Ponchatoula High School Scheduling for your Junior Year

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 10 th 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 11 th and 12 th 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 • • • English I, 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, 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 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 Pro. Start. 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, III and IV or Senior Applications in English Math – 4 units Algebra I or Algebra I-Pt 1 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.

9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade ENGLISH 1 ENGLISH 2 ENGLISH 3 MATH SCIENCE ALGEBRA 1 PHYSICAL SCIENCE GEOMETRY BIOLOGY MATH ESSENTIALS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AMERICAN HISTORY ----- SR. APPLICATIONS IN ENGLISH FINANCIAL MATH ----- SOCIAL STUDIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION REG/VOC. ELECTIVE PRIMARY ELECTIVE RELATED ELECTIVE WORLD GEOGRAPHY P. E. 1 or JROTC 1 CIVICS P. E. 2/ HEALTH or JROTC 2 Intro to Business Comp. Apps. ** 1 st AOC Elective 2 nd AOC Elective -------- 3 rd AOC Elective Ed. For Careers 2 nd Related 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

Core 4 Course Progression ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION REG. ELECTIVE FOREIGN LANGUAGE ART 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th 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 4 TH SCIENCE CIVICS AMERICAN HISTORY ----- WORLD HISTORY 2 nd yr Foreign Language Art or Art Sub. P. E. 2/HEALTH or JROTC 2 Intro to Bus. Comp. Apps 1 st Foreign Language 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 -----

http: //www. osfa. la. gov/Main. Site. PDFs/Core_Curriculum_14. pdf

http: //www. osfa. la. gov/Main. Site. PDFs/TOPSTech. Core. Curriculum. pdf TOPS Tech Core Curriculum Units 3 Units 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 – Pre. Calculus, 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 for Technology, Anatomy and Physiology or Agriscience I and Agriscience II (both for one unit) 1 United States History 1 Unit Civics (1 year), or ½ Unit Civics and ½ Unit Free Enterprise 1 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/Main. Site. PDFs/TOPS_Tuition_Amounts. pdf Average Annual Award $4, 648. 00 TOPS Award Amounts

Assessments 9 th. EOC Explore 10 th. EOC PLAN 11 th. EOC PSAT –on a voluntary basis in October ACT –March SAT –if required for college admission ASVAB –on a voluntary basis 12 th. Repeat 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 • Pro. Start • 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. 1. Minimum overall GPA of 2. 8 2. Minimum subject area average of 3. 0 3. Teacher Recommendation 4. Student Self-evaluation 5. Test Scores Mastery or Advanced on LEAP Excellent or Good on EOC in subject area

Industry Based Certifications • Pharmacy Tech • First Responder • Customer Service • Pro. Start • 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 Fall Term Spring Term Math 161 Math 162 Adv. Math Statistics * Math 161 Math 241 Calculus * Math 163 Math 241 American History* History 202 PHS Class World History* Spanish II History 101 Span 102 Biology II * Biology 151 Chemistry II * Chemistry 101 Fine Arts Survey English IV * English 101 English 102 Psychology Music App 151 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 8 th 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 denise. latour@tangischools. org 985 -474 -8809 Orlisa De. Phillips E – K orlisa. dephillips@tangischools. org 985 -474 -8810 Katharine Meadors L – Q katharine. Meadors@tangischool. org 985 -474 -8805 Tommie Roberston R – Z tommie. Robertson@tangischools. org 985 -474 -8808