Alumni Perspective

Making the transition from high school to college can be both exciting and challenging.  Every year KHCS solicits feedback from our recent graduates about their initial college experience and how KHCS has prepared them for what they have encountered. Typically, about 60% of the graduates respond each year, and their input is very valuable and appreciated.

The class of 2011 responded this year once again overwhelmingly positive with a few constructive suggestions on how KHCS can improve its offerings to equip its graduates better in their future studies.  Even though there are many variables that go into answering the survey questions, there is a pattern that emerges that is so helpful in determining which areas KHCS excels and, which can be improved.

KHCS seeks to prepare its students for college in the following ways:

• Mastery in specific core subjects like math, science, English
• Thinking and reasoning skills
• Time management
• Reading volume
• Writing assignments
• Different types of testing and work assignments

When asked how they felt they compared to their college classmates:

50% --- Consistently Above Average

33% --- Occasionally Above Average

16% --- Adequate

8%   --- Somewhat Inadequate

0%   --- Very Inadequate

English was listed as the favorite class because the teacher made the content interesting and applicable.  Math was listed as the least favorite because the students did not feel they were "very good at it".

When asked how KHCS could improve or expand its academic opportunities, more diverse Advanced Placement offerings were recommended multiple times.  The current AP classes were given high ratings and were seen as very beneficial.  More foreign language offerings, a philosophy class, as well as adding more science choices like AP Chemistry and anatomy were also suggested.

Overall KHCS is seen through the eyes of recent alumni as a well-rounded, whole education that touches on the deeper issues, teaches discernment and prepares its students for the next chapter in their lives.