FReshman - CLASS OF 2028
The Counseling Center has created this page for the Class of 2028. Here you will find helpful information for College and Career Readiness. Please check both this page and your Kingsford email frequently for current information and important deadlines.
What can you do NOw to be prepared for
Senior Year and After?
1. Be Involved -- Get active! Join clubs, participate in your school and local community!
2. Be Prepared -- Log your volunteer hours on InnverView AND on your the DICSA sheet (available in the Counseling Office), start working on your Activity Sheet, keep your Career Cruising updated.
3. Be Positive -- CHARACTER MATTERS! Be noticed for being kind and being helpful. When you ask for recommendation letters for college admissions and scholarships, character is what the recommender will focus on.
2. Be Prepared -- Log your volunteer hours on InnverView AND on your the DICSA sheet (available in the Counseling Office), start working on your Activity Sheet, keep your Career Cruising updated.
3. Be Positive -- CHARACTER MATTERS! Be noticed for being kind and being helpful. When you ask for recommendation letters for college admissions and scholarships, character is what the recommender will focus on.
Important Dates and Upcoming Events
- PSAT 9 - April 7
Are you keeping track of your credits? |
How are credits earned? |
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You need 24 credits to graduate
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You earn credits by passing your Q1 + Q2 + Final Exam = Semester 1 grade.
(Q1)40% + (Q2)40% + (Final)20% = (S1)100% So remember the 40-40-20 rule. What happens if I fail a required course (S1 or S2)? You will be placed on a credit recovery plan. This may include Summer School. Summer School is offered Mon - Thurs for 4 weeks. Need to attend from 8-10am to make up .5 credit or 8-12 to make up 1 credit. |
Are there tutoring options for me?
Teachers are by far your best resource and are available either before or after school. Aside from that option, we do have a volunteer tutoring program before and after school. Currently, the Study Lounge is available in the Media Center from 3:10:-4:00. No appointments needed.
New or Returning Classes for 2025-2026
- Current Events - This course will provide an objective overview of global events as they occur in real time. Students will be active participants in many group activities and projects in which they learn to understand the connectivity of world events to the past, present, and the future. (Pending School Board Approval)
- Applied Geometry - This course meets the content standards for Geometry with a strong focus on how to apply Geometry concepts to the world around us. Students will participate in numerous hands-on learning activities to reinforce their learning. This class is an option for all students to satisfy the Geometry requirement; however, it must align with the student's EDP and may include teacher or counselor recommendation. (Pending Board Approval)
- Applied Algebra II - This course meets the content standards for Algebra II with a strong focus on how to apply Algebra II concepts to the world around us. Students will participate in numerous hands-on learning activities to reinforce their learning. This class is an option for all students to satisfy the Algebra II requirement; however, it must align with the student's EDP and may include teacher or counselor recommendation. (Pending Board Approval)
- College Math (MATH 111 for NMU) - Prerequisite: successful completion of Algebra II (C or higher). This is a course for students to earn 4 Concurrent Credits with Northern Michigan University and 1 math elective credit for Kingsford High School. MATH 111 will be taught by a KHS teacher on the KHS campus. MATH 111 is a course that meets many college and university's general education credit math requirements. (Pending Board Approval)
- College Composition (English 111 for NMU) - This is a course for Juniors or Seniors. This course develops students’ abilities to write, read, and discuss paragraphs and short essays about significant subjects. During the semester, each student will generate a minimum of 5000 words of college-level writing. (Pending Board Approval)
- AP Physics - Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II and Physics or instructor approval. This is a rigorous, college-level course designed to provide students with a deep understanding of foundational physics principles and their real-world applications. This course focuses on classical mechanics, including concepts such as kinematics, dynamics, circular motion, gravitation, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, and rotational motion. It also introduces mechanical waves, sound, and basic electrical circuits. Students will develop strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills as they explore physical phenomena through inquiry-based investigations and hands-on laboratory work. Emphasis is placed on connecting mathematical models to physical principles and effectively communicating scientific reasoning.This course is ideal for students interested in science, engineering, or technology-related fields and prepares them for the AP Physics exam in May. A solid foundation in algebra and trigonometry is recommended.
- AP Computer Science A: Programming in Java - Prerequisite: Algebra I. This is a one-year course that introduces students to computer science through programming. Fundamental topics in this course include the design of solution to problems, the use of data structures to organize large sets of data, the development and implementation of algorithms to process data and discover new information, and more! Students who take this class will be prepared to take the AP Computer Science A exam.
- AP Cybersecurity: Networking Fundamentals - This course is a new course offered at the Tech Center. Students who take this class will be introduced to computer concepts in personal computer hardware and software, internet, security, networks and ethics. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors with strong Algebra skills are eligible for this class. Students who take this class will be prepared to take the AP Cybersecurity 1 exam.
- AP Cybersecurity 2: Cybersecurity Fundamentals - (Prerequisite: B or Better in Computer Networking and Security I or Instructor Permission. ) Students will build upon the skills they learned in AP Cybersecurity I. Students will have hands-on training in designing, installing, and managing network devices. Students in this class are expected to compete in BPA in Computer Networking or Cisco Administration.
KHS Academic Pathways and Plans
Students and parents often ask, "What classes should I take in high school if I want to pursue a career in ________." While the curriculum requirements at KHS are designed to prepare students for any career pathway after high school, there are some electives that can be more useful than others for students who are seeking certain career pathways. Remember that no one plan fits all students. These plans are SAMPLES and OUTLINES of courses you may want to consider for your individual Educational Development Plan. More academic plans will be added to this document throughout the school year. Check back often.
We are Prepared: Career Resources
Career Cruising
Step #1 - Update Career Cruising to reflect your current post-high school plans. Choose at least three potential career interests and choose SAVE TO EDP.
Step #2 - Update your Education Plan to include the classes you are currently enrolled in and what you intend to take next year, and maybe the year after that, too.
Step #3 - Click on the progress bar and complete the tasks generated for you.
Step #4 - Try to move the progress bar in Career Cruising to 50% before the end of the school year.
Step #2 - Update your Education Plan to include the classes you are currently enrolled in and what you intend to take next year, and maybe the year after that, too.
Step #3 - Click on the progress bar and complete the tasks generated for you.
Step #4 - Try to move the progress bar in Career Cruising to 50% before the end of the school year.
What's an EDP?
An EDP is a working document that records students’ career goals and pathways to reach those goals. The State of Michigan Department of Education’s Public Act 209 of 2014 “requires districts to provide students an opportunity to develop an Educational Development Plan (EDP)” and for parents/guardians to “review and endorse” this EDP.
What's in an EDP?
- Personal Information for identification : Name, grade, address, etc.
- Career Goal(s): Each student should identify a career pathway and goals for achieving success. These may be more general in middle school and become more specific as the student progresses through high school.
- Educational/Training Goal(s): Each student should identify the level of educational preparation that will be needed to meet his or her career goal. This encourages the student to think beyond high school graduation and to set long-range goals.
- Assessment Results: Students will record their interest inventory results to help guide career planning.
- Plan(s) of Action: The action plan should include career awareness or exploration activities with course selections that will prepare the student for greater understanding of career options and achievement of career goals.
- Parent Consultation/Endorsement: Parents/guardians should have the opportunity to review and endorse their child’s EDP. This will give parents access to information about emerging careers and employment trends so they can help their children prepare for the future. Parents/guardians may also need to discuss assessment results and may need assistance with interpreting them. Students should be encouraged to discuss career-related issues with their parents and share their goals and action plans.
High school scheduling terminology
Advanced Placement: AP courses are university level courses offered on campus at Kingsford High School. Courses which are designated as “AP” on a student’s transcript will have a 5.0 grading scale applied. Students who take the AP College Board test at the end of the course and score in a high enough range can earn college credit.
Dual Enrollment: Students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades can take courses through Bay College during their school day and earn college credit that might be transferable to other colleges or universities. These courses are paid for by the school district.
Early Middle College (EMC): In the spring of their sophomore year, or the fall of their junior year, students can enroll in the Early Middle College program that can set them on the path to earn a certificate in Welding, Clinical Nursing Assistant, Mechatronics, or an Associates Degree in Mechatronics, Pre-Engineering, Cyber Security, or Computer Network Information Systems. Many of these programs transfer seamlessly to other colleges or universities. Students who are part of the EMC delay receiving their diploma for a year (they still participate in graduation with their class, though) then attend Bay College for a year after graduation to receive their degree or certificate. This is all paid for by the school district.
Educational Development Plan (EDP): An EDP is a working document that records students’ career goals and pathways to reach those goals. This EDP is used to help students, parents, and counselors ensure a student is taking the right courses and making the right plans to meet the student's after high school college or career goals. At KHS, we use Career Cruising to document students' EDP's.
Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts (VPAA): The goal of the visual, performing, and applied arts credit guidelines is to ensure that all students have a foundation and experience in the complete artistic/creative process, and they achieve competence in the process by the time they graduate from high school.
Work Based Learning: Students in 11th and 12th grade can earn work experience and on-the-job training during the school day in a variety of work environments throughout Dickinson County. Students must apply to the Work Based Learning program. Certain criteria must be met to take part in this program, including ensuring the placement matches specifically the students' career interests on their EDP.
Dual Enrollment: Students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades can take courses through Bay College during their school day and earn college credit that might be transferable to other colleges or universities. These courses are paid for by the school district.
Early Middle College (EMC): In the spring of their sophomore year, or the fall of their junior year, students can enroll in the Early Middle College program that can set them on the path to earn a certificate in Welding, Clinical Nursing Assistant, Mechatronics, or an Associates Degree in Mechatronics, Pre-Engineering, Cyber Security, or Computer Network Information Systems. Many of these programs transfer seamlessly to other colleges or universities. Students who are part of the EMC delay receiving their diploma for a year (they still participate in graduation with their class, though) then attend Bay College for a year after graduation to receive their degree or certificate. This is all paid for by the school district.
Educational Development Plan (EDP): An EDP is a working document that records students’ career goals and pathways to reach those goals. This EDP is used to help students, parents, and counselors ensure a student is taking the right courses and making the right plans to meet the student's after high school college or career goals. At KHS, we use Career Cruising to document students' EDP's.
Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts (VPAA): The goal of the visual, performing, and applied arts credit guidelines is to ensure that all students have a foundation and experience in the complete artistic/creative process, and they achieve competence in the process by the time they graduate from high school.
Work Based Learning: Students in 11th and 12th grade can earn work experience and on-the-job training during the school day in a variety of work environments throughout Dickinson County. Students must apply to the Work Based Learning program. Certain criteria must be met to take part in this program, including ensuring the placement matches specifically the students' career interests on their EDP.
Dual Enrollment
- If you plan to take a Dual Enrollment class through Bay for the Fall Semester, please communicate the course on the course schedule form and complete the required paperwork for Bay College and KHS.
- The Michigan Transfer Agreement is a way for you to earn 30 credits of general education credits that will be accepted at most private and public colleges and universities in Michigan. If you complete your MTA, you will not need to take additional general ed credits in college. You can start taking classes in your major. This is an average savings of about $30,000. This MTA guide is a very helpful tool to plan out your courses.
- Please look at the courses on THIS DOCUMENT. It is a tentative list of the online course offerings for Dual Enrolled students through Bay College. You WILL still need to meet prerequisite requirements for MATH or ENGLISH depending on the course. See Mrs. Sutton for more information.
What are AP courses?
AP stands for Advanced Placement. These courses are on a 5.0 grading scale. For example, an A would be worth a 5.0 rather than the 4.0 on the traditional scale. This is due to the college level of rigor in these courses. This is a great way for students to get a feel for a college classroom. In addition to added grade points, there is also a test given in May each year, in which universities will award credit for high scores. See the Counseling Office for more details. Currently KHS offers the following in-person AP classes:
AP Literature and Composition (Seniors only)
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
AP United States History
AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
AP Literature and Composition (Seniors only)
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
AP United States History
AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
