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WELCOME TO 8TH GRADE PARENT’S NIGHT
HKHSJanuary, 29, 2013
Check Out the Web Site: www.rsd17.org
Please visit the HKHS School Counseling Web Page!
HKHS COUNSELING HIGHLIGHTS 635 current students
Approximately 67% Attending 4 year colleges
Approximately 20% Attending 2 Year schools Approximately 13% employed or entering
the military. Over $2,019,620.00 was earned in Merit
money Approximately $94,950 awarded in local and
regional scholarships Approximately 42 Senior students were eligible
for State of Connecticut Capitol Scholarships (1880 or higher SAT or top 20%)
PRE-COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES Advanced Placement (AP)
Students interested in pursuing college level studies may also opt for full year, two credit AP courses.
AP Exams are administered in Mayit is up to each individual college if they will accept credit based on the student’s AP exam grade.
AP courses currently offered: English: Literature (12th Grade) English Language and Composition (11th Grade) Biology Chemistry US History Spanish Language Calculus AB Probability and Statistics French Language Environmental Science Physics Psychology Human Geography Music Theory Studio 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, and Environmental Science
PRE-COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES
Middlesex Community College and Wesleyan University High School Partnership Programs Starting 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, 11 students are enrolled at Middlesex and one is 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.
*NOTE: this program may be discontinued by MXCC in 2013, this decision is pending*
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COLLEGE FAIR
April 10, 2013 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 100 colleges represented at last year’s fair
Colleges from Maine to Hawaii 2 year and 4 year institutionsCareer and Technical ProgramsSAT Prep ProgramsScholarship Representatives
STANDARDIZED TESTING TRENDS
HKHS 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 2012
Critical Reading- 516 Math- 511 Writing- 519
ACT- average scores for the Class of 2012 English- 24.2 Math- 24 Reading- 24.7 Science- 23.9 Composite- 24.4
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
24 credits 4 English 3 Social Science (2 World
Histories, 1 US History/Civics) 3 Math 3 Science 2 Vocational and/or Fine Arts 1.5 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.)
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 FEBRUARY 1st to Mrs. Young, HKMS
CAREER AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Business/Computer Education DepartmentHelps to equip students with the knowledge base and
foundation skills for college, career, and personal success. Course offerings include beginning and advanced computer classes as well as accounting, marketing and management, business law, and college and career preparation.
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.
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CAREER AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Technology Education Department Tech Ed students prepare 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, and manufacturing/production. Students must learn the impact of technology on life in present day, the ability 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) #730 – 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) #741 – Technical Metals 1 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)
Field Hockey Swimming & Diving Volleyball (girls) Soccer Football Cheerleading Basketball
Indoor & Outdoor Track Cross Country Wrestling Baseball Softball Tennis Golf Lacrosse (boys and girls)
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Computer Club (Technology Student Organization)
Cougar Chronicle French Honor Society Gay, Lesbian and
Straight Students (GLASS)
Geocaching Club HK Players High School Bowl Human Relations Club
(HRC)
International Culture Club
Math League National Art Honor
Society (NAHS) National Honor Society OPTICON Yearbook Pep Band Reflections Spanish Honor Society Student Council Students 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 EXPECTATIONS
Stay organized and set priorities Do 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 career Begin Community Service ASAP – summer
before grade 9 Visit College Fair Get involved – sports, clubs, drama
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 INFORMATION
Check 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, mgrimaldi@rsd17.org
Stacey Mahoney, School Counselor x 3505, smahoney@rsd17.org
Peter Ettlinger, School Counselor x 3506, pettlinger@rsd17.org
Kaitlin Sullivan-Freimuth, School Counselor x3504, ksullivan@rsd17.org
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