Recommended Courses of Study for
Grades 9-12
Louisiana Core 4 Diploma
Louisiana Career & Readiness Diploma
High School — This program of study focuses on the application of the subjects in a challenging
and rigorous manner. Courses and pathways are now available in STEM fields and occupations,
as well as preparation for post-secondary education and employment. More emphasis is placed
on bridging in-school and out-of-school STEM opportunities. These pathways offered are:
Biomedical Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, General Technology and Dietetics.
EFFECTIVE FALL 2015
Core Classes (All Grades)
*8 Credits Per Year
9th Grade
English I (1)
Algebra I Part 1 & 2 (2) or Algebra I (1) &
Art I (1)
Physical Science (1)
10th Grade
English II (1)
Geometry (1)
11th Grade
English III (1)/English III AP (1)
Algebra II (1)
Biology (1)
Chemistry (1)
Civics (1)
Physical Education I (.5)
Health (.5)
US History (1)/US History AP (1)
Physical Education II (1)
World Geography (1)
Foreign Language II (1)
Foreign Language I (1)
Education for Careers (1)
12th Grade
English IV (1)/English IV AP (1)
Advanced Math (1) or Calculus
(1)
Physics (1) or Bio II (1) or
Bio II AP (1) or Chem II (1) or
Chem II AP (1)
World History (1)
Electives (All Pathways)
PATHWAY
Engineering
Biomedical Science
Environmental Science
Dietetics
General Technology
9th Grade
PLTW
Intro to Engineering
Design (1)
PLTW
Intro to Biomedical (1)
PLTW
Intro to Engineering
Design (1)
PLTW
Intro to Biomedical (1)
PLTW
Intro to Engineering
Design (1)
PLTW
Intro to Biomedical (1)
PLTW
Intro to Engineering
Design (1)
PLTW
Intro to Biomedical (1)
PLTW
Intro to Engineering
Design (1)
PLTW
Intro to Biomedical (1)
10th Grade
PLTW
Principles of Engineering (1)
PLTW
Intro to Computer Science (1)
PLTW
Human Body Systems (1)
PLTW
Intro to Computer Science (1)
Environmental Ecosystems (1)
11th Grade
PLTW
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
(1)
MATH 1105 (SLCC)
PLTW
Medical Interventions (1)
Anatomy & Physiology (1)
or Dual Enrolled SLCC Course
PLTW
Biomedical Interventions (1)
Internship
MATH 1105 (SLCC)
ENGL 1010 (SLCC)
Environmental Science AP (1)
and a (SLCC Course)(1)
BIOL 1010/
BIOL 1011 (LAB)
ENGL 1010
CHEM 1030
(SLCC)
BIOL 2042 –Basic Human
Nutrition (2)
(SLCC)
MATH 1105 (SLCC)/
ENGL 1010 (SLCC)
PLTW
Intro to Computer Science (1)
Nutrition & Foods (.5) &
Advanced Nutrition & Food(.5)
PLTW
Intro to Computer Science (1)
Information Technology:
IBCA (1)
BCA (1)
Application Software
Development:
IBCA (1)
BCA (1)
Industrial Technology:
IBCA (1)
BCA (1)
12th Grade
PLTW
Development & Design
Internship (1)
MATH 1110 (SLCC)
ENGL 1010 (SLCC)
Food Science (1)
Educational Psychology 2020 (SLCC)
ProStart I (2)
(WD Smith Career Center)
Information Technology:
INTE 1100:
Installation & Troubleshooting I
(SLCC)
INTE 1110:
Installation & Troubleshooting II
(SLCC)
Application Software Development:
INTE 1205:
Information Technology
Infrastructure (SLCC)
MCIS 1005
Microcomputer Applications (SLCC)
Industrial Technology:
2 WD Smith Career Center
Classes/SLCC Tech Classes
Prostart II (2)
Internship
(WD Smith Career Center)
Information Technology:
MATH 1105
ENGL 1010
(SLCC)
Application Software
INTE 1220:
Programming Fundamentals
Programming Elective I
(SLCC)
Industrial Technology:
T2 Safety Systems
Oil/Gas Certification
(WD Smith Career Center)
/SLCC Tech Classes
Recommended Courses of Study for
Grades 9-12
Louisiana Core 4 Diploma
Louisiana Career & Readiness Diploma