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I’m a Senior . . .
What do I do now?
The Big Question:Am I on track for graduation?
Core 4: University Prep
English: 4
Must be English I, II, III, & IV
Basic Curriculum: Technical and Community (2 yr.) Colleges
English: 4
English I, II, & III
Senior Applications or English IV
Core 4
Math: 4
Must be Algebra I or Algebra Part I
and Part II
Remaining 3 units may come from these:
Geometry
Algebra II
Advanced Math Pre-Calculus
Advanced Math Statistics
Calculus
Financial Math**
Math Essentials**
**Does not meet TOPS requirements
and university requirements.
Basic Curriculum
Math: 4
Must be Algebra I or Algebra I Part I
and Part II
Remaining 3 units may be:
Geometry %
Algebra II
Advanced Math Pre-Calculus
Advanced Math Statistics
Calculus
Financial Math %
Math Essentials %
% Most often chosen math's when
opting to Basic Curriculum
Core 4
Science: 4
Must be:
Biology
Chemistry
2 others from:
Agriculture I & II (counts as 1)
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology II
Chemistry II
Environmental science
Integrated science
Physical science
Physics
Basic Curriculum
Science: 3
Must be:
Biology
2 others from:
Agriculture I & II (counts as 1) %
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology II
Chemistry II
Environmental science %
Integrated science %
Physical science %
Physics
Core 4
Social Studies: 4 Must be:
American History
Civics or ½ Civics & ½ Free Ent.
And 2 others from:
World Geography
World History
Psychology **
** NOT accepted by TOPS
Basic Curriculum
Social Studies: 3
Must be:
American History
Civics or ½ Civics & ½ Free Ent.
And 1 other from:
World Geography
World History
Core 4
½ Health
1 ½ Physical Education
Foreign Language:
2 units of the same foreign language
Art: 1 unit
May come from:
Art
Band
Choir
Theatre
Fine Arts Survey
_____
24 units
Basic Curriculum
½ Health
1 ½ Physical Education
Journey to Careers or
Education to Careers
An Area of Concentration (AOC)
4 primary courses
2 related courses
______
24 units
Your counselors will be working with you through Academic Periods to give you your transcripts, TOPS reports, and to go over this information in more detail.
If you missed an excessive amount of days last year, you may have received an NC for your courses. Make sure you have signed an attendance contract with Mr. Strickland.
Tops Core Curriculum (Tuition OpportunityProgram for Students)
Units Courses1
ENGLISH = 4 Units4 units English I, II, III, & IV MATH = 4 Units1 unit Algebra I, or Integrated Mathematics I, or Applied Algebra Ior Algebra I - Parts 1 & 2 (two units)or Applied Mathematics I & II (two units)or Applied Algebra 1A and 1B (two units)1 unit Algebra II or Integrated Mathematics II2 units Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Advanced Math-Pre-Calculus, Calculus,Advanced Math-Functions and Statistics, Probability and Statistics,Discrete Mathematics, Applied Mathematics III, IntegratedMathematics III, or Algebra III
TOPS continued . . .SCIENCE = 4 Units1 unit Biology I or II1 unit Chemistry I or II, or Chemistry Com2 units Earth Science, Physical Science, Environmental Science, IntegratedScience, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics, Physics II, Physics forTechnology I or II, or Anatomy and Physiologyor both Agriscience I & II (both for 1 unit) SOCIAL STUDIES = 4 Units1 unit United States History1 unit Civics and Free Enterprise (1 unit, combined),2
Civics (1 year), or APGovernment and Politics: United States2 units World History, Western Civilization, World Geography, EuropeanHistory, History of Religion or AP Human Geography
TOPS Continued . . .
FOREIGN LANGUAGE = 2 Units2 units Foreign Language (2 units in the same language) FINE ARTS = 1 Unit1 unit Fine Arts Surveyor 1 unit of a performance course in music, or dance, or theateror 1 unit of studio artor 1 unit of visual artor both Speech III & IV (both for 1 unit) TOTAL = 19 Units
Basically TOPS aligns with Core 4 except that they do not accept Psychology as a Social Studies or Financial Math and Math Essentials.
Additional TOPS requirements:
2.5 cumulative GPA on the 19core courses
State’s average on the ACT (20) or an equivalent SAT score
If you qualify for TOPS, but don’t have a 20 on the ACT, you will get TOPS TECH with an ACT of 17.
When do I apply for TOPS?
On January 14 at 6:00 P. M., we have personnel from the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Aid (LOSFA) coming to talk to you and your parents about the different types of Financial Aid available and how to apply for them.
TOPS is applied for using the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form which cannot be submitted before January 1st.
LOUISIANA BOARD OF REGENTSMINIMUM ADMISSION STANDARDS for FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN Students should check with the specific institution for additional information, as some have adopted or may choose to adopt additional requirements for admission.
(1) Regents’ Core: 19 units (from Core 4 Curriculum)AND
(2)Overall HS GPA of 2.0 AND (3) Developmental Courses
Developmental courses needed: Effective Fall 2014: 0 at any university As demonstrated by the following minimum ACT sub scores: ACT English _ 18; ACT Math _ 19
AND ONE of the FOLLOWING (3)HS Core GPA or- ACT(4)
GPA on the Core — 3.0 – FlagshipGPA on the Core — 2.5 – StatewideGPA on the Core — 2.0 – RegionalOR ACT Composite— 25 – FlagshipACT Composite— 23 – StatewideACT Composite— 20 – Regional* Flagship: LSU. Statewide: LA Tech, ULL, UNO. Regional: Grambling, LSU-A, LSU-S,
McNeese, Nicholls, NSU, SLU, SU, SUNO, ULM. Two-Year institutions are open admission for freshmen students with: a diploma from a
BESE-approved high school, or GED or its equivalent, or appropriate score on an Ability to Benefit test.
How do I find out about Scholarships?
1. All of the scholarship information that is sent to us is:
Typed up and posted on our bulletin board Posted on the Counselors’ page under academics If a scholarship requires an application, we have a
file drawer with a red label on it in our office. Most scholarships refer you to a web site.
Can I research scholarships for myself?
Yes, You may refer to sites such as 1. www.fastweb.com
2. http://www.osfa.la.gov/
3. Google “ scholarships for children of military
personnel”.
NEVER PAY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH; THEY’RE
SCAMS.
More about the ACT
If you are not satisfied with your score, re-take the ACT. Practice before re-taking it because just re-taking it doesn’t help unless you prepare in between.
Mrs. Latour and Mrs. Monistere are offering an ACT prep course here. You should have gotten the information in your homeroom classes.
There are numerous sites for ACT prep on our counselors’ web page.
Ordering your test and correct answers the next time you take the ACT is an excellent way to pin-point your strength and weaknesses.
ACT information continued . . .
If you have a diagnosed disability and receive accommodations either through an IEP or a 504 IAP, you may qualify for accommodations on your ACT test.
See your counselor for additional information.
If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, you should qualify for a fee waiver for the ACT. You can receive up to 2 fee waivers while in high school.
Waivers don’t pay for late fees, so be sure to register in time.
Test Date Registration DeadlineSeptember 21, 2013 August 23, 2013
October 26, 2013 September 27, 2013
December 14, 2013 November 8, 2013
February 8, 2014* January 10, 2014
April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014
June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014
ACT Test Schedule
Important! 1. Your should be researching and/or applying to colleges very soon.
2. Be aware of scholarship deadlines.
3. Check out admission requirements. Remember different universities have the right to increase admission requirements from the minimum.
Example: LSU’s Scholarship deadline is November 15.
www.Regents.la.gov -- A website from which you can access every public
college in Louisiana.
NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) for Athletes
If you are planning on playing sports in college, ask your coach to help you register at the NCAA national clearinghouse.
Print up a paper and bring it to your counselor so they will have the correct info to send your mid-term and final transcript.
http://www.ncaa.org/
After graduation, what comes next? If you haven’t decided in what you want to major, you are not alone.
I encourage you to visit www.louisianaconnect.org and take their career survey.
Together with the Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/ooh
and the College board website www.collegeboard.org, you can find the path that is best for you.
Today really is the first day of the rest of your life. Make the most of it.“It is better to look ahead and prepare
than to look back and regret.”
Jackie Joyner-Kersee“In order to succeed, your desire for
success should be greater than your fear of failure.” Bill Cosby
Remember to come see us before school, during your lunch, or after school. Do not just drop in between classes. We are not supposed to write you a tardy slip. Go to class first, then come back with a teacher’s permission.
Come by and make appointments to see us.
Remember, we’re here to help you succeed.
Letters of Recommendation
It’s often better to ask teachers and/or club sponsors to write letters for you because they have had a chance to work with you more.
If you need a letter from us, there is a vertical file next to my office with a Letter of Recommendation Request Form. Fill it out and submit it at least a week before you need the letter.
The information you give us will help us write a better letter.
I hope this has been helpful.
Mrs. Denise Latour A-D [email protected]
Mrs. Orlisa DePhillips E-K [email protected]
Ms. Katharine Meadors L-Q [email protected]
Ms. Tommie Robertson R-Z [email protected]
