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HAMMOND HAMMOND HIGH MAGNET HIGH MAGNET
SchoolSchoolScheduling for Scheduling for
2011-122011-12
The Tangipahoa Parish School System does not discriminate on the basis of The Tangipahoa Parish School System does not discriminate on the basis of Race, color, national origin, sex, age, disabilities or veteran status.Race, color, national origin, sex, age, disabilities or veteran status.
We are an equal opportunity employerWe are an equal opportunity employer
IntroductionIntroduction The information you are receiving today is important to The information you are receiving today is important to you as a student. In order for HHMS to provide you with you as a student. In order for HHMS to provide you with the best possible education, you must take the the best possible education, you must take the responsibility of choosing subjects that will help you responsibility of choosing subjects that will help you achieve your goals. You will receive an information achieve your goals. You will receive an information booklet needed for scheduling. It will provide you with booklet needed for scheduling. It will provide you with graduation requirements, scheduling requirements, graduation requirements, scheduling requirements, course summaries and other important information. course summaries and other important information. Read this guide carefully and discuss your schedule with Read this guide carefully and discuss your schedule with your parents. You are not allowed to change teachers or your parents. You are not allowed to change teachers or course subjects once the schedules are issued, so you course subjects once the schedules are issued, so you should give serious consideration to your selections.should give serious consideration to your selections.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS(for incoming freshmen beginning 2008-09)(for incoming freshmen beginning 2008-09)
The Louisiana Department of Education has two basic The Louisiana Department of Education has two basic curricula for the freshmen class of 2008-09 and beyond. curricula for the freshmen class of 2008-09 and beyond. They are the They are the LA Core 4LA Core 4 and the and the Basic CoreBasic Core. Every . Every student is automatically enrolled in the LA Core 4 student is automatically enrolled in the LA Core 4 Curriculum unless the parent/guardian and the student Curriculum unless the parent/guardian and the student choose to opt out at the end of the 10choose to opt out at the end of the 10thth grade year. In grade year. In order to opt out, a conference must be held with the order to opt out, a conference must be held with the student’s counselor to discuss the options and a contract student’s counselor to discuss the options and a contract must be signed.must be signed.If the student, parent/guardian, and counselor decide it is If the student, parent/guardian, and counselor decide it is in the best interest of the student to opt out of the LA in the best interest of the student to opt out of the LA Core 4, the student will then enter the Basic Core or Core 4, the student will then enter the Basic Core or Career Diploma track and must choose a career Career Diploma track and must choose a career pathway.pathway.
LA Core 4LA Core 4Class of 2011-12 and beyondClass of 2011-12 and beyond
A complete list is provided in the A complete list is provided in the handouts.The following only includes the handouts.The following only includes the courses offered at HHMS.courses offered at HHMS.
4 Units of English4 Units of English
(English I, II, III, IV)(English I, II, III, IV)
4 Units of Math4 Units of MathAlgebra IAlgebra IAlgebra I, Part IAlgebra I, Part IAlgebra I, Part IIAlgebra I, Part IIGeometryGeometryAlgebra IIAlgebra IIRemaining unit shall come from the following: Remaining unit shall come from the following: Math Essentials, Financial Math, Advanced Math Math Essentials, Financial Math, Advanced Math Pre-Calculus, Advances Math Functions and Pre-Calculus, Advances Math Functions and Statistics, CalculusStatistics, Calculus
4 Units of Science4 Units of ScienceBiology IBiology IChemistry IChemistry I2 units from the following: Physical Science, 2 units from the following: Physical Science, Physics I, Biology II, Environmental Science, Physics I, Biology II, Environmental Science, Agriscience IIAgriscience II
A student completing a Career and Technical Area A student completing a Career and Technical Area of Concentration may substitute a BESE/Board of Concentration may substitute a BESE/Board of Regents approved IBC-related course from of Regents approved IBC-related course from within the student’s Area of Concentration for the within the student’s Area of Concentration for the 44thth required science unit. required science unit.
4 Units of Social Studies4 Units of Social StudiesCivicsCivicsAmerican HistoryAmerican HistoryWorld GeographyWorld GeographyWorld HistoryWorld HistoryPsychologyPsychology
A student completing a Career/Technical Area of A student completing a Career/Technical Area of Concentration may substitute a BESE/Board of Concentration may substitute a BESE/Board of Regents approved IBC-related course from Regents approved IBC-related course from within the student’s Area of Concentration for the within the student’s Area of Concentration for the 44thth required social studies unit. required social studies unit.
½ Unit of Health½ Unit of Health
1 ½ Units of PE or JROTC1 ½ Units of PE or JROTC
1 Unit of Art1 Unit of ArtFine Arts Survey of 1 unit of Art, Band, Fine Arts Survey of 1 unit of Art, Band, Choir or TheatreChoir or Theatre2 Units Foreign Language2 Units Foreign Language2 Units of the same foreign language or 2 2 Units of the same foreign language or 2 units of speech (must have foreign units of speech (must have foreign language for TOPS).language for TOPS).3 units of electives3 units of electivesTotal 24 unitsTotal 24 units
Proposed Graduation Proposed Graduation RequirementsRequirements
BasicBasic(students who opt out of LA Core 4)(students who opt out of LA Core 4)
A complete list is in the informational handouts. This list only includes A complete list is in the informational handouts. This list only includes the courses currently available at HHMS.the courses currently available at HHMS.4 Units of English4 Units of EnglishEnglish I, II, III, and IV or Senior Applications in EnglishEnglish I, II, III, and IV or Senior Applications in English4 Units of Math4 Units of MathAlgebra IAlgebra IAlgebra I, part IAlgebra I, part IAlgebra II, part IIAlgebra II, part IIGeometryGeometryRemaining units shall come from Algebra II, Math Essentials, Remaining units shall come from Algebra II, Math Essentials, Financial Math, Advanced Math - Pre-Calculus, Advanced Math – Financial Math, Advanced Math - Pre-Calculus, Advanced Math – Functions and Statistics, CalculusFunctions and Statistics, Calculus
3 Units of Science3 Units of Science
BiologyBiology
1 unit from the physical science cluster: 1 unit from the physical science cluster: Physical Science, Chemistry, PhysicsPhysical Science, Chemistry, Physics
1 unit from Biology II, Environmental 1 unit from Biology II, Environmental Science, Agriscience II, Anatomy and Science, Agriscience II, Anatomy and Physiology, or an additional course from Physiology, or an additional course from the physical science clusterthe physical science cluster
3 Units of Social Studies3 Units of Social Studies
American HistoryAmerican History
CivicsCivics
1 unit from World Geography or World 1 unit from World Geography or World HistoryHistory
½ Unit of Health½ Unit of Health
1 ½ units of Physical Education or JROTC1 ½ units of Physical Education or JROTC
8 units of Electives8 units of Electives
Total 24 UnitsTotal 24 Units
9th grade Electives (Students must meet all prerequisites and requirements) Art I Beginning Band Beginning Choir Piano I IBCA Consumer Home Economics I Agriculture I JROTC I Intro to Health Occupations Spanish I GTE
10th grade Electives (Students must meet all prerequisites and requirements) Art I, II Beginning, Intermediate, Adv Band Beginning, Advanced Choir Piano I, II IBCA Consumer Home Economics I Agriculture I, II JROTC I, II Intro Health Occ/Allied Health Services Spanish I, II Publications I—Yearbook Nutrition & Food (0.5 credit) Adv Nutrition & Food (0.5 credit) Small Animal Care I/II (0.5 credit each) Engineering Design I(Robotics) ACT Prep (0.5 credit) GTE Sports Medicine I/II (0.5 credit each) Computer Science I
11th grade Electives (Students must meet all prerequisites and requirements) Art I, II, III Beginning, Intermediate, Adv Band Beginning, Advanced Choir Piano I, II, III IBCA Consumer Home Economics I Agriculture I, II, III JROTC I, II, III Allied Health Services Spanish I, II, III Publications I, II—Yearbook Nutrition & Food (0.5 credit) Adv Nutrition & Food (0.5 credit) Small Animal Care I/II (0.5 credit each) Engineering Design II (Robotics) ACT Prep (0.5 credit) Psychology Sports Medicine III Computer Science I Computer Science II (2012-2103) Fine Arts Survey Web Mastering I/ II (0.5 each) Adult Responsibilities (0.5 credit) Parenting (0.5 credit) ProStart I Early Childhood Education I PE III PE IV First Responder Medical Terminology (0.5 credit)
12th grade Electives (Students must meet all prerequisites and requirements) Art I, II, III, IV Beginning, Intermediate, Adv Band Beginning, Advanced Choir Piano I, II, III, IV IBCA Consumer Home Economics I Agriculture I, II, III JROTC I, II, III, IV Spanish I, II, III, IV Publications I, II—Yearbook Nutrition & Food (0.5 credit) Adv Nutrition & Food (0.5 credit) Small Animal Care I/II (0.5 credit each) Robotics ACT Prep (0.5 credit) Psychology Intern (TBD) Computer Architecture Computer Science II (2012-2103) Fine Arts Survey Web Mastering I/ II (0.5 each) Adult Responsibilities (0.5 credit) Parenting (0.5 credit) ProStart II--(2.0 credits) Early Childhood Education I, II PE III PE IV Pharmacy Tech EMT (2012-2013) (2.0 credits) CNA (2.0 credits) Office Aide—no credit
*Core Classes not taken for graduation can be taken as an elective*
HAMMOND HIGH MAGNET HAMMOND HIGH MAGNET PROGRAMSPROGRAMS
Beginning with the 2011-12 school year, Beginning with the 2011-12 school year, Hammond High has been designated the Hammond High has been designated the Medical Magnet school in the parish. Medical Magnet school in the parish. HHMS will be offering programs in medical HHMS will be offering programs in medical fields and other areas of concentration. fields and other areas of concentration. These Career Clusters and Career These Career Clusters and Career Pathways have specific guidelines and Pathways have specific guidelines and course selections. course selections.
Career ClustersCareer ClustersCareer Pathways for 2011-12Career Pathways for 2011-12
Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesAgriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesArts, A/V Technology, and CommunicationArts, A/V Technology, and CommunicationGovernment and Public AdministrationGovernment and Public Administration(JROTC)(JROTC)Health ScienceHealth Science Emergency Health CareEmergency Health Care Health ProfessionalsHealth Professionals NursingNursing Nutrition and FoodNutrition and Food PharmacyPharmacy Sports MedicineSports Medicine
Hospitality and TourismHospitality and TourismCulinary Arts (ProStart)Culinary Arts (ProStart)Human ServicesHuman ServicesChild Development ServicesChild Development ServicesInformation TechnologyInformation TechnologyComputer ScienceComputer ScienceScience, Technology, Engineering and Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsMathematicsEngineering (Robotics)Engineering (Robotics)
MEDICAL COURSESMEDICAL COURSESADDEDADDED
Introduction to Health OccupationsIntroduction to Health OccupationsAllied Health Services IAllied Health Services ISports Medicine ISports Medicine ISports Medicine IISports Medicine IISports Medicine IIISports Medicine IIIFirst ResponderFirst ResponderMedical TerminologyMedical TerminologyCNACNAPharmacy TechPharmacy TechEMT (2012-2013)EMT (2012-2013)Medical Coding (TBD)Medical Coding (TBD)
OTHER NEW COURSES ADDEDOTHER NEW COURSES ADDED
Civics—1.0 creditCivics—1.0 creditComputer Science IComputer Science IComputer Science IIComputer Science IIComputer ArchitectureComputer ArchitectureEngineering Design I (Robotics)Engineering Design I (Robotics)Engineering Design II (Robotics)Engineering Design II (Robotics)PE IIIPE IIIPE IVPE IV
GEEGEEThe Graduation Exit Exam is required for The Graduation Exit Exam is required for
graduation. Students must pass the graduation. Students must pass the English and Math sections, and either the English and Math sections, and either the Social studies or Science sections. If you Social studies or Science sections. If you fail one of these test, you may be placed in fail one of these test, you may be placed in remediation classes.remediation classes.
EOC TestingEOC TestingThe state department is phasing in End of The state department is phasing in End of Course Testing. This year students are Course Testing. This year students are testing in Algebra I, English II, Geometry, testing in Algebra I, English II, Geometry, and Biology. English III and American and Biology. English III and American History will be added in the future.History will be added in the future.
15% of the students final grade will come 15% of the students final grade will come from the EOC score.from the EOC score.
2010-11 freshmen follow the EOC 2010-11 freshmen follow the EOC requirements for graduation instead of GEE.requirements for graduation instead of GEE.
Testing InformationTesting Information99thth grade grade EOC testingEOC testing1010thth grade grade PLANPLAN
GEE in English and MathGEE in English and MathEOC testingEOC testing
1111thth grade grade PSAT- on a voluntary basisPSAT- on a voluntary basisGEE in Science and Social GEE in Science and Social StudiesStudiesACT – Recommended in AprilACT – Recommended in April for college bound for college boundSAT – if required for college SAT – if required for college
entranceentrance1212thth grade grade Repeat ACT and SAT as neededRepeat ACT and SAT as needed
Grade ClassificationBased on the following:
99thth – 0 to 5.5 credits – 0 to 5.5 credits
1010thth – 6.0 to 10.5 credits – 6.0 to 10.5 credits
1111thth – 11 to 16.5 credits – 11 to 16.5 credits
1212thth – 17 credits – 17 credits
Individual Graduation PlanAccording to the Career Options Law, every According to the Career Options Law, every
student must have an individual graduation plan student must have an individual graduation plan on file. These are to be turned in with the on file. These are to be turned in with the schedule request forms. Parent signatures are schedule request forms. Parent signatures are required. The plan is initiated in the 8required. The plan is initiated in the 8 thth grade grade and will be updated each year.and will be updated each year.
Individual graduation plans will be made using Individual graduation plans will be made using LAePortal. (LAePortal. (www.LAePortal.com))
Students are to select an area of concentration to use as a focus Students are to select an area of concentration to use as a focus for their high school curriculum. Students are to select 4 courses in for their high school curriculum. Students are to select 4 courses in the area of concentration and 2 related courses. Students may the area of concentration and 2 related courses. Students may revise plans as needed.revise plans as needed.
Diploma EndorsementsStudents have the opportunity to earn Students have the opportunity to earn diploma endorsements. At the present, diploma endorsements. At the present, there are two endorsements available:there are two endorsements available:
Career/Technical EndorsementCareer/Technical Endorsement
Academic EndorsementAcademic Endorsement
Dual EnrollmentDual EnrollmentStudents who qualify may enroll at SLU or Students who qualify may enroll at SLU or
Louisiana Technical College and attend Louisiana Technical College and attend classes while attending HHMS.classes while attending HHMS.
See your counselor if interested.See your counselor if interested.
Board of RegentsBoard of RegentsThe Board of Regents requires that The Board of Regents requires that
students take the Board of Regents Core students take the Board of Regents Core Curriculum (Core 4) in order to be considered for Curriculum (Core 4) in order to be considered for
admission to a four year public college or admission to a four year public college or university in the state of Louisiana.university in the state of Louisiana.
The student must also meet the GPA, ACT, and The student must also meet the GPA, ACT, and any additional requirements for the particular any additional requirements for the particular college or university that the student plans on college or university that the student plans on
attending.attending.
TOPS has additional requirements.TOPS has additional requirements.
ADMISSION TO 4-Year UniversitiesADMISSION TO 4-Year Universities
TOPSTOPSThe Louisiana Tuition Opportunity Program The Louisiana Tuition Opportunity Program
for Students is a scholarship program that for Students is a scholarship program that will pay for 8 semesters of average college will pay for 8 semesters of average college tuition at any in-state public college for tuition at any in-state public college for qualifying students.qualifying students.
The College Prep award will pay for tuition The College Prep award will pay for tuition only at a qualifying state college.only at a qualifying state college.
The Tech award will pay for qualifying The Tech award will pay for qualifying technical school tuition.technical school tuition.
TOPS REQUIREMENTSTOPS REQUIREMENTS
Core Curriculum 17.5 credits for the Core Curriculum 17.5 credits for the College Prep or Tech AwardsCollege Prep or Tech Awards
2.5 Cumulative GPA in TOPS Core 2.5 Cumulative GPA in TOPS Core CurriculumCurriculum
Score a Minimum of 20 (current state Score a Minimum of 20 (current state average) on the ACT for College Prep or average) on the ACT for College Prep or 17 for Tech Award17 for Tech Award
TOPS COLLEGE PREP CORE TOPS COLLEGE PREP CORE CURRICULUMCURRICULUM
4 English Credits – 4 English Credits – English I, II, III, and IVEnglish I, II, III, and IV
3 Math Credits – 3 Math Credits – Algebra I, II and Algebra I, II and GeometryGeometry
3 Social Studies Credits – 3 Social Studies Credits – Must include Must include Civics/Free Enterprise, or Civics (year) Civics/Free Enterprise, or Civics (year) and American Historyand American History
3 Science Credits – 3 Science Credits – Must include Biology Must include Biology and Chemistryand Chemistry
TOPS College Prep Core Continued…TOPS College Prep Core Continued…
2 Credits of the same Foreign Language2 Credits of the same Foreign Language
1 Credit of Fine Arts Survey*1 Credit of Fine Arts Survey*
½ Credit of Computer Education½ Credit of Computer Education
One additional unit must be selected from One additional unit must be selected from the advanced science or advanced math the advanced science or advanced math core subjects. core subjects.
At HHMS we offer Adv. Math, Calculus, At HHMS we offer Adv. Math, Calculus, Biology II, PhysicsBiology II, Physics
*Core Substitutions*Core Substitutions
2 Art units, or a combination of any 2 units 2 Art units, or a combination of any 2 units of Band, Choir, Piano, or Performing Arts.of Band, Choir, Piano, or Performing Arts.
1 extra elective from among the core 1 extra elective from among the core which is not being used to satisfy the core which is not being used to satisfy the core requirements.requirements.
TOPS TECH AWARDTOPS TECH AWARD
ACT of 17ACT of 17Business English Business English Financial MathFinancial Math
Option 1Option 1Fine Arts or a Vocational Course in Agriscience, Fine Arts or a Vocational Course in Agriscience, Business, Marketing, Technology, or Family and Business, Marketing, Technology, or Family and Consumer ScienceConsumer Science2 Foreign Language credits or Speech I & II, 2 Foreign Language credits or Speech I & II, and/or Technical Writingand/or Technical Writing½ Computer Science or Computer Applications½ Computer Science or Computer Applications
TOPS TECH AWARDTOPS TECH AWARD
Option IIOption II
4 Career major courses in a vocational 4 Career major courses in a vocational areaarea
1 Related or technical field course1 Related or technical field course
1 Basic Computer course1 Basic Computer course
CHANGES TO TOPS CORE CHANGES TO TOPS CORE CURRICULUM for GRADUATES of 2014 CURRICULUM for GRADUATES of 2014
and THEREAFTERand THEREAFTER4 English4 English4 Math4 Math4 Science4 Science4 Social Studies4 Social Studies1 Fine Arts Survey; (or 2 units performance 1 Fine Arts Survey; (or 2 units performance courses, art, or 1 elective from the core courses, art, or 1 elective from the core curriculum)curriculum)2 Foreign Language2 Foreign LanguageCurrently the GPA is 2.5 in the core and ACT Currently the GPA is 2.5 in the core and ACT composite of 20.composite of 20.
Trailblazers CampTrailblazers Camp
The Trailblazer Program is a unique approach to The Trailblazer Program is a unique approach to training high school students about the training high school students about the availability of financial aid as a means of access availability of financial aid as a means of access to postsecondary education. The program to postsecondary education. The program includes a comprehensive three-day training includes a comprehensive three-day training workshop, presented on a college campus by workshop, presented on a college campus by LOSFA personnel and other financial aid LOSFA personnel and other financial aid professionals for the purpose of educating professionals for the purpose of educating selected high school juniors about the college selected high school juniors about the college admissions process and how to obtain financial admissions process and how to obtain financial assistance for college.assistance for college.
One student is nominated by each public and non-public One student is nominated by each public and non-public high school in the state. Under the direct supervision of high school in the state. Under the direct supervision of the high school guidance counselor, each Trailblazer is the high school guidance counselor, each Trailblazer is expected to use every opportunity to share knowledge of expected to use every opportunity to share knowledge of financial aid procedures with peers throughout their financial aid procedures with peers throughout their senior year of high school. Each Trailblazer is given a senior year of high school. Each Trailblazer is given a manual outlining all aspects of the federal and state manual outlining all aspects of the federal and state financial aid programs available.financial aid programs available.This summer’s Trailblazer ‘s Camp will be Sunday, This summer’s Trailblazer ‘s Camp will be Sunday, July 17-Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Nicholls State July 17-Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA.University, Thibodaux, LA.
About SchedulingAbout Scheduling
We encourage students and parents/guardians We encourage students and parents/guardians to agree upon course selections. to agree upon course selections. Parents’ Parents’ signatures are required and the scheduling form signatures are required and the scheduling form should be returned within the deadline.should be returned within the deadline.
If a student does not turn a schedule request in If a student does not turn a schedule request in on time, the counselors will make one for them.on time, the counselors will make one for them.
Once the master schedule is made based upon Once the master schedule is made based upon students’ requests, it is extremely hard to make students’ requests, it is extremely hard to make changes.changes.
Schedule Request FormSchedule Request Form
Forms are due to your English teacher by Forms are due to your English teacher by four days from the day we conference with four days from the day we conference with you in the library. A completed and signed you in the library. A completed and signed Individual graduation plan (5 yr plan) mustIndividual graduation plan (5 yr plan) mustbe attached and any or all special be attached and any or all special permission forms or applications for specificpermission forms or applications for specificoptions must accompany your schedule options must accompany your schedule request. (For example, the application for the request. (For example, the application for the Honors program would need to be completed andHonors program would need to be completed andattached to your schedule request.)attached to your schedule request.)
CRITERIA FOR ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR ADMISSIONS INTO HONORS COURSESINTO HONORS COURSES
Students must meet three of the four criteria yearly Students must meet three of the four criteria yearly for the subject area:for the subject area:Minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of Minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.802.80Minimum subject area average of 3.00Minimum subject area average of 3.00Teacher Recommendation based on a subject-Teacher Recommendation based on a subject-area checklist.area checklist.Score Mastery or Advanced on LEAP or EOC Score Mastery or Advanced on LEAP or EOC test in subject area.test in subject area.
Note: An application must be completed and Note: An application must be completed and attached to schedule request form.attached to schedule request form.
Scheduling BrochureScheduling Brochure
The scheduling brochure has information The scheduling brochure has information on course selection and guidelines. Please on course selection and guidelines. Please read it carefully. All the courses offered read it carefully. All the courses offered here are listed with a brief description. here are listed with a brief description. Pay attention to any prerequisites. Pay attention to any prerequisites. Remember, be careful in your selections.Remember, be careful in your selections.All the new magnet programs that HHMS All the new magnet programs that HHMS will have to offer and the guidelines for will have to offer and the guidelines for each will be found in the brochure.each will be found in the brochure.
Course SelectionCourse Selection
Please be sure to read the description of Please be sure to read the description of the elective before choosing.the elective before choosing.
Please choose wisely, because we do not Please choose wisely, because we do not change electives once the master change electives once the master schedule is made.schedule is made.
If you ask for a class and receive it, you If you ask for a class and receive it, you will be expected to stay there for the entire will be expected to stay there for the entire length of the course.length of the course.
COUNSELORS’ CORNERCOUNSELORS’ CORNER
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COUNSELORS’ CORNERCOUNSELORS’ CORNER
We hope this has been helpful to you. If you We hope this has been helpful to you. If you need to schedule an appointment with your need to schedule an appointment with your counselor, please contact:counselor, please contact:
Miya Nelson (9Miya Nelson (9thth grade) grade)
Loretta McGee (10Loretta McGee (10thth grade) grade)
Kathy Hutchinson (11Kathy Hutchinson (11thth and 12 and 12thth))
