Freshman Parent k Night Knightdale High School of

Freshman Parent k. Night Knightdale High School of Collaborative Design

Student Services Team Kristy Ratliff, Dean of Students Jamal Carr, Graduation Coach Jessica Martz, Student Assistance Program (SAP) Counselor Sonya Meeks, Career Development Coordinator Erica Clarkson, 10 -12 School Counselor (A-F) Laura Albrecht, STEM Program Coordinator for 9 th Grade Students Kate Davis, 10 -12 School Counselor (G-N) Lavonne Barrett, Data Manager Jessica Holmes, 10 -12 School Counselor(O-Z) Tasia Sanders, 9 th grade School Counselor Joanne Minori, Guidance Technician Paulette Smith, Registrar

tsanders 5@wcpss. net School #: 919 -217 -5350 Contact Info. Text: @KHSCD 20 to 81010 @tasia_sanders @KHSCDcounselors

Journal What one word would you use to describe your (your student’s) transition to high school? What questions do you still have about high school?

Good Things!

Driver’s Education

Student Services Website www. wcpss. net/knightdalehs 1. Click on Students 2. Click on Student Services 3. Click on Grade Level Information 4. Click on Freshmen

Freshman Leadership Institute

Freshman Year Schedule Core Classes, Freshman Seminar, and H/PE (A Day/ B Day; Year long) Electives (Semester) 4 x 4 Block (Semester) next year

Link Crew

WCPSS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL Strategic Plan: 95% graduation by 2020 Every Student College Ready Freshmen Goal: 8 for 8 WCPSS STRATEGIC PLAN

Graduation Requirements 1 credit=1 class English- 4 credits Math- 4 credits Science- 3 credits Social Studies- 4 credits Second Language- not required for graduation BUT 2 credits in same language required for UNC school admission Health and PE- 1 credit

Promotion Requirements 10 th Grade- 6 credits 11 th Grade- 12 credits 12 th Grade- 18 credits

Grading Scale and GPA Points

8 for 8 8 By June 9, 2017, I will have passed all 8 of my classes with a ____ or higher.

Attendance & Emotional Health Knightdale High School of Collaborative Design

Attendance & Emotional Health Coping Skills The Teenage Brain Social Media Basic Needs Peer Conflict and KHSCD mediation Programming

Clubs and Organizations Knightdale High School of Collaborative Design

Top 10 Reasons to Join a Club 1. You'll learn more about yourself 2. You'll learn people skills also known as "soft"skills 3. You'll learn how to work in a team 4. You'll get networking opportunities 5. You'll gain leadership skills

Top 10 Reasons to Join a Club 6. You'll get a break from studying 7. You'll expand your resume 8. You'll be able to use the skills you learn in class 9. You'll be able to give back to the community 10. You'll have fun!!!!

Freshman Year Checklist ___ Research colleges, majors, and careers. ___ Visit colleges and meet with college representatives. ___ Create a CFNC. org account and explore the website. ___ Research and begin preparing for the PSAT, PLAN, SAT, and ACT. ___ Get involved at school and in your community. ___ Set a goal to pass all 8 classes. ___ Meet individually with your school counselor.

Breakout sessions Pathway to College Through High School- SAP Counselor Jessica Martz will provide a college preparation timeline for parents and students. How to Help Your Student During HS Years- Graduation Coach Jamal Carr will give parents tips on how to support their students in high school. Q&A- KHSCD stakeholders will be available to answer your questions.