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Kirkwood High School 2019-2020
Portrait of a PioneerPioneers value the importance of
community and have confidence in their ability to contribute to a global society. Pioneers value diversity, pursue
excellence with honesty and integrity, and possess the skills necessary to develop personal passions and find
meaning in life-long learning."Every Student, Every Day!"
JANUARY 2020 SOPHOMORE MEETING
KHS Class of 2022 Team
Mike Wade, 2022 Class Principal [email protected]: @wadefamily15
Amy Bedenbaugh, Administrative [email protected]
Amber Kapral, 2022 Class Counselor 314.213.6100 [email protected]
Cindy Ricks, Class Sponsor314.213.6100 [email protected]
KHS PPO
KHS PPO OFFICERSPresident – Kari Baker, [email protected]
Vice-President - Wendy Moffat, [email protected]
Treasurer – Jennifer Glasgow
Secretary – Rebecca Schene
Communications - Anne Skelton
Parent Representatives for Class of 2022
Kari Baker
Christy Goessling-Boyd
Doreen Scarfino
The Pioneer Experience
www.pioneeryearbook.com
www.thekirkwoodcall.com
The KHS Trivia Night - March 28, 2020Each year this important night benefits the junior class. Trivia Night is the largest fundraiser for the
After Graduation party.The “After Grad” party, held as a lock-in after
graduation, provides a fun and safe place for students to celebrate
their graduation accomplishment. The Trivia Night raises money so that the After Grad party is
one that no student wants to miss!
The Students Need Your Help•Donations to the Silent Auction are needed! Contact
Sara McGinnis via text at 314-761-9590 or email at [email protected].• Sponsors are needed for the event and the rounds
and start at $200. Contact Sara McGinnis to learn the benefits. •Buy a table and come play! Tickets will go on sale in
early February so watch the newsletters and emails for the online link.
TIM LUECKE
From the Counseling Center
Students should have chosen their 11th grade classes
Summer School Enrollment - March 5 @10 am
Social Worker - Kim Grega
Educational Support Counselor - Sara Gibbs
CHADS support group
Pioneer Learning Paths College, Career, and Civic
LifeGraduation Requirements
English 4 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 3 Fine Arts 1 P.E. 1 Practical Arts .5 Health 5 Personal Finance .5 Additional Elective 7.5
Total for Graduation 24 Credits
Other Requirements
U.S. & MO Constitution and Citizenship
CPR/Heimlich
End-of-Course Exams: Algebra I or II, English II, Biology, and Government
New Paths for Consideration
&
LAUNCH-Online Learning
• Kirkwood has partnered with Launch-Missouri’s virtual online academy providing personalized learning options for students
• Online Learning Today-opportunity for students to take traditional virtual courses taught by quality, certified Missouri teachers
• Highlighted courses at KHS- Health, Personal Finance, P.E.
• Enrollment calendar-students may take 16-week traditional semester courses or 8-week quarter courses (same content, but accelerated)
• Enrolling your child-Amber Kapral will be able to get your child enrolled in courses if you are interested
• More Information-contact Kelly Nevins with your questions [email protected] or (314) 213-6100 ext 1875
South Tech High School Offers 26 different career & technical programs
Prepares students for college, careers, & life
Focuses on real world skills from industry experts
90% of South Tech students plan to attend college
Students still can meet requirements to attend 4 year college
Offers industry certifications and college credit Apply online at www.southtechnical.org
Academic SupportsPride Center: Located in the library; staffed with Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and SSD teachers each period of the school day
Academic Homeroom: Every Thursday - 50 minutes to travel to see teachers
Library: After school Tuesdays & Wednesdays (3 - 4 p.m.) for tutoring.
Teacher Appointments: Before or after school
District Tutors: List in grade level office
Peer Tutors: Sign up online http://khs.kirkwoodschools.org/pages/Kirkwood_High_School/Academics/Library_Media_Center/4392706468476771714
A+ ProgramFinancial assistance for community college or technical college if you qualify:
Attend 3 consecutive years at KHS
GPA of 2.5 or higher (cumulative)
Attendance 95% or higher (through 4 years)
50 hours of unpaid tutoring/mentoring
Earn proficient or advanced on Algebra EOC
Good citizenship
http://khs.kirkwoodschools.org/pages/Kirkwood_High_School/Academics/A__Schools_Program
Athletics & Activities - MSHSAA
MSHSAA Eligibility - Students must be
currently enrolled in 3.0 credits and have
passed at least 3.0 credits in the prior
semester. Summer (ESY) students can take
1.0 credits towards eligibility.
Corey Nesslage - Athletic Director x 1311
Brad Sutterer - Asst. Athletic Director. x 1492
August -Create a preliminary list of colleges -Take advantage of Naviance -Continue building your resume
September -Meet with College Reps at KHS -Junior Parent Coffee -Take the KHS Practice ACT -Collaborative College Fair at STLCC
October -PSAT -NACAC College Fair at SLUH -Counselor begin Naviance College Research
Nov/Dec -Maintain grades -Create Senior Year Schedule -Explore ACT Prep options -Student/Family College Counseling meetings begin
January -Complete Course Selection -Student/Family College Counseling meetings continue -Sign up for ACT or SAT exams -ACT or SAT Test Prep
February -Begin visiting college campuses -Continue creating a list of schools -Strive for a strong GPA -Take ACT at KHS
March -Attend College Information Night at KHS -Talk with teachers about recommendation letters -Update & meet with your College Counselor
April, May, June -Prep & sign up for June ACT -Visit College Campuses -Work on college essays -Strengthen and add to your resume
Junior Year College Planning Guide
Intro to College Planning Process
College Information night March 3, 2020 6:30 - 8:30
Sessions Include: Financial Aid
College Applications College Essays
Standardized testing Selective School admission
Mizzou Community College
Churchill Center & School Community Outreach Program
15th Annual College Opportunities Fair for LD and ADHD Students
When: Monday, February 24 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Churchill Center & School 1021 Municipal Center Dr. 63131
This fair is for colleges to showcase their programs and give students a chance to explore their options in a
small, more intimate setting.
Representatives will be available in individual rooms so families can
visit at their own pace.
Walk-ins-welcome - RSVP’s preferred
www.churchillstl.org
Attention Parents!!!! The Gifted Ed. Department is excited to welcome
Ms. Emily Kircher-Morris, MA, MEd, LPC, with “When ‘Because I Said So’
Doesn’t Work - Strategies for Parenting Gifted Students”
on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 6:30pm in the Keating Theater at Kirkwood High School
Emily Kircher-Morris hosts the Mind Matters podcast, which focuses on the development of gifted and
twice-exceptional learners through the lifespan. She works as a mental health counselor specializing in the needs of high-ability and twice-exceptional individuals
at Unlimited Potential Counseling and Education Center in St. Charles County. She frequently provides
training to teachers and counselors on meeting the social-emotional needs of high-ability and 2ed learners. Prior to
entering private practice, she worked as a teacher of gifted/talented programs and school counselor. Many of the Kirkwood Gifted Ed.
Specialists heard Emily speak in Albuquerque, at the National Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference, and knew that she
would be a valuable resource for our parents and students.
Thursday,February 6 6:30 - 8:00
Keating Theatre
2022 Class Officers and STUCO Representatives
CLASS OFFICERS: Josslynn Gura, Louis Kavanaugh, Cece Kutheis, David Melby, Hannah Moore, Brady Nauman, Imani Noel,
Nicholas Whittington, Griffin Young, Sophia Zimmerman
STUCO REPRESENTATIVES: Louis Dell’Orco, Ben Peter, Grace Marcus, Mackenzie
Klein, Nia Anderson, Megan Glasgow, Maggie Morhaus, Kathryn Keefe, Sophia Beckman
2019 Fall Update
Ford Fundraiser
Turkey Day T-shirts
Turkey Day Hall
Upcoming Events Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, February 23 2:00 - 4:30
Sophomore Mixer Friday, May 1
CHAPERONES NEEDED
Class Officer Elections & Class Committee Sign up: Thursday, April 2
Turn in: April 9 Election: April 15
Additional Members of the Team
Dr. Mike Havener - KHS Principal x 1301 [email protected]
twitter: @mike_havener
Officer Don Douglas - KHS SRO - x 1192 [email protected]
Kim Grega - Social Worker x 1178 [email protected]
Sara Gibbs - Education Support Counselor x1050
Cindy Coronado - Gifted Education x 1500 [email protected]
Colleen Card - SSD Coordinator x 1422 [email protected]
Late Arrival / Early Dismissal - JUNIOR CONTRACT -
Late Arrival / Early Dismissal will be allowed for junior students who meet the following criteria:
1 st SEMESTER Students must have earned 14 credits by the beginning of 1 st semester of junior year.
2 nd SEMESTER Students must have earned 17 credits by the beginning of 2 nd semester of junior year.
Total credits earned: ___________ as of: ________________
● Qualified students must be in good academic standing and attend school on a regular basis. Failure to maintain good academic and attendance standards may result in the termination of this contract.
● Late Arrival or Early Dismissal takes the place of a Study Block. A junior student can only have one of the following in their semester schedule: Late Arrival, Early Dismissal or Study Block.
● Approved students should not be on campus during their Late Arrival or Early Dismissal. Late Arrival will arrive at KHS starting 2nd period and Early Dismissal will leave campus after 6th period.
● Students will provide their own transportation.
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
______ Late Arrival (1st period -NC401A)
______ Late Arrival (1st period - NC401B)
OR OR
_______ Early Dismissal (7th period - NC407A)
______ Early Dismissal (7th period - NC407B)
NOTE TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS: ● Auto / Health insurance may be affected by a reduced schedule. Please check with your
insurance carriers.
● In order to be eligible for athletics (including pommies and cheerleading), band, choir and orchestra, a student must be enrolled in six courses, which is equal to 3.0 credits per semester.
Student Name (PRINT) Date
Parent Signature Date Principal Signature D ate
RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO YOUR GRADE LEVEL COUNSELOR. Dec 2019
2020-2021 Schedule
