Transcript Zachary High School Class of 2014 Parents’ Night

Zachary High School
Class of 2015
Parents’ Night
March 1, 2011
Agenda
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Overview of the Ninth Grade Academy
ZCSD’s Journey to College and Career
Registration/Scheduling Process
LA Core 4 Graduation Requirements
TOPS Curriculum
Career Pathways
Individual Graduation Plans
Ninth Grade Academy Goals
• Increase the # of first-time 9th graders who
successfully complete freshman year
• Raise student achievement levels
• Increase daily attendance rate
• Decrease the # of discipline referrals
• Increase the # of 9th graders participating in ZHS
extracurricular activities
• Promote students’ awareness of post-secondary
options
Strategies for Success
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Successful transition to high school
Increased communication between school and home
9th grade core teachers teaming daily
Enhanced guidance support
HEAT daily for missing homework
SS for academic work
After-school tutoring available M-Th
Additional ELA and math instruction, if needed
Early, targeted interventions for struggling learners
Save the Dates
• May – Summer packets, including summer reading
assignments, suggested summer work, and sports
information sent to NMS for all 8th graders to bring home.
• August 3rd – Freshman Orientation/ Parent University
classes
– Last names A-L
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
– Last names M-Z
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
• August 4th - 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Freshmen Only
Day
Grading System
• 18-week cumulative
grading period
Semester 1(Aug.-Dec.)
Semester 2 (Jan.-May)
• Progress reports are
mailed home at the end
of a 6-week period
(parents should check
Parent Command Center
on a regular basis)
• Final grades are awarded
at the end of each
semester. These are
official transcript grades
that will follow students to
all post-secondary
options.
Importance of Rigor
• Honors courses
• AP (Advanced
Placement) courses
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Challenge
Exposure
In-depth
College Readiness
Journey to College and Career
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9th Grade Checklist
Counselors’ Corner website
ACT resources
Update of Individual Graduation Plans
Career interest inventory
College Fair
Registration March 3 @ NMS
Course selections should be driven by the
student’s academic record, standardized
test scores, career interests and
postsecondary plans
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
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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
TOPS
• 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
Discrete Math or Calculus
• Science –
4 Units
Biology, Chemistry, and 2 from
Environmental Science, Physical
Science, Biology II (AP), Chemistry II
(AP), Physics or Ag II
• Social Studies - 4 Units
American History, Civics, World
Geography, and World History
Fine Arts Survey -
1 Unit
… or 2 units of visual/performance courses
… or an elective from core area
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
Career Pathways
• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
– Ag Production/ Management/ Entrepreneurship
– Horticulture
– Animal Science
• Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication
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Graphic Arts
Performing Arts
Journalism
Mass Communication
• Architecture and Construction
– Carpentry and Construction
Career Pathways
• Business, Management, and Administration
– Business Administration
• Education and Training
– Education
• Government and Public Administration
– JROTC
• Health Science
– Nursing
– Pharmacy
– Sports Medicine
Career Pathways
• Human Services
– Management of Family Resources
• Information Technology
– Information Systems
• Manufacturing
– Welding
• Marketing
– Entrepreneurship
– Clothing and Textiles
Zachary High School
Freshman Registration 2011-2012
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MIDDLE
FIRST
Academy House
Honors House
Required Courses
Required Courses
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English I
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English I Honors
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Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II (ONLY if taking Geometry now)
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Algebra I Honors
Geometry Honors
Algebra II Honors
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World Geography
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World Geography Honors
Human Geography AP
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Physical Science
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Physical Science Honors
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Introduction to Business
Computer Applications
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Introduction to Business
Computer Applications
(6)
Phys. Ed./Health
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Foreign Language Elective
French I
Spanish I
French II
Spanish II
Latin I
(7) Career Clusters
A course must be chosen from the list below. Select your top 3 choices in preference order.
This course must be aligned with the individual graduation plan selected by the student.
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Agriscience I
Architecture & Construction
Basic Wood Tech.
Government & Public Administration
ROTC I
Human Services
Family & Consumer Sci. I
Health Science
_____ Introduction to Health Occupations
Business Management Administration
Principles of Business
_____ Principles of Marketing
Arts, AV Technology, Communication
Beginning Choir
Beginning Band
Percussion Ensemble
Guitar (must have guitar)
Advanced Band (Concert)
Art I
Theatre I (Beginning Drama)
_____ Speech l (Public Speaking)
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Individual Graduation Plan
Incoming Freshmen 2008-2009 and beyond – College and Career Diploma
Ninth Grade Entry Date:
Name: _____________________________________ Area of Concentration: ___________________________
Originating Middle School:___________________ High School Attending:__________________________
NOTE: Students may complete an Academic Area of Concentration by completing the LA Core 4 curriculum.
Career Cluster (for Career/Technical Area of Concentration only):
___ Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
___ Arts, A/V Technology & Communication
___ Architecture and Construction
___ Business, Management and Administration
Postsecondary Plans:
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9th Grade
10th Grade
iLEAP Results: (circle one)
GEE/LAA2 Results: (circle one)
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N Scored in upper quartile
N Scored in middle quartile
N Scored in lower quartile
EOC Test Results(circle one)
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N Approaching Basic or above: English
Language Arts
N Approaching Basic or above: Mathematics
EOC Test Results(circle one)
(Entering 9th graders 2010 and beyond)
Y N Algebra I EOC test –Fair or above
(Entering 9th graders 2010 and beyond)
Y N English II EOC test–Fair or above
Y N Geometry EOC test–Fair or above
Y N Biology EOC test–Fair or above
(Remember to consider TOPS/TOPS
Tech Core Curriculum)
(Remember to consider TOPS/TOPS Tech
Core Curriculum)
English I
Mathematics:
___ Human Services
___ Information Technology
___ Law, Public Safety and Security
___ Manufacturing
___ Government and Public Administration
___ Marketing, Sales and Services
___ Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
___ Transportation, Distribution, and
Logistics
 College and Career Diploma – no endorsements
Academic Endorsement
Career and Technical Endorsement TOPS Tech Option 1
Curriculum:
Career and Technical Endorsement TOPS Tech Option 2
LA Core 4
 Other ______________________________________
LA Basic Core
Technical College
Technical Training
Community College
Employment
Four Year College
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Military
University
Other _________________________
Diploma Endorsements:
(Check College Catalogs for
specific entrance requirements)
___ Education and Training
___ Finance
___ Health Science
___ Hospitality and Tourism
English II
Mathematics:
11th Grade
12th Grade
GEE/LAA2 Results: (circle one)
Y N Approaching Basic or above: English Language Arts
Y N Approaching Basic or above: Science
Y N Approaching Basic or above: Mathematics
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Y N Approaching Basic or above: Social Studies Y N Approaching Basic or above: Science OR
Y N Approaching Basic or above: Social Studies
EOC Test Results(circle one)
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EOC Test Results(circle one)
(Entering 9 graders 2010 and beyond)
(Entering 9th graders 2010 and beyond)
Y N English III EOC test–Fair or above
Y N Fair or above on one math EOC
Y N American History EOC test–Fair or above
Y N Fair or above on one English EOC
Y N Fair or above on one science or social studies EOC
GEE/LAA2 Results: (circle one)
(Remember to consider TOPS/TOPS Tech
Core Curriculum)
English III
Mathematics:
(Remember to consider TOPS/TOPS Tech Core
Curriculum):
English:
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Mathematics:
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Science:
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Social Studies:
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PE/Health/ROTC:
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Science:
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Social Studies:
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PE/Health/ROTC:
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General Electives
General Electives
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Science:
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Social Studies:
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PE/Health/ROTC:
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General Electives
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Science:
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Social Studies:
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PE/Health/ROTC:
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General Electives
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Electives: Career Tech Area of Electives: Career Tech Area of
Electives: Career Tech Area of
Electives: Career Tech Area of Concentration
Concentration (4 units comprised of a Concentration (4 units comprised of a
Concentration (4 units comprised of a
sequence of related specialty courses). sequence of related specialty courses).
sequence of related specialty courses).
(4 units comprised of a sequence of related specialty
courses).
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Signatures:
Initials:
Initials:
Initials:
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Questions??? Contact…
• Donna Kline, Freshman Academy Coordinator
[email protected]
• Bianca Brown, ZHS Counselor
[email protected]
• Donna Grice, ZHS Counselor
[email protected]