Parent Pathway Night Belle Chasse High School April 15, 2015
Objectives • Parents will be familiar with the graduation and TOPS requirements for the graduating class of 2018 and beyond. • Parents will be familiar with the Career Pathways available to BCHS students. • Parents will identify the core courses that require an End of Course (EOC) state test.
High School Diploma TOPS University Jump Start TOPS Tech Beginning with the Class of 2018 (current 9 th graders)
Graduation Requirements TOPS University Diploma Track English 4 Units English I, II, III and IV Math 4 Units Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Advanced Math or beyond (Pre-Calculus, Calculus) Science 4 Units Biology, Chemistry and Physical Science, Environmental Science or any science beyond Chemistry Social Studies 4 Units Civics, US History, and World Geography / AP Human Geography, and World History / AP World History Health ½ Unit Physical Education 1 ½ Units Foreign Language-2 Units 2 Units from the same foreign language Arts-1 Units Fine Arts Survey or one unit of Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, or Speech III and IV (combined) Electivies-3 Total-24 Units
Graduation Requirements Jump Start TOPS Tech Career Diploma Track English 4 Units English I, II, III and IV Math 4 Units Algebra I, Geometry, Math Essentials, Financial Literacy, Algebra II, and Advanced Math or beyond (Pre-Calculus, Calculus) Science 2 Units Biology I, Chemistry and Physical Science, Environmental Science or any science beyond Chemistry Social Studies 2 Units Civics and US History Health ½ Unit Physical Education 1 ½ Units Electivies-9 Journey to Careers or Personal Branding + 8 more Total-23 Units
BCHS Career Pathways Class of 2018 and Beyond • Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary, and Retail • Digital Media & Entertainment Technology • Manufacturing, Construction Crafts, & Logistics • Health Sciences – Patient Care & Management
BCHS Freshmen Electives Agriscience I Art I Athletic Physical Education I Beginning Band Concert Band I **Gifted Independent Research Intro to Business Computer Applications (IBCA) Intro to Engineering Design (IED) Reading Interventions I Reading Interventions II Speech I **Talented Art Theater I **Must be in Gifted and/or Talented Program
End of Course (EOC) Exams Class of 2014 and Beyond Algebra I & Geometry English II & English III Biology I & US History
Three Graduation Requirements Class of 2014 and Beyond 1. Complete credits for diploma track including required courses 2. Pass End of Course Exams 3. Complete electives for Career Pathway and earn required credentials for the pathway
Four TOPS Awards 1. Opportunity – GPA 2.5 / ACT 20 / Tuition 2. Performance – GPA 3.0 / ACT 23 / Tuition + $400 3. Honors – GPA 3.0 / ACT 27 / Tuition + $800 4. TOPS Tech – GPA 2.5 / ACT 17 / Tuition Only for Technical College or Technical Training
TOPS Core Curriculum Class of 2018 & Beyond • English I, II, III, IV • Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Advanced Math or beyond • Biology I, Chemistry I, and two additional sciences • Civics, US History and World Geography/AP Human Geography or World History / AP World History • Foreign language – two years of the same language • Fine Arts Survey, theater, art, band, or both Speech III & IV • Total= 19 Credits
TOPS Tech Curriculum Class of 2014 & Beyond • English I, II, III, and English IV or Senior Applications in English • Algebra I, Geometry, and one additional math • Biology I, Chemistry I, and one additional science • Civics, US History and World Geography / AP Human Geography or World History / AP World History Option 1 Option 2 Fine Arts Survey 1 unit Computer Course Foreign language 4 units of career path --two years of the same language 1 related or technical course Computer Course Total: 17 credits (Option 1) Total: 19 credits (Option 2)
Opportunities • Free Tutoring: www.homeworkla.org • Tutoring during Flex Period: Check with your teacher to pull for focus • Student Portal: Check grades frequently
Counselors’ Office Mrs. Marilynn Rink – 9 th & 10 th Grade mrink@ppsb.org 504-595-6606 Mrs. Milicent Roussell – 11 th & 12 th Grade mroussell@ppsb.org 504-595-6605 Ms. Hershell Ragas – Registrar hragas@ppsb.org 504-595-6611
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