Download Eleventh Grade Spring Check Up

KAS Parent Night
Camille Dixon
Curriculum Coordinator
Unique Challenges of High
School
Transition
 Organization
- Longer, more involved
assignments
 Long Term planning
- College
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How do I find out how my child
is doing in class?
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Jupiter SIS
Contact the teacher by email or phone
Quarterly and semester report cards
Progress Reports – Posted on Jupiter everyday!
What do I do if my child is
having difficulty?
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Student can get help
from teachers directly
Parent-Teacher
Conference
Learning Support
Center
Open Sunday-Thursday
at Lunch and After
School from 2:30-4:00
pm in the Library.
Communication
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Jupiter: http://www/jupitergrades.com
KAS website: http://kas.edu.kw
Parent Conference Day
Teacher Newsletters
Curriculum Guide
Parent – Teacher Communication
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Why?
Questions or concerns regarding your child’s
progress in class.
How?
By email or phone (contact information on
KAS website)
When?
As soon as you have a concern – do not wait!
School Policies
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The student Agenda
publishes all the School
Policies regarding the
rules and consequences of
conduct at KAS.
Student Involvement on
Campus
 Athletic
 Clubs
Teams
Athletic Teams
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Students must tryout
for most teams prior
to the season and
maintain a 2.0 GPA
and satisfactory
citizenship.
Clubs
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Students are encouraged
to find a few clubs of
interest and maintain
involvement throughout
high school.
High School Graduation
Requirements
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4 English
3 Math
3 Science
1 additional Math or
Science
3 Social Studies
1 Art
2 Foreign Language
1 Physical Education
5 Electives
Graduation Requirements
½ Personal Health
 ½ Life Management
 24 Total Credits
 Students must earn a 60% or higher to pass
a class.
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FRESHMEN
SOPHOMORE
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English I
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English II
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Algebra I
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Geometry
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Modern World History
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Ancient World History
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Physical Education
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Physical Education
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Arabic
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Arabic
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Religion*
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Religion*
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Electives
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Electives
JUNIOR
SENIOR
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English III
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English IV
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Algebra II or Other Math
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Pre-Calculus or other math recommended
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Physics or Other Science
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US History
Environmental Science or other science
recommended
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Personal Health
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American Government
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Arabic
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Economics
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Religion*
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Arabic
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Electives
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Religion*
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Electives
Tips for Success
 Aim for a high GPA
 Take challenging courses
Get Organized! Use the Student Agenda.
Get to know your teachers
Suggestions for College Entrance
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A. History and Social Science (3 years, 4 years
recommended )
B. English (4 years)
C. Mathematics (3 years, 4 years recommended)
D. Science (3 years Lab Science, 4 years
recommended)
E. Foreign Language (2 years)
F. Visual and Performing Arts (1 year)
G. College Prep Elective (1/2 year)
Suggestions for College Entrance
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SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing
TOFEL
SAT Subject Tests
Choose challenging and rigorous courses
Community Service
No “D” grades accepted, earn a C- or higher.
Repeated grades will be calculated into GPA
Other Post Secondary Options
 Career
&
Technical
Education
 Military
 Workforce
Questions?