HAMMOND HAMMOND HIGH HIGH

MAGNET MAGNET SchoolSchoolScheduling for

Incoming Freshmen2011-12

The Tangipahoa Parish School System does not discriminate on the basis of

Race, color, national origin, sex, age, disabilities or veteran status.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

IntroductionIntroduction The information you are receiving

today is important to you as a student. In order for HHMS to provide you with the best possible education, you must take the responsibility of choosing subjects that will help you achieve your goals. You will receive an information booklet needed for scheduling. It will provide you with graduation requirements, scheduling requirements, course summaries and other important information. Read this guide carefully and discuss your schedule with your parents. You are not allowed to change teachers or course subjects, so you should give serious consideration to your selections.

GRADUATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

((for incoming freshmen beginning for incoming freshmen beginning

2008-092008-09))

The Louisiana Department of Education has three basic diplomas for the freshmen class of 2008-09 and beyond. They are the LA Core 4, the Career Diploma and the Basic Diploma. Every student is automatically enrolled in the LA Core 4 unless the student transfers over on the Career Diploma. After two years in high school the parent/guardian and the student may choose to opt out of the Core 4 and enter the Basic Diploma. In order to opt out, a conference must be held with the student’s counselor to discuss the options and a contract must be signed.

Note: only those students in the Core 4 meet 4-year university/college entrance requirements.

LA Core 4LA Core 4Class of 2011-12 and Class of 2011-12 and

beyondbeyond

The following only includes the courses offered at HHMS:

4 Units of English (English I, II, III, IV)

4 Units of Math

Algebra I Part I/IIAlgebra IGeometryAlgebra IIRemaining unit shall come from the following: Math Essentials, Financial Math, Advanced Math Pre-Calculus, Advances Math Functions and Statistics, Calculus

4 Units of ScienceBiology IChemistry I2 units from the following: Physical Science, Physics I, Biology II, Environmental Science, Agriscience II

A student completing a Career and Technical Area of Concentration may substitute a BESE/Board of Regents approved IBC-related course from within the student’s Area of Concentration for the 4th required science unit.

4 Units of Social Studies World GeographyCivicsAmerican HistoryWorld HistoryPsychology

A student completing a Career/Technical Area of Concentration may substitute a BESE/Board of Regents approved IBC-related course from within the student’s Area of Concentration for the 4th required social studies unit.

½ Unit of Health1 ½ Units of PE or

JROTC

1 Unit of ArtFine Arts Survey or 1 unit of Art, Band, Choir or Piano

2 Units of the same Foreign Language

(must have foreign language for TOPS).

3 units of electivesTotal 24 units

EOC TestingEOC Testing

In addition to the courses needed for graduation a student must pass 1 end-of-course test in the following categories to graduate:

Algebra I or GeometryEnglish II or English IIIBiology or American History 15% of the students final

grade will come from their EOC score.

HAMMOND HIGH HAMMOND HIGH MAGNET PROGRAMSMAGNET PROGRAMS

Beginning with the 2011-12 school year, Hammond High has been designated the Medical Magnet school in the parish. HHMS will be offering programs in medical fields and other areas of concentration. These Career Clusters and Career Pathways have specific guidelines and course selections see course guide and website for detailed outlines.

Career ClustersCareer ClustersCareer Pathways for Career Pathways for

2011-122011-12Agriculture, Food and

Natural Resources (Agriculture)

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (The Arts)

Government and Public Administration (JROTC)

Health Science◦ Emergency Health Care (EMT)◦ Health Professionals (First

Responder)◦ Nursing (CNA)◦ Nutrition and Food ◦ Pharmacy ◦ Sports Medicine

Hospitality and TourismCulinary Arts (Pro Start)

Human ServicesChild Development Services(Early Childhood Care)

Information TechnologyComputer Science

Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsEngineering (Robotics)

MEDICAL COURSESMEDICAL COURSES

Introduction to Health Occupations

Allied Health Services ISports Medicine ISports Medicine IISports Medicine IIIFirst ResponderMedical TerminologyCNAPharmacy TechEMT (2012-2013)Medical Coding (TBD)

OTHER NEW OTHER NEW COURSESCOURSES

Computer Science IComputer Science IIComputer ArchitectureEngineering Design I

(Robotics)Engineering Design II

(Robotics)PE IIIPE IV

Testing Testing InformationInformation 9th grade EOC testing10th gradePLAN

EOC testing11th gradePSAT- on a

voluntary basisACT – Recommended in

April for college bound

SAT – if required for college

entrance12th gradeRepeat ACT and

SAT as needed

Grade ClassificationBased on the following:9th – 0 to 5.5 credits

10th – 6.0 to 10.5 credits

11th – 11 to 16.5 credits

12th – 17 credits

Individual Graduation Plan

According to the Career Options Law, every student must have an individual graduation plan on file. The plan is initiated in the 8th grade and will be updated each year.

Individual graduation plans will be made using LAePortal. (www.LAePortal.com)

Students are to select an area of concentration to use as a focus for their high school curriculum. Students are to select 4 primary courses in the area of concentration and 2 related courses. Students may revise plans as needed.

TOPSTOPSThe Louisiana Tuition

Opportunity Program for Students is a scholarship program that will pay for 8 semesters of average college tuition at any in-state public college for qualifying students.

The College Prep award will pay for tuition only at a qualifying state college.

The Tech award will pay for qualifying technical school tuition.

About About SchedulingScheduling

We encourage students and parents/guardians to agree upon course selections. Parents’ signatures are required and the scheduling form should be returned within the deadline.

If a student does not turn a schedule request in on time, the counselors will make one for them.

Once a course has been selected we will be unable to make changes as the master schedule is based upon students’ requests.

CRITERIA FOR CRITERIA FOR HONORS COURSESHONORS COURSES

Students must meet three of the four criteria yearly for each subject area:

Minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.80

Minimum subject area average of 3.00

Teacher Recommendation based on a subject-area checklist—form provided

Score Mastery or Advanced on LEAP or EOC test in subject area.

Honors Teacher Recommendation FormHonors Teacher Recommendation Form Tangipahoa Parish School System Teacher Input Form

Student _______________________________ Teacher ___________________________   Subject ________________________________ Hour _______ Date_________________    To the teacher:  To be considered for enrollment in an honors course, a student must

meet 3 of 4 criteria, including teacher feedback on student performance in the specific subject area. To give an overall picture of the above-referenced student’s performance in your class, please read the following descriptors and check the appropriate column. Please write a brief comment for any area marked “No.”

       

   

Additional Comments (optional)

______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________  

Check one:  

_____I recommend this student for enrollment in an honors course in the above-referenced subject.

 

_____I do not recommend this student for enrollment in an honors course in the above-referenced subject.

 

_______________________________________________________ Teacher Signature Date

The student:Yes No Specific Statement about the Student

Brings materials to class

Completes assignments in

time for class

Is alert and cooperative in

class

Works well with peers

Is concerned about grades

and learning

Scheduling Scheduling BrochureBrochure

The scheduling brochure has information on course selection and guidelines. Please read it carefully. All the courses offered here are listed with a brief description. Pay attention to any prerequisites, requirements and fees. Remember, be careful in your selections---once you select a course you will be expected to remain in it as changes drastically affect the master schedule .

HAMMOND HIGH SCHOOLHAMMOND HIGH SCHOOL2011-20122011-2012

FRESHMEN COURSE SELECTION CARDFRESHMEN COURSE SELECTION CARD

Student Name:_______________________________________________________ (Printed) Last Name First Name Middle

Phone Number:_____________________________ Jr. High__________________ Directions: 1) Identify Career Cluster and Area of Concentration 2) For an honors core class place an “x” in the column by that class. Honors requirements: Must meet 3 out of 4: 3.0 in core class; 2.8 overall gpa; mastery or advanced in core area on LEAP and teacher recommendation in specific subject area—attached sheet. 3) Select (circle) either PE or JROTC—the other can be selected as an elective. 4) Write in the name of the elective class you would like to take. 5) Write in the name of two alternate electives. Career Cluster:_________________________Area of Concentration___________________________

Alternate Elective

Course to replace any elective that does not fit in the schedule.

Alt 1_______________________________________________ My signature below indicates that I understand all expectations and can meet all requirements

for the above requested courses. Furthermore, I understand there are no trial-periods for classes; once

scheduled there are NO changes.

Student Signature:________________________________________________date__________ Parent Signature:_________________________________________________date__________ Counselor:_______________________________________________________ *For any questions or concerns please contact Mrs. Nelson at Hammond High at 985-345-7235*

Honors

1 English I

2 Algebra I

3 Physical Science

4 World Geography

5 Journey to Careers

6 PE I or JROTC

7 Elective:

8 Elective:

Counselor’s CornerCounselor’s Corner

We hope this has been helpful to you. For any questions please contact your counselor:

Miya Nelson (9th grade)

miya.martin@tangischools.org