January 16, 2019

Tiffany Fowler - Counselor

Principal – Mr. William Percy

Assistant Principal – Mr. Quay Brisco

Assistant Principal – Dr. Jeffrey Burgoyne

Assistant Principal – Mr. George Herdliska

Assistant Principal – Mrs. Trece Larsen

Senior Counselor – Mrs. Sharon Chambliss

Sophomore Counselor – Ms. Tasha Alvendia

Freshman Counselor – Ms. Lindsey Hernandez

What’s the Difference?

TOPS Tech Career

2 Year College

Industry Based Certification Required

9 Career Technical Electives

2 Social Studies and 2 Science

23 Credits

TOPS Tech Career

4 English and 4 Math

TOPS University

4 Year College

4 Social Studies and 4 Science

24 Credits

Industry Based Certification

Optional

4 English and 4 Math

Diploma

Jump Start Career

Pathways

Industry Based

Certifications

Both Options

• (4) English I, II, III, IV

• (4) Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and any of the following: Algebra III, Pre-calculus, Calculus

• (4) Biology, Chemistry and any of the following: Physical Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry II, Biology II, Physics

• (4) Government, US History, and World Geography, World History

• (2 of same) Foreign Language: Spanish, French or ASL

• (1) Art: Art I, Fine Art Survey, Theatre, Basic Technical Drafting, or Music: Band, Chorus, Guitar or Piano

• (2) Physical Education I and Health Ed with half credit of Physical Education II or (2) JR ROTC I and II; extra curricular sports/marching band count only for half credit of PE II

• (3) Electives

• TOTAL of 24 Credits

• Louisiana’s Taylor Opportunity Program for Students is a comprehensive program of state scholarships. http://www.osfa.la.gov/tops_mainlink.html

• OPPORTUNITY: ACT: 20 or SAT: 940 2.5 GPA in the 19 TOPS Core Courses • PERFORMANCE: ACT: 23 or SAT: 1060 3.0 GPA in the 19 TOPS Core Courses Additional $400 per year • HONORS: ACT: 27 or SAT: 1210 3.0 GPA in the 19 TOPS Core Courses Additional $800 per year

• **Pending Legislation, may change requirements**

TOPS 17 Tech Award -

Tuition at training school

20 Opportunity

Award-tuition

23 Performance Award-

tuition +$400

27 Honors Award-tuition

+$800

ULL 24 $700+ currently

from univ. 2 semesters

25 $800+ currently

from univ. 8 semesters

27 $950+ currently

from univ. 8 semesters

28 $1200+ currently

from univ. 8 semesters

32 $1200 currently

from univ. 8 semesters Room/Board

Laptop

25+ exempt Math 105

28+ exempt Math 109

30+ exempt Math

109&110

SLU 23 $500+ currently

from univ. 8 semesters

24 $1000+ currently

from univ. 8 semesters

$750 Housing

27 $1800+ currently

from univ. 8 semesters

$1500 Housing

30 $2500+ currently

from univ. 8 semesters

$3000 Housing

LSU 24 $500+ year LSU Legacy Scholarship

26 $750+ year LSU Legacy Scholarship

28 $1500+ year

30 $2000+ year

33 $3500+ year

26+ exempt ENGL 1001

32+ exempt ENGL 1001&2000

25+ exempt Math 1021

• TOPS Tech Award amounts differ by type of school attended

• https://www.osfa.la.gov/tops_tech.html

• Minimum High School GPA of 2.50 (GPA on 19 core courses only)

• Minimum ACT Score of 17 - Must enroll full time as a first time freshman, by the first semester following the first anniversary of high school graduation - Be a US citizen or permanent resident - Meet TOPS Louisiana Residency requirements

• **Pending Legislation, may change requirements**

• Student Hub: https://www.osfa.la.gov/studenthub.html

• Provides tracking of award eligibility and status along with TOPS GPA

• To register, click the "Register" link then click the "Student" button on the next page, where you can start the registration process with your students Louisiana Secure ID (SASID), which can be found on your child's transcript-top right corner

Includes all courses attempted and all grades earned. Please check it for accuracy.

Cumulative GPA – total grade point average of all

courses attempted. **This is not the TOPS University or TOPS Tech Career GPA**

Rank in class will not be put on the transcript. –Rank in class will not be available until the

completion of senior year.

If you have failed a class that is a diploma requirement, you will need to schedule to take that course your senior year or plan to apply for summer school in April.

* Signature of previous teacher in that subject

area

* 2.5 GPA

* 19 Composite on the ACT as well as the

scores listed next to the course on your

handout

• Students must take the following

End of Course Tests (Leap 2025) in

order to earn a diploma:

• English II and English III

• Algebra I and Geometry

• Biology and US History

I am aware of the requirements for graduation and have taken and scheduled the necessary courses to meet these requirements. My signature below indicates that I have selected the courses necessary to meet the Louisiana state graduation requirements. I understand that placement in selected classes will be permanent and is based on need and availability. I understand that there is no guarantee that the courses I request will be the courses scheduled. The course requests taken from the Course Selection Card will be used in developing Slidell High’s master schedule for the 2019-20 school year. _____________ ______________ ___________

Parent Signature Student Signature Date

• Friday, January 18: Students receive their transcript, junior schedule card, and the course description guide.

• Tuesday, January 22: Students return schedule card (completed and signed) and bring to the library. If it is not signed, then it will not be accepted.

• By grade level, Tiger Family students are called to the library to meet with a counselor and review their schedule and IGP (Individual Graduation Plan).

• Students will receive a copy of their IGP, which needs to be returned signed by parent (state requirement).

• If you have any questions, please email me Tiffany.Fowler@stpsb.org