Transcript Zachary High School Class of 2013 Parent Meeting

Zachary High School
Class of 2015
Parent Meeting
January 31, 2013
Objectives for Tonight’s Meeting
• To share information regarding academic
resources for ZHS students and parents
• To review Graduation Requirements and
TOPS curriculum
• To discuss the PLAN Test
• To discuss Career Pathways
• To prepare for 11th grade scheduling
Folder
• 2013-2014 Registration Form
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PLAN Test Information
Career Pathways Flow Chart
Standard/Honors/AP Chart
10th Grade Newsletter
TOPS Core Curriculum
JTCC Goals Worksheet for 11th grade
Core 4/TOPS Graduation Requirements
Worksheet
Core 4 Graduation Requirements
• English
4 Units
Must be I, II, III, and IV
• Mathematics
4 Units
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II,
4th
Math
• Science
Biology, Chemistry,
4 Units
3rd
and
4th
Science
• Social Studies
4 Units
World Geography, Civics,
American History, 4th Social Studies
• Physical Education
1½ Units
Can substitute ROTC I and II
• Health
• Foreign Language
½ Unit
2 Units
Two years in the same language
• Art Elective
1 Unit
Fine Art Survey, Art, Music, or Drama
• Electives
3 Units
24 Units
Basic Core
• At the end of 10th grade, students have the
opportunity to change diploma tracks from a
Core 4 college prep curriculum to a Basic Core
Curriculum.
Basic Core Diploma Facts
• A Basic Core Diploma is an alternative to a Core 4
Diploma.
• Students who opt into a Basic Core Diploma track will
require a Career Pathway (6 specific courses) in order to
graduate.
• Basic Core Curriculum prepares students for entry into
the workforce, military, technical/trade schools, and
community colleges.
• Requires approval by parents, student, and school.
• Please see Mrs. Brown if you have questions about the
Basic Core Diploma.
TOPS Requirements
• English –
4 Units
English I, II, III and English IV
• Mathematics – 4 Units
Algebra I, Algebra II, and 2 from
Geometry or Advanced Math or
Probability & Statistics or Calculus
• Science –
4 Units
Biology, Chemistry, and 2 from
Environmental Science, Earth
Science, Physical Science, Biology II
(AP), Chemistry II (AP), Physics,
Physics (AP), Anatomy & Physiology,
or Agriscience II
• Social Studies - 4 Units
American History, Civics, World
Geography, and World History
Fine Arts Survey -
1 Unit
… or 1 unit of visual/performance course
Foreign Language -
2 Units
Two units in the same language
19 Total Core Curriculum Units
2.5 Core GPA
3.0 Core GPA
ACT Score: 20
ACT Score: 23, 27
PLAN Test
• March 19, 2013
• All 10th grade
students will take the
PLAN test.
• Prepares students for
the ACT test.
• Measures academic
progress in high
school.
• Identifies academic
strengths and areas
where improvement is
needed.
• Match student interest
with a career
Typical 11th Grade Schedule:
1.
2.
3.
4.
English III
Algebra II
Chemistry
American History
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PE/Health, Foreign Language, Art Elective,
and/or a Career Elective
Scheduling for Junior Year
• Course selections should be
driven by the student’s
academic ability, graduation
requirements, career interest
and postsecondary plans.
• Students will receive individual
counseling during scheduling.
• Current 10th grade students will
schedule for junior year on
February 6th and 7th during
English classes.
• 2013-2014 Registration Form
– Reviewed by parents/students
– Signed by parents/students
– Brought to school on Feb. 6th -7th in
order to schedule for junior year
during English class
– Students should know which
courses they plan to take BEFORE
scheduling on Feb. 6th -7th .
– Students who have questions about
courses, graduation requirements,
scheduling, etc. should see Mrs.
Brown before Feb. 6th -7th .
Honors and Advanced
Placement
• Honors
– Rigorous
– Challenging
– More in-depth vs. a
standard regular
course
– Prepares student for
college
• Advanced Placement
– Increased academic
rigor
– More challenging than
an honors course
– More in-depth than a
regular and an honors
level course
– AP Exam and potential
college credit at the
duration of the course
Journey to College and Career (JTCC)
• In 2009, the Zachary
• 11th Grade JTCC Goals
Worksheet
Community School District
developed and implemented a
college and career program for
students in grades PreK-12th.
The program consists of
multiple lessons, goals,
objectives, and activities
pertaining to college and
career.
Questions?
Bianca Brown, School Counselor
[email protected]
Erica Henry, School Test Coordinator
[email protected]