Zachary High SchoolClass of 2013

Parent Meeting

February 9, 2012

Objectives for the Meeting

• To review graduation requirements

• To review TOPS curriculum and requirements

• To prepare for scheduling

• To share information regarding Journey to College and Career

Core 4 Graduation Requirements

• English 4 UnitsEnglish I, II, III, and IV

• Mathematics 4 UnitsAlgebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and 4th Math

• Science 4 UnitsBiology, Chemistry, 3rd and 4th Science

• Social Studies 4 UnitsWorld Geography or World History, Civics & Free Enterprise, American History,

and 4th Social Studies

• Physical Education 1½ UnitsCan substitute ROTC

• Health ½ Unit

• Foreign Language 2 UnitsTwo years in the same language

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

• Electives 3 Units

Total: 24 Units

Basic Core vs. Core 4• After sophomore year, students have the opportunity to

change from the Core 4 curriculum to the Basic Core curriculum.

• Both curriculums earn the same standard diploma; the difference is the coursework taken. Core 4 prepares students for entry into a 4-year college or university and Basic Core prepares students for community college, technical college, other training, and employment.

• Requires approval by parents, student, and school.

TOPS Requirements• English 4 Units English I, II, III and English IV

• Mathematics 3 Units Algebra I, Algebra II, and one of the

following: Geometry or Advanced Math or Calculus or Probability & Statistics

• Science 3 Units Biology, Chemistry, and one of the

following: Physical Science or Environmental Science or Earth Science or Biology II AP or Chemistry II AP or Physics or Agriscience I & II

• Social Studies 3 Units American History, Civics/ Free

Enterprise, and either World Geography or World History

• Add’l. Math/Science 1 UnitGeometry, Advanced Math, Calculus,Probability and Statistics, Physics, Biology II AP, Chemistry II AP, or Anatomy & Phyisiology

• Foreign Language 2 Units

Two units in the same language • Fine Arts Survey 1

Unit … or 2 units of visual/performance arts … or one additional unit from TOPS core

• Computer ½ Unit

Total: 17½ Core Units

Opportunity Performance/Honors 2.5 Core GPA 3.0 Core GPA ACT Score: 20 ACT Score: 23, 27

ACT

• Register online at www.actstudent.org

• This school year’s remaining test dates: April 14, 2012 → Registration deadline: March 9 June 11, 2012 → Registration deadline: May 4

• ZHS provides free ACT Online Prep accounts at www.actonlineprep.com

SAT

• Register online at sat.collegeboard.org/register

• This school year’s remaining test dates: March 3, 2012 → Registration deadline: February 10 May 5, 2012 → Registration deadline: April 6 June 2, 2012 → Registration deadline: May 8

Rigorous Coursework• Honors

Independent student learning Faster pace

• Advanced Placement (AP) Possible college credit AP test 12th grade courses: English Literature and Composition, Calculus AB, Calculus

BC, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics, World History, Music Theory, Studio Art*

• Dual Enrollment College-level courses taught by BRCC professors and held at ZHS Students must have at least an 18 on the ACT Psychology (1 semester) and Sociology (1 semester); Count as high school

social studies course and will count for college credit if earn “C” or better

Honor Programs• Blue Ribbon Academic Curriculum

10 Honors or AP courses 3.25 cumulative GPA by mid-term of senior year 23 ACT by April 1st of senior year Recognition at graduation

• National Honor Society 3.5 cumulative GPA By invitation junior and senior year Must have attended ZHS for the previous year Four characteristics: Leadership, Scholarship, Service and Character

Honor Programs

• Academic Letter Junior and/or senior year 3.25 cumulative GPA 3.0 core GPA Must have attended ZHS for the previous year Senior course requirements:

English IV Advanced Math Biology II or Chemistry II or Physics World History* 2 years of Foreign Language

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 22nd – February 24th • Current 11th graders – March 1st – March 5th

Journey to College and Career (JTCC)

• Senior Year Goals Worksheet

• ZHS Counseling Department website• Important dates, essential information, helpful links• Summer enrichment activities

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

AP Informational Meeting

• Erica Henry, Test Coordinator, will present information about AP courses in the library at 7:00 p.m.

Questions?

Michelle Vaughn, Counselor

Michelle.vaughn@zacharyschools.org

This PowerPoint and any handouts will be posted online at www.zacharyhigh.org/guidance.html.