Zachary High School
Class of 2013
Parent Meeting
February 22, 2011
Objectives for the Meeting
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To review Graduation Requirements
To review TOPS curriculum/ Core GPA
To prepare for registration
To share information regarding Journey to
College and Career
Core 4 Graduation Requirements
• English
4 Units
Must be I, II, III, and IV
• Mathematics
4 Units
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II,
4th
Math
• Science
Biology, Chemistry,
4 Units
3rd
and
4th
Science
• Social Studies
4 Units
World Geography/History, Civics/Free Enterprise,
American History, 4th Social Studies
• Physical Education
1 ½ Units
Can substitute ROTC
• Health
• Foreign Language
½ Unit
2 Units
Two years in the same language
• Art Elective
1 Unit
Fine Art Survey, Art, Music, or Drama
• Electives
3 Units
24 Units
Basic Core
• At the end of 10th grade, students have the
opportunity to change from a Core 4
college prep curriculum to a Basic Core
technical or community college curriculum.
• Requires approval by parents, student,
and school.
TOPS
• English –
4 Units
English I, II, III and English IV
• Mathematics – 3 Units
Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry,
Calculus, or Advanced Math
• Science –
3 Units
Biology, Chemistry, and
Environmental Science, Physical
Science, Biology II (AP), Chemistry II
(AP) or Physics
• Social Studies - 3 Units
American History, Civics/ Free
Enterprise, and World Geography or
World History
Fine Arts Survey -
1 Unit
… or 2 units of visual/performance courses
… or an elective from others in core
Foreign Language –
2 Units
Two units in the same language.
Computer -
½ Unit
Add. Math/ Science -
1 Unit
Geometry, Calculus, Adv. Math, Discrete Math,
Physics, Biology II (AP), Chemistry II (AP)
17½ Total Core Curriculum Units
2.5 Core GPA
3.0 Core GPA
ACT Score: 20
ACT Score: 23, 27
Career Clusters
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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication
Business, Management, and Administration
Education and Training
Government and Public Administration
Human Services
Health Science
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing
Rigorous Coursework
• Honors
– Independent student learning
– Faster pace
• Advanced Placement (AP)
– Possible college credit
– AP test
– 11th grade courses: English Language and
Composition, Calculus AB, Biology II,
American History
Honor Programs
• Blue Ribbon Academic Curriculum
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10 Honors, Pre-AP, or AP courses
3.25 GPA by mid-term of senior year
23 ACT by April 1st of senior year
Honor at graduation
• National Honor Society
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3.5 GPA
By invitation junior and senior year
Must have attended ZHS previous year
Four characteristics: Leadership*, Scholarship, Service* and
Character
Registration Information
• Course selections should be driven by the
student’s career interest and postsecondary
plans.
• Course Offerings
• Current 9th graders – February 23rd – 25th
• Current 10th graders – February 28th – March 2nd
• Current 11th graders – March 9th – 11th
Journey to College and Career (JTCC)
• Goals Worksheets
– Sophomore year
– Junior year
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)
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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:
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Mathematics:
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Science:
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Social Studies:
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PE/Health/ROTC:
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Science:
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Social Studies:
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PE/Health/ROTC:
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General Electives
General Electives
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Science:
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Social Studies:
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PE/Health/ROTC:
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General Electives
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Science:
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Social Studies:
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PE/Health/ROTC:
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General Electives
_____________________ ______________________
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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:
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Student
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Student
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Parent
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Parent
Date
Counselor/Advisor
Date
Counselor/Advisor
Date
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Student
Date
Parent
Date
Counselor/Advisor
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Student
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Parent
Date
Counselor/Advisor
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Questions?
Michelle Vaughn, Sophomore Counselor
michelle.vaughn@zacharyschools.org
This PowerPoint and any handouts will be posted
online at www.zacharyhigh.org/guidance.html.