1. A “JUMP START” to Graduation Presented by: Freshmen Counselor: Mrs. Caroline Sayles, M.Ed., PLPC Sophomore Counselor: Mr. Todd Olivier, M. Ed., LPC, NCC

2. What is JUMP START? JUMP START is Louisiana’s revamped Career Diploma It provides career courses and workplace experiences to high school students It helps to meet Louisiana’s economic work-force needs

3. What it Means for Students JUMP START prepares students to continue their education after high school while enabling them to attain industry certifications most likely to lead to high-wage careers Experiences are tailored to students’ interest which can motivate them to succeed

4. JUMP START Terminology Graduation Pathways- indicate how students can graduate with a Jump Start diploma by taking courses and attaining industry credentials relevant to an industry sector. Credential /Certification- Terms used synonymously (along with IBC). Industry-Based Certification (IBC)- An industry-issued certifications that are required for graduation with a Jump Start Diploma.

5. JUMP START Terminology Regional Graduation Pathway- Students must complete their core academic requirements, 9 credits of CTE courses indicated in the pathway, plus both a Regional Core credential and two Complementary credentials. Regional Core Credential- Core credentials prepare a student for a specific career path relevant to a region’s economy (example: customer service). Core credentials are similar to a “major” for regional pathways. Complementary Credential- safety or computer literacy credential that has value across multiple industries.

6. Graduation Requirements: TOPS University vs. JUMP START Diploma TOPS University Diploma 4 English Classes 4 Math Classes 4 Science Classes 4 Social Studies Classes 1.5 Years of PE.5 Year of Health 2 Foreign Language Classes 1 Art Class 3 Elective Classes JUMP START Diploma 4 English Classes 4 Math Classes 2 Science Classes 2 Social Studies Classes 1.5 Years of PE.5 Year of Health 9 Jump Start Pathway Electives 1 Regional Core Credential 2 Complementary Credentials

7. JUMP START at Grace King Pathways – Digital Media – Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary, & Retail – Business Management Each student will choose a pathway at the end of their sophomore year

8. Sophomore JUMP START Electives PATHWAY-SPECIFIC Digital Media – AP Computer Science – Art I & II – Acting I – Talented Art I & II – Talented Theatre I & II – Digital Media I Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary, & Retail – Nutrition & Foods/ Advanced Nutrition & Foods – Baking & Pastries – ProStart I Business Management – Digital Media – Economics UNIVERSAL −Business Computer Applications −Speech I & II −Law Studies −Principles of Business

9. Junior JUMP START Electives PATHWAY-SPECIFIC Digital Media −AP Computer Science −Art I & II −Acting I −Talented Art I & II −Talented Theatre I, II, III, or IV −Digital Media I Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary, & Retail – Nutrition & Foods/ Advanced Nutrition & Foods – Baking & Pastries – ProStart I, II, or III – Health Science Business Management – Digital Media – Economics UNIVERSAL −Business Computer Applications −Speech I & II −Law Studies −Principles of Business −Customer Service −Education for Careers Parts I & II −First Responder

10. For More Information: Visit the “All Things Jump Start” link on the LDOE’s website at: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/co urses/all-things-jump-start http://www.louisianabelieves.com/co urses/all-things-jump-start Utilize the Jump Start Pathway Worksheet that you were given to look at what electives are required for each pathway and find where your interests fit And, of course, see your counselor to discuss what pathway may be right for you

11. References Louisiana Department of Education. (2015, October). Jump Start Glossary. Retrieved from Louisiana Believes: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default- source/jumpstart/jump-start-glossary.pdf?sfvrsn=4 http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default- source/jumpstart/jump-start-glossary.pdf?sfvrsn=4 Louisiana Department of Education. (2015, August). Louisiana's Jump Start Program. Retrieved from Louisiana Believes: https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default- source/jumpstart/louisiana's-jump-start- program.pdf?sfvrsn=5https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default- source/jumpstart/louisiana's-jump-start- program.pdf?sfvrsn=5 Louisiana Department of Education. (2015, October). Jump Start: Expanding Opportunities for Louisiana Students. Retrieved from Louisiana Believes: https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default- source/jumpstart/jump-start-expanding-opportunities-for- louisiana-students.pdf?sfvrsn=7 https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default- source/jumpstart/jump-start-expanding-opportunities-for- louisiana-students.pdf?sfvrsn=7 Rock, W. D., & Boyd, A. (2015, September). High School Career Competencies: Helping to JUMP START Future Careers. Hahnville, Louisiana.