Welcome to 8 th Grade Parent Orientation Honor

Welcome to 8 th Grade Parent Orientation

Honor Societies National Honor Society National History Honor Society Science National Honor Society World Language Honor Society French and Spanish Fine Arts Honor Society National Business Honor Society English National Honor Society

Clubs Leo Club Metacomet Student Council Yearbook Model UN Club KP Cares GSA Environmental Club Debate Club GAPS/Drama Club Math League

Activities Jazz Combo Jazz Ensemble I, II Marching Band Winter Percussion Color Guard Winter Guard World Percussion Chamber Ensembles

Athletics Baseball Boys/Girls Ice Hockey Boys/Girls Basketball Wrestling Boys/Girls Soccer Boys/Girls Lacrosse Boys/Girls Tennis Alpine Skiing Field Hockey Cross Country Track (in and out door) Boys/Girls Swim Cheerleading Football Golf Gymnastics Softball Volleyball

Honors Academy Students interested in achieving the highest academic rigor at KP are encouraged to enroll in the Honors Academy. Participation is noted on school transcripts. Requirements (full list of requirements available in Program of Studies Enrollment in Honors Level courses in core academic subjects & at least 20 of the 32. 5 elective credits 6 AP Courses: 3 required: AP English Language & Composition, AP Seminar, AP Research 3 Elective AP courses Community Service 50 hours Involvement in at least 2 extra curricular activities each year Completion of AP Capstone Project

Pathways to Distinction Students at KP have an opportunity to graduate with distinction in Humanities and/or STEM. Participation is noted on the school transcript. (full description & requirements located within the Program of Studies) Pathways to Distinction Humanities Pathways to Distinction STEM 4 years of English courses 4 years of Science (Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 4 years of History courses 4 years of Mathematics 5 additional credits within Humanities 5 additional credits within STEM Final Project

Save the Date! Freshmen Orientation…. A full day event!

Guidance Department Counselor Assignments Grades 9 -12 A Mrs. Nutter B-E Mr. Adams F-L Mrs. Falcone M-Q Ms. Howard R-Z Ms. Habib School Psychologists Grades 9 & 11 Dr. Sheble Grades 10 &12 Ms. Szulc Stay informed of guidance events and news: Guidance website: www. kingphilip. org Twitter: @KPRHSGuidance

Guidance Department What We Do. . . § Advocate for all students § Work with students, parents/guardians and staff to: § § address student social/emotional needs § support student academic achievement Assist students to develop future plans for academic, career & personal and social areas

Developmental Guidance Programs by Grade 9 th § Transition to high school § Importance of grades, supports available, etc. § Time Management § Social Media/Digital Footprint § Goal Setting 11 th 10 th § Career Exploration § Strengths Explorer § Career Interest Inventory § Resume Writing § Post-secondary options § Post-Secondary Planning § Stress Management § Post-secondary Planning Workshop § Resume Writing § Job Search § Individual Post. Secondary meetings 12 th § Post. Secondary Planning & Support

Course Selection Timeline: Students will receive course selection materials in early February. Students will have an opportunity to discuss course recommendations with classroom teachers, review Program of Studies online, discuss courses & course load with parents/guardians or guidance counselor. Course selection materials due the week before February vacation to the high school. Course selection does not guarantee course enrollment.

Course Selection To Override or Not to Override? Points to consider: � Teacher recommendation � Student motivation � Balance � Override forms Students are not locked into levels during their high school career. There is flexibility to move levels one year to the next.

GPA is calculated using: quality points based upon final average and credits The difference in quality points from one grade and level to the next is 0. 33 AP Honors CP ECP A+ 5. 00 4. 66 4. 33 4. 00 A 4. 66 4. 33 4. 00 3. 66 A- 4. 33 4. 00 3. 66 3. 33 B+ 4. 00 3. 66 3. 33 3. 00 B 3. 66 3. 33 3. 00 2. 66 B- 3. 33 3. 00 2. 66 2. 33 C+ 3. 00 2. 66 2. 33 2. 00 C 2. 66 2. 33 2. 00 1. 66 C- 2. 33 2. 00 1. 66 1. 33 D+ 2. 00 1. 66 1. 33 1. 00 D 1. 66 1. 33 1. 00 0. 66 D- 1. 33 1. 00 0. 66 0. 33 F 0. 00

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

DEPARTMENTAL PHILOSOPHY: WE BELIEVE THAT ALL STUDENTS CAN SUCCEED. OUR ROLE IS TO HELP STUDENTS REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL ELA Statistics of Success • 98% of KP students achieved Proficient or Advanced on the 2017 MCAS Test • 62% achieved "Advanced" compared to the state's average of 47% • 155 of 334 students (47% of the Class of 2017) took AP English during their junior year. • The average score for these students was a 3. 4 out of 5 on the exam. • Almost half of the students (68) received a score of 4 or 5 out of 5 on the exam. • Many colleges accept AP scores of 3 or above for college credit or allow students to pass out of their writing requirement.

Grade 9 -Honors Admission Guidelines: • 75 or better in Grade 8 -Level 1, 90 or better in Grade 8 Level 2 • Teacher recommendation based on student's background in English grammar, literature analysis, and composition • Ability to work independently • High level of motivation • Advanced ability to analyze literature, informational texts, and multimedia • Consistent and firm understanding of correct grammar usage and vocabulary in context • Consistent and skillful communication of thoughts in composition and oral language

Grade 9 -College Prep Admission Guidelines: • motivation to succeed and responsibility • Teacher recommendation based on student's background in English grammar, literature Analysis, and composition • Proficient ability to analyze literature, informational texts, and multimedia • Proficient understanding of correct grammar usage and vocabulary in context • Proficient communication of thoughts in composition and oral language

Television Production Electives • • Introduction to TV (Grade 9) Screenwriting Film Studies Fundamentals of Film Advanced TV Sports Broadcasting Writing and Publishing Creative Works

Introduction to TV Production Please visit our You. Tube Channel to see some of the work being done in these programs – you will find us at King. Philip. TV!

HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Grades: 9 -12

REQUIREMENTS: � � � United States History 1 - Grade 9 (1763 -Westward Expansion) Levels—Honors and College Preparatory United States History II-Grade 10 � (Westward Expansion-Present) � Levels—AP, Honors and College Preparatory Modern World History-Grade 11 � (Industrial Revolution-Present) � Levels—AP, Honors and College Preparatory

ELECTIVES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Criminal Justice (11 & 12) Psychology (12) Ethics (11 & 12) Sociology (11 & 12) Government & Politics (11 & 12) AP Gov & Politics (11 & 12) AP Psychology (12) AP Economics (12)

WORLD LANGUAGES

World Languages • Graduation requirement: all students must successfully complete at least two years of a world language. • Three languages offered: French, Latin, and Spanish

Spanish 5 AP Spanish Honors CP Spanish 7 -18 4 French AP 5 French Honors World Languages CP French 4 Honors CP Spanish 3 Honors CP CP French 3 Latin 2 Honors CP Spanish 2 Honors CP French 2 Latin 1 ECP only French 2 ECP only French 1

� Mathematics Department

Math Department Mission Statement We believe that all students can succeed in math. Our goal is to provide all students the opportunity to take calculus in high school. Pushing students out of their “comfort zone. ”

…by the numbers � � Over 90 percent of 10 th grade students scored proficient or higher on the 2017 MCAS Nearly 70 percent of 10 th grade students scored advanced Last year 70 students took AP Calculus AB with an average score of 4. 6/5 Currently 148 seniors (45%) take an AP Math course � 56 AP Statistics � 77 Calculus AB � 15 Calculus BC

Pushing our students to the max: AP Calculus BC � � � Currently 15 students are taking AP Calculus BC To assist in achieving BC Calculus, students must “double up” during Grade 9 Students that take BC Calculus compare to VHS score an average of 25% better on the AP exam.

Pathway to AP Calculus BC Grade 9 Geometry and Algebra 2 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Pre. Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC

Pathways to Success College Prep Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Calculus Statistics Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Algebraic Applications Analysis

Pathways to Success Honors Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Calculus Geometry Algebra 2 Pre. Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Statistics

Science Department

Science Department Mission Statement The King Philip graduate’s Enduring Understandings of Science will be: Science is a systematic approach…. . Matter ……. . Conservation Laws……. . Process of evolution……. The King Philip graduate will be able to apply the following STEM Practices: Develop and/or analyze ……. Communicate ……. . Think logically, and critically analyze new situations in order to be responsible, global citizens.

Required Science Courses There are many electives within the science department; however, • All freshman are required to enroll in and pass Physical Science • All sophomores are required to enroll in and pass Biology

PHYSICAL SCIENCE • Provides a solid foundation for all of the upper courses – Your 8 th grade teachers will help to guide students to the proper leveling – Offered as Honors and College Prep • Students are not tracked in Science and may move between levels in different courses

BIOLOGY • This is our MCAS tested content area • All students will take the MCAS at the end of Sophomore year – Offered as Honors and College Prep

Upper Electives We encourage all students to take Chemistry and Physics But after that we offer: • • • AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics AP Environmental Science Biotechnology AP Computer Science Marine Science Meteorology Anatomy and Physiology Natural Disasters STEM Research

Information Technology Dept.

Accounting/Business Accounting 1 ( Grades 9 -12) Honors & CP Accounting 2 (Grades 10 -12) Honors Accounting 3 (Grades 11 & 12) Honors Business Management (Grades 10 -12) CP

Marketing/DECA Introduction to Marketing (Grade 10) CP & Honors Course work includes topics such as advertising, sports management, entrepreneurship, and business. Students will be assessed through a completion of a business/ marketing plan which will also include a presentation component. Students will have the opportunity to further their studies through enrollment in our internationally recognized DECA program. In DECA, students will learn public speaking, leadership, organizational skills, and be able to network with over 200, 000 members worldwide

Marketing/DECA continued… Marketing 1 ( Grade 11, Honors) Marketing 2 (Grade 12, Honors) As students continue their participation & membership in the DECA program, additional course work in hospitality, finance, public relations, creative marketing, and fashion design will be introduced. Members will be able to travel to such places as Orlando, Anaheim, Nashville, and Atlanta through annual international marketing skills competitions.

Fine and Performing Arts Art and Music

Foundation Art CP Semester Course • • Students will explore a variety of media. This course is a prerequisite to our other course offerings.

Our Staff • • 2 Teachers averaging 51 years Active members of NAEA 24 Years of judging Art All State Active Artists in the field

Other course offerings * • • • Drawing and Painting Ceramics I, II, and III Sculpture I & II Advanced Art I and II Advanced Placement Art 2 D & 3 D * 9 th grade students may petition into these advanced courses with a portfolio review conducted by the Art Department

We are proud to have our students accepted at schools such as: • • Mass Art Syracuse SCAD Art Institute of Boston Pratt Alfred RISD UMASS Dartmouth

Extra curricular offerings National Art Honor Society • Students excelling in Art are invited to apply. • The group meets monthly and uses their talents to better their school and community. • 9 graduating seniors receive scholarships at awards night. Photography Club • Open to all students with an interest in photography. • Meets bi-monthly to discuss technical and artistic issues pertaining to photography.

Juried Art Exhibits • • Boston Globe Scholastics Art Awards (41 AWARDS 2013) Attleboro Art Museum Other local Art Association Exhibits Students participate in Art All State successfully

Performing Arts Mr. Michael Keough Music Director

IN-SCHOOL OFFERINGS l Concert Band Honors or College Prep l Symphony Band Honors or College Prep l Chorus Honors or College Prep l Tri-Tones (A Capella) Honors or College Prep l Guitar and Piano l AP Music Theory

L A C I S Y H P D AN N H IO T L T A A E C H U ED

THE FRESHMEN CURRICULUM • Fitness • Flag Football • Speedball • Floor Hockey • New Games • Project Adventure • Weight Training • Volleyball • Badminton/Table Tennis

EXCITING OPTIONS FOR UPPER CLASSMEN • FAST PLAY INDOOR ACTIVITIES (SEM. I & SEM. II) • INTRODUCTION TO FLEXIBILITY, MUSCLE STRENGTH, & MOVEMENT • PROJECT ADVENTURES (SEM. I & SEM. II) • TEAM SPORTS (SEM. I & SEM. II) • LEADERSHIP IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

KPHS Peer Tutoring Center The Peer Tutoring Center is available throughout the school day and afterschool for students to access free tutoring support from highly successful KPHS upperclassmen. These students are taking the Peer Tutoring Internship class offered at KPHS. Tutoring in all core subject areas and many electives is available at the Peer Tutoring Center.

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