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King Philip students have the opportunity to engage in enrichment beyond curriculum through the Graduation Distinction Program. For a description and requirements of the Graduation Distinction in Liberal Arts, click here.

Addition:

Students may participate in only one of the Graduation Distinction Pathways during their time at the high school; students must choose either Liberal Arts or STEM. If students are unsure about which pathway their project proposal falls under, they can consult with the advisors for the programs.

Questions about the Graduation Distinction in Liberal Arts to Distinction may be directed to: Emma Staples at staplese@kingphilip.org.

Please click on the following link to access the application for the Graduation Distinction in Liberal Arts.

King Philip students have the opportunity to engage in enrichment beyond the curriculum through the Graduation Distinction Program. For a description and requirements of the Graduation Distinction in STEM, click here.

Addition:

Students may participate in only one of the Graduation Distinction Pathways during their time at the high school; students must choose either Liberal Arts or STEM. If students are unsure about which pathway their project proposal falls under, they can consult with the advisors for the programs.

Questions about the Graduation Distinction in STEM may be directed to: Elizabeth Hocking at hockinge@kingphilip.org.

Please click on the following link to access the application for the Graduation Distinction in STEM.

The goal of the Honors Academy is to acknowledge and encourage students to maintain a balance of strong academics, involvement in extra curricular activities, and commitment to community service.

Participation in the Honors Academy will be noted on the school transcript and a program description will be included in the school profile that is sent to colleges. For a description and requirements of the Honors Academy, click here.

Students must join the Honors Academy Google Classroom with the following code: eeocxi3

All application materials can be found and must be submitted in the Honors Academy Google Classroom.

Questions about the Honors Academy may be directed to: Marissa Falcone at falconem@kingphilip.org.

Advisors: Brad Gekopi (240)

Applications are by invitation only based upon GPA requirement. Invitations are emailed to students in early October and applications are typically due within 3 weeks. 

Criteria and Application Information:
The selection criteria for NHS will be based on an evaluation of students’ performance according to the four criteria: Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service. The criteria for Scholarship are met by any junior or senior who maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.66 or higher; the students must also be enrolled at
KP for at least one full year. The NHS Faculty Council will examine students’ applications and determine if students meet the criteria in Character, Leadership, and Service. The Faculty Council will use the following criteria when applications are read and evaluated.

Character:
Exhibits the 6 Pillars of NHS Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship

• Courteous and respectful in all endeavors
• Actively works to overcome negative influences in and outside of school
• Consistently exhibits mature, moral, and ethical behavior

Leadership:
Exercises leadership both inside the classroom and outside of the school by having a positive influence on peers (as evidenced by: election or appointment to positions of responsibility, such as class representative, Student Council representative, sports team captain, etc.; participation in organizing/planning events; leadership in activities outside of school, such as work and other civic organizations); students should have multiple examples of leadership in both school and the community.

• Exemplifies positive qualities such as reliability and dependability
• Contributes to the overall improvement of the school by inspiring positive attitudes in others
• Leads by example by delegating responsibility or by assuming roles that others will not do
• Is resourceful in problem-solving and takes academic initiative

Service:

• Has a minimum of 25 hours of community service; the service should be unpaid activities that were done to help the community. These hours should be completed during high school and should span several years; there should be a variety of activities completed.
• Demonstrates service to the school community (as evidenced by: active involvement in school activities, not only by membership but also by constant service; reliability in his or her service endeavors; taking on difficult or challenging roles; service that stretches continuously over the high school career)

Community service is defined as:

• Service done outside of school (students cannot receive credit or fulfill a component of a class as a result of this service)
• Activities done in service of the aged, poor, or disadvantaged (activities done in association with Leo Club, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Church groups, or other service groups are also acceptable)
• Fundraisers for non-profit events (Walk for Hunger, Relay for Life, etc.)
• Peer tutoring, peer mentoring, and other peer support groups (if the student is not receiving class credit for these services.

Advisors: Lori Quinn (109) and Jen. Walden (111)

Applications are open to all eligible juniors and seniors. Applications are typically due late-September.

Criteria and Application Information:

• To qualify for membership, candidates must have a weighted English GPA of 3.5 and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Candidates who do not meet the GPA requirement may be considered for honorary membership.
• Applications are typically due in October and require a writing prompt.
• Members must Maintain an English and overall GPA that is consistent with the club’s requirements
• Mandatory monthly meetings are scheduled one Monday per month at 7:00 AM in the high school library
• A mandatory induction ceremony is held in the fall for new members.
• In addition to monthly meetings, students must attend and participate in at least two of the four term NEHS term activities (first year members must attend three).
• Students must also participate on the leadership committee for at least one of the four NEHS term activities.

Advisors: Beth Hocking (117)

Applications are open to all eligible juniors and seniors. Applications are typically due mid-to-late-October.

Criteria and Application Information:

• A member must be in the last two years of secondary school education.
• A member must have and maintain a 3.66 overall grade point average and must maintain a weighted B+ (87%) average across all science courses. It will be the member’s responsibility to provide evidence of grade averages for the chapter advisor.
• A member must be enrolled in at least one honors level science class prior to application to the SNHS. To maintain membership a member must be enrolled in a second year honors level course as outlined below:
  • Honors Physics with a prerequisite of Honors Chemistry, or taken concurrently with Honors Chemistry
  • Advanced Physics
  • Advanced Placement Chemistry
  • Advanced Placement Biology with a prerequisite of Honors Chemistry, or taken concurrently with Honors Chemistry
  • AP Environmental Science with a prerequisite of Honors Chemistry, or taken concurrently with Honors Chemistry
  • Honors Anatomy and Physiology with a prerequisite of Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry, or taken concurrently with Honors Chemistry
  • Honors Marine Science with a prerequisite of Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry, or taken concurrently with Honors Chemistry
  • Honors Meteorology with a prerequisite of Honors Chemistry, or taken concurrently with Honors Chemistry
  • Honors Natural Disasters with a prerequisite of Honors Chemistry, or taken concurrently with Honors Chemistry
  • Research and Innovation: A STEM Initiative with a prerequisite of Honors Chemistry, or taken concurrently with Honors Chemistry

Note 1: VHS courses do not count towards your course enrollment requirement

Note 2: If you are enrolled in an honors level science course not listed here, see Ms. DiIorio or Mrs. Das to find out if it meets the requirement

Note 3: If Honors Chemistry is your only science course besides physical science and biology, you WILL NOT meet membership requirements.

• A member must maintain behavior that is acceptable to the guidelines of the King Philip Student Handbook.
• Members cannot miss more than one regular meeting (held monthly before school at 7 a.m.), must attend one officer’s lecture per semester, and must participate in one Chapter project per semester.
• Candidates will obtain an application for membership from the advisor during the month of September.
• The candidates’ applications will be reviewed by a panel of teachers from the King Philip High School Science Department, including the chapter advisor.

Advisor: Zahraa Mejdi (226 )

Criteria and Application Information:

• Students must be in the 11th or 12th grade at King Philip, and currently enrolled in a French class
• Students must have maintained at least an A- average for 3 consecutive semesters (not terms) in French throughout the years of study at the high school level
• Students must demonstrate sincere interest and enthusiasm for the French language and culture
• Students must attend the monthly meetings of the French Club. The maximum number of meetings that one can miss in one given school year is 3. In case of an extenuating circumstance, the chapter advisor must be informed prior to the meeting
• In addition to the monthly meetings, every student is expected to participate in at least 2 extra-curricular French activities per year
• Students must attend the induction ceremony of candles and the rehearsal that afternoon. Induction ceremony will be held in January at a date to be confirmed in early fall. Barring any plausible extenuating circumstances, failure to attend both will result in the student having to wait until the following year to re-apply for membership into the French National Honor Society
• The first scheduled meeting is in September. This is a mandatory meeting for those wishing to be considered for the honor society.

Advisor: Julia Fernandez (229)

Criteria and Application Information:

• Students must be in the 11th or 12th grade at King Philip, and currently enrolled in a Spanish class
• Students must have maintained at least an A- average for 3 consecutive semesters (not terms) in Spanish throughout the years of study at the high school level
• Students must demonstrate sincere interest and enthusiasm for the Spanish language and culture
• Students must attend monthly meetings. The maximum number of meetings that one can miss in a given school year is 3. In case of an extenuating circumstance, the chapter advisor must be informed prior to the meeting
• In addition to the monthly meetings, every student is expected to participate in at least 2 extra-curricular Spanish activities per year. We hold at least one activity each term.
• Students must attend the induction ceremony of candles and the rehearsal that afternoon. Induction ceremony will be held in November at a date to be confirmed in early fall. Barring any plausible extenuating circumstances, failure to attend both will result in the student having to wait until the following year to re-apply for membership into the Spanish National Honor Society
• The first scheduled meeting is in September. This is a mandatory meeting for those wishing to be considered for the honor society.

Advisor: Mr. Swansburg (315)

Criteria and Application Information:

• To qualify for membership, a student must be a high school junior or senior, in good standing.
• The student must have completed or be currently enrolled in his / her third business course.
• Achieved business course GPA of 3.5. Overall GPA 3.25, on a 4.0 scale.
• Members must demonstrate outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, decision making, discipline, ethics, integrity, and service. Members are expected to continue to demonstrate these qualities throughout their membership in the society. Discipline will be enforced.
• Members must demonstrate outstanding promptness, attendance and reliability at school. If your tardy or attendance record is unreliable, please reconsider this application.
• Attend monthly chapter meetings (October-May).
• Attend special chapter meetings as determined by chapter president or designated student leader.
• Willingness to participate in annual service learning projects.
• Applications are typically due in September.

Advisor: Ms. Cress (455)

Criteria and Application Information:

• Membership in this chapter shall be based upon scholarship, service, and character.
• To be eligible for selection to membership in this chapter, the candidate must be a high school student entering grade 11 or 12 at KP and have completed a full year art course at KP averaging grades in the “A” range.
• Members must commit to attending monthly meetings.
• Members must continue to be enrolled in a visual art class at KP to maintain membership. A VHS class will not fulfill this requirement.
• Members must be involved in art related community service.
• Members must exhibit character defined as the maintenance of ethical and moral standards.

Advisor: Mr. Connelly (211)

Applications are open to all eligible students. Applications are typically due mid-to late-October. 

Criteria and Application Information:

• Have been in attendance in King Philip Regional High School for the equivalent of one semester prior to being considered (If a special or unique circumstances merit, the high school administration may waive the semester requirement, providing a letter of explanation to the KPHHS Advisory Council).
• Have completed two years of required coursework by junior year and must complete at least three years of required coursework and one additional semester, in the form of an elective, during senior year. The minimum cumulative grade percentage for these courses must be 90%. * (Three required history courses, plus at least one social studies elective)
  • *Students that have taken AP will be accepted with an overall average of 87%
• Have an overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 or the numerical equivalent
• Candidates achieving the minimal GPA requirements may apply for membership into King Philip History Honor Society. The applicant will need to document participation in activities and demonstrate civic engagement in school or community and their desire and aspiration to be a member of the organization.
• Selection of eligible students and their election to the organization shall be determined by the faculty sponsor, faculty selection committee, and the high school administration. Candidates must meet the GPA, social studies course completion requirements and the application requirements listed above

Advisor: Shawn Geary (152)

Applications information will be posted soon.

Criteria and Application Information:

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):

FAFSA forms are available October 1st. Some states and schools have limited funds, so don’t delay! To begin your application, select the “Start Here” button on the FAFSA homepage.

AP Exam Registration opens in September and closes in October (see email for specific dates) 

The AP exam registration is for students who are CURRENTLY enrolled in an AP course at King Philip Regional High School. This is NOT a placement exam for AP courses; this is an end of the course assessment.

AP Exam Registration link: myap.collegeboard.org

2024 AP Exam Payment Link: Family ID/Arbiter Sports

The AP exams are held nationally in early May. Please check the College Board website (www.collegeboard.org) for details on specific exam dates and times.

King Philip Regional High School will only offer AP exams for the courses offered at KP (both in the classroom and through the Virtual High School program). Students wanting to participate in an AP exam KP does not offer are encouraged to contact other local high schools for their testing information.

Students should see their current AP teachers for Join Codes for the My AP site that is specific to their class.

If you are in need of payment options, please email or see Mrs. Jessica Nutter at nutterj@kingphilip.org.

Student ASVAB Career Exploration Program Test will occur in the spring at King Philip Regional High School.  Date of exam notification will appear on TV’s, KPHS Instagram and through morning announcements.  Interested students should see Mr. Adams or email him at adamsj@kingphilip.org to register.

Students should register through their Naviance account for any college representative information session.

STUDENT INFORMATION ON COLLEGE VISITS TO KP

• Log into your Naviance Account
• Click on the College Tab
• Look under My Colleges and click on View All Upcoming Visits
• Review the list of college representatives visiting KP
• Click Sign Up to the right of the school
• Review the date and time of the visit
• Click Sign Me Up

Please note: You must pick up a pass from the guidance secretary on the date of the visit. You must have teacher permission (from the class you will miss) to attend the college representative visit. You are responsible for all work missed in class.

If you forgot your Naviance password, please email your guidance counselor to request a temporary password.

COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION

College Representatives looking to book a visit at KPRHS? Please visit RepVists.

Students will choose their courses for next year through Infinite Campus.

Click here for a listing of courses*

Click here to review the Program of Studies for course details.

Students should choose alternate electives in the event their first choice(s) are not offered or conflict with another course within their schedule.

Schedules are typically release in mid-August.

*Courses are subject to change.

What is the NCAA?

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a member-led organization dedicated to the well-being and lifelong success of college athletes. Information on the NCAA can be found online at the NCAA Student Site and the NCAA Student Athlete Registration site.

For a NCAA Website Registration Checklist, please click here.

The NCAA’s three divisions were created in 1973 to align like-minded campuses in the areas of philosophy, competition and opportunity. Click here for frequently asked questions.

If you need residency documentation to obtain your Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License, the Massachusetts RMV requires the following items:

• An Official Transcript
• A Letter of Residency (which includes student’s DOB and current residential address)

To have these items prepared, please complete a Transcript Request Form, check off the RVM box, and submit it to the Guidance Office secretary, Mrs. Gannon or email it to gannonl@kingphilip.org.

Please allow 2-4 days for processing.

It is recommend all 4-year college-bound students take a college admissions exam at least twice within their high school career:

Once in the Spring of their Junior year and once in the Fall of their senior year.

What does the SAT look like?

• 4 parts: Reading, Writing and Language, Math
• 400–1600 score scale
• 3 hours
• Fee waivers available to qualified students, see your counselor for details
• KP hosts the SAT exam in October & May* (*subject to change)

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To register for the SAT exams and view the test date schedule please visit the College Board at www.collegeboard.org.

What does the ACT look like?

• 5 parts: English, Math, Reading, and Science-and one optional essay section-Writing
• 1-36 score range
• Total testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes for the ACT without Writing and 3 hours and 35 minutes for the ACT with Writing.
• Fee waivers available to qualified students, see your counselor for details

To register for the ACT exam(s) and view the test date schedule please visit www.actstudent.org.

(KP is not a testing site for the ACT exam)

SAT SUBJECT TESTS

SAT Subject Tests have been discontinued in the United States, and will be discontinued internationally after June 2021. Learn more.

ADDITIONAL SAT INFORMATION

For questions or comments on the SAT Program call ETS at (609) 771-7600.
For College Board related score reports and re-registration call (800) 728-7267.
For the College Board Student Help Line call (866) 756-7346.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about the SAT.
Click here for SAT or SAT Subject exam Registration.
https://www.collegeboard.org/

ADDITIONAL ACT INFORMATION

General Questions: (319) 337-1270
Testing Accommodation Questions: (319) 337-1332

ACT Frequently Asked Questions
ACT Registration
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html

High School Registration Page

Current Seniors:

All requests for initial transcripts to be sent to colleges MUST go through your Naviance account regardless of the application type (Common Application, school application, etc.) or deadline (Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision, etc.).

If the colleges you are applying require specific term grades complete the Google Form for Term Grades located in your Google Classroom set up by the counselors.

*Please note: Request for Transcript with Term Grades Form are available after the term closes.

SENIORS: FINAL TRANSCRIPT request are done through the Graduation Survey on Naviance. The Guidance Department should have final transcripts mailed to colleges 1-2 weeks after graduation.

ALUMNI and ALL OTHER REQUESTS

Transcripts needed for Scholarships, College Applications, College Coach, Military, Summer Programs/Camps, Employment, Personal Use, etc., please complete a copy of the Transcript Request form  and return to the Guidance Secretary.  Hardcopy forms are also located in the guidance lobby.

Local Adult & Tutoring Center List: King Philip Regional School District is not responsible for the services provided from the tutoring list. Families are encouraged to directly ask the tutors for references before paying for services.

Home-Bound Instruction Policy: The provision of home/hospital tutoring is governed by Massachusetts regulation, 603 CMR 28.03(3)(c). Upon receipt of written verification from a physician indicating that a student has to remain at home or in a hospital for medical reasons for no less than fourteen (14) school days in any given school year, the District will arrange for tutoring for that student. No tutoring will commence until such certification is received and its content verified for compliance with 603 CMR 28.203(c). At a minimum, the physician’s written notice must include information regarding (a) the date the student was admitted to a hospital or was confined to home; (b) the medical reasons for the confinement; (c) the expected duration of the confinement; and (d) what medical needs of the student should be considered in planning the home or hospital education services. This information must substantiate that the student medically has no other choice than to remain at home or in the hospital. The physician statement must be submitted to the building principal or other appropriate program administrator.

Once the required written verification is received from the student’s physician, tutoring will begin as soon as possible after identification of one or more qualified tutors. The purpose of the tutoring is to provide the instruction necessary to enable the student to keep up with his or her courses of study and minimize the educational loss that might occur during the period that the student is confined to the home or hospital for medical reasons. If the student requiring home or hospital instruction is a special education student, the Director of Special Education should be notified to ensure compliance with requirements to eligible students. For a comprehensive discussion regarding the provision of home/hospital instruction, please see the Question and Answer Guide on the Implementation of Educational Services in the Home or Hospital revised in February 2005 by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Everyone is cautioned not to start the tutoring or make any other assumptions before a determination is made that the student does qualify for such tutoring. Failure to adhere to this policy could result in some services being rendered by staff or other person without appropriate compensation. It CANNOT be assumed that payment will be made retroactively or that services can begin with only a verbal commitment from the physician, parent/guardian, and/or other student.

Work Permits are available in the Main Office 7am-3pm.

Students must have already secured employment and have the name and address of their employer.

Students must bring all items:

• School ID/Picture ID
• Current Report Card
• Proof of Age (birth certificate, passport, driver’s license or learner’s permit)
• Report card/Attendance Report
  • Minors under 16 must also submit a school record demonstrating compliance with the qualifications set out in M.G.L. ch. 76, § 1, and regular school attendance for at least 130 days after turning thirteen.
  • Minors 16 and older should meet the requirements for completion of sixth grade of the public schools in the town of residence.

If the minor seeking an employment permit resides in Massachusetts, the work permit may be obtained from the district in which the minor either lives or attends school. If the minor resides outside of Massachusetts, the minor should obtain a work permit from the superintendent of schools in the city/town in Massachusetts where the minor is to be employed.

If you are 14 through 17 years of age and have been offered employment, you MUST obtain a work permit application from the guidance office or at http://www.mass.gov/lwd/docs/dos/youth-employment/youth-application.pdf.

Your employer, physician and parents must complete the application prior to obtaining your work permit.

Any questions, please call the Main Office at 508-384-1000.

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