Zachary High School Class of 2014 Parent Meeting February 9, 2012

Objectives for Tonight’s Meeting To review Graduation Requirements To review TOPS curriculum To prepare for registration To share information regarding Journey to College and Career

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/History, Civics/Free Enterprise, American History, 4 th Social Studies Physical Education 1 ½ Units Can substitute ROTC 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

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 Discrete Math or Calculus Science – 4 Units Biology, Chemistry, and 2 from Environmental Science, Physical Science, Biology II (AP), Chemistry II (AP), Physics or Ag II Social Studies - 4 Units American History, Civics, World Geography, and World History Fine Arts Survey - 1 Unit 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

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. Requires approval by parents, student, and school. Must complete a Career/ Technical Area of Concentration.

Typical 11 th Grade Schedule: 1.English III 2.Algebra II 3.Chemistry 4.American History 5.P.E. 6.Foreign Language 7.Career Pathway Elective

Career Clusters Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication Business, Management, and Administration Education and Training Government and Public Administration Human Services Health Science Information Technology Manufacturing Marketing

Rigorous Coursework Honors –Independent student learning –Faster pace Advanced Placement (AP) –Possible college credit –AP test –11 th grade courses: English Language and Composition, Calculus AB, Biology II, American History

Honor Programs Blue Ribbon Academic Curriculum –10 Honors or AP courses –3.25 GPA by mid-term of senior year –23 ACT by April 1 st of senior year –Honor at graduation National Honor Society –3.5 GPA –By invitation junior and senior year –Must have attended ZHS previous year –Four characteristics: Leadership*, Scholarship, Service* and Character

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

Journey to College and Career (JTCC) Goals Worksheets – Junior Year –ACT, PSAT –Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities –College Exploration –Sports/ Academic Camps

Questions? Donna Grice, Sophomore Counselor This PowerPoint and any handouts will be posted online at