Kennebunk High School
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Consider the Possibilities Kennebunk High School 1 Kennebunk High School Mission Statement Kennebunk High School is committed to providing a varied and rigorous academic program. Within a safe and caring environment, each student will be encouraged to realize his/her full- est potential and become a life-long learner as well as a responsible member of society. Kennebunk High School Belief Statement We believe in providing a safe and caring environment, in which each student will be encour- aged to realize his/her fullest potential and become a lifelong learner. By providing varied and rigorous academic programs, artistic, extra-curricular and social opportunities, we will encour- age students to develop into responsible members of the 21st century global community. Academic Expectations The Kennebunk High School reporting process will document student achievement based on numerical grades, progress on the Guiding Principles, and performance on content-specific standards in the following areas: • Career and Education Development • English Language Arts • Health Education & Physical Education • Mathematics • Science & Technology • Social Studies • Visual & Performing Arts • World Languages Social and Civic Expectations Students at Kennebunk High School will be: • Clear and effective communicators • Self-directed and life-long learners • Creative and practical problem solvers • Responsible and involved citizens • Integrative and informed thinkers 2 Welcome to Kennebunk High School Welcome to Kennebunk High School! We offer many programs to meet a variety of students’ interests and needs and have a state-of-the-art facility to support those programs. KHS has high expectations for each student and offers the guidance and support to ensure that all students receive help in a timely, direct, and systematic manner. Assistance begins with our caring and competent teachers and extends to guided study halls, a learning center for all students, and KHS PM, an after-school homework program. The first two years at KHS prepare students for entrance into a number of programs during their junior and senior years. These include, but are not limited to: Advanced Placement courses, the International Baccalaureate Programme, early college classes, vocational programs, on-line classes, apprenticeships, and an alternative education program. The STEM Scholar Program provides students the opportunity to earn a STEM certificate upon graduation. Our goal is to match each student with an appropriate pathway based on his/her interests and learning style. Parents in our community are actively involved in their children’s education. Communication is encouraged through an annual Open House and parent-teacher- student conferences in the fall and spring. Vehicles such as the on-line grading portal and the school’s web site are in place to provide other means of communication. KHS is fortunate to receive community support through generous scholarships, parent representation on school and district committees, and assistance with Project Graduation and other class projects. Students are encouraged to get involved in extra-curricular activities and athletics. KHS offers a variety of team sports, as well as many clubs. The fall and spring plays and the spring musical are highlights of the year, as is the annual art exhibit. Events such as Homecoming, Snowball, Spirit Week, and the Prom provide memorable high school experiences. The We Care projects done in November and December, as well as the community service requirement, apprenticeships, and Senior Projects, encourage students to give back to their communities. I invite you to visit KHS. It is one thing to read about our school, but it is much better to experience Kennebunk High School in person. Only then will you feel the positive energy in our building. Sincerely, Susan Cressey, Principal 3 College and Career Counseling at Kennebunk High School The Guidance Department at KHS is staffed with three full-time counselors, a school social worker and two administrative assistants. The staff offers a comprehensive program to assist students with academic planning, career exploration, post-secondary planning, and personal/social support. Students are assigned to the same counselor throughout their four years at KHS. Counselors assist students in making academic plans by guiding them to choose courses with the appropriate rigor and the right balance to meet graduation requirements and college and career goals. Freshman Seminars Small group presentations introduce students to the counseling office and support services available as well as four-year academic planning. Sophomore Classroom Presentations Counselors support students in identifying areas of career interest through various exploration activities. Counselors guide students to use research and information resources to obtain career information. Individual Junior & Senior Meetings & Group Seminars Counselors meet with individual students and families to assist with the college and career exploration process. Students receive support for the following: College search, application process, meeting with college admissions representatives, early college planning, post- secondary options, financial aid information. 4 4 Pathways at Kennebunk High School Online Learning PLATO, IB Online, & AP4All Vocational Schools PATHS & SRTC STEM Alternative Education International Baccalaureate Program Program GRADES 9 & 10 KHS Pre IB, Pre AP, Honors, Apprenticeships/Internships College Prep, College Prep Courses Common Core Courses, and Electives Common Core Courses Early College Experience Honors Courses Advanced Placement Courses Co-op Work Program Dual Enrollment Courses SMCC & YCCC 5 4 Student Data 2013-2018 6 K.H.S. STEM Scholar Program 77 K.H.S. STEM Scholar Program KENNEBUNK HIGH SCHOOL 89 Fletcher Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043 Guidance Office 207-985-1114 Guidance FAX 207-985-3065 CEEB Code: 200515 Bruce Lewia, Assistant Principal Susan Cressey, Principal William Putnam, Assistant Principal Caroline Alaimo, School Counselor Laurie Hall, School Counselor Michelle Owen, School Counselor 2018-2019 SCHOOL PROFILE THE COMMUNITY Kennebunk High School is part of Regional School Unit 21 which serves the towns of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel, three socially and economically diverse towns. These communities are strongly committed to scholastic, artistic, and athletic excellence. Kennebunk has 10,798 residents; Kennebunkport has 3,474; and Arundel has 4,022. Located on the southern coast of Maine in York County, Kennebunk High School is approximately 25 miles south of Portland and 80 miles north of Boston. THE SCHOOL Kennebunk High School, a 4-year public high school with an enrollment of approximately 712 students, has 70 faculty members, 70% of whom hold advanced degrees. The school offers a rigorous and varied academic program, including apprenticeships, AP, early college courses, a STEM Scholar Program, and the IB Diploma Programme. Kennebunk High School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the State of Maine, and it is an authorized International Baccalaureate school. Kennebunk High School has twice been awarded the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School Award, was on the AP District Honor Roll, and has been in the top 5 Maine schools on the U.S. News & World Report High School rankings. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 24 credits English: 4; Math: 3; Science: 3; Social Studies: 3.5; Foreign Language: 2; Fine Arts: 1; Physical Education: 1; Health: 0.5. Students must complete 30 hours of community service. THE CURRICULUM Sequential college preparatory courses are available in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts, World Languages, STEM, and Performing Arts. Students participate in Honors, AP, IB, and AP4ALL courses as well as in early college courses in conjunction with the University of Southern Maine, the University of New England, and area community colleges. The KHS STEM Scholar Program provides students the opportunity to earn a STEM Certificate upon graduation. Juniors and seniors may initiate an apprenticeship experience and/or a directed study. Students can also access classes at Portland Arts and Technology High School and Sanford Regional Technical Center. LEVELS AND WEIGHTING The individual grades and GPA posted on the transcript are all weighted. Kennebunk High School’s academic program consists of International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Honors, College Prep and Common Core courses. Grades are weighted as follows: International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and Early College classes: grade earned + 5. Honors level courses: grade earned +3. Kennebunk High School reports class rank by decile. Kennebunk High School offers Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses in: AP Biology AP Statistics IB History of the Americas HL AP Calculus AB AP Studio Art IB Info Tech in a Global Society HL AP Calculus BC AP US Government & Politics IB Language & Literature HL AP Chemistry AP US History IB Mathematics HL AP Computer Science IB Biology HL IB Mathematics SL AP Computer Science Principles IB Biology SL IB Music SL AP English Language/ Comp IB Business & Management HL IB Physics HL AP English Literature/Comp IB Business & Management SL IB Spanish SL AP European History IB Economics SL IB Theory of Knowledge AP Physics C IB Environmental Systems & Society SL IB Visual Art HL AP Physics I IB French SL IB Visual Art SL ARTS Kennebunk High School has well-developed music, visual arts, and