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Zachary High SchoolClass of 2013
Parent Meeting
February 22, 2011
Objectives for the Meeting
• To review Graduation Requirements
• To review TOPS curriculum/ Core GPA
• 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 UnitsAlgebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, 4th Math
• Science 4 UnitsBiology, Chemistry, 3rd and 4th Science
• Social Studies 4 UnitsWorld 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
Basic Core
• At the end of 10th grade, students have the opportunity to change from a Core 4 college prep curriculum to a Basic Core technical or community college curriculum.
• Requires approval by parents, student, and school.
TOPS• English – 4 Units English I, II, III and English IV
• Mathematics – 3 Units Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry,
Calculus, or Advanced Math
• Science – 3 Units Biology, Chemistry, and
Environmental Science, Physical Science, Biology II (AP), Chemistry II (AP) or Physics
• Social Studies - 3 Units American History, Civics/ Free
Enterprise, and World Geography or World History
Fine Arts Survey - 1 Unit … or 2 units of visual/performance courses … or an elective from others in core
Foreign Language – 2 Units Two units in the same language.
Computer - ½ Unit
Add. Math/ Science - 1 Unit Geometry, Calculus, Adv. Math, Discrete Math, Physics, Biology II (AP), Chemistry II (AP)
17½ Total Core Curriculum Units 2.5 Core GPA ACT Score: 20 3.0 Core GPA ACT Score: 23, 27
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, Pre-AP, 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 23rd – 25th • Current 10th graders – February 28th – March 2nd • Current 11th graders – March 9th – 11th
Journey to College and Career (JTCC)
• Goals Worksheets– Sophomore year– Junior year
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?
Michelle Vaughn, Sophomore Counselor
This PowerPoint and any handouts will be posted online at www.zacharyhigh.org/guidance.html.