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Ponchatoula High SchoolScheduling Information
2015-2016
Equal OpportunityTangipahoa Parish School Board and Ponchatoula High School adheres to the equal opportunity provision of federal civil rights laws
and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, or national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964), sex (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972), age, veteran status, or handicapping condition (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) in the pursuit of educational goals and objectives and in the
administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Arlene Guerin, Tangipahoa Parish School Board Office, 59656 Puleston Road, Amite, LA 70462, Telephone (985) 748-7153.
Administration
Mr. Daniel Strickland, PrincipalMs. Mary Beth Crovetto, Asst. Principal
Mr. Byron Hurst, Asst. PrincipalMs. Christie Atkins, Curriculum
Ms. Melanie Monistere, Curriculum & Freshman AcademyMr. Curtis White, Disciplinarian
CounselorsMs. Denise Latour, A-D
Ms. Orlisa DePhillips, [email protected]
985-474-8810Ms. Katharine Meadors, L-Q
Ms. Tommie [email protected]
985-474-8808
IntroductionThe information in this brochure is important to both you, as a student, and your parents. In order for Ponchatoula High School to provide you with the best possible education, you must take the responsibility of choosing classes that will help you achieve your goals. This guide will provide you with graduation requirements, scheduling requirements, course summaries, and other important information. Read this guide carefully and discuss your schedule with your parents. It is important that you make selections that meet state requirements and that are helpful in meeting your individual needs. Since you are not allowed to change teachers or courses once schedules are issued, you should give serious consideration to your selections.
A counselor is assigned to students at Ponchatoula High School to help them during their high school career. A student or parent may schedule a conference with a counselor for any reason. These areas may include academic, career, or personal/social concerns. Strict confidentiality is maintained unless the student reports a desire to harm self, harm someone else, or that he is being harmed by someone.
During the spring semester, students select their courses for the coming year with the help of their individual counselor. Classes are only changed in extenuating circumstances.
LOUISIANA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSThrough May 2017 graduates
College and Career DiplomaLouisiana Core 4 CurriculumLouisiana Basic Core Curriculum
Career Diploma
Beginning with 14-15 Freshmen (May 2018 graduates)College Diploma
Career Diploma
What can I do with each diploma?Core 4 Basic Career
4 year college √
2 year college √ √ √
Technical college √ √ √
Military √ √ √
Work √ √ √
State PolicyFor graduates through May 2017, all students entering 9th grade are automatically placed on the LA Core 4 or College pathway.
At the end of the 10th grade year, a student with parent or guardian permission may opt into the Basic Core curriculum or Career Diploma.
Note: Students who qualify may graduate with a Career Diploma instead of the Louisiana Core 4 or the Louisiana Basic Core. See you counselor for information.
Louisiana High School Graduation RequirementsPHS Course Offerings
(for students entering 9th grade in August 2008 through August 2013)La Core 4 Curriculum Basic Core Curriculum
English – 4 unitsEnglish I, I, III, and IV
Math – 4 unitsAlgebra I or Algebra I Pt. 2GeometryAlgebra IIRemaining unit shall come from the following: Financial Math, Math Essentials, Advanced Math – PreCalculus, Advanced Math – Functions and Statistics, Calculus
Science – 4 unitsBiologyChemistry2 units from the following: Physical Science, Integrated Science, Physics, Biology II, Chemistry II, Environmental Science, Agriscience II, Anatomy and Physiology
Social Studies – 4 unitsCivicsAmerican History2 units from the following: World Geography, World History, Psychology
Health – ½ unitPhysical Education – 1 1/2 unitsForeign Language – 2 units
2 units from the same foreign language or 2 units of speech
Arts – 1 unitFine Arts Survey or one unit of Art, Music, or Theatre
Elective – 3 unitsTotal units = 24
English – 4 unitsEnglish I, II, III, and IV or Senior Applications in English
Math – 4 unitsAlgebra I or Algebra I Pt. 2GeometryRemaining units shall come from the following: Algebra II, Financial Math, Math Essentials, Advanced Math – PreCalculus, Advanced Math – Functions and Statistics, Calculus
Science – 3 unitsBiology1 unit from physical science cluster: Physical Science, Integrated Science, Chemistry I, Physics I1 unit from Biology II, Chemistry II, Environmental Science, Agriscience II, Anatomy and Physiology
Social Studies – 3 unitsAmerican HistoryCivics1 unit from World History or World Geography
Health – ½ unitPhysical Education – 1 ½ unitsElectives – 8 units
Education for Careers or Journey to CareersShall include the minimum courses required to complete a Career/Technical Area of Concentration
Total Units = 24
Louisiana High School Graduation RequirementsPHS Course Offerings
(for students entering 9th grade in August 2014 and beyond )College Curriculum Career Curriculum
English – 4 unitsEnglish I, I, III, and IV
Math – 4 unitsAlgebra I GeometryAlgebra IIRemaining unit shall come from the following: Advanced Math – PreCalculus, Advanced Math – Functions and Statistics, Calculus
Science – 4 unitsBiologyChemistry2 units from the following:Agriscience II, Biology II, Chemistry II, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Physics, AP Physics I, AP Physics II
Social Studies – 4 unitsCivicsAmerican HistoryWorld GeographyWorld History
Health – ½ unitPhysical Education – 1 1/2 unitsForeign Language – 2 units
2 units from the same foreign language
Arts – 1 unitFine Arts Survey; one unit of Art, Music, or Theatre; or Speech III & IV
Elective – 3 unitsTotal units = 24
English – 4 unitsEnglish I and IIRemaining units from the following: English III, Business English, Technical Writing, English IV
Math – 4 unitsAlgebra I or Algebra I Pt. 1 and Pt. 2Remaining units shall come from the following: Geometry, Algebra II, Math Essentials, Financial Literacy,Advanced Math – PreCalculus, Advanced Math – Functions and Statistics, Calculus
Science – 2 unitsBiology IRemaining unit shall come from the following: Chemistry I, Environmental Science, Agriscience II, AP Physics I, AP Physics II
Social Studies – 2 unitsAmerican HistoryCivics
Health – ½ unitPhysical Education – 1 ½ units
Jump Start – 9 unitsJump Start course sequences, workplace experiences, and credentials as approved in Regional Jump Start proposals
Electives – 3 unitsTotal units = 23
Areas of Concentration
Each student MUST choose an Area of Concentration on the Individual Graduation Plan (IGP).
An Area of Concentration (AOC) is a sequence of courses based on a student’s interests.
Detailed course requirements for each Area of Concentration (AOC) may be found at http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/course-choice/2013-2014-area-of-concentration-guide.pdf?sfvrsn=2.
Areas of Concentration• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
• Agriculture Production/Management/Entrepreneurship
• Animal Science• Architecture and Construction
• Carpentry and Construction• Drafting
• Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication• Graphic Arts• Journalism• Liberal Arts• Mass Communication• Performing Arts
• Business, Management and Administration• Administrative Support• Business, Administration
• Education and Training• Advanced Studies/Core 4 only• General Studies
• Finance• Banking and Finance (NAF Academy)
• Government and Public Administration• JROTC
• Health Science• Nutrition and Food• Emergency Health Care• Health Professionals• Pharmacy
• Hospitality and Tourism• Culinary Arts
• Human Services• Child Development Services• Management of Family Resources
• Manufacturing• Welding
• Marketing, Sales and Services• Entrepreneurship• Marketing and Sales Management
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
• Engineering
Individual Graduation PlanIGP
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/counselor-toolbox-resources/individual-graduation-plan-(blank).pdf?sfvrsn=12
According to the Career Options Law, every student must have an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) on file at the school.
The plan is initiated in 8th grade and will be updated each year.The IGP shall be signed by the student and parent or legal guardian each year.
The IGP reflects the curriculum pathway and the recommended sequence of elective courses to meet Area of Concentration (AOC) requirements. The IGP is flexible, yet sufficiently structured, to ensure that a student will meet the high school requirements for admission to a postsecondary education institution or to enter the workforce.
TOPSTaylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) is a comprehensive program of state scholarships and one of the most innovative and progressive student assistance programs in the nation. It is recommended that students and their parents visit the TOPS website at www.osfa.state.la.us.
TOPS is a series of merit-based scholarships that award amounts equal to tuition, some including a stipend, at a state public college, university, community college or technical school, (or the weighted average of public school tuition at certain in-state private colleges).
TOPS Opportunity, Performance, and Honors Awards8 semesters of college tuition
TOPS Tech Award2 years of technical college tuition
To qualify, students must follow the TOPS core curriculum and meet the GPA and ACT requirements. Students apply for TOPS by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1 of their senior year.
http://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/Core_Curriculum_14.pdf
http://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/TOPSCoreCurriculum2018.pdf
State Assessments
End of Course TestStudents must pass three End of Course tests to graduate.
English II or English IIIAlgebra I or Geometry
http://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/TOPSTechCoreCurriculum.pdf
Biology I or American History* EOC Test will count as 15% of the final grade *
Standardized Testing Sequence9th grade – EOC, Explore10th grade – EOC, PLAN11th grade – EOC, ACT, PSAT, SAT, ASVAB12th grade – repeat above tests as needed
Classification by Grade Levels Credits
9th 0 – 5.510th 6 – 10.511th 11 – 16.512th 17 -
Information about Honors Courses
What are Honors Courses?Honors courses are developed locally by high school teachers to help meet the needs of accelerated students. Honors classes offer the same curriculum as non-honors classes but are more challenging. Honors courses are faster-paced and cover topics more in-depth.
What are advantages of taking Honors Courses?
You can gain an edge in the college admission process. College admission officers look for students who take rigorous courses. It
shows them that you like to challenge yourself.
You can develop study habits that will prepare you for college. College courses are more rigorous than standard high school classes. By
taking the more challenging honors classes in high school, you will be better prepared to succeed in college.
Studies have shown that the rigor of a student's high school curriculum is the single best predictor of success in college.
Working hard in high school establishes habits that make the transition to college smoother.
You will challenge yourself in more demanding classes. You have a chance to study subjects in greater depth and detail. You will be taking classes with others who want to achieve and learn.
Who is eligible to take an honors course?Students may be considered for honors if they meet three of five of the following criteria:
– Minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.8– Minimum subject area average of 3.0. – Teacher recommendation based on a subject-area checklist. – Acknowledge reviewing the Student Application and Self-Evaluation Form – Score Mastery or Advanced on LEAP or EOC test in subject area.
Don’t be under the impression that only "top" students should take honors courses.
Advanced-level courses are worth the extra effort!
Student Application for Honors Enrollment and Self-Evaluation Form
Student:To give an overall picture of your potential as an honors student, including your
willingness to work, interest in the subject matter, and future goals, please read the following statements and check the appropriate column. Please note that you do not have to answer every question with a “yes.” Checking “no” for any item will not disqualify you from enrolling in an honors class.
Yes No
I usually come to class prepared, with materials ready and assignments completed.I work well with other students.I am concerned about grades and learning.I am interested in the subject matter.I set goals and look for ways to achieve them.I do not mind homework and believe that it is important to build knowledge.I am willing to work hard and go above-and-beyond the minimum expectations for class work.I understand that honors classes often require additional work and more challenging assignments.I am good at pacing myself when I have many assignments and can complete them all on time.I realize the value of education and would like to take advantage of every opportunity to be prepared for life beyond high school.I want to take an honors course because I want to have a high school transcript that will make me more competitive for getting into college.I have taken an honors course before.
I have reviewed the information about honors courses and completed the self-evaluation. I believe that I would be a good candidate for the honors course indicated above, and my parent/guardian has reviewed this form and the information about honors classes as well.
Dual Enrollment with Southeastern Louisiana University
The Dual Enrollment program gives Ponchatoula High School students the opportunity to take college level courses at Ponchatoula High School and receive credit on their high school and college transcripts. PHS plans to offer the following college level courses during the 2015-2016 school year. Credits earned in these courses will be transferable to most state universities and many out-of-state universities.
Dual Enrollment Offerings
SLU Course(s) Corresponding High School Course TeacherMATH 161/MATH 162 Advanced Math Pre-Calculus-H DahmerMATH 161/MATH 241 Advanced Math Statistics-H DahmerENG 101/102 English IV-H WallerGBIO 151 Biology II-H RocquinHIST 101 World History-H WattsHIST 202 American History-H GrigasSPAN101/SPAN102 Spanish II-H HooverMUSIC 151 Fine Arts Survey-H SquareCHEM 101 Chemistry II-H AmersonPSYC 101 Psychology-H Hientz
Requirements for Enrollment: Students must be at least 15 years of age and currently in the 11th or 12th grade Students must be on track for completing the Louisiana Core 4 curriculum Students must have an A,B,C or P in dual enrollment courses taken the previous semester Students must have a PLAN or ACT composite score of at least 18 and the required sub-
scores:
Math/Chemistry English/Music History/Spanish/Psychology Biology19 Math 18 English 19 Math or18 English 19 Math and 18 English
Cost of Program The tuition rate for 2014-2015 was $150 per 3 hour course.Grading Students will receive letter grades in their PHS class and in their SLU class. These grades may or may not be the same. (The PHS grade is usually a little higher). Letter grades received in the SLU class will be an A, B, C, D, F or W. The SLU grades will be a part of the student’s permanent college record. WebsitesSLU Dual Enrollment Infohttp://www.southeastern.edu/future_students/dual_enrollment/program/index.htmlSLU General Catalog: http://www.selu.edu/admin/rec_reg/university_catalogue/LSU General Catalog:http://ww.lsu.edu/catalogs/2012/008courses.shtmlLSU Tiger Transfer Tableshttp://sites01.lsu.edu/wp/admissions/become-a-tiger-2/transfer-students/Board of Regents Articulation Matrixhttp://regents.louisiana.gov/master-course-articulation-matrix-ay-2013-2014/