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KM Campus High Schools

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AGENDA

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• Campus Involvement
• Graduation Requirements
• Pathway Opportunities
• Course Selection and Registration

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High School Campus Administration

• Mr. Walters

Campus Principal

• Ms. Blackburn

Associate Principal

• Mr. Tomczyk

Associate Principal

• Mr. Fink

Athletic Director/Dean

• Mr. Erickson

Director - KM Perform

• Ms. Bardon

Director - KM Global

• Mr. Plum

Director - HS^2

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High School Campus Counseling Department

• Ms. Fetherston

School Counselor (A-Ha)

• Ms. Schneider

School Counselor (Hb-Pap)

• Ms. Kolbe

School Counselor (Paq-Z)

• Ms. Darin

Director of Learning

• Mr. Bestor

CCR Coordinator

• Mr. Bagdassian

School Psychologist

• Ms. Cotter

Support Staff

• Ms. Zuelke

Support Staff

Keys to Success

▫ Knowledge/ Academic Rigor/ Core Coursework ▫ Study Skills/ Organization ▫ Balance ▫ Self-Advocacy ▫ Getting Involved

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Campus Involvement Opportunities

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Athletics

• Soccer (B, G)
• Football
• Volleyball (B, G)
• Cross Country (B, G)
• Tennis (B, G)
• Golf (B, G)
• Swim (B, G)
• POMS
• Cheerleading
• Basketball (B. G)
• Hockey (B, G)
• Wrestling
• Gymnastics
• Softball
• Track (B, G)
• Baseball
• LaCrosse (B, G)
• Field Hockey
• Downhill Ski Team

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Club & Activities

Academic Decathlon Aikido Club Athletic Training Best Buddies Bluegrass Club Bowling Club Constitution Club Disney Club Diversity Club LaCrosse Rugby KM Laser Trap Team Key Club Knitting Club Strings Life Of an Athlete National Honor Society Chamber Singers Chinese Club Color Guard Concert/Productions Curling DECA Downhill Ski and Snowboard Club Downhill Ski Race Team Drama Drumline Educators Rising ESCAPE Forensic Club Link Crew Marching Band Mock Trial Model UN Spanish Club Smart Team Ping Pong

Field Hockey Foreign Exchange French Club Gay Straight Alliance Gender Equity German Club Habitat For Humanity Ice Fishing Club Intramural Basketball Interact Integrating Art and Writing Intramural Pickleball Japanese Club Jazz Band Jazz Choir Photo Club Robotics Club Rock Climbing Sailing Team Special Olympics Student Senate Trash Pick Up Club Weightlifting Club

Graduation Requirements

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English 4.0 Credits Sequence through English III or its equivalent (equivalent = AP English) Math 3.0 Credits Sequence through Algebra II or an approved transcripted course Science 3.0 Credits Must include 1 credit of Biology, 1 credit of Chemistry AND 1 credit of Physics Social Studies 3.5 Credits To include World Cultures, Modern World History, US History and American Government or the AP equivalent of each class Physical Education 1.5 Credits Taken over the course of three school years. Must include Principles of PE. Health .5 Credit Recommended in 9th grade Personal Finance .5 Credit Must be taken following completion of 10th grade Electives 12.5 Credits

*Writing Requirement/Literacy Component *Civics Exam *Academic & Career Planning (ACP) Portfolio

Total Credits 28.5 Credits

KMHS Honors Diploma

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32 Total Credits

✓ 4 credits in each core area (English, Math, Science, S.S.) ✓ 1 credit of Fine Art ✓ 2 credits of World Language (at HS level) ✓ 3.5 Cumulative GPA (after 15 terms) ✓ 8 credits in courses eligible for Bonus Points

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Literacy Portfolio

• Proficiency in 8 literacy standards
• Literacy across all subject areas

Civics Test

• 100 question (multiple choice) state mandated

test

• Minimum 65%
• Proficiency in U.S. citizenship

ACP Portfolio

• 8 artifacts per year in the four competency

areas ■ KNOW, EXPLORE, PLAN, GO

KMHS Graduation Requirements

Advisory

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What are Pathways?

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Pathways within a Subject Area (* Available for freshman)

• Computer Science*
• Digital Media*
• English*
• Human Performance* (PE)
• Marketing & Business*
• Math*
• Music Industry*
• Science
• Social Studies
• Spanish*
• Visual Art and Design

MATH

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• Flexible hours to take class
• Personalized pace and content
• Project benchmarks in place of

tests

• Mix of one-on-one and small

group teaching

• Multiple credit possibilities

○ 2 credits earned during one credit of seat time

• Bi-weekly math coach meetings

ENGLISH

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• Earn 2 credits of English through

12 competencies

• Seat time is every other day during

freshman year and an additional term everyday during sophomore year (2 credits earned in the equivalent of 1.5 of seat time)

• Personalized approach to earn

competency

• Strong self-motivation and

passion for English

• MS Teacher Recommendation

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Pathways

PATHWAY WITH MULTIPLE SUBJECTS

COMBINED: DESIGN PATHWAY

Multiple Subjects

• Science (1 credit)
• Biology credit will be completed upon the conclusion of the course
• Math (1+credits)
• You begin where your current mathematical level is. You may enter the

pathway at Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II. As an example, if by the end

• f 8th grade, you have completed Algebra I, you enter at Geometry.
• Elective Credit (.25-1 credit)

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A variety of elective credit opportunities may be possible in the pathway. In taking the Design Pathway, you will earn more credit in the same amount of time while applying the skills you learn to projects.

Course Selection

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Terminology

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• Term = 9 Weeks

○ 4 Terms per school year

• Block = Class period

○ 4 blocks each term ○ 1 term =.5 credit

• Blue/Gold = Every other day

○ 1 credit course ○ 4 terms (.5 credit for 2 terms)

Course Selection Tips

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• Prepare for your future:
• Academic and Career Planning
• Align course selection to

interests/exploration.

• Align to your postsecondary

goal

• Continue to challenge yourself
• Maintain a healthy balance (AP, dual

credit, extracurriculars, job)

• Align with graduation requirements

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Class Selection Sheets

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Class Selection Notations

(P) =Prerequisite A’s, B’s, C’s, D’s, & BG’s BG.1 = 1 credit awarded at the end of the year

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Infinite Campus

8 credits 3 alternate selections

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Youth Apprenticeship

• Combined academic and paid work

experience

• 11th and 12th grade
• Coursework aligned to work

experience

• Released for one block to work
• Interested students should schedule

for 8 credits in addition to Youth Apprenticeship

• Contact Ms. Blackburn if interested

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Dual Enrollment Academy

• Earn College Credit while still in HS
• Provide HS Seniors a head-start in high demand field
• Next Year’s Cohorts
• Automated Systems (Robotics)
• Hospitality Specialist
• Tool and Die (CNC)
• Welding and Fabrication
• Protective Services
• IT Systems
• Building Construction Trades
• Applications available in Counseling Center or

www.WCTC.edu

Course REQUESTS Timeline

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Infinite Campus Portal Opens Monday, February 5th, 2018 @ 12:00 pm Closes Friday February 23, 2018 @ 3 pm

Course Information Night continues!

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▫ Course Information Exploration ▪ Learn about all course offerings ▪ Meet department staff for questions. ▫ Course Selection ▪ Complete via Infinite Campus in the Library ▪ HS Counseling Department available for assistance

Course Information Fair

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Dismissal to Course Information Fair