Epps High SchoolClass of 2014

Parent MeetingApril 26, 2012

Objectives for Tonight’s Meeting

To review diploma pathways and graduation requirements

To discuss Individual Graduation Plans

To review Areas of Concentration and Career Clusters

To review the TOPS curriculum

To share information relative to education beyond high school

In Louisiana, all students must choose from three diploma pathways that lead to graduation.

Diploma Pathways

Core 4(College & Career)

Basic Core (College & Career)

Career Diploma

Prepares students to enter a four-year university, a college, or a career.

This diploma path is required for dual enrollment classes and for direct admission into four-year Louisiana colleges.

Prepares students to enroll in a Louisiana community college from which they may later transfer to a four-year college or university.

Students may also earn college degrees or pursue further career education.

Prepares students for a Louisiana state community college or technical school.

Core 4 Graduation Requirements

English 4 UnitsMust be I, II, III, and IV

Mathematics 4 UnitsAlgebra I or Alg, I-Part 2,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 UnitsTwo units in the same language

Art Elective 1 UnitFine Arts Survey, Art, Music, or Drama

Electives (Classes not used above as grad. req.) 3 Units

24 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 college/career curriculum.

Requires approval by parents, the student, and the school and the completion of a Core 4 exemption form after consultation with the school counselor.

Basic Core Graduation Requirements

English 4 Units

Must be I, II, III, and IV or Senior Applications

Mathematics 4 Units

Algebra I or Alg. I-Part I and Alg. I-Part 2 (Count as two units in Basic), Geometry, Algebra II, 4th Math

Science 3 UnitsBiology and two other science courses

Social Studies 3 UnitsOne unit Civics with a section on Free Enterprise,American History, and a third Social Studies

Physical Education 1½ UnitsCan substitute ROTC I and II

Health ½ Unit

Electives (Classes not used above as grad. req.) 8 UnitsStudents must take Journey to Careers and complete six credits in an Area of Concentration.

24 Units

Students in Basic Core are not required to take a foreign language, chemistry, or Algebra II to graduate. TOPS can be considered.

Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration

A career cluster is a grouping of occupations and broad industries based on common knowledge and skills.

There are sixteen career clusters:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Education and TrainingArts, A/V Technology & Communication FinanceArchitecture and Construction Health ScienceBusiness, Management and Administration Hospitality and TourismGovernment and Public Administration Information TechnologyScience, Technology, Engineering & Math ManufacturingLaw, Public Safety and Security Marketing, Sales &

ServicesTransportation, Distribution, and Logistics Human Services

TOPS Requirements for Graduates of 2014 and Beyond

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, Chemistry II, Physics, or Agriscience I and II (both for 1 unit)

Social Studies - 4 Units

American History, Civics, and we

offer World Geography,and World

History for the remaining two units.

Fine Arts Survey - 1 Unit … or 2 units of visual/performance courses … or another subject listed in this TOPS core curriculum

Foreign Language - 2 Units Two units in the same language

19 Total Core Curriculum Units 2.5 TOPS Core GPA ACT Score: 20

3.0 TOPS Core GPA ACT Score: 23, 27

Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)

Students begin the IGP in the eighth grade.

Its purpose is to help students make appropriate decisions for high school and post-high school as part of an overall career plan.

Your school counselor will help your student to complete his/her career plan.

The IGP is reviewed each year and initialed by the student, the parent, and the counselor.

IGPs can be accessed through the Louisiana Connect system. A copy has been sent home with the student each year for parental signature. Your school counselor will provide a copy if you need to request another copy.

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

This is the IGP form template issued by the Dept. of Ed.

Typical 10th Grade Schedule:English II

Geometry or Algebra I—Part II

Biology I

Civics with Free Enterprise embedded

P.E. ½ and Health ½

Foreign Language or Career Elective

Career Elective or Core 4 Elective

Typical Ninth Grade Schedule English I

Algebra I or Algebra I—Part I

Physical Science

Journey to Careers

Introduction to Business Computer Applications (IBCA)

World Geography

Agriscience I or Family and Consumer Science I (F& CS I)

Areas of Concentration

Areas of Concentration consist of groupings offour or five Primary Courses and one or morerelated courses, one of which must be a BESEBoard approved computer course.

Areas of Concentration offered at Epps HighSchool include the following:

Agriculture Production/Management/Entrepreneurship General Studies Welding

Agriculture Production/Management/Entrepreneurship

Primary Courses—4 units Journey to Careers (required) Agriscience I Agriscience II Agriscience III

Related Courses—2 units (One must be a computer course). Introduction to Business Computer Applications (IBCA) Word Processing Biology II Spanish I or II Business Computer Applications World History NCCER Welding Fine Arts Survey Welding I Accounting I Chemistry Financial Math (Only if this course is not used as a Math grad.

require.)

General Studies

Primary Courses—4 or 5 units Journey to Careers (required) *Business Computer Applications Parenting ½ unit and Adult Responsibilities ½ unit One unit from the following courses:

▪ Agriscience I, Agriscience II, Agriscience III, Family & Consumer Science I or II

Related Courses—2 units (Unless 5 units are completed from the primary course list). One related unit must be a computer course.

Introduction to Business Computer Applications (IBCA) Word Processing All foreign language courses count as related course units.

Welding

Primary Courses—5 units required. (One must be a * course.)

Journey to Careers (required) *Welding I *NCCER Welding-Ag Agriscience I Agriscience II Agriscience III

Related Course

Introduction to Business Computer Applications (IBCA) Advanced Math I or II Financial Math or Physical Science (if not used as a grad.

requirement)

Let’s Review

All students complete an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) in the eighth grade to help guide them in their choice of high school subjects.

Students can change from the Core Four diploma pathway only after they have completed two years in high school and both the student and a parent have met with the counselor and completed the Core Four Exemption Form. Students who are 18 years of age do not need parent signatures, but the parent must be notified of a student’s decision to leave Core Four.

Students who enrolled in the ninth grade in the 2010-11 school year and beyond must complete an area of concentration in order to graduate if they choose to follow the Basic Core diploma path.

Students who enrolled in the ninth grade in the 2010-11 school year and beyond must choose a diploma path and an area of concentration

after the completion of two years of high school.

A Student Can Have a Chance at a TOPS Scholarship if He/She Follows This Schedule of Classes in the

Concentration Area Agric. Production/Manage/Entre.

Freshman Year English I Alg. I or Alg. I—Part 1 Physical Science World Geography Intro. to Business Comp. App. Agriscience I Journey to Careers

Sophomore Year English II Geometry or Alg. I—Part 2 Biology Civics with embedded Free Ent. Agriscience II Spanish I Health/PE I (1/2 cr. each)

Junior Year English II Algebra II or Geometry Chemistry American History Agriscience III Spanish II PE I/II (1/2 cr. each) or Alg. II if Geometry

is taken this year.

Senior Year English IV Advanced Math—Func. & Statistics World History PE I/II (1/2 each if needed) Fine Arts Survey or unused Core elective

(Ex. Environ. Science or Biology II)

Create a Parent Account in Louisiana Connect1) Go online to https://louisianaconnect.org/

2) On the right hand side of the page you will see an area to “Create an Account.”

3) Enter your child’s Social Security Number.

4) Then enter his or her first and last name as they appear on his/her birth certificate.

5) Select Epps High School using the drop down arrow.

6) Click “I am a Parent” and then click “Register.”

Web Sites of Interest

http://www.osfa.state.la.us/

http://www.doe.state.la.us/

http://www.regents.state.la.us/

http://fafsa.ed.gov/

http://fastweb.com

Questions/Comments ???

Thank you for your kind attention. If you have any further questions after this presentation, you may

contact your school counselor Mrs. Sherry Hillman.