Edna Karr High School
CLASS of 2018
Freshmen
Parent Night
PRINCIPAL
MR. HAROLD CLAY
KARR MISSION
• The mission of Edna Karr High School is
to teach all students to be independent,
life-long learners and achievers through
the involvement of all stakeholders.
COUNSELORS
• Mrs. Judy Lee (A-G)
• Mr. Patrick Tubbins (H-N)
• Dr. Sundy Barjon(O-Z)
• Ms. Amanda Lu
College Advisor
Thanks go to…
• 9th grade sponsors
• 9th grade teachers and other faculty in
attendance
• Tonight’s “servers” (Karr Administration)
• Cafeteria staff
• You! Parents and students
Thank you for attending this evening and
making a difference in the life of a
student!
Where to find presentation?
Tonight’s presentation and other related
information can be found on
www.ednakarr.org under:
Departments
Counseling
Additional posts may be found on
www.ekhs.org
Edna Karr
Student Philosophy
Both the classroom environment and our
professional focus are:
• student-centered and
• focused on guiding our students toward
purposeful postsecondary options
How to have a successful
school year
• Work hard in all your classes
• Complete your home work on time
• Do not be afraid to ask for help
• Communicate with your teachers and counselor
when having difficulty
• Attend tutoring as need
Important Dates
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Sept 3
Ninth Grade PARENT NIGHT
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Oct 8
End of 1st Quarter
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Dec 1-17
EOC (End of Course Exams)
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Dec 18-19
Final Exams for First Semester
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Dec 18
End of 1st Semester (GRADES FINAL)
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Feb 5
Mid Quarter Progress Conference
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March 10
EXPLORE ASSESSMENT
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March 12
End of 3rd Quarter
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Apr 22-May 22
EOC- (End of Course Tests)
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May 14-18
Final Exams for the 2nd Semester (GRADES FINAL)
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May 19
Last of School
INFO FOR 9TH GRADE
• Unit of Credit- the successful completion of a
semester of a course (18 weeks on a 4X4 block)
• 9 weeks of school on a 4X4 block
½ credit will be earned
Example: (Health ½ and PE I ½)
• GPA- Grade Point Average
• TOPS GPA- Grade point average on the 19 TOPS
CORE Courses ONLY (does not include all subjects)
• End of Course Testing- Students must take
and pass end of course test in state mandated
courses in order to graduate and earn a state
diploma.
What is a block schedule?
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4 classes/semester = 8 classes/year
Aug - December=one semester(18 weeks)=1 unit
January - May = one semester(18 weeks)=1 unit
If ½ credit is earned = course only 9 weeks= ½ unit
(example: Health ½ unit and PE I ½ unit)
– More opportunities for classes throughout
high school
– Fewer classes to focus on at a time
TOPS
Taylor Opportunity Program for Students
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TOPS is a program of state scholarships for
Louisiana residents who attend:
LA Public Colleges and Universities
Schools that are a part of the LA Community and
Technical College System
Louisiana approved Proprietary and
Cosmetology Schools or
Institutions that are a part of the LA Association
of Independent Colleges and Universities
There are 4 different award components.
EOC (End of Course Test)
Students will be required to pass THREE End-ofCourse Test in the following categories:
1. English II or English III
2. Algebra I or Geometry
3. Biology or American History
5 Year Educational Plan (IGP)
Individual Graduation Plan
• All students will plan their courses annually
using this Plan. They include all courses
required for graduation. Parents, Students
and Counselors will approve these plans with
their signatures each year.
• These plans will include:
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Beginning Date the student enters high school
Name
Educational Goals-Diploma Endorsement
Career Goals
Extra Curricular & Employment Activities
Assessments-Explore, Plan ACT, EOC, ASVAB, etc.
AP, Gifted and Dual Enrollment Courses
2014-2015, thereafter
• Every 9th and 10th grade student will take
core academic classes to work toward a
diploma.
• Following the student’s 10th grade year, a
student may choose to work toward a
Jump Start TOPS Tech Pathway or
pursue the TOPS University Pathway.
• Students may choose both pathways
The Future of High School in Louisiana
Initial Coursework: Two Years
All students: Two years of mathematics, English, health, physical
education, science, and social studies, and one career readiness
course.
Postsecondary Focus: Two Years
Career Diploma:
TOPS University Diploma:
Students earn a regionally
appropriate credential to work.
Students take the TOPS core
curriculum.
COMMON FUNDAMENTAL
COURSEWORK
Each student will be required to complete 10
units
 2 units of English
 2 units of Math
 2 units of Science
 2 units of Social Studies
 2 units of Health and Physical Education
Irrespective of diploma pathways
TOPS Core Curriculum
Freshman Graduation Requirements
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4 units of English
4 units of Math
4 units of Science
4 units of Social Studies
1.5 units of Physical Education and ½ unit of Health
2 units of Foreign Language
1 unit of Fine Arts or 1 unit of Art, Band or Theatre
3 units of electives/Jump Start
• 24 Totals Units of Credit Required
TOPS Core Curriculum GPA
• Will use a five –(5.00) point scales for
grades earned in certain AP Courses,
Gifted Courses and Dual Enrollment
Courses
• The courses currently designed to be
calculated on the (5.00) scale can be
viewed at https://www.osfa.la.gov/5scale
TOPS Core Curriculum
MATH- 4 Units
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Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Advanced Math Functions & Statistics,
Advanced Math Pre Calculus
Calculus, AP Calculus
Probability and Statistics or AP Statistics
TOPS Core Curriculum
ENGLISH-4 Units
– English I
– English II
– English III
– English IV
– AP English Literature
TOPS Core Curriculum
SCIENCE- 4 Units
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Biology
Chemistry
Physical Science
Physics,
Biology II, Biology II AP
Environmental Science
TOPS Core Curriculum
SOCIAL SCIENCES-4 units
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World Geography
Civics; American Government AP
US History; US History AP
World History or European History AP
AP US Government
Western Civilization
AP Human Geography
Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum
FOREIGN LANGUAGE-2 Units
Two units in the same language
– English is not considered a foreign language
Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum
Physical Education 2 Units
Physical Education: 2 Units
• ½ unit of Health
• 1 ½ units of physical education
TOPS Core Curriculum
Arts Elective- 1 Unit
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Art
Fine Arts Survey
Visual Arts
Music/Band
Theatre
Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum
Electives- 3 Units
• Education for Careers-required 11th grade
(ACT prep/Speech)
• 2 additional units
Total =24 for graduation
TOPS Tech
• 2.5 GPA and 17 on ACT
• Funds for technical school or a
technical program at a community
college
• Includes cosmetology school
• 2 years of tuition
JUMP START TOPS Tech
(Career Diploma)
• 4 units of English
•4 units of Math
• 2 units of Science
•2 units of Social Studies
•1.5 units of Physical Education
•.5 unit of Health
•9 units of Jump Start course sequence,
workplace experience and credentials as
approved in Regional Jump Start proposals
Jump Start Curriculum
ENGLISH-4 Units
• 1 unit -English I
• 1 unit -English II
• 2 units - English III, English IV,
Business English,Technical Writing
or comparable LTC courses offered
by Jump Start regional team
Jump Start Curriculum
MATH- 4 Units
• 1 unit - Algebra I, Algebra 1 Part One and
Algebra 1 Part Two or an applied
or hybrid Algebra course
• 3 units- Geometry, Math Essential,
Financial Literacy, Business Math,
Algebra II, Advanced Math-Functions
& Statistics, Adv. Math-Pre-Calculus
Jump Start Curriculum
Science -2 Units
• I unit – Biology
• 1 unit – Chemistry, Earth Science,
Environment Science,
Physical Science,
Agriscience I and Argiscience II
(one unit combined)
AP Science Courses
JUMP START Curriculum
SOCIAL SCIENCES-2 Units
• 1 unit – US History, AP History
• 1 unit – Civics,
JUMP START CURRICULUM
Physical Education 2 Units
• .5 unit - Health Education or
JROTC I and JROTC II
• 1 unit - Physical Education I
• .5 unit – Physical Education II,
Marching Band,
Extracurricular Sports
Cheering or Dance Team
JUMP START CURRICULUM
Electives- 9 Units
• Jump Start course sequences, workplace
experience, and credentials as approved
in Regional Jump Start proposals
NOTE:
• TOPS Tech Requirement
Students will need to complete a 3rd
unit/credit of science, and 3rd unit/credit of
social studies and one unit/credit in a
basic computer course
CREDENTIAL
• The Workforce Investment Council (WIC)
has aligned the Louisiana’s statewide
industry-based credentials.
• Students pursuing any one of the state’s
diplomas may pursue a Jump Start
statewide or regional credential
• Students pursuing a Career Diploma will
be required to achieve a
Jump Start Credential
CREDENTIAL TYPES
• Statewide Jump Start Credential
Basic
Advance
• Regional
Industrial Basic Certification (IBC’s)
Summary
• In order for this year’s freshman class to graduate with a Career
Diploma, they must have obtained an industry-aligned Jump
Start credential
• 8th grade students who are not proficient in reading and math
may now be enrolled at the appropriate high school site in
transitional 9th grade
• Jump Start is an elective path for students pursuing a TOPS
University Diploma, and a required path for students pursuing a
Career Diploma; schools must offer all interested students
access to Jump Start pathways
• Jump Start gives schools the opportunity to partner with industry,
higher education, and support organizations to create training
pathways, workplace experiences, and industry credentials that
prepare students for high-wage job opportunities
GPA
Is calculated by averaging course final grades
100-93
92-85
84-75
74-67
66-0
A (4quality points)
B (3 quality points)
C (2 quality points)
D (1 quality point)
F (0 quality points)
How are GPA’s calculated?
Regular Honors / Pre-AP Gifted/AP/Dual
A=4.00
B=3.00
C=2.00
D=1.00
A=4.40
B=3.30
C=2.20
D=1.10
A=5.00
B=4.00
C=3.00
D=2.00
College Prep Testing Info
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EXPLORE- 9th Grade practice for ACT
PLAN- 10th Grade practice for the ACT
PSAT- 11th Grade practice for the SAT
SAT- 11th - 12th college entrance exam
ACT- 11th -12th college entrance exam
Why Take EXPLORE?
 EXPLORE shows you your academic
strengths and weaknesses in English, math,
reading, and science
 EXPLORE helps you search for careers and
learn which ones might be right for you
 EXPLORE helps you choose high school
courses that will prepare you for college and
work
Your Estimated PLAN Composite
Score Range
College Readiness
NCAA Clearinghouse
• Students who wish to be college athletes must “register”
and “cleared” by the NCAA Clearinghouse
• www.eligibilitycenter.org
• Transcripts, test scores sent to clearinghouse
• Sliding scale for minimum requirements to play college
athletics (approximate)
2.5 core GPA requires a 17 ACT
2.0 core GPA requires a 22 ACT
Study Skills Checklist for
Students
 Set a regular time and place to study each
day and throughout the week.
 Keep a daily “to do” list.
 Set goals for yourself.
 Do your reading assignments before the
material is discussed in class.
 Pay close attention and take good notes in
class.
 Prepare for tests during your regular study
times instead of cramming at the last minute.
What can I do now to prepare
for college?
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Take a rigorous curriculum
Get high grades
Explore college programs and requirements
Visit colleges (during holidays, summer)
Attend recruitment events
Attend sporting events, ect. At colleges (football
games, greek shows)
A Little Lagniappe…
(a little something extra)
PTO WORKSHOPS
1. Teen, Sex and the Law
2. NCAA
3.Cyberbullying
4.Texting/talking on cell phone while driving
What is cyberbullying?
• When a child, preteen, or teen is tormented,
threatened, harassed, humiliated,
embarrassed or otherwise targeted by
another child, preteen, or teen using the
Internet, interactive and digital
technologies, or mobile phones.
• A minor is involved on both sides or at least
cyberbullying was instigated by a minor
against another minor.
(When adults are involved it usually is called cyber-harrassment or
cyber-stalking.)
Examples of Cyberbullying
• Sending someone mean or threatening emails,
instant messages, or text messages
• Tricking someone into revealing personal or
embarrassing information and sending it to others
• Breaking into someone's email or instant message
account to send cruel or untrue messages while
posing as that person
• Creating websites to make fun of another person
such as a classmate or teacher
• Using websites to rate peers as prettiest, ugliest,
etc.
Have a productive and
successful year!!
THANK YOU