zachary high school class of 2014 parent meeting february 9, 2012

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: ____________________

English II Mathematics: ____________________ Science: ____________________ Social Studies: ____________________ PE/Health/ROTC: ____________________

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 _________________________ _________________________

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

______________________ Parent Date

Initials: _________________________ Student Date

_________________________ Parent Date

_________________________ Counselor/Advisor Date

Curriculum: LA Core 4 LA Basic Core