Kingston City Schools-Educating and Inspiring Students in Kingston, NY

Regents Exams 6/17-25 Secondary Schools Schedule Class of 2008 Commencement 5:00pm Fri. 6/27 at Dietz Stadium. Raindate 2:00pm Sun 6/29 Select the Guidance Tab Above for Financial Aid, Scholarship, and SAT and ACT Information KHS Students Mentor Sophie Finn Pre-Kindergartners The short walk from Kingston High School to Sophie Finn Elementary school has become a bridge to learning for English as a Second Language students at both schools. 2008-2009 Course of Study Guide Class of 2008 Scholarship Information See Mrs. Bellows in the Guidance Office for Applications and Details KHS Bridge Program is a Student’s Path to Success Student Handbook Code of Conduct Jefferson Code of Conduct
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About our School

Mission Statement
Kingston High School is an educational community
whose primary focus is student success in an environment
that fosters civic responsibility, respect for self and others,
and the life-long pursuit of learning.

We are an educational community whose primary focus is student success in an environment that fosters civic responsibility, respect for self and others, and the life-long pursuit of learning.

Kingston High School is a comprehensive four-year school with an enrollment of approximately 2400 students. Kingston High School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Board of Regents, State University of New York. The high school complex is composed of five buildings; Main, Salzmann, Whiston, MJM, and Kate Walton Field House.

At Kingston High School we believe that:

Students are our community's most valuable assets
Education is a shared responsibility.
Mutual respect is the fundamental to all school relationships.
Each student is a unique individual who learns differently.
School must be a safe place to work and learn.
Parent support is crucial to student success.
High standards will be maintained for all students.

Principal's Page

403 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
845 331 1970

Principal	Marie A. Anderson	845 331 1970 Ext. 3701
Vice Principal	Barbara McGrath	845 331 1970 Ext. 3705
Assistant Principal	Vincent DeCicco	845 331 1970 Ext. 3711
Assistant Principal	James Douglas	845 331 1970 Ext. 3709
Assistant Principal	Michele Gillen Murphy	845 331 1970 Ext. 3707
Assistant Principal	Michael Millán	845 331 1970 Ext. 3713

College & Career Information
KHS CEEB Code: 332705

FAFSA Application	NYS Higher Education Services Corp.
Class of 2008 Scholarship Information See Mrs. Bellows in the Guidance Office for Applications and Details	FinAid
FastWeb Scholarship Search	College Board
	ACT

SAT and ACT Exams

Most 4 year colleges require a standardized test (SAT or ACT) as part of the college admissions process.

Our recommendation is as follows:

9th Grade
Take the PSAT (practice SAT) in October. It is only given once a year. It provides feedback to students regarding strengths and weaknesses in both Language Arts and Math. It also provides students with free services that they can use on the College Board website. Some 9th graders who are accelerated in Science might consider taking the SAT II Subject Test in June. Consult with your high school counselor regarding this decision.

10th Grade
Again, the PSAT in October is a great practice and preparatory test. Now students are compared to other 10th Graders across the country. College Board website has many tools to interpret results and feedback regarding strengths and weaknesses. Some 10th graders might consider taking the SAT II Subject test in Science…again; consult with your high school counselor.

11th Grade
It is highly recommended that juniors take the PSAT in the fall of their 11th year…the test will now compare you to 11th Graders across the country…the students whom you will be compared in the college application process. Also, 11th graders are automatically put in the running for some national scholarship programs which include the National Merit Scholarship competition. In the spring of 11th grade we recommend that students first try the actual SAT I Reasoning test. Based on the results, you can decide to take it again in the fall of your senior year.

12th Grade
Students have the opportunity to take the SAT in October, November and December if there is a need to improve scores. Scores will be reported to colleges on their transcripts as long as the Guidance Office gets a copy of their scores by coding in KHS when registering for the test.

Exam Fee Waiver
Any student eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch will be eligible to take the SAT/ACT for free (there are restrictions regarding the number of times they are allowed to take it for free).

See your counselor for a fee waiver. Students should make every effort to apply by the first deadline…late fees will be charged after this date.

Test Dates

Listed below are upcoming dates tests will be administered at KHS. There are other dates and sites at which you can take the tests. You can find this information at collegeboard.com and actstudent.org.

SAT I & II