My child is a senior what do I need to do? SENIOR PARENT MEETING Graduation Requirements Post-secondary Options College Admission Tests Paying for College
Graduation Requirements Diploma Track (specific course requirements) Core 4 (24 credits) Basic (24 credits, AOC) Career (23 credits, AOC) EOC (End of Course tests) English II or English III Algebra I or Geometry Biology I or US History
Louisiana High School l Graduation Requirements PHS Cou ourse Offerin ings 2013) 9 th th gra (f (for s r students e enterin ing 9 rade in in A August 2 2008 thro rough A August 2 lum La Cor ore 4 Curric iculu Basic Cor ore Curriculu lum Eng ngli lish – 4 unit its Eng ngli lish – 4 unit its English I, I, III, and IV English I, II, III, and IV or Senior Applications in English Math – 4 unit its Math – 4 unit its Algebra I or Algebra I Pt. 2 Algebra I or Algebra I Pt. 2 Geometry Geometry Algebra II Remaining units shall come from Remaining unit shall come from the the following: Algebra II, Financial following: Financial Math, Math Math, Math Essentials, Advanced Essentials, Advanced Math – Math – PreCalculus, Advanced Math PreCalculus, Advanced Math – – Functions and Statistics, Calculus Functions and Statistics, Calculus Scie ience – 4 uni nits Scie ience – 3 uni nits Biology Biology Chemistry 1 unit from physical science cluster: 2 units from the following: Physical Physical Science, Integrated Science, Integrated Science, Science, Chemistry I, Physics I Physics, Biology II, Chemistry II, 1 unit from Biology II, Chemistry II, Environmental Science, Agriscience Environmental Science, Agriscience II, Anatomy and Physiology II, Anatomy and Physiology Soc ocia ial l Studie ies – 4 uni nits Soc ocia ial l Studie ies – 3 uni nits Civics American History American History Civics 2 units from the following: World 1 unit from World History or World Geography, World History, Geography Psychology Healt lth – ½ unit Healt lth – ½ unit Physical Education n – 1 1/2 unit its Physical l Education n – 1 ½ units For oreig ign n Lang nguage – 2 uni nits Ele lectiv ives – 8 uni nits 2 units from the same foreign Education for Careers or Journey to language or 2 units of speech Careers Arts – 1 unit it Shall include the minimum courses Fine Arts Survey or one unit of Art, required to complete a Music, or Theatre Career/Technical Area of Ele lectiv ive – 3 unit its Concentration Tot otal l uni nits = 24 24 Tot otal l Uni nits = 24 Note: Students who qualify may graduate with a Career Diploma instead of the Louisiana Core 4 or the Louisiana Basic Core. See you counselor for information.
Area of Concentration • http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/course-choice/2013- 2014-area-of-concentration-guide-(effective-through-cohort- 2017).pdf?sfvrsn=4 • Complete 4 primary courses • Education for Careers I & II • * course in AOC • 2 additional courses • Complete 2 related courses • Computer course • 1 additional course
Transcript Course Spelling of Name Credit Earned Social Security # Date of Birth Total Credits GPA
What are my child’s post -secondary options? • Employment • Apprenticeship • College • Military
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College Dropout Rate 2013 First to Second Year Two-Year Colleges – 44.5% Four-Year Colleges – 34.8% Source: ACT
Louisiana 4 Year Public College 15.5%
Louisiana 2 Year Public College 8.8%
Useful Websites • http://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip • http://www.bls.gov/ooh/a-z-index.htm • http://www.laworks.net/Stars/default.aspx • louisiana.byf.org • http://www.self-directed-search.com/ • laworks.net/mylife
Decisions, Decisions How to Pick the Best College for You • College Options • Technical/Vocational Training • 12-20 weeks • Community College • 2 years – Associate’s Degree • 4 year College or University • 4 years – Bachelor’s Degree • Here are some aspects to consider: • Size • Location • Distance from home • Available majors and classes • Housing options • Makeup of the student body • Available extracurricular activities • Campus atmosphere • Cost
http://www.lela.org/documents/2014-15_Senior_Checklist.pdf
Louisiana Public Universities Grambling State University www.gram.edu/ Louisiana State University – Alexandria www.lsua.edu/ Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge www.lsu.edu/ Louisiana State University – Eunice www.lsue.edu/ Louisiana State University – Health Science Center New Orleans www.lsuhsc.edu Louisiana State University – Health Science Center Shreveport ww.sh.lsuhsc.edu/index.html Louisiana State University – Shreveport www.lsus.edu/ Louisiana Tech University www.latech.edu/ McNeese State University www.mcneese.edu/ Nicholls State University www.nicholls.edu Northwestern State University www.nsula.edu Southeastern Louisiana University www.selu.edu Southern University – Baton Rouge www.subr.edu/ Southern University – New Orleans www.suno.edu/ Southern University – Shreveport www.susla.edu/ University of New Orleans www.uno.edu/ University of Louisiana at Lafayette www.ull.edu/ University of Louisiana at Monroe www.ulm.edu/
Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (LAICU) Centenary College www.centenary.edu/ Dillard University www.dillard.edu/ Louisiana College www.lacollege.edu/ Loyola University www.loyno.edu/ New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary www.nobts.edu Our Lady of Holy Cross College www.olhcc.edu Our Lady of the Lake College www.ololcollege.edu/ St. Joseph Seminary College www.sjasc.edu Tulane University www.tulane.edu Xavier University www.xula.edu
Transfer Degree http://www.latransferdegree.org/whatistdg.html
Louisiana Community and Technical College System Community Colleges www.lctcs.edu Baton Rouge Community College www.mybrcc.edu Bossier Parish Community College www.bpcc.edu Delgado Community College www.dcc.edu Louisiana Delta Community College www.ladelta.edu Nunez Community College www.nunez.edu River Parishes Community College www.rpcc.edu South Louisiana Community College www.southlouisiana.edu
Technical Community Colleges www.ltc.edu L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College www.fletcher.edu/ Sowela Technical Community College www.sowela.edu Louisiana Technical College www.ltc.edu
Louisiana Proprietary Schools American School of Business http://www.americanschoolofbusiness.com/ Aveda Institute http://www.avedainstitutes.com/ Ayers Career College http://www.ayers.edu Career Technical College http://www.careertc.com/ Crescent City School of Gaming & Bartending http://www.crescentschools.com/ Delta School of Business & Technology http://www.deltatech.edu/ Diesel Driving Academy http://dda.edu Fortis College http://www.FortisCollege.edu ITI Technical College http://iticollege.edu/ Louisiana Culinary Institute http://www.louisianaculinary.com Remington College http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/ South Louisiana Beauty College http://www.slbc-houma.com/
Comparing Colleges • http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/education/higher- education/college-score-card • http://whichcollege4u.org/ • http://www.aft.org/pdfs/highered/JUSTASK_042711.pdf • http://www.nextstepu.com/tools/college-match/ • https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
College Admission Tests ACT SAT Compass
ACT www.actstudent.org
• Avoid remedial/developmental classes • English subscore of 18 • Math subscore of 19 • 17 composite required to qualify for TOPS Tech • 20 composite required to qualify for TOPS Opportunity • April 30 deadline w/o penalty • June 30 deadline w/ loss of 1 semester of funding
SAT http://sat.collegeboard.org/home • 820 needed to qualify for TOPS Tech • 940 needed to qualify for TOPS
Compass Test • COMPASS is a computer-based test designed to test an individuals knowledge of subject areas. There are two subject areas: Math and English. This test is not timed. Compass tests are administered Mon. - Thurs. by appointment. The institution fee for this exam is $10 per test and must be paid prior to scheduling an appointment. A student may take each section two times. • To help you prepare to take the compass exams, here is the website to review the study guides: http://www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html • To schedule an appointment call (985) 549-3897
Paying for College Grants Scholarships TOPS Loans
Financial Aid http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ It is necessary to submit the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)in order to be considered for most federal financial aid programs. Many state financial aid programs and various scholarships also require the submission of the FAFSA. The Department of Education processes the FAFSA and notifies applicant with the Student Aid Report (SAR). • LELA – assistance with completing FAFSA • College Goal Sunday @ SLU • March 1, 2015 • 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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