December 2022

The PTO at Kingsley has many more exciting plans to recognize the staff and support the students and classes this year. To reach our goals, we need the help of our Cougar families! Here are two ways that you can contribute if you are able:

1. We need 90 gift cards ($10 each) for our staff holiday giveaway. Please use this SIGN UP for more information and to donate.

2. We are still short of our goal for our No Hassle Fundraiser. Please see this FLYER for information on the ways you can donate to the PTO.

Thanks in advance for any support you can give!

Interested in volunteering? Click here to sign up!

Want to register a K-8 student? Click here to register!

Knowing who to contact at KJHS about certain issues can be challenging. We hope this mini-guide helps as to who to contact first when you are needing assistance.

• Absences (partial or full day): KJHS Attendance line (309-557-4456)

• Classroom level issues (grades, behavior, etc.): Your student's teacher(s)

• General questions about KJHS: KJHS Main Office line (309 - 557-4407)

• Student information/registration updates: KJHS Guidance office (557-4849)

• Sports related questions: Mrs. Ambrose (557-4862 or ambrosev@unit5.org) or Mr. Davis

• Student behavior issues: Student's AP

  • • • • • • • • Last name A-K: Mr. Larson (557-4858 or larsond@unit5.org)

                • Last name L-Z: Mr. Davis (557 - 4962 or davissy@unit5.org)

• Student schedules: KJHS Guidance office (557-4849)

• Student support services: KJHS Guidance office (557-4849)

General Information:

• The Computer Science Associate's Degree Program focuses on computer science and allows students to work towards an Associates Degree in Computer Science from Heartland Community College while in high school. Students take classes at West and at Heartland during the school day. This is a rigorous program (students take Honors Algebra II as freshman). It allows students to earn 60+ college credits.

• The program is open to all 8th grade students. However, math is a significant aspect of computer science so the vast majority of our students were in algebra or geometry in 8th grade.

• Students do not need to be experts or have any computer science knowledge to apply or be accepted. The content is taught as part of the program.

• Students that apply should have an interest and enthusiasm in learning more about computer science and how it can be used in various careers.

• The Computer Science Associate's Degree Program is only offered at Normal West - students that would attend NCHS will be granted attendance exceptions to come to West if admitted to the program.

• Applications are open until Dec 9th, 2022; students should know if they were accepted before winter break.

• There are two informational sessions that students/families can attend to get additional information and ask questions

  • Nov 30th @ 5:30 - 6:15pm - Normal West Auditorium

  • Dec 1st @ 6:00pm - Virtual Q&A (Meet Link)

Handouts & Links:

• Associate Degree Program Flier

• Associates Degree Program 4 Course of Study

• Unit 5 STEM Website

• STEM Program Student Application

• ADP Overview Video

• ADP Teacher Recommendation Form