Transcript Zachary High School Class of 2013 Parent Meeting

Zachary High School
Class of 2015
Parent Meeting
February 9, 2012
Objectives for Tonight’s Meeting
• To share information regarding academic
resources for ZHS students and parents
• To review Graduation Requirements and
TOPS curriculum
• To prepare for 10th grade scheduling
Folders
• “Beat the H.E.A.T.” card
• STAR Reading Assessment/Home Connect
letter for parents
• ACT online prep log-in
• JTCC Goals Worksheet for 10th grade
• Standard/Honors/AP chart
• Graduation/ TOPS Requirements
• Career Pathways
• Course Offerings
• Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)
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 Curriculum prepares students for
entry into the workforce, military, technical/trade
schools, and community colleges.
• Requires approval by parents, student, and
school.
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
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
Typical 10th Grade Schedule:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
English II
Geometry
Biology I
Civics
P.E.
Foreign Language
Career Pathway Elective
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
Scheduling Information
• Course selections should be driven by the
student’s career interest and postsecondary
plans.
• Course Offerings
• Current 9th graders – February 15th – 17th
• Current 10th graders – February 22nd – 24th
• Current 11th graders – March 1st – 5th
Journey to College and Career (JTCC)
• Consider the value of rigorous courses;
colleges do!
• Blue Ribbon Academic Curriculum (BRAC)
• JTCC Goals Worksheet
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:

9th Grade
10th Grade
iLEAP Results: (circle one)
GEE/LAA2 Results: (circle one)
Y
Y
Y
N Scored in upper quartile
N Scored in middle quartile
N Scored in lower quartile
EOC Test Results(circle one)
Y
Y
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

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
OR
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)
th
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:
___________________
Mathematics:
____________________
Science:
____________________
Social Studies:
____________________
PE/Health/ROTC:
____________________
____________________
Science:
____________________
Social Studies:
____________________
PE/Health/ROTC:
____________________
General Electives
General Electives
____________________
Science:
____________________
Social Studies:
____________________
PE/Health/ROTC:
____________________
General Electives
____________________
Science:
____________________
Social Studies:
____________________
PE/Health/ROTC:
____________________
General Electives
_____________________ ______________________
______________________
_________________________
_____________________ ______________________
______________________
_________________________
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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Student
Date
Student
Date
Parent
Date
Parent
Date
Counselor/Advisor
Date
Counselor/Advisor
Date
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Student
Date
Parent
Date
Counselor/Advisor
Date
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Student
Date
Parent
Date
Counselor/Advisor
Date
_________________________
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?Questions?
Donna Kline, Freshman Academy Coordinator
[email protected]
Bianca Brown, School Counselor
[email protected]
Tiffany Montelepre, School Counselor
[email protected]
This PowerPoint, any handouts, and other
useful information will be posted on
www.zacharyhigh.org/guidance.html.
AP Meeting
• Advanced Placement parent/student
meeting in ZHS Library immediately
following this meeting.
• 7:00-7:30 p.m.