Student Services Student Services Freshman Counselor Jennifer Kleinpeter

Student Services

Student Services Freshman Counselor : Jennifer Kleinpeter upper classmen counselors: Geraldine Couvillion Jamie Kramer Natali Aucoin Dareth Sampson A-D E-J K-Q R-Z Renee Legendre Registrar Raynell Liotta-Siener and Kim Aucoin Career Coaches

Academic Counseling � � � Goal setting Academic plans (IGPs) Career plans Scheduling Transition plans College and Scholarship information �College and Career Night

Responsive Services � � � For students who are referred or who self -refer Individual and small-group counseling Individual/family/school crisis intervention Consultation/collaboration Referrals

Career Coaches � help students develop an educational strategy that prepares them for the best job opportunities that build a foundation for future success and satisfaction. � Raynell Siener Raynell. Liotta-Siener@apsb. org � Kim Aucoin Kim. Aucoin@apsb. org � Allison Vicknair Allison. Vicknair@apsb. org

How do we accomplish this? � Empower students to make informed decisions about their career and educational plans and prepare them for success in postsecondary education and training. � Expose students to accurate career information early in an effort to give them the best chance for success. � Ensure all students leave high school with a viable career plan.

Specifically for Freshmen: � Coaches will integrate the use of the Ascension Kuder Navigator Program. Merge personal skills, abilities, and interests with appropriate career and college options � Three assessments to help gain a better self-awareness � Opportunities to explore careers that relate to their expressed interests and skills. � Opportunities to research the education and/or training requirements for that particular career path � � The majority are scheduled in a career readiness course (NOT the same as JTC)

Parent Action Plan � � � Stay Informed and Involved START- Louisiana 529 College Savings Plan ACT Practice Exams, Workshops, websites; encourage your student to take the ACT several times Understand the different career paths as well as the differences between AP, Honors and Dual Enrollment classes Encourage your student to get involved: athletics, clubs, community service, job shadowing Encourage your student to start building a résumé

Diploma Paths Ø Ø Ø In 9 th and 10 th grade, students take core academic classes to work toward a diploma. Following the student’s 10 th grade year, a student may choose to work toward a Jump Start TOPS Tech Diploma or pursue the TOPS University Diploma. Students working on the TOPS University Diploma, may also choose to work toward a Jump Start credential.

Two Paths Ø Ø Ø Jump Start Prepares students for a community college, technical school or employment. 23 credits to graduate Must choose a pathway Ø Must complete 9 credit hours in chosen job specialty Ø Must complete a credential Core 4 Curriculum Ø Prepares students for a 4 year college or university Ø 24 credits to graduate Ø Honors program

Jump Start � � Jump Start is the state’s program for school districts, colleges, and businesses to collaborate in providing career courses and workplace experiences to high school students, allowing them to continue their education after high school, certifying them for the career fields most likely to lead to high-wage jobs. While in high school, participating students will be provided more time in the school day and school year to achieve industry certificates or college credentials in addition to their high school diplomas. These credentials will qualify graduates to continue their studies after high school or to launch a career upon graduation.

What is a credential? Ø Ø Ø A certification with varying levels specific to the student’s Jump Start pathway Valued by companies in high growth, high wage industries Helps students become employable after graduation

JUMP START The Future of High School In Louisiana Initial Coursework: Two Years All students: Two years of mathematics, English, health, physical education, science, and social studies, and one career readiness course. Postsecondary Focus: Two Years Career Diploma: Students earn a regionally appropriate credential to work. 23 CREDITS TOPS University Diploma: Students take the TOPS core curriculum. 24 CREDITS

English Jump. Start TOPS University Ø English II Ø English III Ø English IV Ø Business English Ø Senior Applications 4 Credits Required

Math TOPS Jump. Start Ø Algebra I (required) Ø Geometry Ø Choose 3: Ø Geometry Ø Algebra II Ø Math Essentials Ø Choose 1: Algebra II Ø Financial Math Ø Business Math Ø Advanced Math Ø 4 Credits Required Advanced Math F&S Ø Adv Math Pre-Calc Ø Calculus Ø Statistics Ø 4 Credits Required

Science Jump. Start Ø Biology (required) Ø Choose 1: Ø Ø Ø 2 Chemistry Earth Science Enviro Science Physical Science Agscience I and Agscience II (both) Credits Required TOPS Ø Biology (required) Ø Chemistry (required) Ø Choose 2: Ø Ø Ø Ø Chem II Biology II Earth Science Enviro Science Physical Science Physics Ag I and Ag II (both) 4 Credits Required

Social Studies Jump. Start Ø US History Ø Civics TOPS Ø US History Ø AP American Gov’t OR Civics Ø Choose 2: Western Civ or Euro Hist Ø World Geog or Human Geog Ø World History Ø 2 Credits Required 4 Credits Required

Health and PE Jump. Start Ø PE (1 ½ required) Ø Health (½ required) 2 Credits Required Core 4 Ø PE (1 ½ required) Ø Health (½ required) 2 Credits Required

Foreign Language Jump. Start Core 4 Ø Spanish I & II OR Ø French I & II 0 Credits Required 2 Credits Required

Art Jump. Start Core 4 (Choose 1) Ø Art I Ø Band/Music Ø Fine Arts Survey Ø Choir Ø Theater 0 Credits Required 1 Credits Required

Electives Core 4 (Choose 1) Jump. Start Ø 3 Electives Ø Computer Course Ø Journey to Careers or Career Readiness Ø 7 Career Pathways courses 9 Credits Required 3 Credits Required

JUMP START Ø Ø Students who solely follow the Jump. Start curriculum can NOT graduate unless they complete 9 credits in one particular pathway. There are limited choices for which students can complete a pathway.