Recommended Course of Study for David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy
Environmental Science
Louisiana Core 4 Diploma
9th Grade
English I (1)
Algebra I (1)
10th Grade
English II (1)
Algebra II (1)
Biology I (1)
World Geography (1)
Physical Education I (1/2)
Health (1/2)
Environmental Ecosystems (1)
IBCA (1)
Geometry (1)
Other Primary Courses
Anatomy and Physiology
Forensic Science
Biotechnology
Chemistry (1)
Civics (1)
Physical Education II (1)
Environmental Toxicology (1)
Foreign Language I (1)
Art (1)
Dual Enrollment Courses
Taught at DTSMA.
SLCC - HCOR 1120 Basic Body
Structure and Function –
Anatomy and Physiology
How to apply?
David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy is a School of
Choice. Each applicant must attend a student interview and submit
a report card at the interview. Each applicant must successfully
pass to the next grade. Each applicant must make a “C” or better in
his/her Math or Science core classes. Each applicant must
complete an online application. Please visit the Schools of Choice
website at www.lafayettechoice.com/apply.
11th Grade
English III (1)
Advanced Mathematics - Pre
Calculus (1)
Biology or Chemistry AP (1)
U.S. History (1)
Anatomy and Physiology DE (1)
12th Grade
English IV (1)
Calculus H/AP (1) or College
Algebra (SLCC)
Physics (1)
World History (1)
Probability and Statistics (1)
Environmental Science AP (1)
Foreign Language II (1)
Forensic Science (1)
Articulated Courses
CPTR 1002 Computer Literacy
and Applications, KYBD 1010
Intro to Keyboarding,
KYBD 1111 Intro to Formatting –
Intro to BCA
Global Problems in Environmental
Science/Internship (2)
Biotechnology (1)
Dual Enrollment Courses
All courses taught at SLCC for junior and senior years will be dually
enrolled. Students will take college courses at SLCC and receive credit
both for high school graduation and future college enrollment.
EOC Requirements
Algebra I or Geometry
English II or English III
AND
Biology I or US History
Post-Secondary Opportunities
Biology, Environmental
Engineering, Microbiology,
Chemistry, Environmental
Science
Students may qualify for dual enrollment courses at ULL their senior
year. These students would be enrolled at ULL and receive credit for
count both for high school graduation and future university enrollment.
High Wage/High Skills Careers
Biochemist
Cell Biologist
Diagnostic Molecular Scientist
Environmental Survey
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Chemist
Toxicologist
The DTSMA Environmental Science Curriculum Framework will:
 Be aligned to the national/state/district academic standards.
 Include problem/project-based and interactive learning.
 Be sequential and age-appropriate in content.
 Integrate career development and employability skills.
 Meet postsecondary and Louisiana TOPS requirements.
 Allow for students to receive LA Department of Education academic and career and technical diploma endorsements.
 Insure the appropriate level of each core course (regular and honors) with teacher, counselor, parents, and student input.
 Follow the Louisiana Core 4 (4 years of the 4 core classes in addition to current TOPS requirements).