Recommended Course of Study for David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy
Engineering/Technology
Louisiana Core 4 Diploma
9th Grade
English I (1)
Algebra I (1)
Physical Science (1)
World Geography (1)
Physical Education I (1/2)
Health (1/2)
Principles of Engineering (1)
IBCA (1)
10th Grade
English II (1)
Algebra II (1)
Biology (1)
Civics (1)
Physical Education II (1)
11th Grade
English III (1)
Pre Calculus/Trig (1)
Chemistry (1)
U.S. History (1)
Foreign Language II (1)
12th Grade
English IV (1)
Calculus H/AP (1)
Physics (1)
World History (1)
Engineering Capstone (1)
Engineering Lab (1)
Foreign Language I (1)
Engineering Lab II (1)
SLCC course/additional math
Or science classes
SLCC course/additional math or
science classes
Additional core classes at SLCC
Geometry (1)
SLCC courses for Jr yr
AIE – Academy of Interactive
Entertainment
Pre-engineering
Math
Science
English
Art (1)
SLCC courses for Sr yr
AIE – Academy of Interactive
Entertainment
Pre-engineering
Math
Science
English
Articulated Courses
CPTR 1002 Computer Literacy
and Applications, KYBD 1010
Intro to Keyboarding,
KYBD 1111 Intro to Formatting –
Intro to BCA
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.
Graduation Requirements
English (4), Math (4), Science (4), Social Studies (4),
Health Education (1/2), Physical Education (1 ½),
Foreign Language (2), Arts (1), Electives (3)
Total: 24 units
Industry Certifications
Digital media
ULL, ULM, Louisiana Tech,
LSU, Southern University
Aerospace, Architecture,
Bioengineering, Chemical
Engineer, Civil Engineer,
Computer Science, Electrical
Engineer, Mechanical
Engineer
Students may qualify for dual enrollment courses at ULL. These
students would be enrolled at ULL and receive credit for count both
for high school graduation and future university enrollment.
EOC Requirements
Algebra I or Geometry
English II or English III
AND
Biology I or US History
Other Related Certifications
OSHA
Post-Secondary Opportunities
Student Organizations
Pre-Engineering Society
Robotics
Engineer
Webmaster
Mathematician
High Wage/High Skill Careers
Industrial technology
Digital Media
Physicist
The DTSMA Engineering Curriculum Framework will:
 Be aligned to the International Technology Engineering Educator Standards and 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).