High School Principal's Message
December 5, 2022 - December 9, 2022
KINGSWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Location: 201 Kings Highway, Woolwich Twp, NJ 08085
Website: krsd.org
Phone: 856-467-3300
Vision for Excellence: It is the vision of the Kingsway Regional School District to successfully prepare students for their unique path in life.
Mission: The Kingsway Regional School District, guided by our core values, engages students within a diverse and nurturing community dedicated to our Vision for Excellence.
Dear School Community,
The purpose of today’s communication is to share another update with our faculty, staff, students, and parents/guardians regarding the high school. The High School Administrative Team will communicate with you every Monday via this newsletter format. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to any one of us at your convenience.
Very truly yours,
Stefanie M. Fox-Manno, Principal
Farid Syed, Assistant Principal (Gr. 12)
Jim Zurzolo, Assistant Principal (Gr. 11)
Meredith Alexander, Assistant Principal (Gr. 10)
Steve Ottinger, Assistant Principal (Gr. 9)
Restricted Access to Fulton Bank
Be advised that we have been notified by our neighbor, Fulton Bank on Kings Highway, that they will begin prohibiting access to parents for the purpose of dropping/picking up students from Kingsway.
Next KHSAC Meeting - Tuesday, December 6th
Kingsway High School would like to invite parents to become involved with their children’s education by joining KHSAC. The Kingsway High School Advisory Council (KHSAC) is an organization that consists of parents, teachers, and administrators from the high school. Its purpose is to afford the opportunity for involvement and input into school-related issues by all the constituent groups who are members of or are served by the school community.
Our second meeting will be on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. The meeting will be held from 6:30pm-7:30pm in Seminar Room 100 at the high school.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Mrs. Barber at barbers@krsd.us.
NCAA Eligibility Information Night
Preparing your college-bound student athlete for success and eligibility. Attend the information session on Thursday, December 8, 2022 via Zoom at 6:30pm. Click the link to register for the session.
Access to PSAT Scores
PSAT scores have been uploaded into Naviance. In Naviance, scores can be viewed by accessing the “About Me” tab in the upper right corner and then using the “Test Scores" link. Counselors will meet with students beginning the week of December 11th to review future planning, and a discussion of these scores will be part of that lesson depending on each student's individual needs. Please review the videos to get a start on understanding how to interpret the score report and how to prepare for SATs by ensuring students’ scores and accounts are linked to Khan academy which is a powerful SAT prep program. CollegeBoard will release each student's official score report on/after December 5th via email.
Gifted and Talented Program
Parents and guardians will receive a communication from the district in regards to our new Gifted & Talented programming in the coming weeks. Interested families can learn more about this new offering by visiting our website, linked here.
Google Passwords Changing January 1 for Students
Please note that on January 1, 2023, all students will have their Google log-in password changed in accordance with our online safety and security policies. The updated passwords can be found in the parent portal starting December 31st. Please see the attached letter with more information regarding this update. If you do not have access to your parent portal, please reach out to registrar@krsd.us, and someone will reach out to assist you.
Yearbooks on Sale
Yearbooks are on sale now for $90.00, but this price will only be available until December 16, so buy your yearbook NOW to get the best deal!
The link to order online can be found on the Kingsway website.
Click on the Student Experience tab and then click Yearbook.
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Fitzpatrick in the South Media Center or via email fitzpatrickc@krsd.us.
SMART Lunch - Have a Plan!
Each day, we communicate to students that they must have a plan for SMART Lunch (both L1 and L2). Students have access to a SMART Weekly Schedule (click link below) and SMART Plan document each day. These documents will be helpful to families to encourage students to plan their time based on academic/enrichment needs and interests. Thank you for your support in viewing this schedule and discussing it with your child/children.
The picture below is a sample of what the students can fill out during Homeroom to ensure they have a plan for SMART Lunch.
School Counseling Services
Kingsway Regional School District’s school counseling office offers an array of direct and indirect services for students in grades 7-12 throughout the school year. Direct services include services in which counselors directly interact with students. Indirect services include indirect organization and facilitation of meetings and resources with school and community stakeholders.
Direct and indirect services are facilitated by School Counselors, who are primarily involved with college preparation, career exploration, and Tier I wellness support. Wellness Counselors are also available to assist students and families and are primarily involved with Tier II & Tier III wellness support.
Please review the link below to learn more about our school counseling services by grade level.
Please visit our school counseling website for more information on school counseling services.
Community Partnerships with Kingsway
As a system dedicated to the core values of growth, belonging, teamwork, perseverance, and a student-centered approach, Kingsway values partnerships with our community and institutions to support students' learning. If you are interested in hosting Kingsway students for a field trip and/or educational experience at your company, institution, business, etc., please complete the link below. Someone will be in contact with you. Thank you in advance for your time and support!
Interested In Being a Career Speaker for KRHS
In an ongoing effort to expose our students to a variety of careers and career pathways, Kingsway Regional High School is soliciting interest in volunteers from the community to come in and speak to interested students about their profession. Your visit will be advertised to the whole student body and interested students who sign up will receive a pass to attend your presentation on an agreed-upon day and time. If you have completed this form in a previous year, please complete it again as we start a fresh list each year. Your offer to share your experience, expertise, and time is very much appreciated!
South Media Center Open After School
The South Media Center is now open for students after school. The SMC is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday until 4:00pm. Students can sign in after school at the South Media Center. This is a time for students to work on homework/projects and to meet teachers for additional support.
Student Chromebooks: Expectations for the 2022-23 School Year
Our 1:1 Chromebook initiative supports student learning in and outside of the classroom. The district-issued device is part of each student's necessary classroom supplies, similar to a pencil, book, or paper. All students are expected to attend every class, every day prepared with a fully charged, district-issued Chromebook with the charging cord. We highly recommend designating a location in your home for the device to charge at night and to be easily placed in the student's backpack in the morning. Establishing this routine from "Day 1" is critical. Click here for more information related to our Chromebook expectations.
District Assessment Calendar
The District Assessment Calendar has been published and accessible by clicking HERE.
Look Ahead/Important Dates
December 6: KHSAC Meeting @6:30pm
December 7: SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Meeting @6:30pm
December 8: NCAA Eligibility Night @6:30pm
December 12: The Dangers of Alcohol @6:30pm (Virtual Session)
December 13: High School Choral Concert @6:30pm
December 14: High School Band Concert @6:30pm
December 15: High School Holiday Jazz Concert @6:30pm
December 15: Board of Education Meeting @6:30pm
December 22: Early Dismissal
December 23 – January 2: Winter Break
Activity Calendar on Website
See the Activity Calendar for the full list of activities/events.
Click on the Activity Calendar picture to go directly to the website.
Thank you to the following sponsors:
KINGSWAY EDUCATION FOUNDATION SPONSORS:
Summa Cum Laude Sponsors:
- Garrison Architects
- Rothman Orthopaedics
- Move with Joanna & Associates
- Kitchen Gia
- Brand and Earth
- Conner, Strong & Buckelew
- Diversified Industries
- Botto's Italian Line
- Garden State Home Loans, Inc.