3310 Cougar Path Hebron, Kentucky 41048 859-334-4400 http://www.connerhs.com CEEB Number 181-128 Administration TIM HITZFIELD, Principal – [email protected] MARY SARGENT, Asst. Principal, 11-12 – [email protected] JASON SHEARER, Asst. Principal, 10 – [email protected] ROBIN SHUTTLEWORTH, Asst. Principal, 9 – [email protected] Department of Guidance JOEL D. FORD, Counselor (A-K) – [email protected] SHIRLEY DUANE, Counselor (L-Z) – [email protected] Mission Statement The mission of Conner High School is to assist students in the transition from adolescence to adult life. Providing a rigorous program of study will prepare all students for post-secondary options. Encouraging diversity of thought and skill development facilitates life-long learning. We are steadfast in our dedication to building strong relationships with students, parents, community, and faculty to make education relevant to students’ personalized needs. Introduction and Accreditation Conner High School opened its doors for the first time on October 15, 1970 with less than 600 students in grades 10 - 12. It was built as a result of the overcrowded conditions at Boone County High School. The land for the new school was donated by the Conner family, and it was decided that the school would be named in remembrance of this generous donation. In 2014, Conner High School graduated its forty-fourth class, with a membership of approximately 275 students. Conner High School serves the northern portion of Boone County, Kentucky, including the communities of Hebron, Petersburg, and northern Burlington. Conner has approximately 1350 students divided into grades 9-12. Conner High School is accredited by AdvancED, receiving recertification through 2017. Conner operates on a 4X4 block schedule and offers a variety of elective courses, Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment Courses as well as courses through the Boone County Area Technology Center. Conner also has an active Business Internship program with various community partners and has developed outstanding programs in Engineering, Music, Fine Arts, and in Media Production, all having been recognized at regional and state levels. Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Courses Conner High School takes pride in our student’s ability to take courses that will give them a head start toward their post-secondary education. AP Courses offered at Conner High School include: Human Geography Biology Physics Calculus AB/BC Psychology Chemistry Spanish Language and Culture Computer Science A Statistics English Language and Composition Studio Art English Literature and Composition United States Government Environmental Science United States History European History All Advanced Placement courses have passed the College Board’s AP Course Audit and may be listed on official transcripts as “AP” courses. Dual Enrollment programs are offered to students through Northern Kentucky University, Thomas More College, Gateway CTC, Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, and Murray State University. In addition to AP and Dual Enrollment courses, Conner offers approximately 35 honors/accelerated courses in core subject matter. Conner High School also regularly sends students to the highly prestigious Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky at Western Kentucky University. Students in this program complete a rigorous two-year program that allows them to earn simultaneously a high school diploma as well as 60 credit hours of post-secondary work. Nine Conner students have graduated from the Gatton Academy. Conner High School offers a variety of Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular activities for students. Programs available for students include: 1st Priority Fellowship of Junior/Senior Board Softball Academic Team Christian Athletes Latin Club Student Council Archery Club Football Leadership League Swimming/Diving Art Club Future Business Men and Women of TEAMS Asian Culture Club Leaders of America Conner Technology Student Baseball Future Educators of National FFA Association Basketball America Organization Tennis Character Counts Gay/Straight Alliance National Honor The Cougar Crew Cheerleading German Club Society Track and Field Cougarettes Golf Robotics Club Tri-M Honor Society Cross Country Hispanic Honor Science Club Volleyball Society Drama Club Science Wrestling History Club Fiction/Fantasy Club Earth Club Invisible Children Soccer Club Grading Scale, Class Rank, and Grade Point Average Grading Scale and Unweighted GPA (beginning 2012-13 school year) Weighted GPA (Prior to Fall 2014) A 95 – 100 (4.0) C 79 – 85 (2.0) 108 – 5.000 107 – 4.875 106 – 4.750 105 --4.625 104 – 4.500 A- 94 (4.0) C- 78 (2.0) 103 – 4.375 102 – 4.250 101 – 4.125 B+ 93 (3.0) D+ 77 (1.0) __________________________________________________________ B 88 - 92(3.0) D 71 – 76 (1.0) 4.0 -- 99-100 3.0 – 89 2.0 – 79 B- 87 (3.0) D- 70 (1.0) 3.9 – 98 2.9 – 88 1.9 – 78 C+ 86 (2.0) F 69 and Below 3.8 – 97 2.8 – 87 1.8 – 77 3.7 – 96 2.7 – 86 1.7 – 76 Weighted GPA Scale (beginning Fall 2014) 3.6 – 95 2.6 – 85 1.6 – 75 Regular Honors AP/Dual Credit 3.5 – 94 2.5 – 84 1.5 – 74 A 4.0 4.5 5.0 3.4 – 93 2.4 – 83 1.4 – 73 B 3.0 3.5 4.0 C 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.3 – 92 2.3 – 82 1.3 – 72 D 1.0 1.5 2.0 3.2 – 91 2.2 – 81 1.2 – 71 F 0.0 0.5 1.0 3.1 – 90 2.1 – 80 1.1 – 70 Prior to the 2012-13 school year, unweighted GPA value for each class was calculated using the weighted scale model listed above and to the right up to a maximum of 4.0 points. Beginning with the 2012-13 school year, grades for UNWEIGHTED GPA are calculated on the unweighted scale listed above and to the left. Previous years’ grades still utilize the scale on the right for all grades prior to 2012-13. Weighted GPA utilized the scale to the right until the Fall 2014 semester, at which time the scale moved to the weighted scale listed to the left. Grades prior to Fall 2014 are still calculated using the scale to the right. Valedictorian and Salutatorian are determined by the highest weighted GPA values, along with AP participation in ALL core subjects. Students who are taking regular academic classes can earn up to 100 quality points for each class; students taking honors classes can earn up to 104 quality points for each class; and students taking Advanced Placement classes can earn up to 108 quality points. A maximum of eight (8) credits per year may be used to compute class rank. Quality points are accumulated from grades nine through twelve. Classes to be weighted for class rank include Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment classes. An Advanced Placement test or similar placement test must be taken at the completion of the AP course. College Matriculation 2014 The Class of 2014 ACCEPTED over $2.0 million in scholarship money for post-secondary education. This dollar amount does not include money offered but declined, nor does it include KEES scholarship money, athletic scholarships, or need-based awards. This year, final transcripts were sent to the following post-secondary institutions on behalf of the Class of 2014: Art Academy of Cincinnati Indiana University-Purdue University United States Marines Beckfield College Fort Wayne Universal Technical Institute Bluegrass Community and Technical Indiana Wesleyan University University of Alabama College Kentucky National Guard University of Alabama in Huntsville Brigham Young University Morehead State University University of Cincinnati Campbell University Murray State University University of the Cumberlands Cincinnati Christian University Northern Kentucky University University of Dayton Cincinnati State Technical and Ohio Technical College University of Kentucky Community College School of Adventuring Art University of Louisville Coastal Carolina University Thomas More College University of Northwestern Ohio Eastern Kentucky University Transylvania University Western Kentucky University Empire Beauty School United States Army West Virginia University Freed-Hardeman University United States Merchant Marine Gateway Community and Technical Academy College United States Navy Graduation School Demographics ACT Data for Seniors (2013-14) Extra Information (as of 7.29.14) Academic Scholarships Requirements accepted: over $2.0 million in Group E M R S English – 4 credits Free/Reduced Lunch Percentage: 2014 Math – 5 credits (4 credits if 31.4% Governor’s Scholars in 2014: 5 transfer student) Racial Makeup: 10.52% Minority CHS 20.9 21.3 21.3 21.3 Science – 3 credits 21.3 Composite Governor’s School for the Arts Social Studies – 3 credits in 2014: 1 Gender Makeup: 52.69%M, Health/PE – 1 credit KY 19.4 19.4 20.3 20.0 47.31%F 19.9 Composite AP Scholars: (‘13-‘14): 28 TOTAL FOR GRADUATION: College Bound Students: AP Scholars with Honor (’13- Two Year: app. 8-10% US(2014) 20.3 20.9 21.3 20.8 30 CREDITS 21.0 Composite ’14): 14 Four Year: app. 60-65% AP Scholars with Distinction (’13-’14): 10 National AP Scholar (’13-’14): 1 .