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 unitsBiologyChemistry2 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 units1 unit of Civics and1 unit of American History2 units from the following: World History, World Geography

Health – ½ Unit

Physical Education – 1½ unitsForeign Language – 2 units

2 units from the same foreign language

Arts – 1 unitFine 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 unitsEnglish I, II, III and IV or Senior Applications in English

Math – 4 unitsAlgebra I or Algebra I-Pt1 and Algebra I-Pt 2 or Applied Algebra I

GeometryRemaining 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 4Biology

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 History1 unit of Civics1 unit from World History or World Geography

Health – ½ Unit

Physical Education – 1½ units

Area of Concentration or Career PathwayStudents 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.

What is required to change diploma options?Before an exemption is granted, the student, the student’s parent or legal guardian and a school representative shall meet to discuss the student’s progress and determine what is in the student’s best interest for the continuation of his/her future educational plan. At this meeting, all three parties are required to sign the Core Four Exemption Form if the student decides to “Opt Out’. Students will have one opportunity per year to change diploma options which shall be during spring scheduling.

Requesting an “Opt Out” Conference with the Counselor

If you would like to schedule an appointment with your student’s counselor and discuss your student’s diploma options, please complete the information below. You will be contacted to schedule an appointment time.

Conference requests must be returned to your counselor.Student Name: ______________________________Parent Name: __________________________________Daytime Telephone: ______________ Cell #: ____________________Email: ____________________________________________________

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 MATHSCIENCE PHYSICAL SCIENCE BIOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL

SCIENCE---------

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 4MATH ALGEBRA 1 GEOMETRY ALGEBRA 2 ADVANCED MATHSCIENCE PHYSICAL

SCIENCEBIOLOGY 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 9thEOCExplore

10thEOCPLAN

11thEOCPSAT –on a voluntary basis in OctoberACT –March SAT –if required for college admissionASVAB –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 2.8 2. Minimum subject area average of 3.0

3. 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 CourseFall Term

SLU CourseSpring 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/counselor-toolbox-resources/individual-graduation-plan-(blank).pdf?sfvrsn=2

Denise Latour A – D denise.latour@tangischools.org 985-474-8809

Orlisa DePhillips E – K orlisa.dephillips@tangischools.org 985-474-8810

Katharine Meadors L – Q katharine.Meadors@tangischool.org 985-474-8805

Tommie Roberston R – Z tommie.Robertson@tangischools.org 985-474-8808

PHS Counselors and contact information