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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 LeadersDepartment 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

EnglishLevel

• 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)

MathAlgebra 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.

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

Pre-APSame 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

Levelm<7 = 4xm<2 = 3x +25

Pre-APSame question. The algebra is more advanced. m<3 = 4x +2ym<7 = 2x + 5ym<2 = 3x -20

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ScienceFoundation 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 ScienceSTEM 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 StudiesFoundation

With EndorsementWorld Geography

orWorld 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 Language9th 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 ArtsIntroductory 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 or 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 ofthe Class of 2024

Kingwood High SchoolCounselors 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 IBiologyEnglish 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

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

❑ 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?◆ Having a plan early allows the

opportunity to take advantage of all the opportunities that exist in Humble ISD.

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

◆ 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 of rigor that prepares you for your career goals.

2. Students may take either IPC or Biology their freshman year.

Laboratory-based Courses:1. IPC2. Chemistry3. Physics4. 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 process8th 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

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Freshmen In Transition (FIT)

Purpose of FIT* To gain greater awareness

of campus events and opportunities

* 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,

organizational skills, and a strong worth ethic