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Forest High School Class of 2015 Parent Meeting. May 2013. 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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Forest High SchoolClass of 2015
Parent MeetingMay 2013
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
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 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)
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
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 Forest 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 Environmental Science (Only if it is not used as a science grad.
require.) 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 or two units 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 or other computer course approved by BESE All foreign language courses count as related course units.
Welding
Primary Courses--4 or 5 units required. One must be a * course.
Journey to Careers (required) *Welding I *NCCER Welding-Ag Agriscience I Agriscience II Agriscience III
Related Courses–-Only IBCA is required if 5 Primary units taken.
Introduction to Business Computer Applications (IBCA) Accounting I Advanced Math I or II
Management of Family Resources
Primary Courses—4 or 5 units Journey to Careers or Education for Careers (required) Nutrition and Food ½ unit and Advanced Nutrition and Food ½ unit *Parenting ½ unit and Adult Responsibilities ½ unit One or two units from the following courses:
▪ Family & Consumer Science I or II, Psychology, Sociology
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) or
other CRC Keyboarding & Keyboarding Applications, Accounting I,all
BESE approved computer courses, all foreign language courses, Business Education Elective, FACS I, others see full listing.
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 Forest 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
https://louisianaconnect.org
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.