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Loreauville High School 2015-2016 COURSE DIRECTORY Table of Contents SECTION PAGE # TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................... 1 MISSION STATEMENT........................................................................................................................ 2 DIRECTORY ........................................................................................................................................ 3 GRADUATION OPTIONS .................................................................................................................... 4 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………………………………5 LA CORE 4 DIPLOMA CHECKLIST…………………………………………………………………………..11 LA BASIC CORE DIPLOMA CHECKLIST……………………………………………………………………12 TOPS INFORMATION........................................................................................................................ 13 HONORS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 26 HONORS PROGRAM GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................ 27 COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS ........................................................................................................ 28 GENERAL INFORMATION, FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIPS, ETC. ............................................ 30 PARENT COMMAND CENTER ......................................................................................................... 31 GRADE CLASSIFICATION, GEE, EOC ............................................................................................. 32 IGP, CREDIT RECOVERY, IBC, LVS ............................................................................................... 33 SUMMER SCHOOL, PARTIAL-DAY STUDENTS, ADVISORY ......................................................... 34 GRADUATION AND GPA INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 35 SCHEDULING INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 37 LOUISIANA CAREER CLUSTERS AND AREAS OF CONCENTRATION ........................................ 38 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, TAPS, DUAL ENROLLMENT ............................................................. 50 NCAA INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 51 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................................................ 54 IBERIA PARISH CAREER CAMPUS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .................................................... 94 ATC/SLCC COURSE DESCRIPTIONS……………….……………………………………………………...97 LOREAUVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Mission Statement: Let’s be prepared Have self-control, and Show respect In order to achieve academic excellence. We Believe… STUDENT LEARNING IS THE CHIEF PRIORITY OF THE SCHOOL STUDENTS LEARN BEST WHEN THEY ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE LEARNING PROCESS THE LEARNING NEEDS OF STUDENTS SHOULD BE THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF ALL DECISIONS IMPACTING THE WORK OF THE SCHOOL A SAFE AND PHYSICALLY COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT PROMOTES STUDENT LEARNING STUDENTS NEED TO DEMONSTRATE NOT ONLY THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS, BUT THEY ALSO NEED TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN SOLVING PROBLEMS AND PRODUCING QUALITY WORK STUDENTS SHOULD BE EXPOSED TO TECHNOLOGY THAT WILL PROMOTE LEARNING, AS WELL AS READY THEM FOR A TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCING SOCIETY TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, PARENTS, AND THE COMMUNITY SHOULD SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADVANCING THE SCHOOL’S MISSION. 2 Math Department: Crystal Freyou Email: crfreyou@iberia.k12.la.us Loreauville High School 410 North Main Street Post Office Box 446 Loreauville, Louisiana 70552 Office: 337-229-4701 Fax: 337-229- Social Studies Department: Marie Brodie Email: anbrodie@iberia.k12.la.us Vocational Department: Danny Blakely Email: dablakely@iberia.k12.la.us Principal: Karen Bashay Email: kjbashay@iberia.k12.la.us Special Ed Department: Sherika Simon Email: shsimon@iberia.k12.la.us Assistant Principal: David Broussard Email: dabroussard@iberia.k12.la.us Library: Charlene Picheloup Email: chpicheloup@iberia.k12.la.us High School Counselor: Andrea LeBlanc Email: anleblanc@iberia.k12.la.us Administrative Assistant: Lyndal Boyer Email: lyboyer@iberia.k12.la.us Jr High School Counselor: Kendra Boutte Email: keboutte@iberia.k12.la.us Administrative Assistant: Brooksie Hebert Email: bfhebert@iberia.k12.la.us Athletic Director: Trent Delahoussaye Email: trdelahoussaye@iberia.k12.la.us Junior High English: Virginia Landry Email: vilandry@iberia.k12.la.us Adjustment Center: Vanessa Zepherin Email: vazepherin@iberia.k12.la.us Junior High Math: Laine Judice Email: ljudice@iberia.k12.la.us English Department: Joan Arceneaux Email: joarceneaux@iberia.k12.la.us Junior High Social Studies: Jana Angelle Email: jaangelle@iberia.k12.la.us Science Department: Sarah Broussard Email: sabroussard@iberia.k12.la.us Junior High Science: Mark Jude Dugas Email: mdugas@iberia.k12.la.us The Louisiana State Department of Education 3 Graduation Options The Louisiana High School Redesign Commission has adopted the following graduation options for the Graduating Class of 2012 to the Graduating Class of 2017. 1. The LA Core 4 Curriculum is designed for students who plan to enter a four-year college or university upon graduation from high school. 2. The Career Diploma is designed for students who plan to enter a community college, a technical school, or the workforce upon graduation from high school. a. If this pathway is selected, the student may request an exemption from completing the LA Core 4 Curriculum. b. The student and his/her parent or guardian must meet with the Professional School Counselor to discuss the student’s options. c. This meeting can be held in 8th grade or any year of high school. The meeting must be scheduled with the counselor. d. To receive exemption, both the student and parent(s) must sign the Career Diploma Form. The principal signifies approval of the request with his/her signature. 3. Any questions about curriculum can be directed the Ms. LeBlanc at 337-229-4701 or anleblanc@iberia.k12.la.us 4 LA CORE 4 DIPLOMA CHECKLIST STUDENT NAME: __________________________________________________ Date: __________________ Date Entered LA CORE 4: _________________ PLACE A CHECKMARK BY EVERY COURSE TAKEN AND PASSED. LA CORE 4 REQUIREMENTS TOPS CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS English—4 credits _____ _____ _____ _____ English I English II English III English IV English – 4 credits Math—4 credits _____ _____ _____ _____ Algebra I or Alg I Pt 1&2 Geometry Algebra II Adv Math or Math Essen or Fin Math Math—4 credits _____ _____ _____ _____ Algebra I or Alg Pts. 1&2 Geometry Algebra II Adv Math Science—4 credits _____ _____ _____ _____ Physical Science Biology I Chemistry Biol II, Env Sci, Physics, or Chem II Science—4 credits _____ _____ _____ _____ Physical Science Biology Chemistry Biol II, Env Sci, Physics, or Chem II Social Studies—4 cr _____ _____ _____ _____ World Geography Civics 1 cr American History World Hist or Psyc/Soci Social Studies—4 credits _____ _____ _____ _____ World Geography Civics 1 cr American History World History _____ _____ _____ PE I (1/2 credit) Health Ed (1/2 credit) PE II Foreign Language—2 cr _____ _____ French I French II Fine Arts – 1 cr _____ Fine Arts Survey or Band or Art . Health & PE – 2 cr Foreign Lang – 2 cr _____ _____ French I French II Art—1 cr _____ Fine Arts/Art I/Band Electives – 3 cr _____ _____ _____ Journey to Careers Intro to BCA (Elective) 19 credits – Total 24 credits total 5 _____ _____ _____ _____ English I English II English III English IV CAREER DIPLOMA CHECKLIST STUDENT NAME: _________________________________ _______________________ Date Entered High School: _______________ Date: ______________________ AREA OF CONCENTRATION: _____________________________________ PLACE A CHECKMARK BY EVERY COURSE TAKEN AND PASSED. TOPS TECH REQUIREMENTS CAREER DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS English—4 credits _____ _____ _____ _____ English I English II English III/Business Eng English IV/Tech Writing Math—4 credits _____ Algebra I/Alg I Pt 1 and Alg I Part 2 (2 units) Geometry or Tech Math or Math Essen or Fin Math or Alg II or Advanced Math _____ _____ _____ Science—3 credits _____ _____ _____ English—4 credits _____ _____ _____ _____ English I English II English III Eng IV/Sr App/Bus Eng Math—3 credits _____ _____ _____ Alg I or Alg I Parts 1&2 Geometry/Fin Math Alg II/Math Essentials Science—3 credits _____ _____ _____ Physical Science Biology Chem/Env Sci/ Biol II Social Studies—3 credits _____ _____ _____ World Geography Civics 1 cr American History Physical Science Biology I Chemistry/Env Sci Social Studies—3 cr. _____ _____ _____ World Geo/World Hist Civics 1 cr American History Health & PE—2 cr. _____ _____ _____ PE I (1/2 credit) Health Ed (1/2 credit) PE II Must complete an 4 primary classes AOC (Area of Concentration) 2 related classes Electives—7 credits _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Journey to Careers AOC Elective – primary AOC Elective – primary AOC Elective – primary AOC Elective – primary AOC Elective – IBCA AOC Elective – related Remaining Courses Must Come From Options 1 or 2 OPTION I _____ Fine Arts (or substitute two credits of performance courses in band or two credits of art (Art I and II) _____ French I _____ French II _____ Intro to BCA or Computer Applications OPTION II Completion of an Area of Concentration which includes 4 primary courses and 2 related course (one being a computer related course) 23 credits total Option I—17 credits 6 Option II—19 credits 7 8 9 https://www.louisianabelieves.com/academics/graduation-requirements The above insert comes from the state website explaining the difference between TOPS University Diploma and Jumpstart Diploma. All Freshman entering high school in 2014-2015 and beyond must choose between two high school diploma tracks: 1. TOPS University Diploma: prepares students for a 4 year university and is aligned with the TOPS curriculum. 2. Jumpstart Diploma: prepares student for a community college, technical school, or the workforce. a. All students working on the Jumpstart Diploma curriculum must also complete a Job Specialty passing 9 classes in a certain area AND b. All students must obtain an IBC which is an Industry Based Certification in which ever Job Specialty the student and parent chooses. All students entering in high school in the 2014-2015 must choose which diploma track he/she will follow, and it must be approved by parents on scheduling sheets. 10 Information 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Honors Program Requirements The Honors Program is open to all students who meet the course pre-requisites for Honors classes. Students may enter the Honors Program at the beginning of the 9th grade by simply registering for Honors Courses as long as they have earned an A or B as the final grade in the subject area he/she wishes to schedule an honors class. If a transfer student’s transcript indicates honors courses taken in another school, those will be accepted at Loreauville High School. Transfer students will have the option to enter the program at the time of registration providing all honor requirements can be met. Students must have a total of 16 Honors credits at the end of their senior year to graduate in the Honors Program and have successfully passed one extra core class. Honors Curriculum All honor students are required to complete the following prescribed college preparatory curriculum according to the following schedule. The Honors Curriculum is aligned with LA Core 4 curriculum and TOPS requirements. Additionally, students must complete 16 classes at the Honors level according to the grade level minimum requirements listed below and one additional core class. * Inclusive of 8th Grade Carnegie Unit High School Level Honors Courses 23 Honor students may elect either standard or honor-level courses to fulfill the credit requirements. 9th Grade 10th Grade English I Algebra I Physical Science World Geography Journey to Careers Physical Education Intro to Bus. Comp. App. Elective ______________ English II Geometry Biology Civics Health/PE French I French II Elective ___________ 11th Grade 12th Grade English III Algebra II Chemistry American History Fine Arts Survey or Art or Band Elective ____________ Elective ____________ Elective ____________ English IV Advanced Math World History Biology II or Physics or Chemistry II (Optional): Elective__________ Elective __________ Elective __________ Elective __________ Additionally: Students are required to take one EXTRA core class. This means each student must take all 16 core classes required to complete the CORE4 curriculum AND one more additional core class in order to graduate with Honors equaling 17 core classes. How do I stay eligible for Honors Classes? In order to be eligible for the next honors class in each subject, the student must earn a final grade of C or better in the current honors class. If a student wants to move from on-level to honors, the student must earn a final grade of B or better in the pre-requisite class. Honors Program Code of Ethics 1. Honor students shall be honest. They should not cheat or copy the work of others. 2. Honor students should demonstrate respect for themselves, others and their teachers. 3. Honor students should be self-motivated. 4. Honor students should exhibit pride in themselves, the school and their work. 5. Honor students should be responsible and dependable. 6. Honor students should cooperate with their teachers and others. 7. Honor students should help others. 8. Honor students should want to learn and be willing to accept the challenge offered through the honors program. 9. Honor students should be well-rounded; they should participate in both curricular and extra-curricular activities. 10. Honor students should express positive and mature attitudes. 11. Honor students should serve as models for all students. Ethics Violations 24 Students found to be in violation of the Code of Ethics will be referred to the administration by the Honors Program teacher. Dependent upon the severity of the violation, a student may be issued a warning or placed on Honors Program Probation. Students on probation will be re-evaluated after a semester by a conference of teachers, administration and parents. If the student has not demonstrated improvement during this time, he or she will not be allowed to complete the LHS Honors Program. A student is only allowed one probationary period. Guidelines for Ranking Honors Program Students for Graduation Only students who successfully complete the Honors Program will be eligible to compete for Valedictorian and Salutatorian, Master or Mistress of Ceremony, and Distinguished graduates. Stoles are presented to all Distinguished graduates. Students who complete the Honors Program with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 unweighted or better will be recognized at graduation as the Distinguished Graduates and will sit on the first row for the graduation ceremony. For graduation purposes only starting with the Freshmen class of 2014-2015 and beyond, grade point averages will be weighted according to the amount of Honors, Gifted and Advanced Placement classes for each student that finishes with at least a 3.5 GPA or above unweighted in the honors program. This will determine seating order for graduation. Honors Program Extras: 1. Grading scale for honors courses: 100 – 90 = A 89 – 83 = B 82 – 75 = C 74 – 70 = D 2. Only honor courses taken on campus at an accredited high school in which you are a full-time student during the regular school term will be counted for the honors program. Honors level Carnegie unit courses for high school credit taken at the eighth grade level can be counted towards the Honor’s Program requirements provided the student still meets the minimum required honors courses at each grade level. 3. Homebound students and alternative school students who cannot fulfill all of the requirements of the Honors Program because of curriculum requirements will be ineligible to participate in the Honors Program. College Entrance Exams 25 Accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the United States In order to be accepted into a public four year college or university in Louisiana, the student must score at least an 18 in English and a 19 in Math Offered six times per year Loreauville High school code—191-635—this is the code for ACT to send your scores to us to keep on file A student may choose up to four colleges and/or scholarship agencies to send scores to for no charge: Examples: TOPS code—1595; NCAA—9999; UL-Lafayette—1612; LSU—1590; SLCC-1625 All juniors in Louisiana public high school will take the ACT for free during the school day in the Spring semester because the Louisiana Department of Education requires every student’s ACT score to be averaged into every school’s SPS (school performance score). Fee waivers are available for students that are eligible for free or reduced lunch programs during the student’s junior and senior year. — see your Professional School Counselor o Website: www.actstudent.org. Register for the ACT o You must create your own account. Please save that information because the School Counselor does NOT have access to your ACT registration account. The SAT® The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that lets you show colleges what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge. It tests your knowledge of reading, writing and math — subjects that are taught every day in high school classrooms. 26 Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year of high school, and almost all colleges and universities use the SAT to make admission decisions. Offered several times per year. Acadiana High School in Lafayette, LA is the nearest testing site Website: www.collegeboard.com OTHER TESTS A precursor to ACT. Your score on the PLAN is a predictor to what you will score on the ACT Given to Sophomores during the Spring semester Score is used to determine eligibility for dual enrollment classes No fee for students, and includes an interest inventory. All 8th and 9th graders will take the EXPLORE test as a part of the ACT testing series. The LDOE requires it. No fee for students. Predicts future performance on test, and includes an interest inventory. PSAT/NMSQT The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Sophomores may take the PSAT for practice. The PSAT/NMSC Qualifying Test is given to Juniors. The test is given in October (national test date) 27 General Information Financial Aid The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is available after January 1st. Filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is necessary for financial aid and TOPS. More information can be found online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or 1800-433-3243. The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance also has financial aid information. This information is available at www.osfa.la.gov or 1(800)259-5626. Mr. Donald Doffoney (UL Lafayette Talent Search) doffoney@louisiana.edu is another valuable resource for questions about financial aid. Educational Talent Search Educational Talent Search is an informational program which assists students by helping them to better understand their educational opportunities and options after graduation. The UL Lafayette Educational Talent Search Counselor, Mr. Donald Doffoney, will meet with 11th and 12th graders who register for the program every month to help students in various areas associated with college planning. 28 PARENT COMMAND CENTER / PROGRESS REPORTS The Parent Command Center is an effective means of communication between you the parents and our teachers and administration at Loreauville High School. If any parent has not yet experienced the Command Center, it is an internet-based application that allows parents to have access to all school data immediately as it is entered into our system by a secretary, teacher or administrator. Parents have the capability to view their child’s attendance, conduct, grades, assignments, transcripts, and disciplinary records. We would like to encourage all parents to make use of this great tool as a means of keeping track of their child’s progress here at LHS. If you have not yet logged on to the Parent Command Center, please follow the instructions below: 1. Go to the Iberia Parish Schools Website: www.iberia.k12.la.us 2. Click on the “Parent Command Center” Link 3. If an error message states that there is a problem with the website’s security certificate, choose “Continue to this website” 4. Click on “Register New User” 5. The “New User Registration” screen will appear 6. Fill in the following information: a. Choose your relationship to the student b. Enter your last name c. Enter the PSN which is the last five digits of your child’s social security number 7. Click “Submit” 8. The system will then prompt you to enter a username and password. It will also prompt you for two security questions in case you forget your password. Please keep your password in a safe place. 9. Go back to the main login screen and try out your username and password. 10. If the account was created successfully, you will see your child’s name listed. Click on his/her name to access the information. 11. To add additional children you your account, click on the “Link Students” button. Provide each of your children’s First name, Last Name, SSN, and Date of Birth to link them all to one account. 12. If you have any problems or questions, please call JSHS for assistance. 29 Grade Classification The grade classification of a student depends upon the number of credits earned. A student’s grade level will be determined once per year and will be based on credits earned the previous school year. Grade levels will not be changed at mid-term. The minimum number of credits required for each classification is recommended as follows: 9th Grade Less than 6 credits 10th Grade 6 – 11.5 credits 11th grade 12-17.5 credits Graduation: 23 credits Career Diploma and Jumpstart Diploma 12th grade 18 or more credits 24 credits Core 4 and Basic Diploma End of Course testing (EOC) Requirements regarding grades and procedures are changing as we phase in implementation of End of Course (EOC) tests and phase out the Graduation Exit Exam. EOC test results will count as 20% of the final average in Algebra I, Algebra I Part II, Geometry, English II, English III, Biology, and US History. ALL students enrolled in an EOC course are required to take the EOC test and it will count as 20% of the student’s final average in the course. For incoming freshmen in 2010-2011 and beyond, students must meet the high-stakes assessment requirements below to earn a diploma. As a graduation requirement for Core 4, Basic Core, Career Diploma, Jumpstart diploma and TOPS University diploma students must pass three End-ofCourse Tests in the following categories: Either Algebra I or Geometry Either English II or English III Either Biology or US History A student has passed the EOC test if they score FAIR, GOOD, or EXCELLENT on the EOC test. A score of NEEDS IMPROVEMENT means the student failed the EOC test. (NEEDS IMPROVEMENT on all EOC tests converts to either a D or an F as a District Grade depending on the EOC scaled score.) If a student fails an EOC test, he/she will retake it at the end of each semester until one of the two required EOC test is passed in the relative subject. *All students will take the ACT test series as part of school accountability in March. Freshmen will take the EXPLORE test. Sophomores will take the PLAN test. Juniors will take the ACT test. The test will be free to students because the Louisiana Department of Education is requiring the schools to give the test to all public school students. It will be given on a week day and students will be allowed to use their scores for college entrance requirements. 30 Individual Graduation Plan Requirements (5 year plans) Act 257 of the 2009 Louisiana Legislature By the end of the 8th grade, each student shall develop, with the input of his/her family, an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP). The purposes of the IGP document and related activities are as follows: Explore educational and career possibilities Make appropriate secondary/postsecondary decisions as part of an overall career plan Plan based on the student’s talents and interests Consider graduation requirements relevant to the student’s career pathway (area of concentration) and postsecondary entrance requirements Students will update their IGPs on the Louisiana Connect website each year either through their Journey to Careers class or other classes. Updated IGPs will be sent home for approval and students and parents will be asked to sign the plan. IGPs (5 year plans) will be used to schedule classes for students for every semester until graduation. Each student must choose an Area of Concentration (AOC) or Jump Start Job Specialty and complete the classes in that concentration or he/she will not be able to graduate!!!! Credit Recovery Credit recovery is an instructional program for students who have failed core courses taken previously. Credit recovery courses are completed by the student using computer software programs aligned with the state’s content standards. To recover credit, the student must pass all content at 80% and pass a midterm and final at 67% or higher. If a student has passed an EOC in a course, then the student can complete all the work online at 80%, and he/she doesn’t have to take a midterm, final or another EOC.\ A student athlete interested in a Division I or II University MUST repeat the required courses in their entirety to fulfill the NCAA requirements. Students cannot simply repeat the deficient skills of a required course they fail. In other words, they cannot use the credit recovery option for promotion of subjects failed. It will not meet the NCAA requirement for that course. Iberia Virtual Program IVP is an option to traditional public school, where students access standards-based courses monitored by highly-qualified/certified instructors through an online format. Students desiring to participate in IVP must complete the application process from the local middle or high school which they are zoned to attend. Industry-based certification An Industry-Based Certification is tangible evidence that an individual has successfully demonstrated skill competencies in a specific set of work-related tasks, single occupations area, or a cluster of related occupational areas. An IBC is recognized in the workforce community. See your school counselor for more information. In order to graduate with a Jump Start Diploma, all students must obtain an IBC in their Job Specialty. 31 Summer School The purpose of summer school is to enable students to make up subjects failed. The subjects offered are determined by student requests. To obtain credit for a summer school course, the student must be enrolled in an accredited summer school program and must successfully complete the requirements of the course. All courses available through Iberia parish summer school are computer based except for Algebra I. Algebra I is the only summer school course taught face to face. The student is responsible for the summer school fee. If a student intends to attend a summer school program which is not sponsored by the Iberia Parish School System, the student must submit documentation concerning the accreditation of that summer school program to the principal prior to entering that program. The principal determines whether the student will receive credit for the course. Partial-Day Students Seniors are the only students allowed to leave school early or enter school late. Students are responsible for their own transportation and will not be allowed to use the telephone to call for rides. Failure to leave the campus after your final class period will result in disciplinary action and possible re-scheduling into four classes. See your school counselor for more information. NOTE: Students involved in any of the school-based work programs are considered full-time students. Students who are unable to fulfill the work program will be scheduled into classes on campus. All students involved in a work experience will be required to submit evidence of successful employment at the end of the work experience. Advanced Placement Classes Advanced Placement classes are classes that are specifically offered in order for the student to have an opportunity to earn college credit by taking an Advanced Placement exam at the end of the school year. The AP classes are quicker paced than Honors classes. AP classes are just as rigorous as college level classes. At the end of the school year in May, the student in the AP class has the opportunity to take an AP exam that correlates with the class completed. The student must pay for the test. The test costs approximately $91. The price changes from year to year. If the student scores 3, 4 or 5 on a scale form 1-5, he/she may earn credit for college courses in that subject area. All AP classes are open to males, females, and students of any ethnicity. If you are interested in taking AP classes, please tell Ms. LeBlanc, LHS School Counselor, and indicate your desire on your IGP Schedule sheet for scheduling purposes. 32 Graduation Full participation in the graduation ceremony at Loreauville High School is a privilege and not a right for the individual student and his/her parents. Therefore, the privilege of graduating with one’s class on graduation night is governed by the following principles: 1. Successful completion of the course of studies and testing required by the State and Iberia Parish. 2. Certification by Loreauville High School’s administrators as having followed the rules and regulations of the school to such a degree that the student earned the privilege of being an active participant in the graduation ceremony. These rules and regulations specifically include the section on suspension and expulsion found in the student handbook. 3. However, other breaches of rules and regulations may be considered by the administration before bestowing on the student the privilege of being able to participate in the graduation ceremony. These decisions are made by LHS administration. Students who fail to pass the required components of the End of Course Exams may not participate in the graduation ceremony. Half-year seniors completing course requirements in January will be able to leave school at that time and participate in the May graduation to receive their diplomas. Those choosing to receive their diplomas in January may not take part in the May graduation exercises. Cumulative Grade Point Average Cumulative grade point average is calculated on a 4-point scale. Final averages are used with quality points assigned as follows: 1-Credit Course A = 4 quality points B = 3 quality points C = 2 quality points D = 1 quality point Quality points for ½ credit, 2 credit, and 3 credit courses are adjusted according to the value of the course credit. All credits attempted will be included for cumulative grade point average (CGPA) purposes. Rank in Class: Rank in class is based upon un-weighted cumulative grade point average of the final grade in each class completed. The GPA on your transcript determines your rank. Weighted GPAs determine seating for the Distinguished Graduates during the graduation ceremony on the first row for the Freshmen class of 2014-2015 and beyond 33 LHS Recognition at Graduation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Graduates who have a 3.5 cumulative un-weighted grade point average or better and who have successfully completed the Honors Program will be seated on the first row at graduation. These graduates will be designated as DISTINGUISHED Graduates. They will be seated in order according to their respective weighted grade point averages for the Freshmen class of 2014 – 2015 and beyond. For the graduating classes of 2016 and 2017 the GPAs will be unweighted. The DISTINGUISHED graduates will be recognized individually and will be presented with Distinguished graduate stoles. Graduates who have a cumulative grade point average of less than 3.5 and who have successfully completed the requirements of the honors program will sit on successive rows in order according to their grade point average. These graduates will be recognized as a group. Graduates who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better and who are not in the Honors program will be seated next. These graduates will also be recognized. Graduates who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better and who are not in the Honors program will be seated according to the order of their grade point average. Students who have a cumulative grade point average below a 3.0 and are not in the Honors program will be seating next in alphabetical order. 34 Information on Scheduling!!! Students who cannot participate in required Physical Education classes because of medical reasons must present to the school counselor (before registration) a written, medical statement from a qualified physician. Students will remain scheduled in P.E. until the medical statement is received. These students will then be allowed to waive P.E. as a requirement. These medical statements must be updated yearly until the student has graduated. It is necessary in some courses for a fee to be charged. All fees will have to be paid within two weeks after the beginning of the semester. Students finishing at mid-term will not be allowed to participate in any school functions for the rest of the school year except for the Graduation ceremony. Please take note that prerequisites for certain courses are included. Do not schedule a course with a prerequisite unless you have fulfilled the necessary requirements. The course directory contains brief descriptions of courses along with necessary information as to grade level prerequisites. Advanced Placement, Gifted, and Honors classes are the highest academic levels. On-level is the average academic level. Be sure that the level of the course fits your abilities and you meet all requirements and prerequisites. Student schedules will be determined according to IGPs (Schedule Sheet) and your AOC (Area of Concentration) or Jump Start Job Specialty!!! Students will be held accountable for choices once schedules are completed. Schedules will not be changed after the first week of a new semester unless the change is approved by the Principal or Assistant Principal. Contact your School Counselor before the end of May to turn in your Schedule Sheet signed by parents. Junior, Sophomore, and Freshmen schedules will NOT be changed without parental approval!!!!!!! Students may not receive credit for the same course twice. An Area of Concentration (AOC) or Jump Start Job Specialty must be completed in order to be allowed to graduate with a High School Diploma in Basic, Career, or Jump Start curriculum. In order for a student to complete an AOC he/she must take 4 primary classes and 2 related classes. AOC descriptions are located on the next pages. In order for a student complete a Jump Start Job Specialty, the student must take 9 classes in one specialty and will have to take some classes at IPCC. 35 LOUISIANA Act 1124 Career Options Career Majors The Career Options Law (Act 1124) was signed by Governor Foster in 1997. It mandates Career Majors for all high school students in an effort to provide our students with opportunities to develop skills that will prepare them to meet the needs of a global economy. A Career Major includes at least four Carnegie units in a career or academic major and two Carnegie units in related courses. Loreauville High School has identified a number of career majors for students to choose. Students must choose at least 6 electives in the chosen career major. 36 Louisiana Career Clusters and Career Pathways (Areas of Concentration) ***For all Career Clusters, please adhere to the following information: #For Primary Courses: 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Students must complete a minimum of 4 credits. Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of primary credits. Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an asterisk. Senior Project has to be related to career major & career pathway. #For Related Courses: 2 1. Students must complete a minimum of 2 credits; one must be a computer course credit, unless 5 credits are completed from the Primary Courses and students complete one computer course credit. 2. All computer courses approved by BESE are considered related courses. 3. All foreign language courses are considered related courses. 4. Students can use courses that meet the core graduation requirements as part of their career pathway if they fall under the Primary Courses category. IBCs: all Industry Based Certifications will be useful when applying for jobs!!! 37 Career Cluster: Architecture and Construction Career Pathway (AOC): Carpentry and Construction Primary Courses: Adv. Tech. Drafting *Advanced Wood Tech. *IPCC Carpentry I, II (2 credits each) Basic Tech. Draft. *Basic Wood Tech Outdoor Power Equipment (2 credits) Gen. Tech. Ed. Journeys to Careers IPCC Welding I, II (2 credits each) Chemistry Physics Intro to BCA Related Courses: Financial Math Art I Adv. Math I, II NOTE: This AOC can only be completed if the student takes the Carpentry classes at IPCC. Check with school counselor for taking classes at IPCC. Career Cluster: Architecture and Construction Career Pathway (AOC): Drafting Primary Courses: *Adv. Tech. Drafting Gen. Tech. Ed. Related Courses: IPCC Carpentry I Const Tech Art I *Basic Tech. Draft. Journeys to Careers Financial Math Intro to BCA Chemistry Adv Wood Tech. Principles of Business General Tech Ed Physics Basic Wood Tech Fine Arts Survey Speech I, II, III, IV Adv. Math I, II NOTE: This AOC can only be completed on LHS School Campus. Career Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication Career Pathway (AOC): Journalism Primary Courses: Journeys to Careers *Pub. I, II (Yearbook) Speech I-IV Related Courses: Fine Arts Survey Art I English Elective IBCA Financial Math Principles of Business *Pub. I, II (Newspaper) Social Studies Elective Sociology Adv. Technical Drafting Speech I, II, III, IV NOTE: This AOC can be completed on the LHS campus. Career Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication Career Pathway (AOC): Liberal Arts Primary Courses: *Beginning Band Related Courses: Pub. I (Newspaper) Intro to BCA *Art I, II Fine Arts Survey Pub. I (Yearbook) Financial Math Journeys to Careers Sociology Principles of Business 38 Speech I, II, III, IV Psychology Adv. Tech Drafting Speech I NOTE: This AOC can be completed completely on LHS campus. Career Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication Career Pathway (AOC): Mass Communications Primary Courses: Publications I, II Related Courses: Adv Tech Draft Intro to BCA *Speech I, II, III, IV Journey to Careers Art I, II, III, IV Principles of Business English Elective Psychology Financial Math Sociology Fine Arts Survey World History NOTE: This AOC can be completed completely on LHS campus. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Career Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication Career Pathway (AOC): Performing Arts Primary Courses: Beginning Band Intermediate Band Related Courses: Fine Arts Survey Basic Tech. Draft Psychology (1/2 credit) Intro to BCA Basic Wood Tech Sociology (1/2 credit) Advanced Band (5 credits) Pub. I, II (Yearbook) World Geography World History Principles of Business Financial Math Digital Graphics and Animation (1/2 credit) Speech I, II, III, IV Music Elective Art III NOTE: This AOC can be completed on the LHS campus. Career Cluster: Business, Management and Administration Career Pathway (AOC): Administrative Support Primary Courses: *IBCA Financial Math Related Courses: Pub. I (Yearbook) Sociology *Bus. Comp. App. Calculus Adv. Math I, II Principles of Business Financial Math Journeys to Careers Speech I, II, III, IV Pub. I (Newspaper) Psychology NOTE: This AOC can be completed on the LHS campus. Career Diploma eligibility. Career Cluster: Health Science Career Pathway (AOC): Emergency Health Care Primary Courses: Medical Terminology Psychology Journeys to Careers Health Science I, II Related Courses: Chemistry II Financial Math Physics Principles of Business Nurse Assistant (2 credits) Anatomy & Physiology Algebra II P.E. III Sociology A-HEC 39 *First Responder (2 credits) *EMT – Basic (2 credits) Biology II Advanced Math I, II Calculus Speech I, II, III, IV Nutrition and Food/Adv NOTE: This AOC can only be completed by the student taking First Responder at IPCC. See the school counselor for taking classes at IPCC. 40 Career Cluster: Health Science Career Pathway (AOC): Nursing Primary Courses: *Nurse Assistant (2 credits) Related Courses: Nutrition & Food/Adv Math Elective Psychology First Responder (2 credits) Physics Sociology Speech I -IV IBCA P.E. III Adv. Math I, II Medical Terminology Journeys to Careers Principles of Business Chemistry AHEC Financial Math Biology II NOTE: This AOC can only be completed if the student takes Nurse Assistant at IPCC campus. See the school counselor about taking classes at IPCC. Career Cluster: Health Science Career Pathway (AOC): Nutrition and Food Primary Courses: IPCC Food Service I Family Life Ed. Family & Cons. Sci.I Chemistry Related Courses: Nurse Assistant (2 credits) Food Service II (2 credits) Biology II Adult Responsibilities (1/2 credit) *Nutrition & Food/Adv Journeys to Careers Environmental Science Financial Math IBCA FACS II NOTE: This AOC can be completed on the LHS campus. ________________________________________________________________________________ Career Cluster: Hospitality and Tourism Career Pathway (AOC): Culinary Arts Primary Courses: Nutrition & Food (1/2 credit) Related Courses: Fine Arts Survey Accounting I Art I FACS I *Food Service I, II (2 credits each) IBCA Speech I Adv. Nutr. & Food (1/2 credit) Psychology (1/2 credit) Financial Math Sociology (1/2 credit) Principles of Business Journeys to Careers Chemistry NOTE: This AOC can only be completed if the student takes Food Service at IPCC campus. See the school counselor about taking classes at IPCC. Career Cluster: Human Services Career Pathway (AOC): Child Development Services Primary Courses: Family & Cons. Sc. I,II Sociology Related Courses: Nurse Assistant (2 credits) Nutrition and Food Parenthood Education (1/2 credit) Psychology Environmental Science Financial Math Adult Responsibilities *Early Childhd Ed. I, II Speech I First Responder (2 credits) Principles of Business Business English 41 Journeys to Careers Art I IBCA NOTE: This AOC can be completed on the LHS campus. 42 Career Cluster: Human Services Career Pathway (AOC): Management of Family Resources Primary Courses: FACS I, II *Parenthood Education Family Life Ed *Adult Responsibilities Financial Math Related Courses: Algebra II Early Childhood Ed. I IBCA Environmental Science Sociology Physical Science Food Service I Psychology Journeys to Careers Nutrition and Food Adv. Math NOTE: This AOC can be completed on the LHS campus. Career Cluster: Human Services Career Pathway (AOC): Personal Care Services (Cosmetology, Barbering) Primary Courses: FACS I Nutrition and Food Related Courses: Adv. Nutr. and Food (1/2 credit) FACS II *Barbering I-IV (2 credits each) Health Education Financial Math Journeys to Careers Adult Responsibilities Principles of Business IBCA Speech I NOTE: This AOC can only be completed if the student takes Barbering at IPCC campus. See the school counselor about taking classes at IPCC. Career Cluster: Manufacturing Career Pathway (AOC): Welding Primary Courses: Basic Tech. Draft. I Gen. Technology Ed. Related Courses: Geometry Outdoor Pwr. Equip. I (2 credits) Materials and Processes *Welding I, II (2 credits each) Journeys to Careers Physics Financial Math Auto Body Repair I (2 credits) Math Elective Adv. Tech. Drafting Adv. Math IBCA Physical Science NOTE: This AOC can only be completed if the student takes Welding at IPCC campus. See the school counselor about taking classes at IPCC. Career Cluster: Clothing and Textiles Career Pathway (AOC): Marketing, Sales, and Services Primary Courses: Art I *Custom Sewing I, II Journey to Careers FACS I, II Speech I, II, III, IV Related Courses: Advanced Math I Art I, II, III Business English Chemistry I Financial Math IBCA Speech I NOTE: This AOC can only be completed if the student takes Custom Sewing at IPCC campus. See the school counselor about taking classes at IPCC. 43 Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Career Pathway (AOC): Engineering Primary Courses: Basic Tech. Draft. *Biology II Adv. Tech. Drafting Calculus *Chemistry II * Adv. Math Gen. Technology Ed. Journeys to Careers Art I Basic Tech. Draft. Gen. Tech. Ed. Principles of Business Speech I -IV Environmental Science Chemistry I IBCA English IV World History Basic Wood Tech. *Physics Related Courses: Fine Art Survey Geometry Psychology (1/2 credit) Financial Math Algebra II World Geography Welding I NOTE: This AOC can be completed on LHS campus. Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Pathway (AOC): Automotive Technology Primary Courses: Outdoor Power Equip. each) Related Courses: Sociology Env. Science *Auto Technician I, II (2 credits each) Journeys to Careers Welding I, II (2 credits Financial Math Sociology Auto Body Repair I Physical Science Outdoor Power Equip II Geometry IBCA Bus English NOTE: This AOC can only be completed if the student takes Auto Technician at IPCC campus. See the school counselor about taking classes at IPCC. Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Pathway (AOC): Collision Repair Technology Primary Courses: *Auto Body Repair I, II (2 credits each) Gen. Technology Ed. Related Courses: Welding I (2 credits) Auto Technician I Adv Tech. Drafting Financial Math Principles of Business Art I Journeys to Careers Sociology IBCA Physical Science Geometry NOTE: This AOC can only be completed if the student takes Auto Body at IPCC campus. See the school counselor about taking classes at IPCC. Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Pathway (AOC): Power Mechanics Primary Courses: Auto Tech I *Outdoor Power Equip Tech I, II Related Courses: Welding I (2 credits) Physical Science Auto Technician I Geometry Gen Tech Ed Business English NCCER Welding Journeys to Careers Adv Tech. Drafting Financial Math Sociology Art I IBCA NOTE: This AOC can only be completed if the student takes Outdoor Power Equipment Technician at IPCC campus. See the school counselor about taking classes at IPCC. 44 Iberia Parish – Jump Start Job Specialties for Incoming Freshman of 2014 and Beyond Job Specialty = Prostart/Restaurant (ServSafe) o 4 Credit Hours: o *IPCC Prostart I and II 5 Credit Hours: IPCC Carpentry I, II IPCC Welding I, II IPCC Oil & Gas/T2 Safety Systems *Journeys to Careers IPCC Outdoor Power Equipment I, II *IBCA Speech I, II Nutrition & Foods/ Adv N & F Business Computer Applications CIW E-Commerce Site Design & o Industry Based Certification: NCCER HVAC Level 1 Job Specialty = Welder CIW Essentials of Web Design CIW Internet Business o 4 Credit Hours: CIW Networking Technology o 5 Credit Hours: CIW Website Development *Journeys to Careers Family and Consumer Science I, II *NCCER Core IPCC First Responder *IBCA Speech I, II Drafting, Advanced Drafting Industry Based Certification: ProStart National IPCC Auto Tech I, II Certificate of Achievement & ServSafe Food Business Computer Applications Protection Manager Certificate IPCC First Responder IPCC Carpentry I, II IPCC HVAC I, II IPCC Outdoor Power Equip I, II IPCC Oil and Gas Production & T2 Job Specialty = Carpenter o 4 Credit Hours: o 5 Credit Hours: o IPCC First Responder Development o *IPCC Carpentry I and II *IPCC Welding I and II Safety Systems *Journeys to Careers *NCCER Core *IBCA Business Computer Applications Drafting, Adv Drafting Job Specialty = Certified Mechanical Apprentice IPCC First Responder Drafter IPCC Carpentry I, II IPCC HVAC I, II IPCC Welding I, II IPCC Oil & Gas/T-2 Safety Systems *Journeys to Careers IPCC Outdoor Power Equip Tech I, I *NCCER Core Speech I, II *IBCA Industry Based Certification: NCCER Carpentry IPCC Auto Tech I, II Level 1 CMAD Drafting IPCC First Responder IPCC Carpentry I, II IPCC HVAC I, II IPCC Welding Tech I, II IPCC Oil & Gas/T-2 Safety Systems o Welding Society OR NCCER Welding Level 1 o 2 Credit Hours: o 7 Credit Hours: Job Specialty = HVAC Tech o 4 Credit Hours: o 5 Credit Hours: Speech I, II Industry Based Certification: American *IPCC HVAC I and II *Drafting I and II *Journeys to Careers IPCC Outdoor Power Equip Tech I *NCCER Core Speech I, II *IBCA IPCC Auto Tech I, II Business Computer Applications Drafting, Advanced Drafting o Industry Based Certification: ADDA Apprentice Drafter 45 o 7 Credit Hours: *Journeys to Careers *IBCA Nutrition & Foods/ Adv N & F AHEC of a Summer Career Exploration (1/2 credit) Job Specialty = Fashion Designer for Costume in Film o 4 Credit Hours: o *IPCC Custom Sewing I and II 5 Credit Hours: *Journeys to Careers *IBCA Business Computer Applications Adv Nutrition and Food (1/2 credit) CIW E-Commerce Site Design & o IPCC Certified Nursing Assistant Medical Terminology Psychology (1/2 credit) Speech I, II Industry Based Certification: Emergency Medical Responder Job Specialty = Oil and Gas/T-2 Safety Systems o Development o 2 Credit Hours: *IPCC Oil and Gas Production & T2 CIW Essentials of Web Design CIW Internet Business Safety Systems CIW Networking Technology *Journeys to Careers CIW Website Development *IBCA Family and Consumer Science I, II *NCCER Core IPCC First Responder IPCC Auto Tech I, II Psychology (1/2 credit) Business Computer Applications Speech I, II Drafting, Advanced Drafting Industry Based Certification: Pre-Professional IPCC First Responder Competency Assessment & Certification in IPCC Carpentry I, II Fashion, Textiles, and Apparel IPCC HVAC I, II IPCC Welding I, II IPCC Outdoor Power Equip I, II Speech I, II o Job Specialty = Certified Nurse Assistant o 2 Credit Hours: o Must have completed Medical Terminology or *IPCC Nurse Assistant o 7 Credit Hours: Industry Based Certification: Production Safety Systems T-2 Biology I with a C or better, and must pass a local and state background check o o Job Specialty = Automobile Service 7 Credit Hours: o 4 Credit Hours: o 5 Credit Hours: *Journeys to Careers *IBCA AHEC of a Summer Career *Journeys to Careers Exploration (1/2 credit) *IBCA Business Computer Applications *NCCER Core IPCC First Responder IPCC Auto Body Repair I, II Medical Terminology Business Computer Applications Nutrition and Food (1/2 credit) Drafting, Adv Drafting Psychology (1/2 credit) IPCC First Responder Speech I, II IPCC Carpentry Industry Based Certification: Certified Nursing IPCC Welding I, II Aide IPCC Oil & Gas/T-2 Safety Systems IPCC Outdoor Power Equip Tech I, II Speech I, II Job Specialty = Emergency Medical Tech o 2 Credit Hours: o *IPCC Automotive Tech I and II o *IPCC First Responder Industry Based Certification: Automobile Service Excellence Must have 2.5 GPA or better, 16 yrs. old, letter of good standing, maintain 75% or better and pass all skills assessments, attend 90% 46 o IPCC Welding I, II IPCC Oil & Gas/T-2 Safety Systems Speech I, II Industry Based Certification: EETC FourStroke Gas Engine Job Specialty = Internet Web Foundations Associate o Job Specialty = Collision Repair o 4 Credit Hours: o 5 Credit Hours: o *IPCC Auto Body Repair I and II 5 Credit Hours: *CIW Internet Business *CIW Website Development *CIW Network Technology *CIW Essentials of Web Design *CIW E-Commerce Site Design and *Journeys to Careers *IBCA *NCCER Core IPCC Auto Tech I, II *Journeys to Careers Business Computer Applications *IBCA Drafting, Drafting Adv Business Computer Applications IPCC First Responder Speech I, II IPCC Carpentry I, II IPCC HVAC I, II IPCC Outdoor Power Equipment IPCC Welding I, II IPCC Oil & Gas/T-2 Safety Systems Speech I, II Development o o 4 Credit Hours: Industry Based Certification: CIW Web Foundations Associate Job Specialty = Web Design Professional o 4 Credit Hours: *CIW Internet Business Industry Based Certification: I-CAR ProLevel 1 *CIW Website Development Refinish Technician Certifying Agency *CIW Network Technology *CIW Essentials of Web Design *CIW E-Commerce Site Design and Job Specialty = EETC Four – Stroke Engine o 4 Credit Hours: o 5 Credit Hours: Development *IPCC Outdoor Power Equip I and II o 5 Credit Hours: *Journeys to Careers *Journeys to Careers *IBCA *IBCA Business Computer Applications *NCCER Core CIW Database Design IPCC Auto Body Repair I, II CIW Introduction to JAVA Script IPCC Auto Technician I, II CIW Network Security Business Computer Applications CIW Perl Fundamentals Drafting, Adv Drafting Speech I, II IPCC First Responder IPCC Carpentry I, II IPCC HVAC I, II o Industry Based Certification: CIW Web Design Professional 47 Vocational Education In keeping with federal regulations, many established vocational opportunities in Iberia Parish public schools are offered to middle and secondary students without regard to race, national origin, sex or disabling condition through such courses as Business Education/Marketing, Technology Education/Industrial Arts, Family and Consumer Sciences, Welding, Drafting, Agriculture, Nursing, and Small Engines. Details on vocational courses are available through the school counselor. Dual Enrollment Louisiana Early Start* Program Dual Enrollment is offered through the Louisiana Early Start Program which provides tuition assistance to eligible 12th grade students from public high schools that enroll in eligible college courses for dual credit at an eligible public or private college or university. Students must meet general eligibility requirements as well as course requirements to enroll in college level, degree credit courses, enrichment/developmental courses or work skills/technical courses. Eligibility is determined by the student’s PLAN and/or ACT test. The student must complete an application, submit to the specific teacher and the teacher will submit to the appropriate college for credit. A student may enroll in a maximum of 3 credit hours per semester, up to 6 credit hours per academic year, with Early Start funding. (The student is responsible for additional enrollment costs if exceeding the 3 credit hours per semester limit, even if the student enrolls in more than one college or university.) A dualenrolled student is expected to follow the same withdrawal deadlines as any other undergraduate student in the college or university. Speak with the high school counselor if you are interested in taking these classes. NCAA Eligibility 48 Any student-athlete who plans to attend a college and play a sport must meet NCAA eligibility requirements. This applies to scholarship and non-scholarship athletes. If you have any questions, please contact your coach or athletic director. For more information: www.eligibilitycenter.org or 1-877-262-1492. Academic Requirements Graduate from high school Complete NCAA-approved courses Earn a minimum required core-course grade-point average (GPA) Earn a required SAT or ACT sum score In reference to Credit Recovery Courses, a student athlete interested in a Division I or II University MUST repeat the required courses in their entirety to fulfill the NCAA requirements. Students cannot simply repeat the deficient skills of a required course they fail. In other words, they cannot use the credit recovery option for promotion of subjects failed. It will not meet the NCAA requirement for that course. DIVISION I 16 Core Courses: 4 years of English 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy) DIVISION II 16 Core Courses: 3 years of English 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 3 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy) Division I From the time the student-athlete enters the ninth grade, he or she has four (4) years or eight (8) semesters to complete the core-course requirement. If the student-athlete fails to complete high school “on time” in eight semesters, core courses taken after the eighth semester will not be counted toward his or her NCAA academic-eligibility requirements. “On time” also means that if the student-athlete’s high school graduation takes place May 13, 2014, he or she must graduate in May. If the student-athlete does not graduate May 13, 2014 with the rest of his or her high school class, the student-athlete has not completed his or her requirements “on time.” Division II Athestudent-athlete is permitted to use all core courses completed from his or her ninth grade until time he or she enrolls full-time at a college or university. NCAA Eligibility Core-Course GPA and Test Scores 49 Division I Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches the core-course GPA and test-score sliding scale. For example, a 2.400 core-course GPA needs a 71 combined ACT score. Division II Earn a 2.000 GPA or better in the core courses. Earn a combined SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68. Taking the ACT and/or SAT Be sure to enter “9999” code when registering for the ACT or SAT. This requests for your official test score to be sent directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Test scores on high school transcripts will not be used. Resources Eligibilitycenter.org for college-bound student-athletes to complete their registration and check their status with the NCAA Eligibility Center. NCAA.org – Under “Student-Athlete Experience” section, click on “How to Become a StudentAthlete” and then click on either Division I or II Toolkit link. ACT.org (ACT) Collegeboard.com (SAT) National-letter.org (National Letter of Intent) Questions Please contact the NCAA Eligibility Center at 1-877-262-1492 or online at www.eligibilitycenter.org. 50 LIST OF APPROVED COURSES LOREAUVILLE HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL CODE: 191-635 English ENGLISH 1 ENGLISH 2 ENGLISH 3 ENGLISH 4 Social Science AMERICAN HISTORY CIVICS FREE ENTERPRISE PSYCHOLOGY SOCIOLOGY WORLD GEOGRAPHY WORLD HISTORY Mathematics ADVANCED MATHPRECALCULUS ADVANCED MATH-FUNCTIONS AND STATISTICS ALGEBRA 1 ALGEBRA 2 ALGEBRA I PART I (.5 UNITS MAX) ALGEBRA I PART II (.5 UNITS MAX) CALCULUS GEOMETRY PRE-CALCULUS Natural/Physical Science BIOLOGY BIOLOGY II CHEMISTRY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PHYSICAL SCIENCE PHYSICS Additional Core Courses FRENCH 1 FRENCH 2 SPEECH 1 and 2 Check the NCAA website for current information before making scheduling decisions: **Accelerated Credit/Credit Recovery DOES NOT meet the NCAA requirements for promotion of subjects failed. Students must repeat the required courses in their entirety to fulfill NCAA requirements. To read more about this new rule go to www.eligibilitycenter.org. 51 52 ENGLISH TOPS requires English I, II, III, IV On-Level Courses English I –1 credit Prerequisite: Passed 8th grade ELA or passed a Remedial English class This is a course designed to provide a firm foundation in grammar and writing skills. Students will also study and respond to appropriate literature in each genre. English II–1 credit Prerequisite: English I English II is a sequential course of study with emphasis on the various components of literature, basic composition skills, and grammar. An End of Course Test grade is applied to 20% of the student’s total average for the semester as indicated in the final average. All students taking this class are required to take the English II EOC test. English III–1 credit Prerequisite: English II English III is a sequential course of study with emphasis on the development of composition and grammar skills. American literature is the focus. An End of Course Test grade is applied to 20% of the student’s total average for the semester as indicated in the final average for the class. All students taking this class are required to take the English III EOC test. English IV–1 credit Prerequisite: English III A survey course designed to cover mastered skills in composition, grammar, and literature with emphasis on British authors. (Students who are considering attending college should enroll in English IV.) Honors English Courses In an Honors course the pace is accelerated, more material is covered, the use of lecture is extensive and the tests are more challenging. Honors courses are designed for the above average student. If you are interested in Advanced Placement classes, speak to Ms. LeBlanc. Please read carefully before making honors English course selections!! *All English honors and gifted students must participate in a required summer reading program. Students are required to submit a written project and complete an objective test at the beginning of the school year. Students who transfer in from another school have the first grading period to complete the summer reading requirements. English I Honors–1 credit Prerequisite: Passed 8th grade ELA with at least a B This course is designed to meet the needs of the college-bound or academically superior student with emphasis on critical thinking and interpreting skills. All students in Honors English are required to participate in the summer reading program. 60 English II Honors–1 credit Prerequisite: Passed English I Honors with at least a C or on-level with at least B A sequential course of study designed to meet the needs of a college-bound or academically superior student with emphasis on the various categories of literature, intermediate composition skills, and grammar. An End of Course Test grade is applied to 20% of the student’s total average for the semester as indicated in the final average for the class. All students taking this class are required to take the English II EOC test. English III Honors–1 credit Prerequisite: Passed English II Honors with at least a C or on-level with at least a B A sequential course of study designed to meet the needs of college-bound or academically superior students with emphasis on advanced composition skills, grammar, and the development of American Literature. An End of Course Test grade is applied to 20% of the student’s total average for the semester as indicated in the final average for the class. All students taking this class are required to take the English III EOC test. English IV Honors–1 credit Prerequisites: Passed English III Honors with at least a C or on-level with at least a B A sequential course of study designed to meet the needs of a college-bound or academically superior student with emphasis on composition mastery, grammar skills, and the development of British Literature. English IV AP (Advanced Placement)–1 credit Prerequisites: Passed English III Honors with at least a C or on-level with at least a B A sequential course of study designed to meet the needs of a college-bound or academically superior student with emphasis on composition mastery, grammar skills, and the development of British Literature. This course is designed as a college level course. It includes extensive reading assignments. An advanced placement exam will be administered at the end of the spring semester. This is an opportunity for the student to earn college credit. English 101 UL Dual Enrollment – 1 credit Prerequisites: Passed English IV Honors with at least a C or on-level with at least a B. ACT Score: 18 in English and 19 in Math This is a college level class offered on LHS campus through the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. It is a dual enrollment class. Therefore, students will receive college and high school credit. This course is designed to introduce students to the critical thinking, reading, and writing skills required in the university and beyond. The course will focus on writing effective, wellargued essays. Mrs. Arceneaux offers English III and IV dual enrollment credit with UL. In order to eligible, the student must have at least an 18 in English and a 19 in Math on the PLAN or ACT test components. 61 MATHEMATICS TOPS requires Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Advanced Math. On-level courses Algebra I–1 credit Prerequisite: Pass 8th grade Math or passed Remedial Math class This course is designed to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts and principals, as well as skills in background for most science courses and all higher level math courses and for many careers. An End of Course Test grade is applied to 20% of the student’s total average for the semester as indicated in the final average for the class. All students taking this class are required to take the Algebra I EOC test. Geometry–1 credit Fee: $6.00 Workbook Fee Prerequisite: Algebra I This is a basic course in Euclidean Geometry. The topics to be discussed include triangle relationships, measurement in the plane and in space, congruence, transformations, and similarity of triangles and circle relationships. Also, quadrilateral relationships and basic trigonometry will be covered. An End of Course Test grade is applied to 20% of the student’s total average for the semester as indicated in the final average for the class. All students taking this class are required to take the Geometry EOC test. Financial Math – 1 credit This course deals with practical applications of budgeting, insurance, banking, and taxes. Possible Dual Enrollment credit for students that meet dual enrollment criteria through SLCC. Math Essentials – 1 credit This course is designed to prepare students for success in Algebra II. Concepts from Algebra I and Geometry will be reviewed and mastered in preparation for the next level of courses in Math. Algebra II – 1 credit Prerequisite: Passed Algebra I and Geometry. Algebra II further develops topics introduced in Algebra I and includes other topics that serve as a foundation for basic college mathematics courses required in most fields of study. Advanced Math – 1 credit Prerequisite: Passed Algebra II This course addresses freshman college algebra topics such as functions, relations and trigonometry and pre-calculus. Honors Math Courses In an Honors course the pace is accelerated, more material is covered, the use of lecture is extensive and the tests are more challenging. Honors courses are designed for the above average student. If you are interested in Advanced Placement classes, speak to Ms. LeBlanc. 62 Algebra I Honors–1 credit Prerequisite: Passed 8th grade Math with at least a B. Algebra I is an entry level course designed to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts and principles as well as skills in background for most science courses, all higher math courses, and information for careers. An End of Course Test grade is applied to 20% of the student’s total average for the semester as indicated in the final average for the class. All students taking this class are required to take the Algebra I EOC test. Geometry Honors–1 credit Fee: $6.00 Workbook Fee Prerequisite: Passed Algebra I Honors with at least a C or on-level with at least a B. This course is designed for students with strong mathematical backgrounds. It covers properties of geometric figures, area, volume, parallelism, congruence, transformations, triangles, similarity and circle relationships. Also, quadrilateral relationships and basic trigonometry will be covered. An End of Course Test grade is applied to 20% of the student’s total average for the semester as indicated in the final average for the class. All students taking this class are required to take the Geometry EOC test. Algebra II Honors–1 credit Prerequisite: Passed Geometry Honors with at least a C or on-level with at least a B. This is an accelerated math course designed for college-bound students. Students will be applying higher order thinking skills in the form of application problems (word problems). This course is a prerequisite for Advanced Math Honors. Advanced Math Honors–1–credit Prerequisite: Passed Algebra II Honors with a least a C or on-level with at least a B. Advanced Math addresses freshman college Algebra topics such as functions and relations. Trigonometry topics are also discussed. This course is a prerequisite for Calculus Honors. Calculus Honors – 1 credit Prerequisite: Passed Advanced Math Honors with at least a C or on-level with at least a B. The textbook is a college book. Limits, derivatives, and integrals will be covered. These topics will be presented in the first-year college. Students enrolled in this course have been prepared for the last five years to continue on to college and begin their math career with calculus! If you are interested in taking Calculus AP, talk to Ms. LeBlanc. SOCIAL STUDIES TOPS requires World Geography, Civics (1 credit), American History, and World History. On-level Courses World Geography–1 credit This course is a study of the major geographical regions of the world. geography (social, political, and physical) will be emphasized. All aspects of Civics – 1 credit This is a required course that studies the federal, state, and local governments of the United States. It also incorporates concepts from Free Enterprise including the economic systems of America and the world. 63 NOTE: Civics for 1 credit will now take the place of Civics and Free Enterprise together. American History–1 credit Prerequisite: Civics This is a required course that is a review of American History from post reconstruction to the present. An End of Course Test grade is applied to 20% of the student’s total average for the semester as indicated in the final average for the class. All students taking this class are required to take the American History EOC test. World History–1 credit Prerequisites: American History This course is a survey of history from the Renaissance to modern times. An extensive final project is required. Honors Social Studies Courses In an Honors course the pace is accelerated, more material is covered, the use of lecture is extensive and the tests are more challenging. Honors courses are designed for the above average student. If you are interested in Advanced Placement classes, speak to Ms. LeBlanc. World Geography Honors–1 credit Prerequisites: Passed 8th grade Social Studies with at least a B. This course is the study of the major geographical regions of the world. All aspects of geography (social, political, economic, and physical) will be emphasized. A variety of projects and research may be required. Civics Honors – 1 credit Prerequisites: Passed World Geography Honors with at least a C or on-level with at least B. This is a required course that studies the federal, state, and local governments of the United States. It also incorporates concepts from Free Enterprise including the economic systems of America and the world. NOTE: Civics for 1 credit will now take the place of Civics and Free Enterprise together. American History Honors–1 credit Prerequisites: Passed Civics Honors with at least a C or on-level with at least a B. This required course is a review of American History from post reconstruction to present. A variety of projects may be required. An End of Course Test grade is applied to 20% of the student’s total average for the semester as indicated in the final average for the class. All students taking this class are required to take the American History EOC test. Psychology Honors– 1/2 credit Prerequisite: Pass American History Honors with at least a C or American History on-level with at least a B. Psychology is the study of people and their behavior and it promotes an understanding of self and others. Sociology Honors - 1/2 credit Prerequisite: Pass American History Honors with at least a C or American History on-level with at least a B. 64 Sociology is designed to help students understand the dynamics of behavior in groups. World History Honors–1 credit Prerequisites: Pass American History Honors with at least a C or American History on-level with at least a B. This course is a survey of history from the Renaissance to modern times. An extensive final project is required. World History AP (Advanced Placement)–1 credit Prerequisites: Pass American History Honors with at least a C, or American History on-level with at least a B. This course is a survey of history from the beginning of time to modern times. Extensive reading is required. An advanced placement examine will be administered at the end of the Spring semester. This is an opportunity for the student to earn college credit. SCIENCE TOPS requires Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science or Chemistry II or Biology II or Physics. On-level Courses Physical Science–1 credit Fee: $5.00 Physical Science is the study of the properties and relationships of matter and energy. This course is designed to introduce students to basic concepts in chemistry and physics with an emphasis on relating these concepts to the world around them. Students will develop an appreciation of the role of the scientific process in their daily lives. Scientific calculator is highly recommended. 65 Biology–1 credit Fee: $5.00 This course explores the characteristics and life cycles of organisms and explains their relationships with each other and their environment. Topics of concentration include: cellular biology, the molecular basis of heredity, biology evolution, energy relationships within organisms and ecosystems, organization of living systems, and contemporary health issues. The development of these concepts is supported by inquiry and laboratory instruction. An End of Course Test grade is applied to 20% of the student’s total average for the semester as indicated in the final average for the class. All students taking this class are required to take the Biology EOC test. Chemistry–1 credit Fee: $5.00 and scientific calculator Prerequisite: Passed Physical Science Co-Requisite: Algebra II Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and the changes they undergo. The student will be introduced to topics of general chemistry through classroom and laboratory experiences. Honors Chemistry is designed for the student who enjoys a challenge. Course requirements will include a research paper. Environmental Science-1 credit Fee: $5.00 This course is designed to develop student awareness of local, national and global environmental issues. Major study areas include wildlife and ecology, pollution, energy and environmental health. Pharmacy Technician–1 credit-Grade 12 Prerequisite: Algebra II, Chemistry I ♦ a graduating senior ♦ 18 years old by July 1st of your graduation year ♦ a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 ♦ a minimum GPA of 3.0 in science and 3.0 in math courses ♦ an ACT score of 20 or a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 This course includes topics in pharmacy law, terms and definitions, pharmacology, aseptic techniques, pharmacy calculations and pharmacy operations. The course will prepare the student to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board examination after graduation. Includes IBC. Possible Dual Enrollment credit for students that meet dual enrollment criteria. This class is held at Westgate High School. Student will need reliable transportation to attend class. Medical Terminology–1 Credit Prerequisites: Passed Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry This entry level course is for students interested in the health profession and is taught by a registered nurse. Major emphasis is placed on learning the language of medicine by identifying terminology related to the structure of the 12 systems of the human body. Other concepts covered are: pathological disease processes, drug classifications, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and employability skills. Possible Dual Enrollment credit for students that meet dual enrollment criteria. Honors Science Courses 66 In an Honors course the pace is accelerated, more material is covered, the use of lecture is extensive and the tests are more challenging. Honors courses are designed for the above average student. If you are interested in Advanced Placement classes, speak to Ms. LeBlanc. Physical Science Honors–1 credit Fee: $5.00 Prerequisite: Passed the 8th Grade Science with at least a B Physical Science is the study of the properties and relationships of matter and energy. This course is designed to introduce students to basic concepts in chemistry and physics with an emphasis on relating these concepts to the world around them. As an honors student, more depth will be covered on topics. Students will develop an appreciation of the role of the scientific process in their daily lives. Additional projects will be required of all Physical Science Honors students. Scientific calculator is highly recommended. Biology Honors–1 credit Lab Fee: $5.00 Prerequisite: Passed Physical Science Honors with at least a C or on-level with at least a B This course explores the characteristics and life cycles of organisms and explains their relationships with each other and their environment. Topics of concentration include: cellular biology, the molecular basis of heredity, biology evolution, energy relationships within organisms and ecosystems, organization of living systems, and contemporary health issues. The development of these concepts is supported by inquiry and laboratory instruction. Scientific methods will be applied to classroom projects. An End of Course Test grade is applied to 20% of the student’s total average for the semester as indicated in the final average for the class. All students taking this class are required to take the Biology EOC test. Biology II Honors–1 credit Fee $5.00 Prerequisite: Passed Biology I Honors with at least a C or on-level with at least a B Biology II is designed for the student who has a strong interest in biology. Students explore advanced topics selected from cellular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, genetics, microbiology, evolution, behavior, ecology, plant and animal anatomy, and physiology. Research and advanced laboratory techniques are emphasized. A research paper is required along with a comprehensive final exam. Chemistry I Honors–1 credit Lab Fee: $5.00 Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Algebra II Prerequisite: Passed Physical Science Honors or Biology Honors with at least a C or on-level with at least a B A course designed for the college-bound student; it is a laboratory, hands-on course designed to provide an understanding of the elements, compounds they compose, and the structure of matter. Various types of chemical reactions will be explored through problem-solving and experimentation. This class is recommended for students pursuing a career in medicine or other science-based fields. Chemistry II – Honors- 1 credit Lab Fee: $5.00 and Scientific Calculator required 67 Prerequisite: Passed Chemistry Honors with at least a C or on-level with at least a B The Chemistry II course is designed to enrich and enhance the study of basic chemistry. The major topics in Chemistry II include (but are not limited to) the following: Chemistry Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics, Equilibrium, Solubility, Electrochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. Lab experiences, demonstrations, and problem solving are used regularly. Mathematical skills through Algebra II are used in problem solving. Physics Honors –1 credit Fee: $5.00 Prerequisite: Passed both Algebra II Honors and Chemistry H Honors with at least a C or on-level with a B The goal of this course is to give an understanding of the physical world. Physics includes topics of motion, forces, energy, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. Student will explore the principles of physics through laboratory, mathematical, and computer based activities. A project will be required each grading period. A formal research paper must be submitted during the 2nd half of the course. SPEECH AND DRAMA Speech I – 1 credit This course is designed as an introduction to the dynamics of interpersonal and group communications processes, as well as public speaking. It provides a solid foundation for informative and persuasive speech making, as well as providing strategies and techniques for public speaking and presentations. Speech II – 1 credit Prerequisite: Speech I 68 This course is designed as an introduction to the elements of drama as well as competitive speech events such as dramatic and humorous interpretations, prose and poetry reading, duet acting, one-act plays, and set design. Participation in the school play is required along with participation in weekly practices. Speech III – 1 credit Prerequisite: Speech II This course is by teacher approval only. Participation in the school play is required along with participation in weekly practices. Speech IV – 1 credit Prerequisite: Speech III This course is by teacher approval only. Participation in the school play is required along with participation in weekly practices. 69 PHYSICAL EDUCATION PE I–1/2 credit This course is required for all 9th grade students. Physical education classes are in line with various state and national efforts to curb obesity and promote public health. The Presidential physical fitness test will be administered at the beginning of the semester and again at the end. Students must strive to obtain specific criteria and show improvement throughout the semester. Dressing out is required. Health Education-½ credit This is a required course for graduation. The content area for this course includes current health topics helpful to students in their current and future living. PE II–1 credit This course is required for all 10th grade students. Physical education classes are in line with various state and national efforts to curb obesity and promote public health. The Presidential physical fitness test will be administered at the beginning of the semester and again at the end. Students must strive to obtain specific criteria and show improvement throughout the semester. Dressing out is required. PE III – 1 credit Physical education classes are in line with various state and national efforts to curb obesity and promote public health. The Presidential physical fitness test will be administered at the beginning of the semester and again at the end. Students must strive to obtain specific criteria and show improvement throughout the semester. Dressing out is required. PE IV–1 credit Intramural competition will be offered in basketball, volleyball, flag football and track. Dressing out is required. Weights and Conditioning I-IV (ATHLETES ONLY)–1 credit This is a full-credit course for the student who wishes to improve his/her overall physical fitness. Weight training, flexibility exercises, plyometrics, agility training, and cardiovascular activities will be included. Dressing out is required. FOREIGN LANGUAGES 74 TOPS requires two credits of foreign language in the same language. On-Level Courses French I – 1 credit Fee: $5.00 This course is designed for students who have very little or no previous knowledge of French. Students will learn to speak, listen, read, and write in French. Students will learn about the culture of French-speaking countries around the world. Students will learn more about French in Louisiana. Students will gain a more thorough understanding of English through learning a foreign language. The teacher teaches this course in both English and French. It is highly recommended that students schedule French I and French II in consecutive semesters. French II – 1 credit Prerequisite: Passed French I This course is a continuation of French I and is taught in primarily the same manner. The teacher will use more French during instruction. Students build on skills from French I to learn more complex grammatical concepts and to increase their vocabulary base. Students will continue to study the culture of French-speaking countries around the world. Honors Courses In an Honors course the pace is accelerated, more material is covered, the use of lecture is extensive and the tests are more challenging. Honors courses are designed for the above average student. French I Honors – 1 credit Fee: $5.00 Prerequisite: English I Honors with at least a “C” or English I with at least a “B” This course is designed for the academically-superior student. No previous knowledge of French is required. Students will learn to speak, listen, read, and write in French. Students will learn about the culture of French-speaking countries around the world. Students will learn more about French in Louisiana. Students will gain a more thorough understanding of English through learning a foreign language. The teacher teaches this course in both English and French. French I Honors moves at a faster pace than the on-level course and will include enrichment assignments. It is highly recommended that students schedule French I Honors and French II Honors in consecutive semesters. French II Honors – 1 credit Prerequisite: Passed French I Honors with at least a “C” or French I on-level with at least a “B” This course is designed for the academically-superior student and is a continuation of French I Honors. It is taught in primarily the same manner. The teacher will use more French during instruction. Students build on skills from French I to learn more complex grammatical concepts and to increase their vocabulary base. Students will continue to study the culture of Frenchspeaking countries around the world. French II Honors will move at a faster pace than the on-level course and will include enrichment assignments. French III Honors – 1 credit Fee: $5.00 74 Prerequisite: Passed French II Honors with at least a “C” or French II with at least a “B” and recommendation from the French teacher The French III Honors course advances students’ knowledge and skills in preparation for the CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) Exam in order to earn credit at the college level. According to their website, the CLEP French Language exam “measures the ability to understand spoken and written French. This ability needs to be equivalent to that of students who have completed two to four semesters of college French Language study.” Topics to be covered include vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, and reading comprehension. GIFTED CLASSES Only students already in the gifted program are allowed to take gifted classes. Students enrolled in the gifted program should register for academic subjects of their interest and strength. Academic offerings will emphasize enrichment and/or acceleration. In Gifted classes the pace is accelerated, more material is covered, the use of lecture is extensive and the tests are more challenging. All courses are honors level classes. Gifted English English I Gifted–1 credit A sequential course of study where instruction focuses on differentiating for the needs of the verbally gifted student. Emphasis is on development of grammar and composition skills, and beginning analysis of literature. English II Gifted–1 credit A sequential course of study where instruction focuses on differentiating for the needs of the verbally gifted student. Course work emphasizes continuing development of skills in composition, usage, and grammar while, at the same time, reading and analyzing excerpts from World Literature. English III Gifted/AP–1 credit A sequential course of study where instruction focuses on differentiating for the needs of the verbally gifted student. Course work emphasizes continuing development of skills in composition, usage, and grammar while, at the same time, reading and analyzing excerpts from American Literature. Possible college credit could be earned through this class by taking an Advanced Placement test at the end of the semester. English IV Gifted–1 credit A sequential course of study where instruction focuses on differentiating for the needs of the verbally gifted student. Course work emphasizes continuing development of skills in composition, usage, and grammar while, at the same time, reading and analyzing excerpts from British Literature. English IV Gifted/AP – 1 credit As an advanced placement class where instruction focuses on differentiating for the needs of gifted students, this course engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. Students will consider a work’s structure, style and themes, as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Extensive reading is required. An exam will be given at the end of the semester. Possible college credit is available. 74 Gifted Mathematics Algebra I Gifted–1 credit This is an accelerated Algebra I course. It is an entry level course designed to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts and principles as well as skills in background for most science courses, all higher math courses and information for careers. Geometry Gifted–1 credit This course is designed for the college-bound or academically superior gifted student. This course in Euclidean Geometry includes parallelism, congruence of triangles, similarity of triangles, and a brief introduction to coordinate geometry. Algebra II Gifted – 1 credit This is an accelerated Algebra II course. It further develops topics introduced in Algebra I and includes others that serve as a foundation for basic college mathematics courses. Advanced Math Functions and Statistics Gifted – 1 credit Advanced Math–Functions and Statistics includes topics in discrete mathematics such as sequences and series, the binomial theorem, and probability and statistics. Trigonometry topics are also discussed. Calculus Gifted Advanced Placement (AP)–1 credit Students are presented Advanced Algebra topics with emphasis on applications and fine tuning methods. The graphing calculator is used extensively. The logic involved requires higher-order thinking. BUSINESS Introduction to Business Computer Applications (IBCA)-1 Credit Lab Fee $5.00 This course is an introductory course designed for students to become proficient in typing and also become certified in Microsoft Word. The Microsoft Word certification will focus on basic Word features and/or functions. Possible Dual Enrollment credit for students that meet dual enrollment criteria. Business Computer Applications (BCA)-1 Credit Lab Fee $5.00 Prerequisite: IBCA This course is designed for the college-bound student as well as the student who is planning to enter the world of work. This course will focus on students obtaining his/her globally recognized certifications in Microsoft Word Expert, Excel, and Power Point. Student projects include: letters (business & personal), reports, resumes, brochures, newsletters, presentations, tables, charts/graphs, etc. This course prepares the student for Industry Based Certification Exams. Possible Dual Enrollment credit for students that meet dual enrollment criteria. Journey to Careers – 1 credit This course is designed to help students explore and understand the career clusters. Students will develop an Individual Growth Plan, participate in career exploration activities, recognize the 74 variety of postsecondary options available, and explore, understand, and apply personal financial concepts and skills. All students graduating in 2013 and beyond are required to take and pass this course. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES Family & Consumer Science I–1 credit-Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Lab Fee: $20.00 This course is an introduction to all of the areas of Family and Consumer Science, foods and nutrition, consumer education, personal development, child development, family relations, and clothing selection and repair. Students will learn skills needed for life such as communication, decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving. Family & Consumer Science II–1 credit-Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Lab Fee: $20.00 Prerequisite: Family and Consumer Science I Comprehensive course for students in grades 10 – 12. Topics include consumer education; foods and nutrition; family living and parenthood education; child growth and development; housing and resource management; and clothing and textiles. Builds on basic principles included in FACS I and emphasizes interrelationships to promote improvement of the home and quality of individual and family life. Family Life Education–½ credit-Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Lab Fee: $10.00 Students will learn about relationships at school, at work, and in the community. They will also learn how to balance work and family life as well as coping with the challenges of change. Financial literacy skills through real-world contexts will also be explored (ex: money management, consumer skills). This course is paired with Parenthood Education. Parenthood Education–½ credit-Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Fee: See Family Life Education This course helps students learn why they need to take the responsibilities of parenting seriously, how good management and interpersonal skills are relevant to parenting; guidelines for physical care, health and safety of children; and how to nurture children's intellectual, emotional, social and moral development. Guidelines are given for physical care, health and safety of children. This course is paired with Family Life Education. Nutrition and Food–½ credit-Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Lab Fee: $25.00 This class is designed for the student to explore the basic principles of nutrition. Some of the topics to be covered are meal planning, food preparation, meal serving, optimal use of the food dollar, and job opportunities in food related occupations. This course is paired with Advanced Foods and Nutrition. Advanced Nutrition and Food-½ credit-Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Lab Fee: See Nutrition and Food 74 The students become their own manager in this class. They begin by reviewing the fundamentals of nutrition. Meal planning, preparation and serving are demonstrated in a special occasion meal. Sanitation, food safety, and careers in food related occupations are also reviewed in this class. This course is paired with Foods & Nutrition. Early Childhood I–1 credit-Grades 11, 12 Lab Fee: $15.00 This is an occupational program preparing students at grades 10-12 for employment in child care. This program prepares students for the CDA (Child Development Associate) credential. It provides a comprehensive overview of the development of children from birth through adolescence. At each stage, students explore typical physical, emotional and social, and intellectual development. They will also learn about a variety of career opportunities related to the content of each chapter. Early Childhood II–1 credit-Grades 11, 12 Lab Fee: $15.00 Prerequisite: Early Childhood I This course will prepare students for various levels of employment in child care centers, nursery schools, recreation centers, public school settings, head start programs, or other areas where caring for young children is the principal function. This program prepares students for the CDA (Child Development Associate) credential. This course focuses on cognitive, physical, emotional, and social growth and development. Developmentally appropriate play activities, curriculum, nutrition, guidance, health/safety, children with special needs, and approaches for teaching are included. ARTS Art I (Introduction to Art) – 1 credit Lab Fee: $20.00 The student is introduced to the elements/principles of design, sound composition and exploratory approaches as applied to drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, pottery and crafts with some demonstration of skills. Art II (Basic Painting)– 1 credit Lab Fee: $20.00 Prerequisite: Art I Students will further develop skills in creating two and three dimensional art using multimedia techniques reflecting exploration using the principles and elements of art. Students will begin the preparation of a portfolio of works, including written critiques of masters’ works, as well as self-reflection. Art III –(Advanced Painting) 1 credit Lab Fee: $20.00 Prerequisite: Art II Students will continue their exploration of media and usage of the principles and elements of art, as well in their student of art appreciation. Students create works for a portfolio of works and for public exhibit. Students develop a personal style and a philosophy of art, using advanced art vocabulary in discussions and critiques. 74 Art IV (Advanced Art Independent Study)-1 credit Lab Fee: $20.00 Prerequisite: Art I and Teacher Recommendation This class is designed for advanced art students who are self-motivated and creative. Developing a personal artistic style will be emphasized. Maintaining a sketchbook, developing a portfolio, and participation in various school art shows will be class objectives. Fine Arts Survey –1 credit Lab Fee: $20.00 This course is an introduction to art history. Students will learn about the artist and architecture of the past, how it influences us today and how society has come to value art. Publications Publication I (Yearbook)–1 Credit To earn academic credit for work on the yearbook, students must meet several criteria, including stringent academic standards, to ensure that the final product fulfills the recognized functions of the yearbook and reflects the work of the students, not the advisor Publication II (Yearbook)–1 credit Prerequisite: Publication I (Yearbook) Second year student journalists will exercise leadership roles (e.g. editor, manager, etc.) This portion of the class involves the continuation and development of the yearbook. Staff members will be responsible for covering all spring activities. This will involve photography, design, and editorial skills. Publication I (Newspaper)–1 credit To earn academic credit for work on the newspaper, students must meet several criteria including stringent academic standards, to ensure that the newspaper editions fulfill the recognized functions of newspaper production and reflect the work of the students-not the adviser. Computer skills are suggested. Publication II (Newspaper) -1 credit Prerequisite: Publication I (Newspaper) Second year student journalists will exercise the leadership roles (e.g. editor, manage, et cetera). A well-informed and well-trained newspaper student practices the guarantee of freedom of the press established by the First Amendment. Computer skills are suggested. BAND Students enrolled in a Band course are required to attend Summer Band Camp. Skill in performance is the primary objective of the music program. 74 Fall Semester Lab Fee: $180.00 Spring Semester Lab Fee: $70.00 Beginner Band -1 credit-Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course focuses on the refinement of musical techniques and ideas. Participation in Marching Band is Mandatory. Successful completion requires attendance at all extracurricular activities, rehearsals, and performances-including several festivals, parades, and competitions. Intermediate Band-1 credit-Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Beginner Band This course focuses on the refinement of musical techniques and ideas. Participation in Marching Band is Mandatory. Successful completion requires attendance at all extracurricular activities, rehearsals, and performances-including several festivals, parades, and competitions. Advanced Band-1 credit- Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Intermediate Band This course focuses on the refinement of musical techniques and ideas. Participation in Marching Band is Mandatory. Successful completion requires attendance at all extracurricular activities, rehearsals, and performances-including several festivals, parades, and competitions. INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY General Technical Education (NCCER CORE)-1 credit Lab Fee: $35.00 Max class size is 18 This course is designed to introduce drafting/design procedures, hand tools, electric hand tools, and machine processes. Each student will be required to pass a safety test with 100% accuracy on hand tools, electric hand tools and machines before being allowed to use the equipment. Small projects will be required for each student to draft, lay-out, cut, assemble, smooth and finish. Students may be required to participate in fundraisers to raise additional funds to buy supplies that the lab fee doesn’t cover. Basic Technical Drafting–1 credit Lab Fee: $30.00 Max class size is 18 This basic course introduces a wide variety of drafting equipment and techniques. Included is an in-depth study of measurement, geometry, two and three dimensional shape descriptions, and isometric drawings. This is not a “shop” or “woodwork” course. Possible Dual Enrollment credit for students that meet dual enrollment criteria. Materials and Processes–1 credit Lab Fee: $35.00 Max class size is 18 Prerequisite: Basic Technical Drafting or General Tech Ed This course is designed to introduce the student to the design/construction/testing process. It will utilize drafting, hand tool, electric hand tool, and machine skills to design, fabricate, and test CO2 powered dragsters, model bridges, and model towers. Students may be required to participate in fundraisers to raise additional funds to buy supplies that the lab fee doesn’t cover. Possible Dual Enrollment credit for students that meet dual enrollment criteria. Advanced Tech. Drafting–1 credit Lab Fee: $30.00 Max Class Size is 18 Prerequisite: Basic Technical Drafting 74 This course allows serious students to pursue drafting in depth. More difficult isometric and multi-view drawings are completed at this level. Possible Dual Enrollment credit for students that meet dual enrollment criteria. Basic Wood Technology–1 credit Lab Fee: $35.00 Max class size is 18 Prerequisite: General Technical Education or Basic Technical Drafting This course will challenge students to design, draft, and construct small scale projects. The students will utilize hand tools, electric hand tools, and machines to construct projects. Students may be required to bring additional materials for larger projects. Students may also be required to participate in fundraisers to raise additional funds to buy supplies that the lab fee doesn’t cover. Possible Dual Enrollment credit for students that meet dual enrollment criteria. Advanced Wood Technology–1 credit Lab Fee: $30.00 Max class size is 18 Prerequisite: Basic Wood Technology This course is designed to utilize hand tools, electric hand tools, and machine skills to construct larger, more complex projects. This class will teach students how to design and follow plans for furniture construction including the layout, cutting, assembling, staining/painting, and varnishing processes. Students will be required to purchase or supply their material for large projects. The lab fee will pay for glue, stain, varnish, paint, etc. Student may be required to participate in fundraisers. Possible Dual Enrollment credit for students that meet dual enrollment criteria. Construction Technology – 1 credit Lab Fee: $0 Max class size is 18 Prerequisite: Advanced Wood Tech This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Advanced Wood Technology class and would like to work on independent projects for the school. Teacher permission is needed in order to schedule this class. 74 IBERIA PARISH CAREER CENTER Trade and Industry The Iberia Parish Career Center offers vocational courses which enable students to master knowledge and skills for job entry upon graduation or continuing education at a technical college or 4-year university. All courses have a laboratory or clinical component and will provide for the development of hand skills or job experience. Courses are offered as electives for 2 Carnegie units of credit and are taught in 180 minute blocks. Most courses are offered for a second semester for those who wish to advance in a field. IBERIA PARISH CAREER CENTER COURSE OFFERINGS AC Refrigeration (HVAC) I-2 credits-Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course generally prepares students to install, diagnose, repair, and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Auto Body Repair Instructs students in the use of tools, equipment and materials of the Auto body trade. It provides basic skills in metal finishing, welding, painting and application of body filler. This course will introduce plastic body repair. Emphasis also given to safety, good work habits and employability skills. Lab fee is $20. General Automotive Technician Students learn general maintenance requirements for automobiles including changing oil and filter, checking fluids, changing spark plugs, tire rotation, lubrication of chasis an wheels, battery service, changing belts. Emphasis on safety, proper use of tools and equipment, and clean up procedures. Lab fee is $20. NCCER Carpentry Students will use building materials, nails and fasteners, the framing square, measurement, and paints and finishes. Proper use of hand tools and power tools, reading blueprints, shop and workplace safety, employability skills are some topics and skills taught in this class. There is a $30 lab fee for consumable items used by the students. Custom Sewing Students learn how to use sewing tools and equipment, basic operation of a sewing machine and commercial embroidery machine. Skills include traditional sewing skills, mending, basting and hand sewing. Students construct several projects using a pattern. Lab fee is $25 used for supplies and student projects. Outdoor Power Equipment This course provides classroom instruction and hands-on experiences for the service and repair of outdoor power equipment. Emphasis is placed on the theory, operation and disassembly of the 4-stroke cycle and 2-stroke cycle piston engine. Communication skills, human relations, employability skills, and safe work practices. Lab fee is $20. NCCER Welding Students learn safety, basic welding skills including shielded metal arc welding (SMAG), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), oxyfuel gas cutting skills, use of hand tools, basic measuring 74 and use of plasma cutting. $30 lab fee and supplies required including leather boots, leather gloves, long sleeve shirt, jeans or overalls, safety glasses, and welding cap. Students are required to build a project as part of their final grade with a fee to be determined by the instructor. Medical Terminology Learn the foundations of medical language, anatomy and diseases with treatments. This course is a mandatory prerequisite for any further health occupations courses. Students may receive dual enrollment credit through Acadiana Technical College. An excellent, fast paced elective course for any potential health care career. $5 lab fee required. First Responder Prepares the student to provide emergency pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMRs, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, and special considerations for working in the pre-hospital setting. Lab fee is $20. Uniforms are allowed but not required. Prerequisite: Biology or Medical Terminology (B average or better). Nursing Assistant Designed for students who plan to pursue nursing or health care as a career. The course provides skills for seeking employment in a nursing home, hospital or doctor’s office. It is taught by a Registered nurse. Successful completion leads to a Certified Nursing Assistant certification through the State of Louisiana. Prerequisite: Biology or Medical Terminology (B average or better). Lab Fee $20 plus uniforms and insurance. Food Services Students in this class work in the Deli. It is a school-based restaurant where students learn to prepare, cook and serve a variety of foods. This course focuses on communication skills, employability skills, human relations, and safe and efficient work practices. Occupational Readiness This class is set up as a job site where students work on assigned tasks in four areas: business/marketing; industrial technology; processing and production; and home/consumer science. Checking accounts and monthly budgets, bill paying and practical math applications are also taught. Other important parts of the curriculum include job searches, job applications, interview techniques, employer expectations and character education. Barbering This class offers students the opportunity to earn credit hours towards a barber’s license for a career in hairstyling. Our school is accredited with the Louisiana State Barber Board. Students learn skills in braiding, hairstyling, hair cutting and coloring, wet setting, chemical services and massaging. Safety and sanitation, employability and professionalism are also emphasized. $27 Lab fee and lab jacket required. 74 New Classes at IPCC Oil and Gas Production Operations – 1 credit – Grades 11, 12 The “Basic Production” course will cover the oil and gas production process from reservoir management to sales. The course provides in depth explanations of the “Christmas tree”, pressure vessels, heated vessels, water treatment equipment, and the processes by which they all work together. Through this course, the student will gain an understanding of the separation process as well as the theory by which all of the equipment functions. This will prepare the student for entry level positions in the oil and gas operations field and include course certification from an industry recognized training provider. Those students considering continuing their education in the engineering fields will also find this curriculum beneficial. T-2 Safety Systems for Oil and Gas Production – 1 credit – Grades 11, 12 Prerequisite: Oil and Gas Production Operations This course is an industry certified course. Upon successful completion, the student will earn industry certification accepted nation-wide in federally regulated oil and gas production locations. This course will provide in depth coverage of API RP 14C (the basis for design criteria of safety systems on production platforms in the Outer Continental Shelf). The methods utilized in safety flow drawings, SAFE charts, and federally required testing paperwork will be discussed in great detail. Animated depictions of the equipment utilized in industry are also included in the presentation of this material. The course work will include worksheets and exercises to ensure competence in all required areas of study. Acadiana Technical College/South Louisiana Community College 74 Teche Area Campus Students must take the COMPASS TEST and attain a minimum score in order to qualify to attend ATC/SLCC. Pre-registration is required. Register for these courses as you would register for a course at LHS. Students must be at least 16 years old when school begins to attend ATC/SLCC. Concurrent credit will be awarded – students will receive a Carnegie unit toward high school graduation as well as credit at ATC/SLCC. Contact at ATC/SLCC is Nicole Lopez. Phone: 337373-0185. 74 Office Occupations Associate Degree Office Systems Technology - Credits awarded based on hours successfully completed at LTC The Office Systems Technology prepares individuals to perform the duties of special assistants for business executives and top management. It includes instruction in business communications, principles of business law, public relations, scheduling and travel management, conference and meeting recording, report preparation, office equipment and procedures, office supervisory skills, professional standards, and legal requirements. Medical Office Assistant - Credits awarded based on hours successfully completed at LTC This program prepares individuals to perform tasks related to the management of health information. Students are prepared for positions as medical transcriptionists, medical secretaries, medical file clerks, medical receptionists, or medical office assistants. Strong emphasis is placed on medical terminology and medical transcription. In addition to these skills, office communications, business computer applications, records managements, and office procedures are emphasized. Information Communication Technology: Computer/Networking Support - Credits awarded based on hours successfully completed at LTC The Cisco Networking Academy provides a direct route to industry-standard certification. The program qualifies students to pursue a number of industry standard certifications, including Cisco Networking Associate (CCNA) and Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network+ certifications. Trade & Industrial Offerings Air Conditioning & Refrigeration - Credits awarded based on hours successfully completed at LTC The Air Conditioning/Refrigeration course generally prepares individuals to install, diagnose, repair and maintain the operating condition of domestic, residential, and commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Carpentry - Credits awarded based on hours successfully completed at LTC The Carpentry program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures using hand and power tools. The program also includes instruction in areas such as common systems of framing, construction materials, estimating, blueprint reading, and finish carpentry techniques. Drafting & Design Technology - Credits awarded based on hours successfully completed at LTC The Drafting & Design Technology provides instruction in all traditional drafting techniques and also includes training in the latest technology of computer aided drafting. This program is divided into 2 parts. Part 1 provides students with instruction in fundamental manual drafting skills with introductory training in several drafting disciplines and fundamentals in computer aided drafting. In Part 2, a student selects one or more areas of specialization that includes intensive applications of computer aided drafting. Electrician - Credits awarded based on hours successfully completed at LTC 74 The Electrician program generally prepares individuals to install, operate, maintain, and repair electrically-energized systems in all phases of electrical wiring, direct current and alternating current motors, controls, grounding techniques, and electrical distribution panels. It includes instruction on blueprint and schematic reading and interpretation, code applications and requirements, diagnostic procedures, and use of test equipment. Machine Tool Technology - Credits awarded based on hours successfully completed at LTC This program prepares individuals to shape metal parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines. Computer numerical controlled machines are also introduced. This includes making computations for dimensions and cutting feeds and speeds, using precision measuring instruments, laying out parts, and heat treatment of metals. Welding - Credits awarded based on hours successfully completed at LTC Welding instruction is provided in various processes and technique of welding including oxyfuel cutting, carbon arc cutting, shielded meal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas metal arc welding, pipe welding, plasma arc cutting, weld symbols and joints. Electronics Department Industrial Electronics - Credits awarded based on hours successfully completed at LTC The Industrial Electronics Technology program generally prepares individuals to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic equipment used in business and industry. This course includes instruction, on actual equipment or associated trainers, relating to power supplies, amplifiers, motors, digital and computer circuitry, programmable controllers, computer peripherals, computer networking, general robotic applications, lasers, fiber optics, communication systems, and video systems. Mechanics Department Industrial / Agriculture Mechanics Technology - Credits awarded based on hours successfully completed at LTC The Diesel Powered Equipment Technology course provides specialize classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare individuals for employment as job entry-level diesel powered equipment technicians. The program content includes disassembling engines and replacing parts, fuel injection systems, oil and water pumps, electrical systems, steering and suspension systems, brake systems, drive train, and chassis. 74 74
