Transcript Basic Curriculum

So I’m a Senior . . .
What do I do now?
The Big Question:
Am I on track for graduation?
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Core 4: University Prep
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Basic Curriculum: Technical
and Community (2 yr.) Colleges
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English: 4
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English: 4
Must be English I, II, III, & IV
English I, II, & III
Senior Applications or English IV
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Core 4
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Basic Curriculum
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Math: 4
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Math: 4
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Must be Algebra I or Algebra I Part I
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Must be Algebra I or Algebra Part I
and Part II
Remaining 3 units may come from
these:
and Part II
Remaining 3 units may be:
Geometry %
Geometry
Algebra II
Algebra II
Advanced Math Pre-Calculus
Advanced Math Pre-Calculus
Advanced Math Statistics
Advanced Math Statistics
Calculus
Calculus
Financial Math %
Financial Math**
Math Essentials**
**Does not meet TOPS requirements
and university requirements.
Math Essentials %
%
Most often chosen math's when
opting to Basic Curriculum
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Core 4
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Science:
4
Must be:
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Basic Curriculum
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Science:
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Must be:
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
2 others from:
3
2 others from:
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Agriculture I & II (counts as 1) %
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Agriculture I & II (counts as 1)
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Anatomy & Physiology
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Anatomy & Physiology
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Biology II
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Biology II
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Chemistry II
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Chemistry II
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Environmental science %
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Environmental science
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Integrated science %
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Integrated science
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Physical science %
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Physical science
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Physics
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Physics
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% most often chosen when pursuing
Basic Curriculum
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Core 4
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Social Studies:
4
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Basic Curriculum
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Social Studies:
Must be:
3
Must be:
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American History
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American History
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Civics or ½ Civics & ½ Free Ent.
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Civics or ½ Civics & ½ Free Ent.
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And 1 other from:
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World Geography
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World History
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And 2 others from:
World Geography
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World History
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Psychology **
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** NOT accepted by TOPS
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Core 4
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Basic Curriculum
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½ Health
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½ Health
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1 ½ Physical Education
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1 ½ Physical Education
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Foreign Language:
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Journey to Careers or
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2 units of the same foreign
language
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Education to Careers
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An Area of Concentration (AOC)
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Art: 1 unit
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May come from:
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Art
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Band
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Choir
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Theatre
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Fine Arts Survey
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24 units
4 primary courses
2 related courses 1 must be a
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computer
24 units
course
Career Cluster:
Area of
Concentration:
Primary Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 4 credits)
Related Courses:
(must complete a
minimum of 2 credits, one
must be a computer course
credit, unless 5 credits are
completed from the
Primary Courses and
students complete one
computer course credit)
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Agriculture
Production/Management/Entrepreneurship
Agribusiness
*Agriscience I, II, III
Agriscience Construction
Agriscience-Leadership
Animal Science
Biotechnology in Agsci.
Coop Ag Ed I, II
CTE Internship I
Education for Careers
Env. Science
Forestry
Gen. Coop. Ed.
Horticulture
Precision Ag.
Principles of
Business
Small Animal Care
and Management
Students can only count one work-based learning program toward completion of
primary credits.
Students must complete at least one competency course credit, as designated by an
asterisk.
Accounting I
Drafting and Design INCCER Welding I TE
Advanced Metals
Tech.
Nutrition and Food
Advanced Nutrition and Food Earth Science
Outdoor Power Equip I
Ag Power Equipment
Economics
Tech
Agricultural Educ. Elective I
Entrepreneurship
Physics
Agriscience Elective I
Equine Science
Physics for Tech (Regular)
Agriscience Leadership
Financial Math
Physics of Tech. I (Voc.)
Basic E/E Tech.
Fine Arts Survey
Principles of Business
Basic Metal Tech.
Forestry
Principles of Marketing I
Basic Wood Tech.
Horticulture
*Senior Project
Biology II
Industrial Mach.
Speech I
Business English
Keyboarding
Transportation Tech.
Cabinet Making I
Keyboarding Apps.
Welding I
Carpentry I
NCCER Carpentry in Ag.
Welding Technology
Chemistry
NCCER Electricity in Ag. World Geography
NCCER Welding in Ag.
World History
All computer courses approved by BESE
All foreign language courses
Senior Project has to be related to the student’s career major and area of concentration.
Your counselors will be
working with you through
Academic Periods to give
you your transcripts, TOPS
reports, AOC info, and to
go over this information
in more detail.
Absences
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 TECH AWARD (2.5 on Core;17 on ACT)
3 English I, II and III
1 English IV, Business English or Senior Applications
in English
1 Algebra I, or Algebra I, Parts 1 and 2 (two units);
2 Geometry, Algebra II, Math Essentials, Financial
Mathematics,Advanced Math– Pre-Calculus,
Advanced Math – Functions
and Statistics, PreCalculus
TOPS TECH CONTINUED . . .
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1 Biology
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1 Chemistry
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1 Earth Science, Environmental Science,
Physical Science, Integrated Science, Biology II,
Chemistry II, Physics I, Physics II, Physics for
Technology, Anatomy and Physiology or
Agriscience I and Agriscience II (both for one
unit)
1
United States History
1
Civics (one unit)
1
World History, World Geography,
Remaining courses must be
selected from one of the two following
options
OPTION 1
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1 Fine Arts Survey (or substitute two units of
performance courses in music, or theatre; or
two units of visual art; or a career/technical
studies course approved by Board of Elementary
and Secondary Education (BESE);
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2 Foreign Language, Technical Writing,
Speech I or Speech II
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1 Computer education program of studies
approved by BESE
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17 Total Core Curriculum Units
OPTION 2
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4 A career major comprised of a sequence of
related specialty courses and approved for the
school by BESE.
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For a complete list of majors and courses,
please go to
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/coursechoice/2013-2014-area-of-concentrationguide.pdf?sfvrsn=2
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1 Related or technical field course
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19 units
Important!
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Your should be researching and/or
applying to colleges very soon.
 www.Regents.la.gov -- A website from
which you can access every public
college in Louisiana.
When do I apply for TOPS & other
Financial Aid ?
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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.
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TOPS is applied for using the FAFSA (Free Application for
Federal Student Aid) form which cannot be submitted
before January 1st.
How do I find out about Scholarships?
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All of the scholarship information that is sent to us is:
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Typed up and posted on our bulletin board
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Posted on the Counselors’ page under academics
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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
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.
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More about the ACT
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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.
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Mrs. Latour and Mrs. Monistere are offering an ACT prep course here.
You should have gotten the information in your homeroom classes.
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There are numerous sites for ACT prep on our counselors’ web page.
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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 . . .
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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.
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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.
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Waivers don’t pay for late fees, so be sure to register in time.
ACT Test Schedule
Test Date
September 21, 2013
Registration Deadline
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
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.
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is better to look ahead and prepare than
to look back and regret.”
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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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
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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.
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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.
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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]