Bobcat Connection
Learning. Growing. Collaborating & Achieving @KrumHighSchool
March 27, 2017
Hello, KHS families:
Good evening. We hope you have enjoyed a beautiful weekend with the ones you love the most. We have many items on our agenda this next week. We have District Golf, Tennis, Softball, Baseball, Special Olympics, EOC testing, and a track meet.
In addition to extracurricular activities and learning experiences, students enrolled in our English 1 and English 2 courses will take the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness End of Course examinations. On Tuesday, March 28th we will have English 1 EOC's and on Thursday, March 30th, we will have English 2 EOC's. Please help us prepare your students for testing by encouraging them to get plenty of rest and coming to school ready to perform at their best.
The state of Texas requires students to pass these exams for graduation; thus, it is important for students to accept this challenge as they would any state level competition. Please remind your student to fuel his/her brain with a protein-rich breakfast prior to arriving at school. A small snack and water will be provided during the testing time. We will be following testing protocol during these days, so our campus may not be as accessible on these two days.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you at one of the many activities this week. Thank you for sharing your student with us. We are proud of our students and our KHS family. Let's make it a great week!
Go Bobcats!
Michelle Pieniazek
This Week at a Glance
MAR 27 MON
- Band Boosters Meeting in Band Hall 7 PM – 8 PM
MAR 28 TUE
- 17-18 KHS Cheer Paperwork Released
- ENGLISH I EXAM
- KHS YEARBOOK MEETING1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
- KHS SOFTBALL BRIDGEPORT @ KRUM V/JV5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- KHS BASEBALL BRIDGEPORT @ KRUM7:30 PM – 10 PM
MAR 29 WED
- KHS GIRLS GOLF @ ROBSON RANCH
- Class of 2017 - Project Grad @ Mooyah Fundraiser6 PM – 8 PM (MOOYAH Burgers,Fries & Shakes, 2530 W University Dr #1100, Denton, TX 76201, USA)
MAR 31 FRI
- KHS BOYS GOLF @ ROBSON RANCH
- STAAR MAKE UPS
- KHS SOFTBALL DECATUR @ KRUM V/JV5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- KHS BASEBALL DECATUR @ KRUM7:30 PM – 10 PM
APR 1 SAT
- Area V FFA Meats CDE
- Krum Special Olympics Meet(Bobcat Stadium )
- FCCLA 5K Run
Important Information
Check Out our Student Produced Newsletter "Krum Connection"
Check it out here: http://thomasclay8.wixsite.com/krumconnection
Attention Seniors: There are over 40 scholarships listed on the Scholarship Website. These scholarships cover horticulture, FCCLA, engineering, graphics floral design, journalism and many more. Please check it out.
Khan Academy
The Khan Academy is a wonderful resource for students and parents. Students may receive free tutoring for the subject/subjects they are struggling with. Students can also connect their College Board ID to the Khan Academy and receive free tutoring for the SAT/ACT College Entrance Exams. The success rate has been overwhelming.
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)
- 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)
- 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.
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 username/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.
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.
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.
Scholarship Opportunity
Last year Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) distributed approximately $1.66 million dollars in scholarships. We are pleased to announce another cycle of opportunities through our Winter 2017 Scholarships! Applications are available now on our online portal. The attached document may be used to guide students through the application process.
The majority of our scholarship applications will deadline according to the following timeline:
· Deadline 1: March 1, 2017
· Deadline 2: April 1, 2017
· Deadline 3: May 1, 2017
We hope that you will recommend these scholarship opportunities to your students and contacts. For more information, please emailkkuehl@cftexas.org.
Best,
Katie Kuehl
Announcements
Students, if you have a fine in the library or cafeteria, please take care of these as soon as possible.
Project Graduation 2017 is holding a fundraising event at Mooyah on March 29th from 4:30 to close. So, take your friends and family out to dinner and support Project Grad at the same time!
Organization: Class of 2017 Project Grad
Date: 03/29/2017
Time: 12:00PM TO 10:00PM
Location: 2530 West University Drive, Suite #1100, Denton, TX, 76201
Choose to make it a great day, Bobcats!!
Volunteer Background Check Information
Volunteer application available online
Post-secondary Spotlight
Lamar University
About Lamar University
Home to over 15,000 students, Lamar University, located near Houston in Beaumont, TX, is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities, and is a member of The Texas State University System. LU offers more than 100 programs of study leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The 292-acre campus in Beaumont is about 90 miles east of Houston and about 25 miles west of Louisiana.
Academics
The university has been nationally recognized for the quality of its core curriculum and the diversity of its student body. Compared to other universities near Houston. Lamar's small class sizes and low student-to-faculty ratio allow students to build meaningful relationships with expert faculty who truly care about their success.
LU stresses academic achievement by emphasizing hands-on learning at all levels, providing ample opportunities for undergraduate research and supporting an excellent Honors Program. The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Several LU colleges and programs hold additional specialized certifications recognizing their quality and expertise. Explore Lamar University's academic programs.Campus Amenities
LU’s campus provides student life amenities for schooling and for leisure More than 2,500 students live on campus, just an hour and a half from Houston, in modern, apartment-style residence halls known as Cardinal Village, which feature private bedrooms and nicely furnished living areas. All Lamar University students have access to the gourmet dining hall and the spacious Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center, a showpiece facility with a 43-foot climbing wall, all the latest workout equipment and a range of intramural sports.
Campus Life
Beyond the classroom, Lamar University students develop leadership skills and lifelong friendships in more than 100 campus clubs and organizations. Students make an impact through nationally affiliated fraternities and sororities, professional associations, cultural groups, religious clubs and service organizations. Lamar University's proximity to Houston also offers the unique opportunity to be close to the city, but is far enough to get away. Explore student life at Lamar University.
Athletics
Lamar University students enjoy cheering on the Cardinals in more than a dozen NCAA Division I men’s and women’s sports. Competing in the Southland Conference, Cardinals teams have a history of winning championships in sports including men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, golf and cross country. The baseball program, led by legendary Coach Jim Gilligan, has produced multiple major leaguers. LU’s new football program has heightened excitement on campus with sell-out crowds and students involved in marching band, cheerleading, the dance team and all the fun of game-day tailgating. Learn more about LU Cardinals Athletics.
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