Zachary High School
Class of 2013
Parent Meeting
February 9, 2012
Objectives for the Meeting
• To review graduation requirements
• To review TOPS curriculum and requirements
• To prepare for scheduling
• To share information regarding Journey to
College and Career
Core 4 Graduation Requirements
• English
4 Units
English I, II, III, and IV
• Mathematics
Can substitute ROTC
4 Units
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II,
and 4th Math
• Science
Biology, Chemistry,
Science
3rd
• Social Studies
• Physical Education 1½ Units
4 Units
and 4th
• Health
½ Unit
• Foreign Language 2 Units
Two years in the same language
• Art Elective
1 Unit
Fine Art Survey, Art, Music, or Drama
4 Units
World Geography or World History,
Civics & Free Enterprise,
American History,
and 4th Social Studies
• Electives
3 Units
Total: 24 Units
Basic Core vs. Core 4
• After sophomore year, students have the opportunity to
change from the Core 4 curriculum to the Basic Core
curriculum.
• Both curriculums earn the same standard diploma; the
difference is the coursework taken. Core 4 prepares
students for entry into a 4-year college or university and
Basic Core prepares students for community college,
technical college, other training, and employment.
• Requires approval by parents, student, and school.
TOPS Requirements
• English
4 Units
English I, II, III and English IV
• Mathematics
3 Units
Algebra I, Algebra II, and one of the
following: Geometry or Advanced
Math or Calculus or Probability &
Statistics
• Add’l. Math/Science
1 Unit
Geometry, Advanced Math, Calculus,
Probability and Statistics, Physics,
Biology II AP, Chemistry II AP, or Anatomy
& Phyisiology
• Foreign Language
2 Units
Two units in the same language
• Science
3 Units
Biology, Chemistry, and one of the
following: Physical Science or
Environmental Science or Earth
Science or Biology II AP or Chemistry
II AP or Physics or Agriscience I & II
• Social Studies
3 Units
American History, Civics/ Free
Enterprise, and either World
Geography or World History
• Fine Arts Survey
1 Unit
… or 2 units of visual/performance arts
… or one additional unit from TOPS core
• Computer
½ Unit
Total: 17½ Core Units
Opportunity
2.5 Core GPA
ACT Score: 20
Performance/Honors
3.0 Core GPA
ACT Score: 23, 27
ACT
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Register online at www.actstudent.org
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This school year’s remaining test dates:
 April 14, 2012 → Registration deadline: March 9
 June 11, 2012 → Registration deadline: May 4
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ZHS provides free ACT Online Prep accounts at
www.actonlineprep.com
SAT
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Register online at sat.collegeboard.org/register
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This school year’s remaining test dates:
 March 3, 2012 → Registration deadline: February 10
 May 5, 2012 → Registration deadline: April 6
 June 2, 2012 → Registration deadline: May 8
Rigorous Coursework
•
Honors
 Independent student learning
 Faster pace
•
Advanced Placement (AP)
 Possible college credit
 AP test
 12th grade courses: English Literature and Composition, Calculus AB, Calculus
BC, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics, World History, Music Theory, Studio Art*
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Dual Enrollment
 College-level courses taught by BRCC professors and held at ZHS
 Students must have at least an 18 on the ACT
 Psychology (1 semester) and Sociology (1 semester); Count as high school
social studies course and will count for college credit if earn “C” or better
Honor Programs
• Blue Ribbon Academic Curriculum
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10 Honors or AP courses
3.25 cumulative GPA by mid-term of senior year
23 ACT by April 1st of senior year
Recognition at graduation
• National Honor Society
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3.5 cumulative GPA
By invitation junior and senior year
Must have attended ZHS for the previous year
Four characteristics: Leadership, Scholarship, Service and Character
Honor Programs
• Academic Letter
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Junior and/or senior year
3.25 cumulative GPA
3.0 core GPA
Must have attended ZHS for the previous year
Senior course requirements:
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English IV
Advanced Math
Biology II or Chemistry II or Physics
World History*
2 years of Foreign Language
Registration Information
• Course selections should be driven by the student’s
career interest and postsecondary plans.
• Course Offerings
• Current 9th graders – February 15th – 17th
• Current 10th graders – February 22nd – February 24th
• Current 11th graders – March 1st – March 5th
Journey to College and Career (JTCC)
• Senior Year Goals Worksheet
• ZHS Counseling Department website
• Important dates, essential information, helpful links
• Summer enrichment activities
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Individual Graduation Plan
Incoming Freshmen 2008-2009 and beyond – College and Career Diploma
Ninth Grade Entry Date:
Name: _____________________________________ Area of Concentration: ___________________________
Originating Middle School:___________________ High School Attending:__________________________
NOTE: Students may complete an Academic Area of Concentration by completing the LA Core 4 curriculum.
Career Cluster (for Career/Technical Area of Concentration only):
___ Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
___ Arts, A/V Technology & Communication
___ Architecture and Construction
___ Business, Management and Administration
Postsecondary Plans:
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9th Grade
10th Grade
iLEAP Results: (circle one)
GEE/LAA2 Results: (circle one)
Y
Y
Y
N Scored in upper quartile
N Scored in middle quartile
N Scored in lower quartile
EOC Test Results(circle one)
Y
Y
N Approaching Basic or above: English
Language Arts
N Approaching Basic or above: Mathematics
EOC Test Results(circle one)
(Entering 9th graders 2010 and beyond)
Y N Algebra I EOC test –Fair or above
(Entering 9th graders 2010 and beyond)
Y N English II EOC test–Fair or above
Y N Geometry EOC test–Fair or above
Y N Biology EOC test–Fair or above
(Remember to consider TOPS/TOPS
Tech Core Curriculum)
(Remember to consider TOPS/TOPS Tech
Core Curriculum)
English I
Mathematics:
___ Human Services
___ Information Technology
___ Law, Public Safety and Security
___ Manufacturing
___ Government and Public Administration
___ Marketing, Sales and Services
___ Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
___ Transportation, Distribution, and
Logistics
 College and Career Diploma – no endorsements
Academic Endorsement
Career and Technical Endorsement TOPS Tech Option 1
Curriculum:
Career and Technical Endorsement TOPS Tech Option 2
LA Core 4
 Other ______________________________________
LA Basic Core
Technical College
Technical Training
Community College
Employment
Four Year College
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Military
University
Other _________________________
Diploma Endorsements:
(Check College Catalogs for
specific entrance requirements)
___ Education and Training
___ Finance
___ Health Science
___ Hospitality and Tourism
English II
Mathematics:
11th Grade
12th Grade
GEE/LAA2 Results: (circle one)
Y N Approaching Basic or above: English Language Arts
Y N Approaching Basic or above: Science
Y N Approaching Basic or above: Mathematics
OR
Y N Approaching Basic or above: Social Studies Y N Approaching Basic or above: Science OR
Y N Approaching Basic or above: Social Studies
EOC Test Results(circle one)
th
EOC Test Results(circle one)
(Entering 9 graders 2010 and beyond)
(Entering 9th graders 2010 and beyond)
Y N English III EOC test–Fair or above
Y N Fair or above on one math EOC
Y N American History EOC test–Fair or above
Y N Fair or above on one English EOC
Y N Fair or above on one science or social studies EOC
GEE/LAA2 Results: (circle one)
(Remember to consider TOPS/TOPS Tech
Core Curriculum)
English III
Mathematics:
(Remember to consider TOPS/TOPS Tech Core
Curriculum):
English:
___________________
Mathematics:
____________________
Science:
____________________
Social Studies:
____________________
PE/Health/ROTC:
____________________
____________________
Science:
____________________
Social Studies:
____________________
PE/Health/ROTC:
____________________
General Electives
General Electives
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Science:
____________________
Social Studies:
____________________
PE/Health/ROTC:
____________________
General Electives
____________________
Science:
____________________
Social Studies:
____________________
PE/Health/ROTC:
____________________
General Electives
_____________________ ______________________
______________________
_________________________
_____________________ ______________________
______________________
_________________________
Electives: Career Tech Area of Electives: Career Tech Area of
Electives: Career Tech Area of
Electives: Career Tech Area of Concentration
Concentration (4 units comprised of a Concentration (4 units comprised of a
Concentration (4 units comprised of a
sequence of related specialty courses). sequence of related specialty courses).
sequence of related specialty courses).
(4 units comprised of a sequence of related specialty
courses).
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Signatures:
Initials:
Initials:
Initials:
_____________________ ______________________
Student
Date
Student
Date
Parent
Date
Parent
Date
Counselor/Advisor
Date
Counselor/Advisor
Date
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Student
Date
Parent
Date
Counselor/Advisor
Date
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Student
Date
Parent
Date
Counselor/Advisor
Date
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AP Informational Meeting
• Erica Henry, Test Coordinator, will present
information about AP courses in the library
at 7:00 p.m.
Questions?
Michelle Vaughn, Counselor
Michelle.vaughn@zacharyschools.org
This PowerPoint and any handouts will be posted
online at www.zacharyhigh.org/guidance.html.