Zachary High School Class of 2015 Parent Meeting February 9, 2012

Objectives for Tonight’s Meeting To share information regarding academic resources for ZHS students and parents To review Graduation Requirements and TOPS curriculum To prepare for 10 th grade scheduling

Folders “ Beat the H.E.A.T.” card STAR Reading Assessment/Home Connect letter for parents ACT online prep log-in JTCC Goals Worksheet for 10 th grade Standard/Honors/AP chart Graduation/ TOPS Requirements Career Pathways Course Offerings Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)

Core 4 Graduation Requirements English4 Units Must be I, II, III, and IV Mathematics4 Units Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 4 th Math Science4 Units Biology, Chemistry, 3 rd and 4 th Science Social Studies4 Units World Geography, Civics, American History, 4 th Social Studies Physical Education 1½ Units Can substitute ROTC I and II Health ½ Unit Foreign Language2 Units Two years in the same language Art Elective1 Unit Fine Art Survey, Art, Music, or Drama Electives3 Units 24 Units

Basic Core At the end of 10 th grade, students have the opportunity to change diploma tracks from a Core 4 college prep curriculum to a Basic Core Curriculum. Basic Core Curriculum prepares students for entry into the workforce, military, technical/trade schools, and community colleges. Requires approval by parents, student, and school.

TOPS English – 4 Units English I, II, III and English IV Mathematics – 4 Units Algebra I, Algebra II, and 2 from Geometry or Advanced Math or Probability & Statistics or Calculus Science – 4 Units Biology, Chemistry, and 2 from Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Biology II (AP), Chemistry II (AP), Physics, Physics (AP), Anatomy & Physiology, or Agriscience II Social Studies - 4 Units American History, Civics, World Geography, and World History Fine Arts Survey - 1 Unit … or 1 unit of visual/performance course Foreign Language - 2 Units Two units in the same language 19 Total Core Curriculum Units 2.5 Core GPA ACT Score: Core GPA ACT Score: 23, 27

Typical 10 th Grade Schedule: 1.English II 2.Geometry 3.Biology I 4.Civics 5.P.E. 6.Foreign Language 7.Career Pathway Elective

Career Pathways Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources –Ag Production/ Management/ Entrepreneurship –Horticulture –Animal Science Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication –Graphic Arts –Performing Arts –Journalism –Mass Communication Architecture and Construction –Carpentry and Construction

Career Pathways Business, Management, and Administration –Business Administration Education and Training –Education Government and Public Administration –JROTC Health Science –Nursing –Pharmacy –Sports Medicine

Career Pathways Human Services –Management of Family Resources Information Technology –Information Systems Manufacturing –Welding Marketing –Entrepreneurship –Clothing and Textiles

Scheduling Information Course selections should be driven by the student’s career interest and postsecondary plans. Course Offerings Current 9 th graders – February 15 th – 17th Current 10 th graders – February 22nd – 24th Current 11 th graders – March 1 st – 5th

Journey to College and Career (JTCC) Consider the value of rigorous courses; colleges do! Blue Ribbon Academic Curriculum (BRAC) JTCC Goals Worksheet

?Questions? Donna Kline, Freshman Academy Coordinator Bianca Brown, School Counselor Tiffany Montelepre, School Counselor This PowerPoint, any handouts, and other useful information will be posted on

AP Meeting Advanced Placement parent/student meeting in ZHS Library immediately following this meeting. 7:00-7:30 p.m.