1 Welcome Families of Class of 2020Open House September 13, 2017

2 Good evening I am ____________________ , Assistant PrincipalGood evening I am ____________________ , Assistant Principal. I am speaking to you as Mr. Albrecht is greeting the ninth grade parents. You have already met him so he has sent us to speak with you. I am thrilled to have all students with us and as you know high school is perhaps the most important transition phase of our lives. We will be sharing a lot of information and several important dates. We have broken you up by grade level so we can tailor information to each grade level. These presentations will be made available to you through the KR website. Image source:

3 We want to remind you that all of our work at KR is aligned with the district’s strategic plan. The strategic plan can be accessed through the KSD website if you are interested in more information.

4 The key drivers of the blueprint are our three interdependent core values of equity, excellence and community engagement. The strategic plan is grounded in the three core values of equity, excellence and community.

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6 College and Career ReadinessINTERNSHIPS OR APPRENTICESHIPS 4 YEAR COLLEGE MILITARY 2 YEAR COLLEGE A high school diploma is vital for students to be able to take their next steps towards college and career readiness. In the past college conjured images of ivy covered campuses but today Certificated and credential programs Two year degrees from community or technical colleges Rigorous apprenticeships Four year degree from baccalaureate institutions WORK

7 Our Imperative Young adults with a high school diploma earn $9,430 more annually than those without $10,500 more annually with an associates degree $29,826 more annually with a BA Source: nces.ed.gov (2015 data) Source: Image source:

8 Post Secondary Planning for Class of 2020 Families -- college and career planning – college and career planning / SAT tests, scores and prep washboard.org – scholarships for Washington State students only fafsa.ed.gov/ -- financial aid planning for college

9 Sophomore Counselor InformationAcademic: individual planning, course selection, interventions for struggling students College/Career: interest inventories through Naviance and College Board, collaboration with Career Specialist, post-secondary options Personal/Social: crisis response, problem-solving skill-building, referrals to outside resources

10 Sophomore and Junior Grad RequirementsThis is something that you were introduced to two years ago. 24 credits, CP and state tests as shown. This is available on-line.

11 Naviance

12 What Does Naviance Offer Our Students?Success Planning – Provides tools to allow students to set goals and school staff to create plans that focus students on the future. Career Planning – Provides students with tools that help them make better academic decisions. College Planning – Research tools available in Family Connection that help students find colleges that are the right fit. Course Planner – Helps students make course choices based on their college and career goals. eDocs – Electronic college application tool.

13 How Do Students Use Naviance During the School Day?High School Advisory Periods Naviance Lessons and Follow Up are inserted into the Advisory Lesson Schedule. Most activities can be easily completed in a 30 minute timeframe. Laptop access makes it easy for students to complete Naviance activities or re-visit them outside of class if needed. Counselor Led Sessions in Classrooms Course Planning, Registration, College Application Process, Scholarship Searching Teacher Led Lessons Many Naviance activities fit nicely into existing curriculum.

14 Naviance Access Parent LettersThe Kent School District is happy to announce that we now have parent access codes available so that you can log into Naviance. This access allows you to support your student with: Culminating Project Task monitoring College Searching Career Information PSAT/SAT Preparation And much more!!

15 Naviance Access Parent LettersYou have the opportunity to pick up your Naviance access code letters tonight at Open House. They are available in the main commons where you pick up student schedules. Please stop by the commons and pick up your letter(s) before leaving this evening.

16 Student Success Parent Involvement Student InvolvementSchool Involvement Student Success

17 Vanessa Smith - President LeAnne Struble - Vice President

18 Daily bulletin available through websiteMonitor your student’s attendance Create a place in your home to do homework Ask how school went Support dress and behavior code & electronic device policy Check grades on line If you have forgotten your Skyward password please go to the library Daily bulletin available through website Be a task master!!!!! Monitor social media Image source:

19 If your child does not complete a Math formative assignment, your child will be recommended to Math Learning Lab for assistance. Math Learning Lab began September 12th and will be after school Tuesdays and Thursdays. If your child is missing summative work, your child needs to see their teacher to make a plan for completing the work. Sam

20 Learning First ScheduleLunch at 11:40 Dismissal at 12:20 Buses leave at 12:27 Teacher collaboration 12:20-2:40pm This year we are transitioning to the Learning First Schedule with Wednesday Early Release Days. Thank you for your support in this transition as it supports increased teacher collaboration time to support your child’s learning. We would also like to highlight that due to most meeting being held on Wednesdays, teachers are more available to support students after school on the other days. Learning First Schedule

21 Image source: http://spacschool.com/class-pages/3rd-grade/

22 Parent Teacher Conferences November 21 and March 7 Parent Visitation Days December 7 & May 3 Extracurricular Events Assemblies All pep assemblies parents are welcome Veterans Day Evening Assembly November Martin Luther King Evening Assembly January Performing Arts Events such as Music and Drama Sam Image source:

23 KSD High School and Beyond NightOctober 25th 6:30-8:30pm at KR Tacoma College Fair October 26th National College Fair at the Seattle Convention Center: October 27th 9am-12pm October 28th 12pm-4pm Image source:

24 Class of 2020 Sophomore CP RequirementsAwards, Recognition and Accomplishments Career Interest Profiler (Naviance, typically done during Advisory) Community Service Experience Hours Cover Letter (addressed in ELA class) Resume (addressed in ELA class)

25 Student Handbook

26 YOU are an integral and necessary part of the Kentridge High SchoolFamilies of Class of 2020 Enjoy your evening! YOU are an integral and necessary part of the Kentridge High School Learning Community. WELCOME! Both