Louisiana Graduation Requirements
(as offered at Iowa High)
Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum
Louisiana Basic Core Curriculum
English - 4 units
English I, II, III, and IV
English – 4 units
English I, II, III and IV or
Senior Applications in English
Math – 4 units
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Remaining unit:
Advanced Math
Calculus
Math 113
Math 170
Financial Math (not TOPS)
Math Essentials (not TOPS)
Math – 4 units
Algebra I
Geometry
Remaining units:
Algebra II
Financial Math
Math Essentials
Advanced Math
Science – 3 units
Biology
1 unit from:
Physical Science
Chemistry
Physics
1 unit from:
Environmental Science
Biology II or Anatomy & Physiology
Agriscience II
or additional unit from
Physical Science cluster
Science – 4 units
Biology
Chemistry
2 units:
Physical Science
Physics
Biology II or Anatomy & Physiology
Environmental Science
Agriscience II
Social Studies – 4 units
World Geography
Civics
U S History
World History
Social Studies – 3 units
American History
Civics
1 unit: World History
or World Geography
Health – ½ Unit
Health – ½ Unit
Physical Education – 1½ units
Physical Education – 1½ units
Electives – 8 units
Education for Careers or Journey to Careers*
Shall include the minimum courses required
to complete a Career/Technical Area of
Concentration*
Foreign Language – 2 units
2 units from the same foreign language
Arts – 1 unit
Fine Arts Survey or one unit of Art or Music
Electives – 3 units
*Effective with entering 9th graders 2010-2011
and beyond
All students must complete 2 years of the LA Core 4 Curriculum, which is a college prep curriculum. For a
student to exit the LA Core 4 Curriculum, a parent conference is required. The student will then enter the Basic
Curriculum in order to obtain a high school diploma. Exception: Parents may request entry into the Career
Diploma at any time.
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Diploma Tracks:
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LA Core 4 – 4 year college prep curriculum
Basic Core
Career
A Career/Major Area of Concentration with specific, required courses is required for:
o Career Diploma Track
o Basic Diploma Track (Students entering high school in 2010-2011 and beyond)
o Substitutions for LaCore4 science, social studies, or art
o Career/Technical Diploma Endorsements
Louisiana Career Clusters and Career Majors for Secondary Schools
2011-12
Available on Iowa High School campus:
Off-campus classes required:
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Agriculture Production/ Management/Entrepreneurship
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Animal Science
Horticulture
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication
Performing Arts
Architecture and Construction
Architecture
Drafting
Electrical
Carpentry and Construction
AC & Refrigeration
Business, Management and Administration
Administrative Support
Business Administration
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication
Commercial Art
Entertainment Production
Liberal Arts
Journalism
Mass Communications
Education and Training
Advanced Studies/LA Core 4
Health Science
Emergency Health Care
Nutrition and Food
Finance
Banking and Finance
Health Professional
Nursing
Pharmacy
Sports Medicine
Hospitality and Tourism
Culinary Arts
Human Services
Management of Family Resources
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Engineering
Human Services
Child Development Services
Personal Care Services
Information Technology
Computer Electronics
Information Systems
Law, Public Safety and Security
Law Enforcement Services
Manufacturing
Jewelry Manufacturing
Welding
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Drafting
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Automotive Technology
Collision Repair Technology
Power Mechanics
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