Eleventh Grade Spring Check Up
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Transcript Eleventh Grade Spring Check Up
KAS Parent Night
Camille Dixon
Curriculum Coordinator
Unique Challenges of High
School
Transition
Organization
- Longer, more involved
assignments
Long Term planning
- College
How do I find out how my child
is doing in class?
Jupiter SIS
Contact the teacher by email or phone
Quarterly and semester report cards
Progress Reports – Posted on Jupiter everyday!
What do I do if my child is
having difficulty?
Student can get help
from teachers directly
Parent-Teacher
Conference
Learning Support
Center
Open Sunday-Thursday
at Lunch and After
School from 2:30-4:00
pm in the Library.
Communication
Jupiter: http://www/jupitergrades.com
KAS website: http://kas.edu.kw
Parent Conference Day
Teacher Newsletters
Curriculum Guide
Parent – Teacher Communication
Why?
Questions or concerns regarding your child’s
progress in class.
How?
By email or phone (contact information on
KAS website)
When?
As soon as you have a concern – do not wait!
School Policies
The student Agenda
publishes all the School
Policies regarding the
rules and consequences of
conduct at KAS.
Student Involvement on
Campus
Athletic
Clubs
Teams
Athletic Teams
Students must tryout
for most teams prior
to the season and
maintain a 2.0 GPA
and satisfactory
citizenship.
Clubs
Students are encouraged
to find a few clubs of
interest and maintain
involvement throughout
high school.
High School Graduation
Requirements
4 English
3 Math
3 Science
1 additional Math or
Science
3 Social Studies
1 Art
2 Foreign Language
1 Physical Education
5 Electives
Graduation Requirements
½ Personal Health
½ Life Management
24 Total Credits
Students must earn a 60% or higher to pass
a class.
FRESHMEN
SOPHOMORE
English I
English II
Algebra I
Geometry
Biology
Chemistry
Modern World History
Ancient World History
Physical Education
Physical Education
Arabic
Arabic
Religion*
Religion*
Electives
Electives
JUNIOR
SENIOR
English III
English IV
Algebra II or Other Math
Pre-Calculus or other math recommended
Physics or Other Science
US History
Environmental Science or other science
recommended
Personal Health
American Government
Arabic
Economics
Religion*
Arabic
Electives
Religion*
Electives
Tips for Success
Aim for a high GPA
Take challenging courses
Get Organized! Use the Student Agenda.
Get to know your teachers
Suggestions for College Entrance
A. History and Social Science (3 years, 4 years
recommended )
B. English (4 years)
C. Mathematics (3 years, 4 years recommended)
D. Science (3 years Lab Science, 4 years
recommended)
E. Foreign Language (2 years)
F. Visual and Performing Arts (1 year)
G. College Prep Elective (1/2 year)
Suggestions for College Entrance
SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing
TOFEL
SAT Subject Tests
Choose challenging and rigorous courses
Community Service
No “D” grades accepted, earn a C- or higher.
Repeated grades will be calculated into GPA
Other Post Secondary Options
Career
&
Technical
Education
Military
Workforce
Questions?