
Bobcat Connection
Learning. Growing. Collaborating & Achieving @KrumHighSchool
January 9, 2017
Good afternoon, KHS Families. Thank you for a wonderful first week in 2017! It is my hope that this note finds you staying warm and defrosting from that winter blast we had this week! The fun part about winters in Texas is we can have a 50 degree temperature change in a matter of days. It looks like milder temperatures are in store for next week!
Last night our Lady Cats opened their season in Decatur. Although Decatur posted the most points, our girls demonstrated strength of character, heart, and determination during adversity. We wish them luck as they host a tough Argyle team at home on Tuesday.
The Melissa Cardinals were unable to travel to Krum last night, but on Friday our Boys will play Gainesville in their District Opener. We hope you can join us as our Girls and Boys will play at home. We will also have a pep rally on Friday at 1:45 pm.
On Thursday, January 5th, our Football Team, Trainers, and Cheerleaders celebrated a successful 2016 season. It was a meaningful experience to hear the testimonies of coaches about players and to witness the love among programs. Krum is a special place because of our students, our families, staff, and stakeholders. This event was a reminder of just how fortunate we are to have our Bobcat Family.
This week we will have a similar opportunity as we honor our Lady Cats on Thursday, January 12th, at the Volleyball Banquet. Tickets will be sold at the door for $15.00 each for all non-athletes. We hope you can join us!
Today our band members are competing at the ATSSB Area Auditions. We wish them the best of luck. Next week, they have a regional clinic and concert at Argyle High School. We are proud of our students and their success!
Go Bobcats!
Michelle Pieniazek
JAN 9 MON
JAN 10 TUE
JAN 11 WED
JAN 12 THU
JAN 13 FRI
- Pep Rally
- KHS BAND - ATSSB ALL REGION CLINIC/CONCERT-ARGYLE HS
- KHS BOBCAT BBALL GAINESVILLE @ KRUM BLUE/WHITE/V
- KHS LADYCATS BBALL GAINESVILLE @ KRUM JV/V/9
JAN 14 SAT
- Fort Worth Ag. Mech Show
- JV Boys Celina Tournament
School Report Card
The school report card (SRC) combines accountability ratings, data from the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR), and financial information to give a broad view of campus performance. Available for each campus in Texas, the SRC is intended specifically to inform parents and guardians about a school’s individual characteristics and its academic performance.
The 2015–16 school report cards are now available.
The school report card definitions, updated each year, explain several of the terms used in the SRC. The school report card definitions are also available in Spanish.
The U.S. Department of Education also requires an annual report card with specific district- and campus-level data. The 2015–16 federal report cards will be released in January 2017.
Source: http://tea.texas.gov/perfreport/src/index.html
In order to access the 2015-16 KHS School Report Card, please use the link below. This link will take you to the pdf document located on the KHS website.
Volleyball Banquet set for January 12th
Yearbook Order Deadline is February 1st
Lady Cats Softball is Coming Soon!
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Varsity Girls at Decatur
JV Girls at Decatur
9th Grade Girls at Decatur
Football Banquet
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.
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. 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.
Volunteer Background Check Information
Volunteer application available online
The Latest Announcements...
Yearbook Orders DUE
Deadline to order a Yearbook is February 1st. Yearbooks may be ordered online at www.balfour.com or by turning in an order form to the front office. Yearbooks will be delivered in May, before school ends.
**An order form is attached in this email.
Dress Code Reminders
A Few Dress Code RemindersNo facial hair.
No blankets allowed.
No hats may be worn at school.
Jeans/pants with holes revealing skin above fingertip length. Leggings must be worn under jeans/pants that reveal skin above fingertip length.
No pajamas, slippers, or sleeping garments allowed
Leggings and yoga pants must be worn with a shirt, blouse, or tunic that promotes modesty and is of appropriate length (fingertip).
- Male students may not wear earrings.
- No nose piercings
No gauges are allowed
Transcript Request
Seniors: When you request a transcript online, be sure to give the address of the school.
There are multiple schools with the same names but located in different cities. Be specific when requesting a transcript.
http://khs.krumisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=430447&type=d&pREC_ID=938372
UNT Competition
Do you have a knack for languages, logic or "computational thinking"? The North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad is an educational competition in Linguistics - the science of language.
The Human Intelligence and Language Technologies Lab at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of North Texas is sponsoring a competition on Thurs., January 26. Please go to the scholarship newsletter site for more information.
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Bryan's Pantry
Blanche Dodd Intermediate Student Mentoring Opportunity
Adult Education Classes
Hardin Simmons University
Mission
The mission of Hardin-Simmons University is to be a community dedicated to providing excellence in education enlightened by Christian faith and values.
Location
A large community with a small-town feel, Abilene is a leading educational, business, and medical hub in West Texas with a metropolitan population of approximately 120,000. There are numerous entertainment options available for college students, including a variety of restaurants, shops, and commercial businesses.
Campus
The main HSU campus sits on 96 beautifully landscaped acres, with the total property encompassing 220 acres. Comprised of 33 major buildings, including eight classroom buildings, six residence halls, and two apartment complexes, the HSU campus is a place where students feel at home.
History
HSU was established in 1891 as a private, coeducational, liberal arts university. Affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, students of all faiths, ethnicities, races, and walks of life are welcome.
The HSU Commitment
Your tuition rate will not be increased while you are enrolled full time as an undergraduate or graduate student during consecutive fall/spring semesters and are making continuous, satisfactory progress toward a degree. (Does not apply to enrollment in doctoral programs or courses in the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing or Logsdon Seminary.)
Student Body Fall 2015
2,212 Total Student Population
- 1,638 Undergraduate
- 474 Graduate
- 97 Master of Divinity
- 33 Doctor of Ministry
- 85 Doctor of Physical Therapy
- 29 Doctor of Education in Leadership
- 230 Other Graduate Studies
Endowment
In excess of $150 million.
Faculty
Our 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures that each student at HSU receives individualized attention and allows students to develop meaningful relationships with professors. Ninety percent of our faculty hold the highest available degree in their fields.
Academic Divisions
College of Fine Arts
Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts
Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics
Irvin School of Education
Kelley College of Business
Logsdon School of Theology
Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing
Financial Aid
In 2012-13, $47 million was awarded in federal, state, and institutional programs, including scholarships, loans, grants, and work-study. Ninety-four percent of the HSU students received financial aid.
Library
The HSU libraries have 443,979 listed items in the online catalog. The Abilene Library Consortium currently makes available 2,105,926 items.
Technology
Wireless technology is accessible to 95% of the main campus with 235 computers available for student use in 14 labs and three communal areas.
Campus Life
More than 50 student clubs and organizations exist on campus, including: service, religious, honor, academic discipline, civic, and political organizations. Many HSU students participate in local fraternities and sororities, which are campus-based social or service clubs.
Athletics
HSU is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division III, and American Southwest Conference. HSU offers 18 varsity sports, including teams in basketball, golf, tennis, cross country, track, and soccer for men and women, as well as programs in football and baseball for men and volleyball and softball for women.
HSU Accolades & Recognitions
Ranked in the Top Tier of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Universities in the Western Region
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