Zachary High SchoolClass of 2015

Parent Meeting

February 9, 2012

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

Folders• “Beat the H.E.A.T.” card

• STAR Reading Assessment/Home Connect letter for parents

• ACT online prep log-in• JTCC Goals Worksheet for 10th grade• Standard/Honors/AP chart• Graduation/ TOPS Requirements• Career Pathways• Course Offerings• Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)

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– Animal Science

• 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 15th – 17th• Current 10th graders – February 22nd – 24th • Current 11th graders – March 1st – 5th

Journey to College and Career (JTCC)

• Consider the value of rigorous courses; colleges do!

• Blue Ribbon Academic Curriculum (BRAC)

• JTCC Goals Worksheet

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

?Questions?Donna Kline, Freshman Academy

Coordinator donna.kline@zacharyschools.org

Bianca Brown, School Counselorbianca.brown@zacharyschools.org

Tiffany Montelepre, School Counselortiffany.montelepre@zacharyschools.org

This PowerPoint, any handouts, and other useful information will be posted on www.zacharyhigh.org/guidance.html.

AP Meeting

• Advanced Placement parent/student meeting in ZHS Library immediately following this meeting.

• 7:00-7:30 p.m.