zachary high school class of 2016 parent meeting
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Zachary High SchoolClass of 2016
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 prepare for 10th grade scheduling
Handouts• “Beat the H.E.A.T.” card
• JTCC Goals Worksheet for 10th grade• Standard/Honors/AP chart• Graduation/ TOPS Requirements• Career Pathways• Course Offerings• Core Course Sequences• LA Connect
Core 4 Graduation Requirements• English 4 Units
Must be I, II, III, and IV
• Mathematics 4 UnitsAlgebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 4th Math
• Science 4 UnitsBiology, Chemistry, 3rd and 4th Science
• Social Studies 4 UnitsWorld Geography, Civics,American History, 4th Social Studies
• Physical Education 1½ UnitsCan substitute ROTC I and II
• Health ½ Unit• Foreign Language 2 Units
Two years in the same language
• Art Elective 1 UnitFine Art Survey, Art, Music, or Drama
• Electives 3 Units24 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 ACT Score: 20 3.0 Core GPA ACT Score: 23, 27
Typical 10th Grade Schedule:
1. English II2. Geometry3. Biology I4. Civics5. P.E.6. Foreign Language7. Career Pathway Elective
Career Pathways• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
– Ag Production/ Management/ Entrepreneurship– Horticulture
• Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication– 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 4th – 5th
• Current 10th graders – February 6th – 7th • Current 11th graders – February 21st – 22nd
• Review and select course choices for next school year. Sign and return Course Offerings form Monday and Tuesday.
Journey to College and Career (JTCC)
• Consider the value of rigorous courses; colleges do!
• Blue Ribbon Academic Curriculum (BRAC)
• JTCC Goals Worksheet
Louisiana Connect
• Online portal used to – Track high school academic progress– Search for colleges and scholarships– Complete and Review IGP’s– And much more!
• Student and Parent Access
Individual Graduation Plan
• Postsecondary Plans
• Diploma Track
• Course Plan
• Completed in IBCA classes this week
EXPLORE Test
• State-mandated test for freshman
• Aligned with ACT - EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT
• Identifies college readiness
• Test Date: March 19, 2013
• No cell phones allowed, must have school ID
?Questions?Michelle Vaughn, School Counselor
michelle.vaughn@zacharyschools.org
Donna Kline, Freshman Academy Coordinator donna.kline@zacharyschools.org
This PowerPoint, any handouts, and other useful information will be posted on www.zacharyhigh.org/guidance.html.
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