Transcript Ponchatoula High School Scheduling for your

Ponchatoula High School
Scheduling for your Junior Year
2015-2016
Scheduling Procedures
Online Scheduling
A. Open until January 26
Individual Scheduling in English class
A. Scheduling forms will be distributed in English class the week
prior to scheduling.
a. Complete scheduling form
b. Complete IGP
c. Secure signatures.
Parent
Teacher
Honor Classes
By Application Classes (Turn applications in to respective teacher.)
B. If above is not completed or student is absent, scheduling will be
completed during academic period.
Important
For individual scheduling during English class, the
scheduling request form and IGP must be complete
and have necessary signatures.
If your schedule form or IGP is incomplete and
without signatures, you will be skipped during that
hour and will be scheduled during an Academic
Period when your forms are completed.
Who should remain in the Core 4 Curriculum?
• Students who have at least a 2.0 GPA by midterm of their 10th grade
year. C average or above, no D’s or F’s
• If a student’s GPA isn’t a 2.0 now, the chance of them bringing their
GPA up while taking harder courses in the 11th and 12th grade are very
slim.
• Students whose major requires a 4 year degree and their EXPLORE OR
PLAN scores predicted at least a 20 on their ACT
Core 4 Graduation Requirements/TOPS Core
• English - 4 units
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English I, II, III, and IV
Math –
4 units
Algebra I or Algebra I-Pt. 2 or Applied Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
• Remaining unit shall come from the following: Financial Math, Math Essentials, Advanced
Math–Pre-Calculus, Advanced Math–Functions and Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus,
Probability and Statistics,
Science – 4 units
Biology
Chemistry
2 units from the following: Physical Science, Integrated Science, Physics I, Biology II,
Chemistry II, Environmental Science, Physics II, Agriscience II, Anatomy and Physiology
Core 4 Requirements Continued . . .
Social Studies – 4 units
1 unit of Civics and
1 unit of American History
2 units from the following: World History, World Geography
Health – ½ Unit
Physical Education – 1½ units
Foreign Language – 2 units
2 units from the same foreign language
Arts – 1 unit
Fine Arts Survey or one unit of Art, Dance, Music, or Theatre*
Who should opt for the Basic Curriculum?
1. Your major is offered at a Technical or Community College.
2. Your are going straight to work, an apprenticeship, or maybe the
military.
3. You are working toward a skill or certification like Welding or ProStart.
4. Your grades aren’t good enough for University Admission, but you’d
like to attend a Community College first, then transfer to a
University.
Basic Curriculum Graduation Requirements
English – 4 units
English I, II, III and IV or Senior Applications in English
Math – 4 units
Algebra I or Algebra I-Pt1 and Algebra I-Pt 2 or Applied Algebra I
Geometry
Remaining units shall come from the following:
Algebra II, Financial Math, Math Essentials,
Advanced Math–Pre-Calculus, Advanced Math–Functions and Statistics,
Science – 3 units instead of 4
Biology
1 unit from physical science cluster: Physical Science, Integrated Science,
Chemistry I, Physics I, or Physics of Technology I
1 unit from Aerospace Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Earth Science,
Environmental Science, Physics II, Physics of Technology II, Agriscience II,
Anatomy and Physiology, an additional course from the physical Science cluster, or
a locally initiated elective approved by BESE as a science substitute.
Basic Curriculum Graduation Requirements
cont.
Social Studies – 3 units instead of 4
American History
1 unit of Civics
1 unit from World History or World Geography
Health – ½ Unit
Physical Education – 1½ units
Area of Concentration or Career Pathway
Students must have an Area of Concentration consisting of 4 Primary
Courses and 2 Related Courses.
One unit must be a computer course
One unit must be Education for Careers 1 and 2 or Journey to
Careers
Ponchatoula High School
Core Four Exemption Conference Request
New Diploma Options
After the student has attended high school for a minimum of two years, the student and
the student’s parent or legal guardian may request that the student be exempt from
completing the Louisiana Core Four Curriculum and be placed in the Louisiana Basic Core
Curriculum. (Bulletin 741: 2318)
What is the difference?
The Louisiana Core Four Curriculum prepares students
for entrance to a four-year university in the State of
Louisiana. The Basic Core Curriculum would prepare
them for a community college or technical school in
the State of Louisiana.
Students who “Opt Out” of the LA Core 4 Curriculum
will also be required to fulfill their elective credits in a
Career Area of Concentration which will be determined
at the Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) conference.
The student’s IGP would be revised at the conference
to fit with the updated diploma option.
Steps for Online Scheduling
1. Log in to Student
Progress Center under
the Student tab.
2. Click on
student name.
3. Click on
Curriculum.
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
ENGLISH
ENGLISH 1
ENGLISH 2
ENGLISH 3
MATH
SCIENCE
ALGEBRA 1
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
GEOMETRY
BIOLOGY
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
P. E. 1 or JROTC 1
CIVICS
P. E. 2/ HEALTH or
JROTC 2
MATH ESSENTIALS
ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE
AMERICAN HISTORY
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SR. APPLICATIONS IN
ENGLISH
FINANCIAL MATH
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SOCIAL STUDIES
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
REG/VOC.
ELECTIVE
PRIMARY
ELECTIVE
RELATED
ELECTIVE
Intro to Business
Comp. Apps.**
1st AOC Elective
2nd AOC Elective
3rd AOC Elective
Ed. For Careers
2nd Related Elective
Electives as Needed
** IBCA is a
related AOC
Elective
Basic Core Course Progression
Courses is Red are EOC tested courses. In order to graduate, students must pass at least 1 in each pair.
Algebra I or Geometry
English 2 or English 3
Biology or American History
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Core 4 Course Progression
ENGLISH
MATH
SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
REG. ELECTIVE
FOREIGN
LANGUAGE
ART
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
ENGLISH 1
ALGEBRA 1
PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
WORLD
GEOGRAPHY
P. E. 1 or JROTC 1
ENGLISH 2
GEOMETRY
BIOLOGY
ENGLISH 3
ALGEBRA 2
CHEMISTRY 1
ENGLISH 4
ADVANCED MATH
4TH SCIENCE
CIVICS
AMERICAN
HISTORY
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WORLD HISTORY
P. E. 2/HEALTH or
JROTC 2
Intro to Bus.
Comp. Apps
1st Foreign Language
2nd yr Foreign
Language
Art or Art Sub.
Courses is Red are EOC tested courses. In order to graduate, students must pass at least 1 in
each pair.
Algebra I or Geometry
English 2 or English 3
Biology or American History
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http://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/Core_Curriculum_14.pdf
http://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/TOPSTechCoreCurriculum.pdf
TOPS Tech Core Curriculum Units
3 Units
1 Unit
1 Unit
Courses
English I, II, and III
English IV, Business English or Senior Applications in English
Algebra I, or Algebra I, Parts 1 and 2 (two units); or Applied Algebra I or Applied Mathematics I and II (two units)
2 Units
Geometry, Applied Mathematics III, Algebra II, Math Essentials, Financial Mathematics, Advanced Math – PreCalculus, Advanced Math – Functions and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, Pre-Calculus or Algebra III
(Integrated Mathematics I, II and III may be substituted for Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II, and shall be considered the
equivalent of the 3 required math units)
1 Unit
Biology
2 Units
Chemistry or Applied Chemistry, 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 Unit
United States History
1 Unit
Civics (1 year), or ½ Unit Civics and ½ Unit Free Enterprise1
1 Unit
World History, Western Civilization, World Geography, European History or AP Human Geography
Option 1
1 Unit
Fine Arts Survey (or substitute two units of performance courses in music, dance or theatre; or two units of visual
art; or two units of studio art; or a career/technical studies course approved by Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
(BESE); or substitute one unit of an elective from among the other subjects listed in this core curriculum), Speech III and Speech
IV (two units), or substitute one unit of drafting.
2 Units
Foreign Language, Technical Writing, Speech I or Speech II
1 Unit
Computer education program of studies approved by BESE
TOTAL: 17 units
Option 2
4 Units
A career major comprised of a sequence of related specialty course and approved for the school by BESE. For a
complete list of majors and courses, please go to http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/course-choice/2013-2014-career-andtechnical-education-area-of-concentration-guide.pdf?sfvrsn=2
1 Unit
Related or technical field course
1 Unit
Basic computer course
TOTAL: 19 units
http://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/TOPS_Tuition_Amounts.pdf
Average Annual Award
$4,648.00
TOPS Award Amounts
Assessments
9thEOC
Explore
10thEOC
PLAN
11thEOC
PSAT –on a voluntary basis in October
ACT –March
SAT –if required for college admission
ASVAB –on a voluntary basis
12thRepeat above tests as needed
Introduction
• The information you are receiving is important for you and
your child. You, the school, and the student must work
together to ensure that your student achieves his/her
educational goals.
• The informational newspaper, scheduling forms, and
applications needed for scheduling will be posted on the
PHS website. This will provide you with graduation
requirements, scheduling requirements, course
summaries and other important information. Read this
guide carefully and discuss the scheduling options with
your child.
• Students are NOT allowed to change teachers or courses
once the schedules are issued. So please give serious
consideration to your selections.
Industry Based Certifications
•Pharmacy Tech
•First Responder
•Customer Service
•ProStart
•OSHA
•Welding
•Vet Tech Assistant
•Microsoft Office Specialist
Course Selection
Please be sure to read the description of the elective
before choosing.
Please choose wisely. We will not change electives
once the master schedule is made.
If you ask for a class and receive it, you are expected
to stay there for the entire length of the course.
Some courses require that you get special approval.
Special approval means that you must get the teacher
granting permission to sign your schedule request form.
Applications are on the PHS website and must be
returned to the teacher.
Honors Courses Criteria
A student must meet three of the five criteria yearly for the
subject area requested.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Minimum overall GPA of 2.8
Minimum subject area average of 3.0
Teacher Recommendation
Student Self-evaluation
Test Scores
Mastery or Advanced on LEAP
Excellent or Good on EOC in subject area
Industry Based Certifications
• Pharmacy Tech
• First Responder
• Customer Service
• ProStart
• OSHA
• Welding
• Vet Tech Assistant
• Microsoft Office Specialist
AP Courses
• AP English Literature and Composition
• Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science
• Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 1 algebra-based
• Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 2 algebra-based
Dual Enrollment
Students who qualify may enroll at SLU or
Northshore Technical Community College and
attend classes while attending PHS.
Dual Enrollment Roundup
April 30 @ 6 p.m.
Dual Enrollment/Early Start
Adv. Math Pre-Cal*
SLU Course
SLU Course
Fall Term
Spring Term
Math 161
Math 162
Adv. Math Statistics *
Math 161
Math 241
Calculus *
Math 163
Math 241
PHS Class
American History*
History 202
World History*
History 101
Spanish II
Span 101
Span 102
Biology II *
Biology 151
Chemistry II *
Chemistry 101
Fine Arts Survey
Music App 151
English IV *
Psychology
English 101 English 102
PSYC 101
General Requirements
for
SLU Dual Enrollment
• ACT or PLAN Composite: 18
• If your Math is less than 19, you may still enroll in English,
Spanish, History, Music.
• If your English score is less than 18, you may still enroll in
Math, Chemistry, Spanish, History.
• See the course description in newspaper if interested.
Individual Graduation Plans
According to the Career Options Law, every student must
have an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) on file at the school.
The plan is initiated in 8th grade and will be updated each
year.
The IGP shall be signed by the student and parent or legal
guardian each year.
The IGP reflects the curriculum pathway and the
recommended sequence of elective courses.
The IGP is flexible, yet sufficiently structured, to ensure that a
student will meet the high school requirements for admission
to a postsecondary education institution or enter the
workforce.
IGP – Blank Form
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/coun
selor-toolbox-resources/individualgraduation-plan-(blank).pdf?sfvrsn=2
PHS Counselors and contact information
Denise Latour A – D [email protected]
985-474-8809
Orlisa DePhillips E – K [email protected] 985-474-8810
Katharine Meadors L – Q [email protected] 985-474-8805
Tommie Roberston R – Z [email protected] 985-474-8808