PARENT
NIGHT
Fall 2010
Understanding Components
of High School Success
Principal: Larry Cooper
Associate Principal: Lisa Drabing
Assistant Principals:
Exploration:
Green:
Global:
Humanities:
Alan Corman
Terry Perkins
Stacey Pate
Shelby McPherson
Counselors:
Exploration:
Global:
Green:
Humanities:
Caren Barnes
Amy Wallace
Tatiana Kolesnikov
Liz Scanlan
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NHS
Cohort and Class Rank
Graduation Requirements
Grades, Final Exams, GPA, Rank
Home Access Center
Assessment – Graduation and Beyond
Preparation for College Overview*
Calendar Events
Q&A
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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 3.8 GPA, less than 2
Saturday classes, and all the required
leadership and service points
For more information see the NHS website or
contact Stacey Pate
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Cohort: Starting Freshman year + 4 years
e.g. Freshman in 2008 – Cohort 2012Class rank is determined by the number of
state credits: 0+ Freshman
6+ Sophomore
12+ Junior
18+ Senior
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Minimum Plan – 22 state credits
(Requires Committee Approval)
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Recommended Plan – 26 state credits
Distinguished Achievement Plan – 26
state credits and 4 advanced measures
For Cohorts 2011-2013
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Eng. 4 credits
Math 4 credits (Alg 1, Geom,
Alg 2, 4th Math)
Science 4 credits (Bio, IPC,
Chem, Physics or Bio, Chem,
Phys, 4th Science)
Social Studies 4 credits
P.E. 1.5 credits (no limit on
P.E. subs)
Comm App .5 credits
Health .5 credits
LOTE 2 credits
Fine Art 1 credit
Tech.Appl 1 credit
Electives 3.5 credits
For Cohort 2014+
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Eng. 4 credits
Math 4 credits (Alg 1, Geom,
Alg 2, 4th Math)
Science 4 credits (Bio, IPC,
Chem, Physics or Bio, Chem,
Phys, 4th Science)
Social Studies 4 credits
P.E. 1.0 credit ( no limit on
P.E. subs)
Comm App .5 credits
LOTE 2 credits
Fine Art 1 credit
Electives 5.5 credits
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Additional Requirements
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LOTE 3rd credits
IPC not eligible
4 additional measures:
 Research project – ISM (Independent Study
Mentorship)
 AP Test scores (3 or better)
 College Courses ( B or better)
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Students must complete all
required coursework in order to
participate in the graduation
ceremony.
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See Registrar
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Fill out request
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Available in 48 hours due to counselor
verification
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First Transcript Free
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Subsequent transcripts - $2 each
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Transcript from Fall 2010 available in January
– with new GPA and Class Rank
Dual Credit Students:
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Pick your transcript up from Kingwood
Lonestar College personally.
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1st Semester - Credits to be posted to 7th
transcript and calculated into GPA – grades
must be in by Nov 11th
2nd Semester – Credits to be posted to Final
Transcript and calculated into GPA – grades
must be in by 5th six weeks
See Course Guide/Counselor for specific
details
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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 2nd and 5th 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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Treat semesters like the end of the year
Semester average determines whether or not
you pass the class and receive credit - .5 credit
per semester class
Semester average is on your permanent record
This is the grade that the colleges, employers,
etc. will see…
Semester Averaging – average of both
semesters to determine final credit- (failing
grade will still show on transcript)
1st 6 weeks grade: 75
2nd 6 weeks grade: 70
3rd 6 weeks grade: 70
(75+70+70)/3 = 72
Average: 72 x .80 = 57.6
Semester Exam 55 x .20 = 11
Add together to get semester average
57.6 + 11.0 = 68.6 Sem. Ave = 69
This would not be “bumped up” to a 70 –
a 69 is an F.
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GPA - Grade Point Average (Example: 3.62)
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Shows personal performance
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4.0 and 5.0 scale shown on transcript
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5.0 scale reflects Honors classes
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Most important during fall semester of junior year!
Class Rank
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Shows comparison to other students based on GPA
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Difficult to change
Example: Graduating Class of 2011 – 425
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Top 10% - 1 – 42
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Top 20% - 1 – 84
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Go to Kpark Website>
Parent Resources>
HAC
Teacher or Staff Website and Email
Go to Kpark Website>
Teacher Websites
Seniors: October 19 – 22 (ELA, Math, Sci, Soc.St)
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Juniors:
English Language Arts – March 1, 2011
Math – April 27, 2011
Science – April 28, 2011
Social Studies – April 29, 2011
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May qualify for National Merit program –
announced in September
Comprehensive feedback to student
Score Report – lists specific skills needing to
improve
The cost of the test is $13.00.
The date of the test is Wednesday, October 13.
See Mrs. Grillet in 2009 to register.
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SAT and ACT- all parts required colleeges
SAT II’s required for some programs and elite
schools
THEA- college readiness test
Exemptions include SAT, ACT, exit level TAKS
Upcoming dates:
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SAT - Oct. 9/Nov. 6 ACT – Oct. 23/Dec. 11
443874 – School Code
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SAT and ACT scores are sent through the
testing agency, student indicates where to send
scores
See SAT/ACT website for complete details
These are placement tests which may be used
by Texas Community Colleges and Junior
Colleges in lieu of SAT/ACT
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COMPASS
ACCUPLACER
THEA
TAKS (English only)
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HS Diploma
Enrollment within 16 months of graduation
and 3/4 time
Completion of Recommended or Distinguished
Achievement high school curriculum
Financial need determined by FAFSA
Texas resident
No conviction of a felony or crime involving a
controlled substance
Further info at: www.collegeforalltexans.com
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See Application Process handout
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Create account:
My College Quickstart
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Offers practice for SAT.
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Sign up for SAT/ACT on their websites
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Research colleges
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Find interests
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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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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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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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Located in the Library
College information
Scholarship information
Testing information
Armed Forces Information
Counseling Office Manager:
Celia.Herbst@humble.k12.tx.us
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October 06, 2010 - 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Humble ISD College Fair Humble Civic Center
October 13December 15-17
JanuaryFebruaryMay 28-
PSAT
Final exams
Financial Aid Workshop
Course selection
Graduation
Please contact us with any
questions –email information
available on KPHS “Counselor”
website.
Thank you for coming!