Bobcat Connection
Learning. Growing. Collaborating & Achieving @KrumHighSchool
December 12, 2016
Good evening, KHS Family.
Thank you for your support during state testing this week. In addition, thank you for attending the various extracurricular events throughout the week. FFA had a great night at their district banquet, Band had a fabulous holiday concert, Theatre began their production, and our basketball teams have been competing in tournaments this week. Next week will bring even more activities with Choir, Basketball, and FCCLA. We also have final exams to wrap up the fall semester.
We look forward to seeing you at one of these activities. Please note - we normally have a half day on the Friday before the Christmas holidays. With our 2016-17 calendar, Friday, December 16th is a full day.
This week's newsletter highlights Student Council as they collected over 10,000 cans for the Krum food bank. Thank you for your support. National Honor Society and Spanish Club are currently conducting two service projects. Students, we have one week before you get a two-week vacation. Ace your finals and let's make it a great week!
Go Bobcats!
Michelle Pieniazek
DEC 12 MON
- SEMESTER EXAMS- Science & Fine Arts
- COLORGUARD 4 PM – 8 PM (KHS CAFETERIA)
- Jr. Class Meeting at AG shop 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (AG shop)
DEC 13 TUE
- SEMESTER EXAMS- Math & CTE
- CLASS RING DELIVERY 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
- KHS FCCLA MEETING 1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
- COLORGUARD 4 PM – 6 PM (KHS CAFETERIA)
- Band Boosters Meeting 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Choir Winter Concert 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
DEC 14 WED
- SEMESTER EXAMS- English & Electives
- FACULTY MEETING 7:45 AM – 8:10 AM
- KHS Fall Letter Jacket Fittings 10:40 AM – 12:50 PM (Krum High School Cafeteria)
- Board Meeting 6:30 PM – 9 PM
DEC 15 THU
- SEMESTER EXAMS -Social Studies & Foreign Language
- KHS STUCO MEETING 7:30 AM – 8:10 AM
- KHS Letter Jacket Fittings 10:40 AM – 12:50 PM (Krum High School Cafeteria)
- KHS ART CLUB MEETING 1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
- COLORGUARD
DEC 16 FRI
- END 3RD SIX WEEKS
- SEMESTER EXAMS- Make-up Day
- 1:00 - KHS Theatre's private showing of Cinderella Walts for Krum High School
- Choir performance following Theatre's performance
- KHS LADYCATS BBALL @ DENTON RYAN 9/JV/V 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- KHS BOBCAT BBALL AUBREY @ KRUM WHITE/BLUE/VARSITY 5 PM – 9 PM
DEC 17 SAT
DEC 18 SUN
YEARBOOK NEWS
Senior Ad forms are due December 14th
This is just to reserve your spot in the yearbook, but no material has to be turned in when it is purchased, all the photos and the writing for it are due on February 14th. Attached is the Senior Ad form.
Final Exams
Final Exam Schedule - December 12th - 16th
- Monday - Science and Fine Arts
- Tuesday - Math and CTE
- Wednesday - English and Electives
- Thursday - Social Studies and Foreign Language
- Friday - Makeup Day for anyone absent earlier in the week
Exemption Policy:
FINAL EXAM EXEMPTIONS Exemptions Grades 9-12 (Fall/Spring)
Students in grades 9-12 will be eligible for semester examination exemptions based on attendance and grades. The following grade/absence criteria must be met:
● Semester grade of 80 to 84 and no more than one absence
● Semester grade of 85 to 89 and no more than two absences
● Semester grade of 90 to 94 and no more than three absences
● Semester grade of 95 to 100 and no more than four absences For ALL exemptions, (both semester grades 9-12), the following criteria must be met:
● Classes are independent of one another for attendance, tardies and grades
● Student owes no fines or fees at the time of finals
● Textbooks for the course exemptions requested must be turned in/paid for at the time of the request.
● For exemption purposes, three tardies to a class will equal one absence for that class.
● With prior approval from High School administration, students may take four college days (two during Junior year, two during Senior year) as an exemption to this policy.
● School related absences are not to be included in the total number of absences
● Absences for a death in the immediate family, absences coded as Medical Absence or Medical Present, and/or documented religious holidays will be removed from the student’s total absences for purposes of exam exemptions. All campus decisions are final.
● Exempt students may opt to take an exam for the purpose of improving their final semester grade. After taking the exam, if the exempt student chooses to drop the exam grade, the teacher should be notified before semester grades are finalized. Once grades are posted it is official.
● Students must be present on the exam day(s) for the duration of the exam period(s) for which the exemption is received. If a student failed to attend, the exemption will be voided and they will be required to take the exam on a date arranged through the KHS Administration.
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Student Council Food Drive A Huge Success!
- Senior Class - 7,484
- Junior Class - 1, 626
- Sophomore Class - 489
- Freshman Class - 405
Thank you to everyone who supported this cause through time, treasure, and talents. Thank you to our students making service to others a priority.
Community Service is a Priority for Several KHS Clubs
The KHS Spanish Club is conducting a toy drive to benefit Cumberland Children's Home. Please bring new or gently used/like-new toys to Mrs. Perez. This is another opportunity to brighten the life of another. Donations need to be received by December 16th so they may be delivered.
Krum High School Band Members Make Region Band and Qualify for Area
1st overall Advanced to Area Auditions
- 12th Grade Sarah Troublefield, Oboe – Symphonic Band
- 11th Grade Lexi Lerma, Bass Clarinet – Symphonic Band
- 11th Grade Abby Wimmer, Bassoon – Symphonic Band
- 12th Grade Hunter Martin, Trumpet Symphonic Band
- 12th Grade Haylee Emery, Alto Saxophone – Symphonic Band
- 12th Grade Anthony Hanel, French Horn – Symphonic Band
- 10th Grade Samantha Vincent , Flute – Concert Band
- 12th Grade Maddie Strange, Clarinet – Concert Band
- 10th Grade Heather Cuenca, Clarinet – Concert Band
- 11th Grade Brandon Corey, Alto Saxophone – Concert Band
- 10th Grade Jane Stoermer, Trumpet – Concert Band
- 12th Grade Katie Janczak, Trumpet – Concert Band
- 10th Grade Matthew Gelsthorpe, Trumpet – Concert Band
- 9th Grade Ethan McDaniel, Trumpet – Concert Band
- 12th Grade Charles Turner, Euphonium – Concert Band
- 12th Grade Baldemar Torres, Tuba – Concert Band
- 11th Grade Allison Lackey, Percussion – Symphonic Band
- 11th Grade Jacob Dixon, Percussion – Symphonic Band
- 11th Grade Cameron Corey, Percussion – Concert Band
- 9th Grade Kelli Chang, Percussion – Concert Band
- 12th Grade Alex Mayo, Percussion – Concert Band
- 9th Grade Gabriel Vieira, Percussion – Concert Band
KHS Band - a sample of their concert from Tuesday...
Krum FFA Recognized at District VII FFA Banquet
Greenhand Conducting
3. Pilot Point
2. Ponder
1. Krum
Senior Chapter Conducting
3. Sanger
2. Pilot Point
1. Krum
Greenhand Skills
3. Krum
2. Pilot Point
1. Ponder
Senior Skills
3. Byron Nelson
2. Ponder
1. Pilot Point
Greenhand Creed Speaking
3. Pilot Point
2. Ponder
1. Krum
Senior Creed Speaking
3. Krum
2. Pilot Point
1. Ponder
Greenhand Quiz
3. Sanger
2. Krum
1. Byron Nelson
Senior Quiz
3. Krum
2. Ponder
1. Byron Nelson
Radio Broadcasting
3. Krum
2. Pilot Point
1. Ponder
Agricultural Issues Forum
3. Krum
2. Pilot Point
1. Northwest
Public Relations
3. Byron Nelson
2. Krum
1. Pilot Point
Job Interview
3. Krum
2. Ponder
1. Pilot Point
Ag Advocacy
3. Krum
2. Sanger
1. Pilot Point
Sweepstakes
3. Ponder
2. Krum
1. Pilot Point
District Winners in Proficiency Awards:
- Beef Production - Taylor Schertz
- Agriscience Research Plant Systems: Sterling Pieniazek
College Entrance Exams: If you have not taken an ACT/SAT, please register online.
ACT National Test Dates: Deadline to register: Register at www.actstudent.org
$42.50 (with writing $58.50)
- February 11, 2017 January 13
- April 8, 2017 March 3
- June 10, 2017 May 5
SAT National Test Dates: Deadline to register: Register at www.sat.org/register
$45.00 ($57 with essay)
- January 21, 2017 December 21
- March 11, 2017 February 10
- May 6, 2017 April 7
- June 3, 2017 May 9
4 Year College/University right out of High School: Ask your counselor for an information sheet or go on-line for entry requirements and application deadline. If you have a score on a college entrance exam that qualifies you for entry, apply. Do not re-test for entry. You must be accepted to be eligible to speak with the Financial Aid Officer. If the Financial Aid Officer tells you to re-test (to improve your scores for more scholarship money), retest at that time.
Community College: Open admission, meaning that you may enter if you test. You may
submit a college entrance exam (ACT/SAT), or TSI (locally administered entrance exam). Every community college is different. Contact admissions or look on-line for
required test scores.
Transfer Student: A student who completes 30 college credit hours (not including Dual Credit) at an institution of higher education, may transfer to another institution of higher education on their grade-point-average alone. They are not required to present high school transcripts, GPA, or test scores.
Register with NCAA: Students planning to participate in sports or cheerleading at the college level must register with the National Collegiate Athletic Association and meet eligibility requirements. For complete information, go to NCAA.org
Request a Transcript be sent to a College/University or Scholarship Program: Go to www.krumisd.net and click on Krum High School - Departments - Counselor Corner - Request a Transcript. Complete the form and submit it to our Registrar, Mrs. Morrow.
Apply Texas. Students may go to www.applytexas.org and apply to any Texas college/university. Be sure to keep your user name/password in a safe place. Counselors do not have access.
Housing for College. Some colleges/universities require all freshman to live in the dorms (except those that live in the community and commute). Some do not have a policy. You need to check out the housing on campus as soon as you apply. All deposits are refundable if you do not attend.
The University of North Texas will automatically accept all Krum High School graduates who are in the top 20% of the class. A representative of UNT will be on our campus soon to talk to all Krum seniors that would be interested in attending UNT, top 20% or not.
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
This is a form that students complete to apply for federal financial aid. Our government will determine your eligibility by your family income and what school you plan to attend. You may qualify for up to $5,815 in college grants. Complete this form now. The rules have changed and you no longer must wait until January of your senior year.
College For All Texans. This is a comprehensive website for financial aid for Texas students. Google: College For All Texans. Every parent/student should review this site. www.fastweb.com This website will serve as your personal secretary and match the information that you provide on a profile form to all national scholarships. They will then e-mail the scholarship information to you. This service is free. Be sure to change your profile every summer because there are scholarships for entering freshman students as well as graduate students. This is a web site that you will want to keep throughout your college career. There are several websites that will provide this service for you. Many are listed on the Counselor’s Scholarship Page.
Krum High School Scholarship Newsletter: Go to www.krumisd.net, click on Krum High School -Departments - Counselor’s Corner - Scholarships. Watch this space weekly - we will publish all scholarships that are mailed to our school as well as additional national scholarships. The “local” scholarships will not be announced until spring.
Create a College Folder: Keep all of your user names/passwords in your folder. Also document the names of college personnel that you spoke with and the date of the conversation. Other things to keep in your College Folder: Test dates, Saturday Preview dates (for incoming freshman students), orientation dates, deadlines for application, financial aid, housing, registration, etc.
Volunteer Background Check Information
Volunteer application available online
The Latest Announcements...
Saturday School - December 10th
Saturday School will be offered Saturday from 8:00 – 12:00. There is a fee of $25.00 per student per Saturday.
Christmas Candy Grams - For Sale
NHS is selling Christmas candy grams at lunch through December 14th to raise funds for hurricane relief for Haiti, so celebrate the holiday and get yours today.
Spanish Club - 3rd Annual Toy Drive
When: November 28th - December 16th
Where: Send all toys to that KHS Spanish Room 122
What: Consider the needs of the children and what you think they may need and enjoy the most. All toys must be clean. Gently used and new toys are welcome.
Fall Theatre Show - Cinderalla Waltz
When: December 8, 9 and 10
Time: 7:00PM
Where: Krum High School Performing Arts Center
No Shave/Pajama Pants in December
If you would like to not have to shave or wear pajama pants throughout the month of December, you can pay $15 to the front office starting today to support Senior Project Graduation. Students will need to wear 2 green arm bands for this. NOTE: You have to purchase arm bands for December, November does not count.
Academic UIL
Interested in competing in Academic UIL. See Mr. Hammonds (room 124) for details.
PTO Scholarship
If you are a senior applying for the PTO Scholarship, there is another opportunity to get your volunteer hours in. Go to www.signupgenius.com and go to Santa's Workshop.
Bobcat Basketball Shirt Sale - Due 12/16 - EXTENDED DEADLINE!
Order form for the Bobcat Basketball Shirts is attached.
Yearbook News
Senior Ad Forms are due December 14th. This is just to reserve your spot in the yearbook, but no material has to be turned in when it is purchased, all the photos and the writing for it are due on February 14th. Attached is the Senior Ad form.
Krum Connection
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Blanche Dodd Intermediate Student Mentoring Opportunity
FCCLA Gingerbread Camp
Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University possesses an impressive array of more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs and concentrations, a diverse faculty, 80-plus student organizations, and an extensive alumni network comprised of educators, entrepreneurs, public servants, lawyers, pilots, artists, and more, many of whom are change agents on the local, national and international stage. Nestled upon a sprawling 150-acre campus, Texas Southern University is one of the nation’s largest historically black universities.
Our academic curriculum is organized into eleven colleges and schools that continue to serve as cornerstones for developing the greatest potential in leaders from various socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Some of TSU’s well-known graduates include the late U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan and U.S. Congressman George “Mickey” Leland.
Texas Southern University is heralded as a pioneer and has distinguished itself by producing a significant number of African American students who have obtained post-secondary and advanced degrees. The university’s enrollment has grown from 2,303 students to more than 9,200 undergraduate and graduate students from across the world. Although initially established to educate African Americans, Texas Southern University has become one of the most diverse institutions in Texas.
Facts:
- President: Dr. Austin A. Lane
- Founded: 1927
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Enrollment: 9,200
- Undergraduate Tuition and Fees for Texas Residents: $7,500 annually
- Employees: 1,400 staff and faculty
- Registered Student Organizations: 80+
- Colleges & Schools: 10
- Mascot: Tigers
- Colors: Maroon and Gray
Mission
Texas Southern University is a student-centered comprehensive doctoral university committed to ensuring equality, offering innovative programs that are responsive to its urban setting, and transforming diverse students into lifelong learners, engaged citizens, and creative leaders in their local, national, and global communities.
Vision
Texas Southern University will become one of the nation’s preeminent comprehensive metropolitan universities. We will be recognized by the excellence of our programs, the quality of our instruction, our innovative research and creative activities, and our commitment to be a contributing partner to our community, state, nation, and world.
Core Values
- Urban Serving Institution
- Student-Centered Institution
- Excellence
- Fairness
- Collegiality and Collaboration
- Innovation
- Inclusiveness
- Leadership and Responsibility
Priorities
- Student Success
- Academic Quality
- Culture
- Funding
- Partnerships
Source: http://www.tsu.edu/about/
Krum High School
The mission of Krum ISD is to offer a quality educational system that provides for the needs of all students, parents, staff, and community members.
Michelle Pieniazek, Principal
Bernard Lightfoot, Assistant Principal (A-K)
Lindsey Oh, Assistant Principal (L-Z)
Judy Smiley, Counselor (A-K)
Angela Borchardt, Counselor (L-Z)
Email: michelle.pieniazek@krumisd.net
Website: www.krumhs.net
Location: 700-a Bobcat Boulevard, Krum, TX, United States
Phone: (940) 482-2601
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Krum-High-School-110836229255064/
Twitter: @KrumHighSchool