zachary high school class of 2014 parent meeting february 9, 2012
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Core 4 Graduation Requirements English4 Units Must be I, II, III, and IV Mathematics4 Units Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 4 th Math Science4 Units Biology, Chemistry, 3 rd and 4 th Science Social Studies4 Units World Geography/History, Civics/Free Enterprise, American History, 4 th Social Studies Physical Education 1 ½ Units Can substitute ROTC Health ½ Unit Foreign Language2 Units Two years in the same language Art Elective1 Unit Fine Art Survey, Art, Music, or Drama Electives3 Units 24 UnitsTRANSCRIPT
Zachary High SchoolClass of 2014
Parent Meeting
February 9, 2012
Objectives for Tonight’s Meeting
• To review Graduation Requirements• To review TOPS curriculum• To prepare for registration • To share information regarding
Journey to College and Career
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 4 Units
Biology, Chemistry, 3rd and 4th Science• Social Studies 4 Units
World Geography/History, Civics/Free Enterprise,American History, 4th Social Studies
• Physical Education 1 ½ UnitsCan substitute ROTC
• 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
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
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
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.
• Requires approval by parents, student, and school.
• Must complete a Career/ Technical Area of Concentration.
Typical 11th Grade Schedule:1. English III2. Algebra II3. Chemistry4. American History5. P.E.6. Foreign Language7. Career Pathway Elective
Career Clusters
• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources• Architecture and Construction• Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication• Business, Management, and Administration• Education and Training• Government and Public Administration• Human Services• Health Science• Information Technology• Manufacturing• Marketing
Rigorous Coursework• Honors
– Independent student learning– Faster pace
• Advanced Placement (AP)– Possible college credit– AP test– 11th grade courses: English Language and
Composition, Calculus AB, Biology II, American History
Honor Programs• Blue Ribbon Academic Curriculum
– 10 Honors or AP courses– 3.25 GPA by mid-term of senior year– 23 ACT by April 1st of senior year– Honor at graduation
• National Honor Society– 3.5 GPA– By invitation junior and senior year– Must have attended ZHS previous year– Four characteristics: Leadership*, Scholarship, Service* and
Character
Registration 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 22th – February 24th • Current 11th graders – March 1st – March 5th
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 ___ Education and Training ___ Human Services ___ Government and Public Administration ___ Arts, A/V Technology & Communication ___ Finance ___ Information Technology ___ Marketing, Sales and Services ___ Architecture and Construction ___ Health Science ___ Law, Public Safety and Security ___ Science, Technology, Engineering & Math ___ Business, Management and Administration ___ Hospitality and Tourism ___ Manufacturing ___ Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Diploma Endorsements: College and Career Diploma – no endorsements Academic Endorsement Career and Technical Endorsement TOPS Tech Option 1
Career and Technical Endorsement TOPS Tech Option 2 Other ______________________________________
Postsecondary Plans: Technical College Technical Training (Check College Catalogs for Community College Employment specific entrance requirements) Four Year College Military University Other _________________________ 9th Grade iLEAP Results: (circle one) Y N Scored in upper quartile Y N Scored in middle quartile Y N Scored in lower quartile EOC Test Results(circle one) (Entering 9th graders 2010 and beyond) Y N Algebra I EOC test –Fair or above
10th Grade GEE/LAA2 Results: (circle one) Y N Approaching Basic or above: English
Language Arts Y N Approaching Basic or above: Mathematics EOC Test Results(circle one) (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
11th Grade GEE/LAA2 Results: (circle one) Y N Approaching Basic or above: Science OR Y N Approaching Basic or above: Social Studies EOC Test Results(circle one) (Entering 9th graders 2010 and beyond) Y N English III EOC test–Fair or above Y N American History EOC test–Fair or above
12th Grade GEE/LAA2 Results: (circle one) Y N Approaching Basic or above: English Language Arts Y N Approaching Basic or above: Mathematics Y N Approaching Basic or above: Science OR Y N Approaching Basic or above: Social Studies EOC Test Results(circle one) (Entering 9th graders 2010 and beyond) Y N Fair or above on one math EOC Y N Fair or above on one English EOC Y N Fair or above on one science or social studies EOC
(Remember to consider TOPS/TOPS Tech Core Curriculum)
English I Mathematics: ____________________ Science: ____________________ Social Studies: ____________________ PE/Health/ROTC: ____________________
(Remember to consider TOPS/TOPS Tech Core Curriculum)
English II Mathematics: ____________________ Science: ____________________ Social Studies: ____________________ PE/Health/ROTC: ____________________
(Remember to consider TOPS/TOPS Tech Core Curriculum)
English III Mathematics: ____________________ Science: ____________________ Social Studies: ____________________ PE/Health/ROTC: ____________________
(Remember to consider TOPS/TOPS Tech Core Curriculum):
English: ___________________ Mathematics: ____________________ Science: ____________________ Social Studies: ____________________ PE/Health/ROTC: ____________________
General Electives _____________________ _____________________
General Electives ______________________ ______________________
General Electives ______________________ ______________________
General Electives _________________________ _________________________
Electives: Career Tech Area of Concentration (4 units comprised of a sequence of related specialty courses). _______________________ _______________________
Electives: Career Tech Area of Concentration (4 units comprised of a sequence of related specialty courses). _______________________ _______________________
Electives: Career Tech Area of Concentration (4 units comprised of a sequence of related specialty courses). _______________________ _______________________
Electives: Career Tech Area of Concentration (4 units comprised of a sequence of related specialty courses). _______________________ _______________________
Signatures: _____________________ Student Date
_____________________ Parent Date
_____________________ Counselor/Advisor Date
Initials: ______________________ Student Date
______________________ Parent Date
______________________ Counselor/Advisor Date
Initials: ______________________ Student Date
______________________ Parent Date
______________________ Counselor/Advisor Date
Initials: _________________________ Student Date
_________________________ Parent Date
_________________________ Counselor/Advisor Date
Curriculum: LA Core 4 LA Basic Core
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 ___ Education and Training ___ Human Services ___ Government and Public Administration ___ Arts, A/V Technology & Communication ___ Finance ___ Information Technology ___ Marketing, Sales and Services ___ Architecture and Construction ___ Health Science ___ Law, Public Safety and Security ___ Science, Technology, Engineering & Math ___ Business, Management and Administration ___ Hospitality and Tourism ___ Manufacturing ___ Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Diploma Endorsements: College and Career Diploma – no endorsements Academic Endorsement Career and Technical Endorsement TOPS Tech Option 1
Career and Technical Endorsement TOPS Tech Option 2 Other ______________________________________
Postsecondary Plans: Technical College Technical Training (Check College Catalogs for Community College Employment specific entrance requirements) Four Year College Military University Other _________________________ 9th Grade iLEAP Results: (circle one) Y N Scored in upper quartile Y N Scored in middle quartile Y N Scored in lower quartile EOC Test Results(circle one) (Entering 9th graders 2010 and beyond) Y N Algebra I EOC test –Fair or above
10th Grade GEE/LAA2 Results: (circle one) Y N Approaching Basic or above: English
Language Arts Y N Approaching Basic or above: Mathematics EOC Test Results(circle one) (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
11th Grade GEE/LAA2 Results: (circle one) Y N Approaching Basic or above: Science OR Y N Approaching Basic or above: Social Studies EOC Test Results(circle one) (Entering 9th graders 2010 and beyond) Y N English III EOC test–Fair or above Y N American History EOC test–Fair or above
12th Grade GEE/LAA2 Results: (circle one) Y N Approaching Basic or above: English Language Arts Y N Approaching Basic or above: Mathematics Y N Approaching Basic or above: Science OR Y N Approaching Basic or above: Social Studies EOC Test Results(circle one) (Entering 9th graders 2010 and beyond) Y N Fair or above on one math EOC Y N Fair or above on one English EOC Y N Fair or above on one science or social studies EOC
(Remember to consider TOPS/TOPS Tech Core Curriculum)
English I Mathematics: ____________________ Science: ____________________ Social Studies: ____________________ PE/Health/ROTC: ____________________
(Remember to consider TOPS/TOPS Tech Core Curriculum)
English II Mathematics: ____________________ Science: ____________________ Social Studies: ____________________ PE/Health/ROTC: ____________________
(Remember to consider TOPS/TOPS Tech Core Curriculum)
English III Mathematics: ____________________ Science: ____________________ Social Studies: ____________________ PE/Health/ROTC: ____________________
(Remember to consider TOPS/TOPS Tech Core Curriculum):
English: ___________________ Mathematics: ____________________ Science: ____________________ Social Studies: ____________________ PE/Health/ROTC: ____________________
General Electives _____________________ _____________________
General Electives ______________________ ______________________
General Electives ______________________ ______________________
General Electives _________________________ _________________________
Electives: Career Tech Area of Concentration (4 units comprised of a sequence of related specialty courses). _______________________ _______________________
Electives: Career Tech Area of Concentration (4 units comprised of a sequence of related specialty courses). _______________________ _______________________
Electives: Career Tech Area of Concentration (4 units comprised of a sequence of related specialty courses). _______________________ _______________________
Electives: Career Tech Area of Concentration (4 units comprised of a sequence of related specialty courses). _______________________ _______________________
Signatures: _____________________ Student Date
_____________________ Parent Date
_____________________ Counselor/Advisor Date
Initials: ______________________ Student Date
______________________ Parent Date
______________________ Counselor/Advisor Date
Initials: ______________________ Student Date
______________________ Parent Date
______________________ Counselor/Advisor Date
Initials: _________________________ Student Date
_________________________ Parent Date
_________________________ Counselor/Advisor Date
Curriculum: LA Core 4 LA Basic Core
Journey to College and Career (JTCC)
• Goals Worksheets – Junior Year– ACT, PSAT– Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities– College Exploration– Sports/ Academic Camps
Questions?Donna Grice, Sophomore [email protected]
This PowerPoint and any handouts will be posted online at www.zacharyhigh.org/guidance.html.