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3 KM Campus High Schools
4 ● Campus Involvement AGENDA ● Graduation Requirements ● Pathway Opportunities ● Course Selection and Registration
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 5
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 6
7 Keys to Success ▫ Knowledge/ ▫ Balance Academic Rigor/ ▫ Self-Advocacy Core Coursework ▫ Getting Involved ▫ Study Skills/ Organization
8 Campus Involvement Opportunities
Athletics ● ● Basketball (B. G) Soccer (B, G) ● ● Hockey (B, G) Football ● ● Wrestling Volleyball (B, G) ● ● Gymnastics Cross Country (B, G) ● ● Softball Tennis (B, G) ● ● Track (B, G) Golf (B, G) ● ● Baseball Swim (B, G) ● ● LaCrosse (B, G) POMS ● ● Field Hockey Cheerleading ● Downhill Ski Team 9
Field Hockey Chamber Singers Foreign Exchange Club & Activities Chinese Club French Club Color Guard Gay Straight Alliance Academic Decathlon Concert/Productions Gender Equity Aikido Club Curling German Club Athletic Training DECA Habitat For Humanity Best Buddies Downhill Ski and Snowboard Club Ice Fishing Club Bluegrass Club Intramural Basketball Downhill Ski Race Team Bowling Club Interact Drama Constitution Club Integrating Art and Writing Drumline Disney Club Intramural Pickleball Educators Rising Diversity Club Japanese Club ESCAPE LaCrosse Jazz Band Forensic Club Rugby Jazz Choir Link Crew Photo Club KM Laser Trap Team Marching Band Robotics Club Key Club Mock Trial Rock Climbing Knitting Club Model UN Sailing Team Strings Spanish Club Special Olympics Life Of an Athlete Student Senate Smart Team National Honor Society Trash Pick Up Club 10 Ping Pong Weightlifting Club
11 Graduation Requirements
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 Total Credits 28.5 Credits *Academic & Career Planning (ACP) Portfolio
13 KMHS 32 Total Credits Honors 4 credits in each core area (English, Math, Science, S.S.) ✓ 1 credit of Fine Art ✓ Diploma 2 credits of World Language (at HS level) ✓ 3.5 Cumulative GPA (after 15 terms) ✓ 8 credits in courses eligible for Bonus Points ✓
14 ACP Portfolio 8 artifacts per year in the four competency KMHS ● areas Graduation KNOW, EXPLORE, PLAN, GO ■ Requirements 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 ●
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What are Pathways? 16
17 ● Computer Science* ● Digital Media* Pathways ● English* within a ● Human Performance* (PE) ● Marketing & Business* Subject Area ● Math* ● Music Industry* (* Available for ● Science ● Social Studies freshman) ● Spanish* ● Visual Art and Design
18 ● Flexible hours to take class ● Personalized pace and content MATH ● 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
19 ● E arn 2 credits of English through 12 competencies ● Seat time is every other day during ENGLISH 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
20 Pathways
P ATHWAY WITH MULTIPLE SUBJECTS COMBINED : D ESIGN 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 of 8th grade, you have completed Algebra I, you enter at Geometry. ● Elective Credit (.25-1 credit) 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.
23 Course Selection
24 ● Term = 9 Weeks ○ 4 Terms per school year Terminology ● 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)
25 ● Prepare for your future: Course ● Academic and Career Planning Selection ● Align course selection to Tips 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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27 Class Selection Sheets
28 (P) =Prerequisite Class A’s, B’s, C’s, D’s, & BG’s Selection Notations BG.1 = 1 credit awarded at the end of the year
29 Infinite Campus 8 credits 3 alternate selections
30 ● Combined academic and paid work experience Youth ● 11th and 12th grade Apprenticeship ● 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
31 Earn College Credit while still in HS ● Dual Provide HS Seniors a head-start in high demand field ● Enrollment Next Year’s Cohorts ● Academy 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
32 Infinite Campus Portal Course REQUESTS Opens Timeline Monday, February 5th, 2018 @ 12:00 pm Closes Friday February 23, 2018 @ 3 pm
33 Course ▫ Course Information Exploration Information ▪ Learn about all course offerings Night ▪ Meet department staff for continues! questions. ▫ Course Selection ▪ Complete via Infinite Campus in the Library ▪ HS Counseling Department available for assistance
34 Course Information Fair
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