Zachary High SchoolClass of 2016

Parent Meeting

January 31, 2013

Objectives for Tonight’s Meeting

• To share information regarding academic resources for ZHS students and parents

• To review Graduation Requirements and TOPS curriculum

• To prepare for 10th grade scheduling

Handouts• “Beat the H.E.A.T.” card

• JTCC Goals Worksheet for 10th grade• Standard/Honors/AP chart• Graduation/ TOPS Requirements• Career Pathways• Course Offerings• Core Course Sequences• LA Connect

Core 4 Graduation Requirements• English 4 Units

Must be I, II, III, and IV

• Mathematics 4 UnitsAlgebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 4th Math

• Science 4 UnitsBiology, Chemistry, 3rd and 4th Science

• Social Studies 4 UnitsWorld Geography, Civics,American History, 4th Social Studies

• Physical Education 1½ UnitsCan substitute ROTC I and II

• Health ½ Unit• Foreign Language 2 Units

Two years in the same language

• Art Elective 1 UnitFine Art Survey, Art, Music, or Drama

• Electives 3 Units24 Units

Basic Core

• At the end of 10th grade, students have the opportunity to change diploma tracks from a Core 4 college prep curriculum to a Basic Core Curriculum.

• Basic Core Curriculum prepares students for entry into the workforce, military, technical/trade schools, and community colleges.

• Requires approval by parents, student, and school.

TOPS• English – 4 Units English I, II, III and English IV

• Mathematics – 4 Units Algebra I, Algebra II, and 2 from

Geometry or Advanced Math or Probability & Statistics or Calculus

• Science – 4 Units Biology, Chemistry, and 2 from

Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Biology II (AP), Chemistry II (AP), Physics, Physics (AP), Anatomy & Physiology, or Agriscience II

• Social Studies - 4 Units American History, Civics, World

Geography, and World History

Fine Arts Survey - 1 Unit … or 1 unit of visual/performance course

Foreign Language - 2 Units Two units in the same language

19 Total Core Curriculum Units 2.5 Core GPA ACT Score: 20 3.0 Core GPA ACT Score: 23, 27

Typical 10th Grade Schedule:

1. English II2. Geometry3. Biology I4. Civics5. P.E.6. Foreign Language7. Career Pathway Elective

Career Pathways• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

– Ag Production/ Management/ Entrepreneurship– Horticulture

• Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication– Graphic Arts– Performing Arts– Journalism– Mass Communication

• Architecture and Construction– Carpentry and Construction

Career Pathways• Business, Management, and Administration

– Business Administration

• Education and Training– Education

• Government and Public Administration– JROTC

• Health Science– Nursing– Pharmacy– Sports Medicine

Career Pathways• Human Services

– Management of Family Resources

• Information Technology– Information Systems

• Manufacturing– Welding

• Marketing– Entrepreneurship– Clothing and Textiles

Scheduling Information• Course selections should be driven by the student’s career

interest and postsecondary plans.

• Course Offerings

• Current 9th graders – February 4th – 5th

• Current 10th graders – February 6th – 7th • Current 11th graders – February 21st – 22nd

• Review and select course choices for next school year. Sign and return Course Offerings form Monday and Tuesday.

Journey to College and Career (JTCC)

• Consider the value of rigorous courses; colleges do!

• Blue Ribbon Academic Curriculum (BRAC)

• JTCC Goals Worksheet

Louisiana Connect

• Online portal used to – Track high school academic progress– Search for colleges and scholarships– Complete and Review IGP’s– And much more!

• Student and Parent Access

Individual Graduation Plan

• Postsecondary Plans

• Diploma Track

• Course Plan

• Completed in IBCA classes this week

EXPLORE Test

• State-mandated test for freshman

• Aligned with ACT - EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT

• Identifies college readiness

• Test Date: March 19, 2013

• No cell phones allowed, must have school ID

?Questions?Michelle Vaughn, School Counselor

michelle.vaughn@zacharyschools.org

Donna Kline, Freshman Academy Coordinator donna.kline@zacharyschools.org

This PowerPoint, any handouts, and other useful information will be posted on www.zacharyhigh.org/guidance.html.