseaux & Ms. Kruger

Student Support Counselor

• Ms. Howard

Academic Leaders

Department Academic Lead Teacher/Chairperson English

• Ms. Kerbow

Math

• Ms. Fuson

Science

• Ms. Snapp

Social Studies

• Ms. Moore

Foreign Language

• Ms. DeVault

Fine Arts

• Mr. Watt

CATE

• Ms. Hendrix

Athletics

• Mr. Campbell/Ms. Willis

Special Education

• Ms. Carlson

English

Level

• College Prep
• Study selected stories, dramas,

novels, poetry, and nonfiction

• Study of composition
• Homework: At least 1 hour per

week, depending on novel study.

• Outside reading required and

expected. Pre-AP

• Focus on the skills necessary to be

successful in Junior and Senior AP courses

• Study of composition, fiction and

non-fiction

• Homework: At least 2 hours per

week, depending on novel study. (Be prepared to read 20-30 pages a night)

Math

Algebra I

A phone company advertises a new plan in which the customer pays a fixed amount of $25 each month for unlimited calls in the country and .10 cents for international calls.

Level

Find a rule for the monthly payment. A. y = .10 + 25x B. y = 25 +.10x C. y = 25 - .10x D. y = .10 - 25x

Pre-AP

Same question. No multiple choice answers. Write a rule; Create a table; Graph the rule, & explain what (0,25) point means. y = 25 +.10x When the customer makes zero calls, they pay a base rate of $25 for the plan.

Geometry

Find the measures of all the angles

Level

m<7 = 4x m<2 = 3x +25

Pre-AP

Same question. The algebra is more advanced. m<3 = 4x +2y m<7 = 2x + 5y m<2 = 3x -20 4 7

l m b a

2 1 3 6 5 8 14 15 13 16 9 10 12 11

Science

Foundation with Endorsement other than STEM IPC or Biology Biology or IPC or Chem Chem/ Physics/ POP POP or Physics (check college rec) or Advanced Science Foundation with STEM Endorsement Biology Chemistry Physics Advanced Science

STEM Science needs 2 Adv Sci (total 5) Math & Engineering 1 Adv. Sci (total 4)

Advanced Sci Electives : Aerospace Science (after Physics), Aquatics, Anatomy (honors or dual), Astronomy, Earth & Space, Forensics, Advanced Animal Science (Ag), AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Sci (dual), AP Physics C (calculus based)

Social Studies

Foundation With Endorsement World Geography

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World History US History US Government & Economics Foundation With Endorsement (AP Route) AP Human Geography AP World History AP US History or Dual Credit US History AP US Government & AP Economics Elective Offerings (Jr/Sr Level): Psychology (level & AP), Sociology, AP European History

• It is strongly

recommended by the district and many colleges that students take four years of Social Studies.

• Many endorsement

plans require four years of Social Studies.

Foreign Language

9th Grade Language Selections Upper Levels of these languages have Dual Credit and AP options:

• French
• German
• Spanish

American Sign Language - Level Only (beginning in 10th grade)

Fine Arts

Introductory Classes

(Open Enrollment) Theatre I Technical Theatre I Art I Choir I Dance I Dance for Athletes I

Advanced Courses

(Requires Audition) Band I Orchestra I Fillies I JV Acting Advanced Technical Theatre I

Fine Arts (cont.)

The following fine arts courses can also earn PE credit if needed:

• Dance 1
• Dance for Athletes 1
• Fillies 1
• Band 1A
• Band 2A

CATE

For more information visit the Humble ISD Career and Technical Education web pages located on the district website.

Arts, A/V Technology Cluster

Athletics

• Athletes are encouraged to play multiple

sports, coaches will work together to share athletes.

• Physicals turned in by the first day of school
• r practice for FB, VB, CC (Golf and Tennis

have tryouts before school starts - physicals must be turned in prior to tryouts)

• Use the HS athletic webpages to get

information on camps, open gym/field schedules, tryouts and general information

• Length of seasons run through holidays

Sports & Period Coach Football – 7th Barry Campbell Boys CC – 1st Track - 5th Tate Symons Girls CC – 1st Track - 7th Jeremy Dye Volleyball – 6th Christie Mewis Tennis – 5th Gregory Dyer Swim/Dive – 7th Mike Robinson Boys Basketball – 1st Monte Cole Girls Basketball – 6th Laura Vote Boys Golf – 6th Jeff Bellnap Girls Golf- 6th Susan Willis Wrestling – 7th Brad Albrecht Boys Soccer – 1st Bryan Jennings Girls Soccer – 6th Pres Holcomb Baseball – 7th Kelly Mead Softball – 6th Lauren Hendrix

8th Grade Visits to KHS

• January 22: CMS
• January 23: RMS
• 3 sessions:

○ Meet with Counselors, APs, and a Student Panel ○ Meet with Athletics and Fine Arts with Tour of Fine Arts from Student Council Leaders ○ Tour CTE Classes

• Lunch: The Lunch accounts will

be moved so they can practice buying lunch in our cafeteria or they can bring a lunch.

Student Campus Visit

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Alpha Location A - Ci LGI 4310 Cl - Go LGI 4210 Gr - La Stay in Auditorium Le - Pa LGI 2210 Pe - Sr LGI 2310 St - Z Stay in Auditorium

AP and Counselor Meetings

Parents of the Class of 2024

Kingwood High School Counselors Welcome

• Email- provides the quickest response
• Helpful websites:

▪KHS Counselor website ▪Humble ISD Course Guide ▪Humble ISD CTE website (with flow charts)

Communication/ Information

Planning for High School and Beyond

Humble ISD Portrait of a Graduate

HISD Course Guide

(available on the Humble ISD website)

▪Graduation Requirements ▪Grade Point Equivalencies ▪GPA Explanation ▪Award of Credit ▪Recommended Course Placement ▪Course Descriptions

Algebra I Biology English I English II US History

End-of-Course Exam Requirements

What’s a credit?

□ High school students earn a half-credit for successful completion of each course each semester.

■ Semester average must be 70% or better. ■ Students may earn credit if the year-end average is 70% or better. ■ Attendance matters! Students who fail to be in class 90% of the time may lose credit for the course. ■ 26 credits are required for graduation.

Graduation Requirements

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Students will be on the Foundation High School Program (FHSP).

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All students will choose an endorsement.

▪ Each Endorsement requires a series of courses. ▪ Most of these courses have a required sequence. ▪ Students may earn more than one Endorsement. ▪ See the Planning Guide for specific Endorsement requirements.

FHSP + Distinguished Level of Achievement

To earn the distinguished level of achievement, students must complete:

• The FHSP
• An endorsement
• Algebra II

Students completing the distinguished level will be eligible for college admission under the Top 10% automatic admissions provision.

What is an endorsement?

▪ An endorsement is a

broad area of study

▪ It’s a focus for additional

elective courses

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Why choose so early?

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Having a plan early allows the

• pportunity to take advantage of all

the opportunities that exist in Humble ISD.

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Choosing a path early does not “lock” students in to that path. They can change their mind!

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Exploring options early gives students a chance to figure out what they like and what they don’t.

◆Each college has specific admission requirements. ◆It is VERY important for parents and students to check the admission requirements for any college a student may be interested in attending.

How do colleges view the Texas graduation requirements?

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Recommendations: 1. Choose an appropriate level of rigor that prepares you for your career goals. 2. The 4th English should be a bridge between high school and post-secondary goals.

English Graduation Requirements

English I (EOC) English II (EOC) English III Additional English

Recommendations: 1. Choose appropriate math courses that will prepare you for your career goals. 2. The 4th math course should be a bridge between high school and post-secondary goals.

Math Graduation Requirements

Algebra 1 (EOC) Geometry Algebra 2 Additional Math

Recommendations:

1. Choose an appropriate level

• f rigor that prepares you for

your career goals. 2. Students may take either IPC

• r Biology their freshman

year. Laboratory-based Courses: 1. IPC 2. Chemistry 3. Physics 4. Principles of Physics

Note: Students may not take IPC after taking Chemistry or Physics

Science Graduation Requirements

Biology (EOC) 1 credit lab-based course Additional science course Additional science course

Social Studies Graduation Requirements

U.S. History (EOC)

U.S. Government and Economics World History or World Geography

Recommendations:

1. Humble ISD recommends four years of social studies beginning with World Geography. 2. Choose an appropriate level of rigor that prepares you for your career goals.

Note: All students are required to take US History in the junior year.

OTHER Graduation Requirements

2 Credits LOTE 1 Credit Physical Ed. 1 Credit Fine Art Total of 26 Credits

Endorsements

▪Arts & Humanities ▪Business & Industry ▪Public Service ▪Science, Technology, Engineering and

Math

▪Multi-Disciplinary

*Student may earn multiple endorsements

Business and Industry Endorsement

▪Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources ▪Architecture & Construction ▪Arts, Audio/Visual, Technology, & Communication ▪Business Management & Administration ▪Finance ▪Hospitality & Tourism ▪Information Technology ▪Manufacturing ▪Marketing ▪Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

Public Service Endorsement

▪Education & Training ▪Human Services ▪Law, Public Safety, Corrections, &

Securities

▪Health Science ▪JROTC

◆ Partner with middle school counselors & teachers when choosing courses. ◆ Learn more –visit the KHS Counselor website and Humble ISD CTE website as needed. ◆ Look at the big picture. Consider extracurricular activities and time commitments in addition to courses. ◆ Be sure to review and finalize course selections with your child by the deadline (May 22).

How can parents help?

Timeline for course selection process

8th Grade students visit KHS: ▪ CMS: Jan. 22 ▪ RMS: Jan. 23 Students work with 8th grade counselor to choose endorsement prior to visits from KHS Counselors. KHS Counselors work with students on 4-year plans: ▪CMS: January 28, 29, 30 ▪RMS: January 28, 29 Students will submit their plan when meeting with the KHS Counselors, so it is important that you discuss courses with your student prior to this date.

• Yes. Students and counselors

review next year’s courses each spring while in high school. Specific courses may be required for their endorsement. Can students make changes to their 4-year plans?

Student access:

• Log into “My Humble”
• Click on Naviance icon

4 year course plans in Naviance

To Review a Course Plan:

• Click on “Courses New”
• Click on “Manage Course Plans (New)”

• Under “Your Current Plan,” click on

Foundation High School Program + Endorsements

What to consider when choosing the level of courses

▪Level and advanced courses at KHS are

considered college prep.

▪Level and advanced courses promote

critical thinking, inquiry, reasoning, and lifelong learning.

▪Consider obligations and time

commitments outside of academics

Success in Pre AP/AP requires students who:

▪Have excellent attendance. Catching up in a Pre AP class can be very

difficult.

▪Have a history of completing assignments accurately and on time. ▪Are capable of success with challenging material presented at a faster

pace.

▪Possess strong organizational and time management skills. ▪Have a strong ability to work independently and/or provide leadership

in groups.

▪Are willing to take assignments beyond basic requirements. ▪Are able to prioritize and balance commitments both in and out of

• school. *Weigh the number of advanced courses with extracurricular

and family commitments.

Changes?

Course verification process will occur in the spring semester (March, April, and May). Change requests may be turned in to 8th grade counselor with parent signature. The final deadline to submit course changes is the Friday before the last week of school– May 22.

Parent Course Selection Labs

• Opportunity for parents/students to

meet with KHS counselors regarding high school

• Sessions held in Spring @ KHS
• Specific dates will be determined and

communicated at a later time

Follow us on Twitter

@khs_counselteam

Freshmen In Transition (FIT)

Purpose of FIT

* To gain greater awareness

• f campus events and
• pportunities

* To improve study skills and organization skills * To get to know more adults that they can turn to with questions

Goals of FIT

To help students become…

• critical thinkers by seeking solutions through

inquiry and reasoning.

• self-advocates
• creative innovators by taking risks
• global citizen through culture awareness and

service

• personally responsible with time management,
• rganizational skills, and a strong worth ethic