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Ponchatoula High SchoolScheduling for your Junior Year
2015-2016
Scheduling ProceduresOnline Scheduling
A. Open until January 26
Individual Scheduling in English class
A. Scheduling forms will be distributed in English class the week prior to scheduling.
a. Complete scheduling form
b. Complete IGP
c. Secure signatures.
Parent
Teacher
Honor Classes
By Application Classes (Turn applications in to respective teacher.)
B. If above is not completed or student is absent, scheduling will be completed during academic period.
Important
For individual scheduling during English class, the
scheduling request form and IGP must be complete
and have necessary signatures.
If your schedule form or IGP is incomplete and
without signatures, you will be skipped during that
hour and will be scheduled during an Academic
Period when your forms are completed.
Who should remain in the Core 4 Curriculum?
• Students who have at least a 2.0 GPA by midterm of their 10th grade year. C average or above, no D’s or F’s
• If a student’s GPA isn’t a 2.0 now, the chance of them bringing their GPA up while taking harder courses in the 11th and 12th grade are very slim.
• Students whose major requires a 4 year degree and their EXPLORE OR PLAN scores predicted at least a 20 on their ACT
Core 4 Graduation Requirements/TOPS Core
• English - 4 units• English I, II, III, and IV
• Math – 4 units• Algebra I or Algebra I-Pt. 2 or Applied Algebra I• Geometry• Algebra II
• Remaining unit shall come from the following: Financial Math, Math Essentials, Advanced Math–Pre-Calculus, Advanced Math–Functions and Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Probability and Statistics,
Science – 4 units
Biology
Chemistry
2 units from the following: Physical Science, Integrated Science, Physics I, Biology II,
Chemistry II, Environmental Science, Physics II, Agriscience II, Anatomy and Physiology
Core 4 Requirements Continued . . .
Social Studies – 4 units
1 unit of Civics and
1 unit of American History
2 units from the following: World History, World Geography
Health – ½ Unit
Physical Education – 1½ units
Foreign Language – 2 units
2 units from the same foreign language
Arts – 1 unit
Fine Arts Survey or one unit of Art, Dance, Music, or Theatre*
Who should opt for the Basic Curriculum?
1. Your major is offered at a Technical or Community College.
2. Your are going straight to work, an apprenticeship, or maybe the military.
3. You are working toward a skill or certification like Welding or Pro-Start.
4. Your grades aren’t good enough for University Admission, but you’d like to attend a Community College first, then transfer to a University.
Basic Curriculum Graduation Requirements
English – 4 units
English I, II, III and IV or Senior Applications in English
Math – 4 units
Algebra I or Algebra I-Pt1 and Algebra I-Pt 2 or Applied Algebra I
Geometry
Remaining units shall come from the following:
Algebra II, Financial Math, Math Essentials,
Advanced Math–Pre-Calculus, Advanced Math–Functions and Statistics,
Science – 3 units instead of 4
Biology
1 unit from physical science cluster: Physical Science, Integrated Science,
Chemistry I, Physics I, or Physics of Technology I
1 unit from Aerospace Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Earth Science,
Environmental Science, Physics II, Physics of Technology II, Agriscience II,
Anatomy and Physiology, an additional course from the physical Science cluster, or
a locally initiated elective approved by BESE as a science substitute.
Basic Curriculum Graduation Requirements cont.
Social Studies – 3 units instead of 4
American History
1 unit of Civics
1 unit from World History or World Geography
Health – ½ Unit
Physical Education – 1½ units
Area of Concentration or Career Pathway
Students must have an Area of Concentration consisting of 4 Primary Courses and 2 Related Courses.
One unit must be a computer course
One unit must be Education for Careers 1 and 2 or Journey to Careers
Ponchatoula High School Core Four Exemption Conference Request
New Diploma OptionsAfter the student has attended high school for a minimum of two years, the student and
the student’s parent or legal guardian may request that the student be exempt from
completing the Louisiana Core Four Curriculum and be placed in the Louisiana Basic Core
Curriculum. (Bulletin 741: 2318)
What is the difference?
The Louisiana Core Four Curriculum prepares students for entrance to a four-year university in the State of Louisiana. The Basic Core Curriculum would prepare them for a community college or technical school in the State of Louisiana.
Students who “Opt Out” of the LA Core 4 Curriculum will also be required to fulfill their elective credits in a Career Area of Concentration which will be determined at the Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) conference. The student’s IGP would be revised at the conference to fit with the updated diploma option.
1. Log in to Student
Progress Center under
the Student tab.
Steps for Online Scheduling
2. Click on
student name.
3. Click on
Curriculum.
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
ENGLISH ENGLISH 1 ENGLISH 2 ENGLISH 3 SR. APPLICATIONS IN
ENGLISH
MATH ALGEBRA 1 GEOMETRY MATH ESSENTIALS FINANCIAL MATH
SCIENCE PHYSICAL SCIENCE BIOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE
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SOCIAL STUDIES WORLD GEOGRAPHY CIVICS AMERICAN HISTORY --------
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
P. E. 1 or JROTC 1 P. E. 2/ HEALTH or
JROTC 2
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REG/VOC.
ELECTIVE
Intro to Business
Comp. Apps.**
PRIMARY
ELECTIVE
1st AOC Elective 2nd AOC Elective 3rd AOC Elective Ed. For Careers
RELATED
ELECTIVE
2nd Related Elective Electives as Needed
** IBCA is a
related AOC
Elective
Basic Core Course ProgressionCourses is Red are EOC tested courses. In order to graduate, students must pass at least 1 in each pair.
Algebra I or GeometryEnglish 2 or English 3
Biology or American History
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
ENGLISH ENGLISH 1 ENGLISH 2 ENGLISH 3 ENGLISH 4
MATH ALGEBRA 1 GEOMETRY ALGEBRA 2 ADVANCED MATH
SCIENCE PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY 1 4TH SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES WORLD
GEOGRAPHY
CIVICS AMERICAN
HISTORY
WORLD HISTORY
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
P. E. 1 or JROTC 1 P. E. 2/HEALTH or
JROTC 2
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REG. ELECTIVE Intro to Bus.
Comp. Apps
FOREIGN
LANGUAGE
1st Foreign Language 2nd yr Foreign
Language
ART Art or Art Sub.
Core 4 Course Progression
Courses is Red are EOC tested courses. In order to graduate, students must pass at least 1 in
each pair.
Algebra I or Geometry
English 2 or English 3
Biology or American History
http://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/Core_Curriculum_14.pdf
http://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/TOPSTechCoreCurriculum.pdf
TOPS Tech Core Curriculum Units Courses
3 Units English I, II, and III
1 Unit English IV, Business English or Senior Applications in English
1 Unit Algebra I, or Algebra I, Parts 1 and 2 (two units); or Applied Algebra I or Applied Mathematics I and II (two units)
2 Units Geometry, Applied Mathematics III, Algebra II, Math Essentials, Financial Mathematics, Advanced Math – Pre-
Calculus, Advanced Math – Functions and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, Pre-Calculus or Algebra III
(Integrated Mathematics I, II and III may be substituted for Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II, and shall be considered the
equivalent of the 3 required math units)
1 Unit Biology
2 Units Chemistry or Applied Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Integrated Science,
Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics I, Physics II, Physics for Technology, Anatomy and Physiology or Agriscience I and Agriscience
II (both for one unit)
1 Unit United States History
1 Unit Civics (1 year), or ½ Unit Civics and ½ Unit Free Enterprise1
1 Unit World History, Western Civilization, World Geography, European History or AP Human Geography
Option 1
1 Unit Fine Arts Survey (or substitute two units of performance courses in music, dance or theatre; or two units of visual
art; or two units of studio art; or a career/technical studies course approved by Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
(BESE); or substitute one unit of an elective from among the other subjects listed in this core curriculum), Speech III and Speech
IV (two units), or substitute one unit of drafting.
2 Units Foreign Language, Technical Writing, Speech I or Speech II
1 Unit Computer education program of studies approved by BESE
TOTAL: 17 units
Option 2
4 Units A career major comprised of a sequence of related specialty course and approved for the school by BESE. For a
complete list of majors and courses, please go to http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/course-choice/2013-2014-career-and-
technical-education-area-of-concentration-guide.pdf?sfvrsn=2
1 Unit Related or technical field course
1 Unit Basic computer course
TOTAL: 19 units
http://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/TOPS_Tuition_Amounts.pdf
Average Annual Award
$4,648.00
TOPS Award Amounts
Assessments
9thEOC
Explore
10thEOC
PLAN
11thEOC
PSAT –on a voluntary basis in October
ACT –March
SAT –if required for college admission
ASVAB –on a voluntary basis
12thRepeat above tests as needed
Introduction
• The information you are receiving is important for you and your child. You, the school, and the student must work together to ensure that your student achieves his/her educational goals.
• The informational newspaper, scheduling forms, and applications needed for scheduling will be posted on the PHS website. This will provide you with graduation requirements, scheduling requirements, course summaries and other important information. Read this guide carefully and discuss the scheduling options with your child.
• Students are NOT allowed to change teachers or courses once the schedules are issued. So please give serious consideration to your selections.
Industry Based Certifications•Pharmacy Tech
•First Responder
•Customer Service
•ProStart
•OSHA
•Welding
•Vet Tech Assistant
•Microsoft Office Specialist
Course SelectionPlease be sure to read the description of the elective before choosing.
Please choose wisely. We will not change electives once the master schedule is made.
If you ask for a class and receive it, you are expected to stay there for the entire length of the course.
Some courses require that you get special approval. Special approval means that you must get the teacher granting permission to sign your schedule request form. Applications are on the PHS website and must be returned to the teacher.
Honors Courses Criteria
A student must meet three of the five criteria yearly for the subject area requested.
1. Minimum overall GPA of 2.82. Minimum subject area average of 3.03. Teacher Recommendation 4. Student Self-evaluation 5. Test Scores
Mastery or Advanced on LEAP Excellent or Good on EOC in subject area
Industry Based Certifications
• Pharmacy Tech
• First Responder
• Customer Service
• ProStart
• OSHA
• Welding
• Vet Tech Assistant
• Microsoft Office Specialist
AP Courses
• AP English Literature and Composition
• Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science
• Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 1 algebra-based
• Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 2 algebra-based
Dual Enrollment
Students who qualify may enroll at SLU or
Northshore Technical Community College and
attend classes while attending PHS.
Dual Enrollment Roundup
April 30 @ 6 p.m.
PHS Class SLU Course
Fall Term
SLU Course
Spring Term
Adv. Math Pre-Cal* Math 161 Math 162
Adv. Math Statistics * Math 161 Math 241
Calculus * Math 163 Math 241
American History* History 202
World History* History 101
Spanish II Span 101 Span 102
Biology II * Biology 151
Chemistry II * Chemistry 101
Fine Arts Survey Music App 151
English IV * English 101 English 102
Psychology PSYC 101
Dual Enrollment/Early Start
General Requirements
for
SLU Dual Enrollment
• ACT or PLAN Composite: 18
• If your Math is less than 19, you may still enroll in English,
Spanish, History, Music.
• If your English score is less than 18, you may still enroll in
Math, Chemistry, Spanish, History.
• See the course description in newspaper if interested.
Individual Graduation PlansAccording to the Career Options Law, every student must have an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) on file at the school.
The plan is initiated in 8th grade and will be updated each year.
The IGP shall be signed by the student and parent or legal guardian each year.
The IGP reflects the curriculum pathway and the recommended sequence of elective courses.
The IGP is flexible, yet sufficiently structured, to ensure that a student will meet the high school requirements for admission to a postsecondary education institution or enter the workforce.
IGP – Blank Form
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/coun
selor-toolbox-resources/individual-
graduation-plan-(blank).pdf?sfvrsn=2
Denise Latour A – D [email protected] 985-474-8809
Orlisa DePhillips E – K [email protected] 985-474-8810
Katharine Meadors L – Q [email protected] 985-474-8805
Tommie Roberston R – Z [email protected] 985-474-8808
PHS Counselors and contact information