High School Principal's Message
January 9, 2023 - January 13, 2023
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)
Yearbook Senior Recognition AD Sale
If you missed the deadline for Senior Yearbook ADs, don't worry!
The portal is temporarily re-opened. CLICK HERE to create your AD.
You can also go to the Kingsway website under Student Experience. Click on Yearbook and then Senior ADs.
The final deadline to submit a Senior Yearbook AD is January 9, 2023!
Start Earning College Credit Early - Information Night on January 11
Interested in knowing how your child can earn college credit while still in high school? If so, then come join us on January 11th at 6:30pm as we partner with Rowan College of South Jersey and Camden County College to discuss the programs that can help you and your child save money and earn college credit before your child even earns a high school diploma. This event is open to high school and middle school parents and students as the presented information can assist with future planning.
This is a virtual event that requires advanced registration. Click on the word registration to sign-up for this event.
KRHS Open House Night - January 12
Please Save the Date and join us on January 12th beginning at 6:30pm for Kingsway High School's Open House! During the event, students and families can tour the building, attend presentations, learn about clubs/activities/sports, meet faculty, and much more!
Doors open at 6:20pm.
Please see the agenda for details about the evening:
Scholarship Opportunities
All students are encouraged to start exploring scholarship opportunities. As we receive scholarship information, we will post it under the Kingsway Scholarship Newsletter group in Schoology. Students can click the link to access each scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
This scholarship will provide selected high school seniors with a $40,000 scholarship and a paid summer internship at Amazon following their freshman year of college.
Check here for additional resources specifically available for New Jersey students.
FAFSA: Seniors who have not submitted their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) should complete ASAP--as funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Many financial aid resources, as well as FAFSA tips, can be found here.
Check out the Kingsway Scholarship Newsletter for numerous other scholarship opportunities.
SMART Lunch - Have a Purpose and 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 a 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.
College Admissions 101 - Counselor Speaker Series During SMART
The School Counseling Office presents College Admissions 101. All sessions will be held during SMART in Room 217. This speaker series is for Junior students.
Winter MAP Test Administration - January 3 - January 12
Kingsway administers MAP testing in math and ELA classes as a universal screener for all students. The results are immediately available for educators to use to support learning. Students will complete MAP testing in their math and ELA classes over the course of one to two class periods between January 3rd and January 12th. Your student's math and ELA teachers will schedule in-class testing within this timeframe. All students are required to bring headphones and their fully charged school-issued Chromebooks. Please reach out to your student’s math/ELA teacher if you have any questions.
More information about MAP assessments can be accessed on our district website (click here).
Click here to access the 22-23 Kingsway Regional School District assessment calendar.
New for 2023 - Navy JROTC Program - Virtual Information Session January 17
Kingsway Regional High School is excited to announce its new Navy JROTC program beginning in September 2023. This program emphasizes leadership and citizenship using the U.S. Department of the Navy’s accredited curricula and will be offered to all 9th-12th grade students. Students will need to apply and be accepted into the program for the 2023-2024 school year.
A virtual information session will be held on January 17th at 6:30pm where more detailed information will be shared. Please register for the session in advance by clicking on the link below.
To view our recent press release about the program, click HERE.
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.
Yearbooks on Sale
Yearbooks are on sale now for $95.00, and the last chance to personalize your yearbook is January 27, 2023! Buy your yearbook NOW!
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 at fitzpatrickc@krsd.us.
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.
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
January 3-12: NWEA MAP Testing
January 10: KHSAC Meeting @6:30pm
January 11: Broadway Cabaret @6:30pm
January 11: Advanced Credit Night @6:30pm (Virtual)
January 12: High School Open House Night @6:30pm
January 13: District In-Service for Teachers - No School For Students
January 25: SEPAC Meeting @6:30pm
January 26: Board of Education Meeting @6:30pm
Big Fish
Tickets are on sale now for the Spring Musical: Big Fish! Purchase tickets at https://our.show/krhsbigfish2023
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.
Get Involved - Opportunities Through The Gloucester County Library
Anime Club
Teen Writer's Club
Game Night
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.