Health Sciences Academy
November 1, 2015
Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder) Pathway- TOPS Tech Career Diploma
9th grade
10th grade
1
2
3
English I
Algebra I
World Geography
English II
Geometry
Civics
4
5
6
Biology
Physical Education I
IBCA
Physical Science
Physical Education II / Health
BCA
7
Basic Career Readiness or JAG
8
Elective
Princ. of Business (w Customer
Service embedded for 1 credit)
Elective
8 Credits
8 Credits
Credentials Earned by this
Hypothetical Student
11th grade
English III or Technical Writing
Math Essentials
US History
Biology II (Human Body)
First Responder **
Nutrition & Food/Adv. Nut. &
Food
Elective
Elective
12th grade
English IV or Business English
Financial Math
Advanced Career Readiness or
JAG
Speech I
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
8 Credits
8 Credits
Core Credential**
**Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder)
Bold italicized courses count as one of the 9 required Carnegie credits for graduation via this pathway
** Starred courses are those that students will realistically need to take in order for students to attain the associated credentials. Two star
courses indicate Core Credentials and single star courses indicate Complementary Credentials
Note: Please consult current TOPS Tech curriculum requirements to determine TOPS Tech course eligibility. Students may need to take
additional courses not outlined above in order to meet the TOPS Tech curriculum.
Full pathway with course listing: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/jumpstart/emergency-medical-tech(pathway).pdf?sfvrsn=2
Health Sciences Academy
November 1, 2015
Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder) Pathway- TOPS University Diploma
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
1
2
3
4
5
English I
Algebra I
World Geography
Biology
Physical Education I
English II
Geometry
Civics
Physical Science
Physical Education II / Health
English III
Algebra II
US History
Chemistry
Biology II (Human Body)
6
French I or Spanish I
French II or Spanish II
First Responder **
7
IBCA
BCA
8
Basic Career Readiness or JAG
Princ. of Business (Customer
Service embedded for 1 credit)
8 Credits
Nutrition & Food/Adv. Nut. &
Food
Elective
8 Credits
Credentials Earned by this
Hypothetical Student
8 Credits
12th grade
English IV
Advanced Math
World History
Physics or Environmental Sci.
Fine Arts Survey (if not in Art or
Band)
Advanced Career Readiness or
JAG
Speech I
Elective
8 Credits
Core Credential**
**Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder)
Bold italicized courses count as one of the 9 required Carnegie credits for graduation via this pathway
** Starred courses are those that students will realistically need to take in order for students to attain the associated credentials. Two star
courses indicate Core Credentials and single star courses indicate Complementary Credentials
Note: Please consult current TOPS curriculum requirements to determine TOPS course eligibility. Students may need to take additional courses
not outlined above in order to meet the TOPS curriculum.
Full pathway with course listing: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/jumpstart/emergency-medical-tech(pathway).pdf?sfvrsn=2
Health Sciences Academy
November 1, 2015
Food Safety, Wellness, & Nutrition (ServSafe Pathway) - TOPS Tech Career Diploma
9th grade
10th grade
1
2
3
English I
Algebra I
World Geography
English II
Geometry
Civics
4
5
6
Biology
Physical Education I
IBCA*
Physical Science
Physical Education II / Health
BCA*
7
Basic Career Readiness or JAG
8
Elective
Principles of Business (1.0 credit)
(Customer Service embedded for
1.0 credit)
Elective
8 Credits
8 Credits
Credentials Earned by this
Hypothetical Student
Core Credential**
*ServSafe – NRA (National
Restaurant Association)
11th grade
English III or Technical Writing
Math Essentials
US History
First Responder*
Entrepreneurship
Nutrition & Food/Advanced
Nutrition & Food**
Elective
Elective
12th grade
English IV or Business English
Financial Math
Advanced Career Readiness or
JAG
Principles of Hospitality
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
8 Credits
8 Credits
Complementary Credentials*
1. **Red Cross First Aid and CPR for Students Certification (or
approved equivalent)
2. **Microsoft Word/Excel/ or PowerPoint Specialist or (Customer
Service)
Bold italicized courses count as one of the 9 required Carnegie credits for graduation via this pathway
** Starred courses are those that students will realistically need to take in order for students to attain the associated credentials. Two star
courses indicate Core Credentials and single star courses indicate Complementary Credentials
Note: Please consult current TOPS Tech curriculum requirements to determine TOPS Tech course eligibility. Students may need to take
additional courses not outlined above in order to meet the TOPS Tech curriculum.
Health Sciences Academy
November 1, 2015
Full pathway with course listing: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/jumpstart/hospitality-tourism-culinary-and-retail(pathway).pdf?sfvrsn=2
Food Safety, Wellness, & Nutrition (ServSafe Pathway) - TOPS University Diploma
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
1
2
3
4
English I
Algebra I
World Geography
Biology
English II
Geometry
Civics
Physical Science
English III
Algebra II
US History
Chemistry
5
Physical Education I
Physical Education II / Health
First Responder*
6
French I or Spanish I
French II or Spanish II
Entrepreneurship
7
IBCA*
BCA*
8
Basic Career Readiness or JAG
Principles of Business (1.0 credit)
(Customer Service embedded for
1.0 credit)
8 Credits
Nutrition & Food/Advanced
Nutrition & Food**
Elective
8 Credits
Credentials Earned by this
Hypothetical Student
Core Credential**
*ServSafe – NRA (National
Restaurant Association)
8 Credits
12th grade
English IV
Advanced Math
World History
Physics, Biology II, or
Environmental Science
Fine Arts Survey (if not taking Art
or Band)
Advanced Career Readiness or
JAG
Principles of Hospitality
Elective
8 Credits
Complementary Credentials*
1. **Red Cross First Aid and CPR for Students Certification (or
approved equivalent)
2. **Microsoft Word/Excel/ or PowerPoint Specialist or (Customer
Service)
Bold italicized courses count as one of the 9 required Carnegie credits for graduation via this pathway
** Starred courses are those that students will realistically need to take in order for students to attain the associated credentials. Two star
courses indicate Core Credentials and single star courses indicate Complementary Credentials
Health Sciences Academy
November 1, 2015
Note: Please consult current TOPS curriculum requirements to determine TOPS course eligibility. Students may need to take additional courses
not outlined above in order to meet the TOPS curriculum.
Full pathway with course listing: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/jumpstart/hospitality-tourism-culinary-and-retail(pathway).pdf?sfvrsn=2