Objective:
 For
ALL participants to gain understanding
of what Jump Start is and how it will
AFFECT 9th grade students as they PLAN
FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIGH SCHOOL AND
BEYOND.
University (TOPS) Curriculum *
UNITS
COURSES
ENGLISH – 4
English 1, English 2, English 3, and English 4
Math – 4
Must be Algebra I or Algebra I, part 1 & 2. Other 3
from Geometry,
Algebra 2, Advanced Math, Calculus
SCIENCE - 4
Must be Biology & Chemistry. Other 3 from
Environmental, Biol. 2, Chem. 2, Physics, or Ag. 2.
Social Studies – 4
Must be American History & Civics. Other 2 from
World Geography, World History, or Western
Civilization.
Foreign Language – 2 units
2 units of the SAME language. At PHS, Spanish 1
&2, French 1 & 2
Health, and P. E.
1 & ½ units of P. E., and ½ unit of Health or JROTC
1&2
Art – 1*
Fine Arts Survey or Art 1, Chorus, Band, or Theater
* Some universities want Fine 2 units of Art, Chorus, Band, or Theater. (LSU)
Arts or
During 2nd
semester of 10th
grade, students
and parents will
decide whether
to choose the
University (TOPS)
Pathway or the
JUMPSTART
(TOPS TECH)
PATHWAY
New Career/JUMPSTART Diploma
Units:
Courses:
English -4 Units
English 1, English II, (2 more from-English III, English IV, Business
English, Technical Writing)
Math-4 Units
Algebra I or Algebra I part I and Algebra I part 2, (3 more fromGeometry, Math Essentials, Financial Math, etc)
Science-2 Units
Biology, (1 more from Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science,
AG I plus AG 2=1 unit
Social Studies – 2 Units
U.S. History, Civics
P.E. – 1.5
P.E. 1 & P.E. II (.5)
Health – .5
Health
9 units
Jump Start Pathway* A credential or credentials must be earned.
The University Diploma may not be
for you if . . .
your cumulative GPA for 3 semesters (from 9th grade year, and semester 1
of 10th grade) is not at least a 2.00 (C average)
Why?
1.
if your GPA isn’t a 2.00 then or now, will it increase as classes get more
challenging?
2.
4 year universities’ admission require a ≥ 2.00 cumulative GPA.
3. your EXPLORE or PLAN English sub scores are indicating you are Not
ready for a 4-Yr university right out of high school.
4 you prefer to work with your hands, be outside, work with equipment,
etc. more than working and studying in a classroom setting?
Jumpstart Career Plan may be for
you if . . .
1. a good Career Interest Survey indicates you would be better matched to
careers which require less than a 4 year degree. www.mynextmove.org
2. you want to make as much money or more with a Technical or 2 year
college degree than some people make who earn degrees requiring 4 to
6 years after high school.
3. you want to fill a growing need for high demand, high wage jobs that
require technical skills, not just “book knowledge.”
4. it’s in your best interest to attend a Louisiana Community Technical
College.
What Can You Do With a JUMPSTART
Diploma?

1. Go straight to work or the military.

2. Attend one of our Louisiana Community/Technical Colleges (LCTC)

then go to work at a position that requires a degree/certification from a

LCTC.

3. Earn a Louisiana Transfer Degree from a LCTC and transfer to a 4-YR

University, and you can still earn a 4-YR degree or even a more advanced

degree.*

*Many successful professionals started their education at Community Colleges
& went on to earn Master’s degrees, Doctoral degrees, became lawyers,
doctors pharmacists, professors, etc. This may be the correct path for you.
Univerisity Diploma
Course progression
JUMPSTART
PATHWAY
Course progression
Eng, 1, 2, 3, 4,
English – 4
Eng. 1, 2, & 2
more from Eng.
3, 4, Bus. Eng.,
Technical Writing
Math – 4
Alg. 1, Geom.,
Alg. 2, Adv. Math
Math – 4
Alg. 1, 3 more
from Geometry,
Math Essentials,
Financial Math,
etc.
SCIENCE - 4
Environ. Sci,
Biology, Chem 1,
Advanced
Science
Science – 2
Biology, & 1 more
from Env.
Sci.,Earth Sci.
Chem 1, Ag. 2,
Social Studies – 4
Am. Hist, Civics,
World Geog.,
World History
Social Studies – 2 American
History & Civics
ENGLISH – 4
F. L. none*
Replaced by a
career pathway
Health & ½ PE
Same
Comprised of 9
units,
Fine Arts or sub*
Art – none*
Must earn a
credential
Foreign Language – French 1 & 2 or
2 units
Spanish 1 & 2
Health, and P. E.
Art – 1*
TPSS Pathways:
PHS
Pathways
are
in
bold
face.
TPSS Pathways / PHS
Pathways*
Credentials possible
Agriculture Tech
NCCER OR ASE CERTIFICATE
Business
Management
Customer Service
Carpenter*
NCCER Carpenter
Certified Nursing
Assistant
CNA certificate (working on this; not yet available)
Commercial Driver*
Chauffer’s D license + NCCER Core, Microsoft Office Skills, First Aid
Electrician
NCCER Electrical
Emergency Medical Tech
EMT certificate
Fashion Design
Pre Professional Competency assessment &
Certification in Fashion, Textiles, and Apparel
Hospitality, Tourism,
Culinary & Retail*
Customer Service or ServSafe + Microsoft Office
Skills, CPR, etc.
Internet Web Foundations
CIW (working; not yet available)
TPSS/PHS Pathways
Manufacturing
NCCER Instrumentation
Construction
Crafts & Logistics
ProStart
Restaurant
ServSafe & ProStart
Public Service
FEMA – National Incident Management System + CPR,
Microsoft Office Skills
Welder’s
Helper*
Partial NCCER completions + NCCER Core, CPR
Web Design
Professional
CIW Web foundations associate (working; not yet available)
Welder*
NCCER Welding
Agriculture
Tech Pathway
We know these
pages aren’t
clear, but they
will be posted
on our
counseling web
page soon, and
we’ll have
copies of them
when scheduling
you.
Business
Management
Pathway
These are the
proposed pathways.
Some changes may be
forthcoming. All
pathways cannot be
guaranteed yet.
Carpenter Pathway
Certified
Nursing
Assistant (CNA)
Working; not
available yet
Fashion Design
Pathway
Hospitality,
Tourism,
Culinary, and
Retail Pathway
Internet Web
Foundations
Pathway
Working; not
available yet
Manufacturing,
Construction Crafts &
Logistics Integrated
Pathway
PROSTART
RESTAURANT
PATHWAY
Public Service
Pathway
JROTC classes fit here.
Welder’s Pathway
Welder’s
Helper
Pathway
Pathway example:
Pathway example:
Remember . . .

Your individual Graduation Plan (IGP) is very important.
It helps you plan your schedules and know that
everything you need will fit.

At the end of the 10th grade year students and parents
will choose the Jump Start Pathway or TOPS University
diploma.

9 Carnegie Units in pathway required (cannot double
dip with core credits) + a credential is required + EOC
passing scores per state requirements.

Use Journey to Careers or new career interest surveys
to Help pick your pathways.
IGP:
Helpful Links on Counselor Page for Scheduling 9th graders for 10th grade
Read through Descriptions of
classes BEFORE asking for them
Forms may be found:

http://www.tangischools.org/phs -- PHS web site on L side

http://www.tangischools.org/Page/17341 -- Scheduling Info
http://www.tangischools.org/Page/20107 -- Scheduling forms
And IGP
English I teachers will hand out forms about 1 week
before we meet.
This is what the pages/links
look like
Helpful Links for Career Interest Surveys / Career Planning
http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/programs/cse/career_expl/index.html
Holland’s Self Directed Search:
http://www.self-directed-search.com
www.mynextmove.org -- Directions for using this
can be found here
http://tinyurl.com/career-interest-pik
PHS web page – Faculty & Staff – Orlisa DePhillips–
This is a good resource for an excellent
Career Interest Survey . Use it to do the
Survey on www.mynextmove.org
http://tinyurl.com/career-interest-pik
More Helpful Resources on Counselors’ Page
Mrs. Latour’s PPT on Career
Explorations is excellent. . . Check it
out!
Holland’s Self-Directed-Search
http://www.self-directed-search.com/

Realistic – Enjoys machines, tools, the outdoors

Investigative – Interested in science, theories,
ideas

Artistic – Enjoys self-expression

Social – Interested in interaction, teamwork,
human welfare

Enterprising – Enjoys business, politics,
leadership, having influence

Conventional – Interested in data, finance,
organization
From Mrs. Latour’s PPT
How do you find a job you will love?
1.
2.
3.
Self-Assessment
1.
What you like to do (interests)
2.
What you have a natural talent for (aptitudes)
3.
What you are good at (abilities)
4.
What is important to you (values)
Investigate Your Career Choices
1.
Research and read
2.
Talk to people
3.
Informational interviews
4.
Job shadow
5.
Internships
6.
Volunteer
7.
Network
8.
Professional organizations
Find a Career Match
From Mrs. Latour’s PPT
Who is my Counselor?
If your last name begins with:
A-D
Ms. Denise Latour
denise.latour@tangischools.org
E-K
Ms. Orlisa DePhillips
orlisa.dephillips@tangischools.org
L – Q Ms. Katharine Meadors katharine.meadors@tangischools.org
R – Z Ms. Tommie Robertson
tommie.robertson@tangischools.org
Use your tangistudents email:
Ex: mary.smithdee@tangistudents.org (8 letters for last name)
pw: ms1234 (last 4 of student ID #)
When are 9th graders going to be
scheduled?
Ms. Popp 1,3,4,5,7 --
Tuesday, April 14
Ms. Sticker 1,2,3,5,7 -- Thursday, April 16
Ms. Bell 1,2,4,5,7 --
Tuesday, April 21
Ms. Bailey 1,4,7 Mr. Burmaster 5 Ms. Hintz 3 -- Thursday, April 23
We hope this has been helpful.
This
PowerPoint will be
posted on our Counselors’
web page under
PowerPoint Presentations
.
 And
finally . . .
----- OPRAH WINFREY
From Mrs. Latour’s PPT