WELCOME FRESHMENUnderstanding and navigating your next

4 years in High School

Mrs. Eager A-De Mr. Leick Df-JMrs. Olsen K-MorMs. Fults Mos-SamMrs. Dolleman San-Z

Mrs. Hinkle RegistrarMrs. Wallis Counseling Secretary

Mrs. Wallis

Mrs. Jamie Eager (A-De)“You have brains in your head you have

feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose”.

Mr. Leick (Df-J)“Start with the end in mind and build from

there”.

Mrs. Olson (K-Mor)“If at first you don’t succeed, try and try

again”.

Ms. Fults (Mos-Sam)“If it was easy, everyone would be doing

it”.

Mrs. Dolleman (San-Z)

What do High School Counselors do?

Academic Support Scheduling Graduation Plans Post High School Planning Career Development

What do High School Counselors do continued….

Personal/Social Development We can help with challenges that come

up in your life Problem solving We can help connect you and your

family with outside support

Group Activity

1. What are the names of your group members2. Define “high school credits”3. Why do high school credits matter?4. How many credits does a student need to

graduate from Kentwood High School?5. When do credits get posted to your permanent

record?6. What is the document called that acts as a

complete record of all high school courses taken and grades earned?

7. What is the lowest passing grade you can earn to receive your credit?

8. True or False: Student X earned an “A” in Health; Student Y earned a “D” in Health. They earned the same amount of credit.

Graduation Checklist

KWHS Credit Check Graduation Requirements - Class of 2019 and beyond

English 9 .5 .5 English 10 .5 .5 English 11 .5 .5 English 12 .5 .5

Contemporary World History .5 .5 Contemporary World Issues .5 U.S. History .5 .5 Civics .5

Algebra I-2 .5 .5 Geometry .5 .5 Algebra 3-4 .5 .5

Integrated Science 1-2 .5 .5 Integrated Science 3-4 .5 .5 Science Elective .5 .5

Physical Education 1.5 Credits .5 .5 .5

Health .5 Credit .5

Occupational Ed. 1.0 Credit .5 .5

Fine Art 2.0 Credits .5 .5 .5 .5

World Language 2.0 Credits .5 .5 .5 .5

Electives 4.0 Credits .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5

TOTAL 24.0 Credits

Additional Graduation requirements:□ SBA ELA□ SBA Math□ Science EOC□ High School and Beyond Plan□ Washington State History

Transcript - Passing

Transcript-Failing

State Testing Requirements

Must pass Smarter Balance Assessment in ELA & Mathematics or State-Approved Alternatives

Science exams are End-of-Course exams Integrated Science 3-4

State-Approved Alternatives

Collection of Evidence (COE) Passing scores on one or more of the

national tests (SAT, ACT) Passing score of 3 or higher on

Advanced Placement tests

Understanding Kentwood’s Schedule Changing Policy

What is the general schedule change policy?› All schedule changes must be completed by the 10th

day of the semester.› Any changes made after the 10th school day will

result in a (F) for the semester, no new courses can be added after the 10th school day!

› Class changes are completed for the semester only, no quarter changes.

9th Grade Semester Changes

Academic Courses:› All academic courses are required for graduation.› No class period changes.

Elective Courses:› Semester changes only.› Changes can be made during an elective period ONLY.› All changes need to be made by the 10th day of the new

semester.

Schedule Changes Continued…………………

Teacher Changes:› Classes are randomly selected by the computer.› Classes will not be adjusted to meet a teacher change

request, without previous interventions and principal approval.

Ability Level Change:› Teacher initiated change, they may recommend an

ability level change for you.

Graduation vs. College Requirements High School

CoursesH.S. Graduation 4-year college

admissions/minimum

Language Arts 4 years 4 years

Social Studies 3 years 3 years

Math 3 years (Algebra 3-4 at KW or higher)

3 years (Algebra 3-4 at KW or higher)

Senior Year Math-Based Quantitative Course (Pre-Calculus, Calculus,

Statistics, chemistry or physics).

Science 3 years 2 years of lab scienceIncluding 1 credit of chemistry or

physics

Occupational Ed. 1 years Not Required

Fine Arts 2 year 1 year

Health/PE 2 years Not Required

World Language 2 years 2 years (same)

Electives 4 credits*Please note that these requirements are only the bare minimum for a 4 year college/university.

Freshman Action Plan For College

Plan for the Year Ahead Meet with your counselor Challenge yourself academically Go to a college fair Get more involved with extracurricular

activities (ASB, CONK Crew, Leadership, Clubs, Athletics)

Club Room Date/TimeArt 117 Wednesdays 2:15 – 3:15

Book Library Fridays 2:10-3:00Break Dancing New Gym Mondays 2:30-4:00

College Bound Conks Library Thursdays 2:15-3:00DECA 151 Tuesdays-Wednesdays-Thursdays 2:15-4:30

Fashion Club 304 Wednesdays 2:20-3:30Film Club 162 Tuesdays 2:10-3:20

Green Team 832 Alternating Wednesdays 2:15-3:15Hands Up Club 561 Wednesdays 2:20 – 3:30

Japan Club 832 Mondays 2:30-3:30Journalism Club 808 Thursdays 2:30-3:30

KICK Club 163 Fridays: 2:20 – 3:00Key Club 822 Alternating Mondays: 7:15 – 7:30 & 2:15-2:30

Language Club 162 Thursdays 2:10-3:30Latinos 803 Thursdays: 2:30 – 4:00

Model United Nations 152 Fridays: 2:15 – 3:15National Honor Society 515 Alternating Thursdays 7:15-7:30 & 2:20-2:40

Pokemon & Games Club 168 Wednesdays 2:10 – 3:20Robotics Club 518 Thursdays 2:20 – 3:50

Science Fair Club 822 Alternating Fridays 2:30-3:30Slack Line Club Outside Thursdays 2:30-4:30

Kentwood Clubs(LAST YEAR, DAYS & TIMES TBD)

Kentwood Athletics

Fall Season: August 24Football August 19Registration: Cross Country (B/G) Ken PaulCheer Kim KawachiDance Julie HolmbergFootball (V/JV/9) Michael BushBoys Golf (V/JV) Mike LandryGirls Golf (V/JV) Cheryl HavenerGirls Soccer (V/JV/9) Aaron RadfordGirls Swimming (V/JV) Sharon WrightBoys Tennis (V/JV) Ingrid BakkeVolleyball (V/JV/9) Bil Caillier

Winter Season: November 16Registration: due by November 12B. Basketball (V/JV/9) Blake SolomonG. Basketball (V/JV/9) Lisa AshleyGymnastics (V/JV) Ann DiazBoys Swimming (V/JV) TBDWrestling (V/JV/9) Kendall Anderson

Spring Season: February 29Registration: due by February 25Baseball (V/JV/C) Mark ZenderFastpitch (V/JV/C) Jason WisorBoys Soccer (V/JV/C) Aaron RadfordGirls Tennis (V/JV) Ingrid BakkeBoys & Girls Track (V/JV) TBDBoys & Girls Judo (V/JV) Leslie Mizuki

Student Success

Meet with Your Teacher Turn in late work, retest, study ideas Attend school daily Form study groups Class “Buddy”- ask questions, gather info Conks 4 Success (tutoring, get an

application in the counseling center)› Monday, Wednesday & Thursday› 2:30-3:30PM

Student Success

STAMP Testing: if you are bi-lingual you can take a language test and earn up to 4 credits.

Summer School: if you fail a class, the best way to make it up is during summer school.

Credit Recovery: we offer credit recovery in academic core classes before or after school.

Senior Thoughts……

Get involved get involved get involved! The best and most memorable time I had at Kentwood was when I did sports.

  Relationships in high school stay in high school, they will not last.

We are still young so enjoy your time being a kid don't worry about being or getting serious with someone else. 

  Be a nice person. Say hi and be friends with every type of person

instead of being in a "clique." Your kindness will go a long way.  Stay out of drama, your friends now won't be your friends by

senior year. Maybe one or two of them, if you're lucky.  Take advantage of the running start program. It's an amazing

opportunity and you experience the great feeling of freedom and independence. 

Questions??????