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Welcome to 8 th Grade Parent’s Night. HKHS January , 23, 2014 Check Out the Web Site: www.rsd17.org Please visit the HKHS School Counseling Web Page!. HKHS Counseling Highlights. 620 current students Approximately 71 % Attending 4 year colleges - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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HKHSJanuary, 23, 2014
Check Out the Web Site: www.rsd17.org
Please visit the HKHS School Counseling Web Page!
Welcome to 8th Grade Parent’s Night
HKHS Counseling Highlights620 current students
Approximately 71% Attending 4 year collegesApproximately 21% Attending 2 Year schoolsApproximately 8% employed or entering the
military.Over $2,507,800.00 was earned in Merit moneyApproximately $63,925 awarded in local and
regional scholarshipsApproximately 32 Senior students were eligible
for State of Connecticut Capitol Scholarships (1800 or higher SAT, 27 or higher on ACT, or top 20%)
HKHS Counseling Highlights(cont’d)
Pre-College Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement
(AP)Students interested
in pursuing college level studies may also opt for full year AP courses.
AP Exams are administered in May- it is up to each individual college if they will accept credit based on the student’s AP exam grade (typically awarded with a score of 3 or better on the exam).
AP courses currently offered: English: Literature (12th
Grade)English Language and
Composition (11th Grade)
BiologyChemistryUS HistorySpanish Language Calculus AB Probability and
Statistics French Language Environmental Science Physics Psychology Human Geography Music TheoryStudio Art
Pre-College Credit Opportunities UCONN Early College Experience (ECE)
ECE provides academically motivated students the opportunity to take university courses while still in high school. Students preview college work, build confidence in their readiness for college and earn college credits that provide both an academic and financial head start on a college degree.
Students must earn a C or better to receive UCONN credit.
Current ECE course offered: Physics (4 and 8 credits), Spanish Composition, Environmental Science (alternating years), and Horticulture (alternating years)
Pre-College Credit OpportunitiesMiddlesex Community College and
Wesleyan University High School Partnership ProgramsStarting Spring of junior year, students
can apply to take one course tuition free. Acceptance is based on grades, standardized test performance and recommendation.
This spring, 14 students are enrolled at Middlesex and two are enrolled at Wesleyan.
Pre-College Credit Opportunities
Project Lead The Way (PTLW) PTLW is an innovative, pre-engineering and technology education partnership
program specially developed for secondary schools. Preparing a diverse group of students to be successful in engineering and
engineering technology programs. Students must earn and 85% or higher in the course and a 70% or higher on the
final exam.
College Career Pathways (CCP) A planned program of studies in which students may earn both graduation
credit and college credit from Middlesex Community College (MXCC) for designated courses. Students must have a C+ average at the beginning of junior year to be eligible for this program.
All CCP courses must be taken in junior or senior year. Students are expected to earn a B- or better in each course AND earn a 70% on
the Middlesex Final Exam for each course. Required courses are: Speech & Debate, Algebra 2, and Physical Science, AND one of the following Career course(s): Broadcast Journalism, Accounting 1&2, Computer Skills 1004MX & 1005MX, Intro. To Child Development.
Students must request their transcript be sent from the MXCC to the colleges of their choice for transfer credits.
COLLEGE FAIRApril 09, 2014
All students in grades 9 – 11 will visit the fair Day time 10:00am – 11:30 amPlease feel free to stop by and visit colleges, as
our fair is open to the public.Over 150 colleges represented at last year’s fair
Colleges from Maine to California 2 year and 4 year institutionsCareer and Technical ProgramsSAT Prep ProgramsScholarship Representatives
Standardized Testing TrendsHKHS is a test site for both the SAT and ACT
This provides students with a “home field advantage” when testing.
SAT- average scores for the Class of 2013Critical Reading- 508Math- 501Writing- 514
ACT- average scores for the Class of 2013English- 24.7Math- 23.4Reading- 25.9Science- 24.4Composite- 24.7
Graduation Requirements
24 credits4 English3 Social Science (2 World
Histories, 1 US History/Civics)
3 Math 3 Science2 Vocational and/or Fine Arts1.5 Physical Education.5 Health *(PE & Health can be spread
out over 4 years)*- 7 Additional Credits
Computer Literacy Algebra 1
Taken in MS or HS 30 hours of Community
Service by the start of Senior year for Senior Privileges (parking, etc.)
**World Language (Rec. vs Req.)-Counts as an elective-should complete through third level.
Selecting Courses Schedules:
No Typical Schedule Mix of Honors and College Prep Courses When considering Honors focus mainly on individual
strengths Students Should:
Check the Teacher Recommendation Form and see what is recommended.
Consider their time commitment to outside activities (i.e. dance, sports, babysitting, etc.) and how it relates to the amount of time they may have to dedicate to homework each night.
Consider their own self-awareness (stress and maturity levels)
More on the recommendation process
Contact to your present teachers if you have questions or concerns.
Talk to your school counselor.Check graduation requirements to assist in
planning.Carefully select courses for next year.Carefully evaluate the rigor of your course
selections (college prep or honors?).Have the form signed by your parent or
guardian and include your email address.
DUE JANUARY 27th to Mr. Fortin, HKMS
Career and Vocational Programs Business/Computer Education Department
Offers a variety of courses to equip students with the knowledge base and foundation skills for college, career, and personal success. Course offerings include computer skill courses as well as accounting, marketing and management, and business law.
Family and Consumer Science DepartmentThis department is made up of two programs: Child
Development and Culinary Arts. Students interested in childhood education, childhood development, pediatrics, or child psychology should take classes in the Childhood Development class. Students will learn about restaurant operations, food purchasing and preparing meals in quantity. Practical experience will be gained by the operation of the school’s restaurant, The Cougar Café, as well as preparing meals for senior citizens, and special dinners throughout the year.
Cont’d…
Career and Vocational Programs
Technology Education Department Technology Education prepares students to be technologically aware, literate,
sensitive, capable, and competent in a rapidly changing technological society. All students should actively participate in broad experiences in communications, transportation, manufacturing/production, and engineering. Students must understand technological innovation, the impacts of the products and processes of technology on the quality of life, and the need for critical evaluation and societal matters involving consequences of technology. Students must learn how to carry out the application of scientific, mathematical, technological, and experientially-based problem solving.
On-line Learning Virtual/on-line courses delivered over the internet allow students
the opportunity enroll in classes that are unique to their career goals, allow for credit recovery, and provide course opportunity when scheduling is a problem. Homework assignments are normally submitted
electronically and all communication with the teacher occurs via electronic media.
Vinal Technical High School, Middletown A regional technical high school offering four year programs in a wide
variety of vocational areas including auto body repair, auto mechanics, carpentry, machine drafting, electricity, electronics, health service occupations, machine tools, computer technology, and practical nursing. If you are interested in Vinal, please speak with your school counselor.
Can I take this class? – How to determine if a course fits you?
You can read about each class offered at HKHS in our Opportunities Book.
Please check to see that you fit the criteria for each class you are
signing up for including prerequisites and grade level.
SAMPLE 1- (Freshmen not eligible)#20103– Basic Automotive Systems Prerequisites: None Credits 0.5 Open to: 10, 11, 12 Duration: one semester Course Description: In this course,…
SAMPLE 2- (Freshmen eligible)#13202– Technical Metals Prerequisites: None Credits 0.5
Open to: ALL Duration: one semester Course Description: This course will serve all students who are
…
Athletics at HK…A Sports Physical is required every 12 months (available on web Site)
Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports
Cheerleading* Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball Baseball
Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country Cheerleading * Boys’ & Girls’ Golf
Field Hockey Gymnastics Boys’ & Girls’ Lacrosse
Football Boys’ & Girls’ Indoor Track Boys’ & Girls’ Outdoor Track
Boys’ & Girls’ Soccer Boys’ Swimming Softball
Girls’ Swimming Wrestling Boys’ & Girls’ Tennis
Girls’ Volleyball Boys’ Ice Hockey (Co-Op)
Co-Curricular Activities
Computer Club (Technology Student Organization)
Cougar ChronicleFrench Honor SocietyGay, Lesbian and
Straight Students (GLASS)
Geocaching ClubHK PlayersHigh School BowlHuman Relations Club
(HRC)
International Culture ClubMath LeagueNational Art Honor
Society (NAHS)National Honor SocietyOPTICON YearbookPep BandReflectionsSpanish Honor SocietyStudent CouncilStudents Against
Destructive Decisions (SADD)
*Students will receive an updated copy of all activities at Freshmen Orientation!
We encourage all students to participate in clubs that support their interests.
Grade 9 ExpectationsStay organized and set prioritiesDo HOMEWORK!School Work is Homework Prep for Success (1st marking period
minimum)EXPLORE Academic Readiness and Career
Assessment (October 2013)Advisory period weekly for high school careerBegin Community Service ASAP – summer
before grade 9Visit College FairGet involved – sports, clubs, drama
Adjusting to the high schoolWays to get extra help:
Prep for Success- required for all freshmen for the first ten weeks.
Lunch/Activity- library, small groups, teacher’s class.Afterschool library hours- 2:10-4:45. Over seen by a
certified teacher.Peer tutors- upperclassmen that volunteer during
lunch.Volunteer tutors.
HKHS Schedule
MON (45 min) TUE (65 min) WED (65 min) THU (65 min) FRI (45 min)
HR 7:25 – 7:35 HR 7:25 – 7:35 HR 7:25 – 7:35 HR 7:25 – 7:35 HR 7:25 – 7:35
A 7:40 – 8:25 A 7:40 – 8:45 B 7:40 – 8:45 A 7:40 – 8:45 A 7:40 – 8:25
B 8:30 - 9:15 B Advisor/Advisee C B 8:30 - 9:15
8:50 - 9:55 8:50 - 9:22 8:50 - 9:55
C 9:20 - 10:05 SS Reading C 9:20 - 10:05
9:23 - 9:55
D 10:10 - 10:55 D 10:00 - 11:05 C 10:00 - 11:05 D 10:00 - 11:05 D 10:10 - 10:55
L/A 11:00 - 11:40 L/A 11:10 - 11:50 L/A 11:10 - 11:50 L/A 11:10 - 11:50 L/A 11:00 - 11:40
E 11:45 - 12:30 E 11:55 - 1:00 F 11:55 - 1:00 E 11:55 - 1:00 E 11:45 - 12:30
F 12:35 - 1:20 F 12:35 - 1:20
F 1:05 - 2:10 G 1:05 - 2:10 G 1:05 - 2:10
G 1:25 - 2:10 G 1:25 - 2:10
Freshmen Orientation Held in Late August Students receive their
schedules in the mail mid-August and an additional copy at Orientation
HKHS Student Ambassadors will show freshmen around the building and answer any questions
Students will meet their HR teachers
Parents will meet with Principal and Assistant Principals while students tour the building
Light refreshments in the café following the presentation
Contact InformationCheck Out the Web Site: www.rsd17.orgPlease visit the School Counseling Web Page!
HKHS School Counseling Department860-554-5750
Maryann Grimaldi, Dean of Academics x 3503, [email protected]
Stacey Mahoney, School Counselor x 3505, [email protected]
Peter Ettlinger, School Counselor x 3506, [email protected]
Justine Moriarty, School Counselor x3504, [email protected]