1. Edna Karr High School CLASS OF 2021/2022 Parent night
Freshmen/ Sophomore
Edna Karr High School CLASS OF 2021/2022 Parent night

2. Dr. Chauncey Nash School Principal
The mission of Edna Karr High School is to teach all students to be independent, life-long learners and achievers through the involvement of all stakeholders.

3. ALNITA POREA ACADEMY ADMINISTRATOR 9th/10th Grade

4. SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Dr. Sundy Barjon (12th)
Alisha Foucha (11th)
Mr. Royce Hooks Sr. (10th)
Mrs. Tiffany Henderson (9th)

5. NO School for Students Date Activity Jan 7th Professional Development
Jan 21st
Martin Luther King Jr Day
Jan 24th
9th /10th Grade Parent Night
Mar 1st – Mar 8th
Mardi Gras Break
April 18th – 24th
Spring Break
May 22nd
Last Day for Students

6. GRADE CLASSIFICATION FRESHMEN 0-6.5 Credit Earned
SOPHOMORE Credits Earned
JUNIOR Credits Earned
SENIOR Credits Earned

7. INFO FOR 9th/10TH GRADE
Unit of Credit- the successful completion of a semester of a course (18 weeks on a 4X4 block)
9 weeks of school on a 4X4 block
½ credit will be earned
Example: (Health ½ and PE I ½)
GPA- Grade Point Average
TOPS GPA- Grade point average on the 19 TOPS CORE Courses ONLY (does not include all subjects)
End of Course Testing- Students must take and pass end of course test in state mandated courses in order to graduate and earn a state diploma.

8. EOC (End of Course Test)
Students will be required to pass THREE End-of-Course Test in the following categories:
1. English I & English II
(change from English II & English III)
2. Algebra I & Geometry
3. Biology & American History
Note: For Graduation requirements the State allows you to pass 3 out of 6 categories.

9. 5 Year Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)
All students will plan their courses annually using this Plan. They include all courses required for graduation. Parents, Students and Counselors will approve these plans with their signatures each year.
These plans will include:
Beginning Date the student enters high school
Name
Educational Goals-Diploma Endorsement
Career Goals
Extra Curricular & Employment Activities
Assessments-Pre-ACT,ACT, EOC, ASVAB, etc.
AP, Gifted and Dual Enrollment Courses

10. HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
IMPORTANT DOCUMENT!
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
Confirm all courses taken are recorded
Confirm all the listed grades are correct
Confirm no course was taken twice by error
Provide current GPA
Provide credits attempted and earned

11. KARR TRANSCRIPT

12. , thereafter
Every 9th and 10th grade student will take core academic classes to work toward a diploma.
Following the student’s 10th grade year, a student may choose to work toward a Jump Start TOPS Tech Pathway or pursue the TOPS University Pathway.
Students may choose both pathways

13. Diploma pathways

14. The Future of High School in Louisiana
Initial Coursework: Two Years
All students: Two years of mathematics, English, health, physical education, science, and social studies, and one career readiness course.
Postsecondary Focus: Two Years
Career Diploma:
Students earn a regionally appropriate credential to work.
TOPS University Diploma:
Students take the TOPS core curriculum.

15. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Jump Start Career Diploma
College Diploma
 4 units of English
4 units of Mathematics
4 units of Science
4 units of Social Studies
1.5 units of PE
.5 unit of Health
2 units of same Foreign Language
1 unit of Art-Band-Theatre
3 units of elective
24 TOTAL Units
4 units of English
4 units of Math
2 units of Science
2 units of Social Studies
1.5 units of PE
.5 unit of Health
9 units-Must complete a set of courses in set curriculum leading to regional work place experience and credentials
23 TOTAL Units

16. TOPS Core Curriculum Freshman Graduation Requirements
4 units of English 4 units of Math
4 units of Science 4 units of Social Studies
1.5 units of Physical Education and ½ unit of Health
2 units of Foreign Language
1 unit of Fine Arts or 1 unit of Art, Band or Theatre
3 units of electives/Jump Start
24 Totals Units of Credit Required

17. TOPS Core Curriculum GPA
Will use a five –(5.00) point scales for grades earned in certain AP Courses,
Gifted Courses and Dual Enrollment Courses
The courses currently designed to be calculated on the (5.00) scale can be viewed at

18. TOPS/ Jump Start Curriculum English (4 Units)
TOPS University
JumpStart Tops Tech
English I
English II
English III
English IV
AP English Literature
English I
English II
2 Units- English III, IV,
Business English, Technical Writing or Comparable LTC courses offered by Jump Start regional Team. 18

19. TOPS/Jumpstart Curriculum Math (4 Units)
TOPS University
JumpStart Tops Tech
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Advance Math Functions & Statistics
Advanced Math Pre-Calculus
Probability & Statistics or AP Statistics
1 unit- Algebra I, Algebra 1 Part One and Algebra I Part Two
3 units- Geometry, Math Essential, Financial Literacy, Business Math,
Algebra II, Advanced Math-Functions & Statistics, Adv. Math Pre-Calculus. 19

20. TOPS/JumpStart Tops Tech Curriculum Science (2 Units)
Tops University
JumpStart Tops Tech
Physical Science
Chemistry
Biology I
Physics
Biology II, Biology II AP
Environmental Science
Anatomy Physiology
1 Unit- Biology
1 Unit- Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Agriscience I & Agriscience II (one unit combined), AP Science Courses 20

21. TOPS/JumpStart Tops Tech Curriculum Social Studies (2 Units)
TOPS University
JumpStart Tops Tech
World Geography
Human Geography AP
Civics; US Government AP
US History; US History AP
World History; World History AP
1 Unit- US History, AP History
1 Unit- Civics 21

22. TOPS/ Jump Start TOPS Tech Curriculum Foreign Language (2 Units)
TOPS University
Jump Start TOPS Tech
Spanish I/II
French I/II
Two units in the same language
English is not considered a Foreign Language
No Foreign Languages required 22

23. TOPS/ JumpStart TOPS Tech Curriculum Physical Education (2 Units)
TOPS University
JumpStart TOPS Tech
.5 Unit- Health Education or JROTC I and JROTC II
.5 Physical Education I
1 Unit Physical Education II
Same requirements for TOPS; (i.e. Marching Band, Extracurricular Sports, Cheering or Dance Team 23

24. TOPS/JumpStart TOPS Tech Curriculum Art Elective (1 Unit)
TOPS University
JumpStart TOPS Tech
Art
Vocal Music (choir)
Band
Theatre
Media Arts (New)
Talented Theatre, Music & Art
No Art Electives required

25. TOPS/Jumpstart TOPS Tech Curriculum Electives (3 Units)
TOPS University
JumpStart TOPS Tech
Education for Careers-required 11th grade
Advance Career Readiness- required 12th grade (Senior Project)
One (1) additional elective
Total=24 for graduation
9 units of Jump Start course sequence, workplace experience and credentials as approved in Regional Jump Start proposals
Total=23 for graduation 25

26. WorkForce

27. NOTE: TOPS Tech Requirement
Students will need to complete a 3rd unit/credit of science, and 3rd unit/credit of social studies and one unit/credit in a basic computer course

28. CREDENTIAL
The Workforce Investment Council (WIC) has aligned the Louisiana’s statewide industry-based credentials.
Students pursuing any one of the state’s diplomas may pursue a Jump Start statewide or regional credential
Students pursuing a Career Diploma will be required to achieve a Jump Start credential

29. CREDENTIAL TYPES Statewide Jump Start Credential (1) Basic Advance
Regional (3)
Industrial Basic Certification (IBC’s)
Must attain one Core and two complimentary

30. Karr’s Pathways
Digital Media and Entertainment Technology (TOPS University & JumpStart)
Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary and Retail(TOPS University & JumpStart)
NAF Academy of Engineering (TOPS University)
Advance Placement (TOPS University)

31. Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary, and Retail
Courses
Culinary Occupations
Food & Nutrition/ Advanced Food & Nutrition
ProStart I
ProStart II*
Introduction to Business dual enrollment
Introduction to Hospitality Management* dual enrollment
Lodging Management* dual enrollment
Certifications:
Customer Service
ServSafe
Prostart
Jobs and Wages:
General Manager
Food Service Manger
Hotel Desk Clerk
Sales Manger
Chefs/Cook
Line Supervisor
Serving Worker
* These courses are not on the current schedule but we expect to offer them next year.

32. Digital Media and Entertainment Technology
Courses
Digital Media I
Digital Media II
Art I
Art II
AP Studio Art
Theatre I
Desktop Publishing*
Digital Photography/Video*
Web Design*
Certifications:
CIW Multimedia Specialists CIW
Social Media Strategy or CIW Mobile
Jobs & Wages:
Multimedia Artist $31/hr, $64,000/yr
Adverstising Marketing Manager $60/hr, $125,000/yr
Film and Video Editors $27/hr, $56,000/yr
Graphic Designer $23/hour, $57,000
* These courses are not on the current schedule but we expect to offer them next year.

33. NAF Academy of Engineering
Courses
Introduction to Engineering
Principles of Engineering
Process Technology dual enrollment
Plant Safety dual enrollment
Physics
Robotics*
Electrical Principals* dual enrollment
Electronics* dual enrollment
Certifications:
PTECH general Industry Technician (TCA)
OSHA 10 General Industry
Jobs & Wages:
Chemical Engineer $46/hr, $97,000/yr
Mechanical Engineer $40/hr, $83,000/yr
Process Technician $26/hr, $53,000/yr
General Industry Technician $14/hour, $29,000
* These are courses are not on the current schedule but we expect to offer them next year.

34. Summary
In order for this year’s freshman class to graduate with a Career Diploma, they must have obtained an industry-aligned Jump Start credential
8th grade students who are not proficient in reading and math may now be enrolled at the appropriate high school site in transitional 9th grade
Jump Start is an elective path for students pursuing a TOPS University Diploma, and a required path for students pursuing a Career Diploma; schools must offer all interested students access to Jump Start pathways
Jump Start gives schools the opportunity to partner with industry, higher education, and support organizations to create training pathways, workplace experiences, and industry credentials that prepare students for high-wage job opportunities

35. GPA Honors / Pre-AP Gifted AP
Regular A - 4 quality points B - 3 quality points C - 2 quality points D - 1 quality point 66-0 F - 0 quality points
Honors / Pre-AP Gifted AP
A= A= A=4.48
B= B= B=3.36
C= C= C=2.24
D= D= D=1.12
Is calculated by averaging course final grades

36. TOPS Taylor Opportunity Program for Students
TOPS is a program of state scholarships for Louisiana residents who attend:
LA Public Colleges and Universities
Schools that are a part of the LA Community and Technical College System
Louisiana approved Proprietary and Cosmetology Schools or
Institutions that are a part of the LA Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
There are 4 different award components.

37. Tops Core Curriculum (High School Graduates of 2018 and thereafter)
4 Units of English
4 Units of Math
4 Units of Science
4 Units of Social Studies
2 Units of Foreign Language (must be the same)
1 Unit of Fine Arts or 1 Unit of a performing art
Total of 19 Units
*GPA will be weighted

38. TOPS Tech
2.5 GPA and 17 on ACT
Funds for technical school or a technical program at a community college (Any other top Universities students receive TOPS Tech).
Includes cosmetology school(i.e. Delgado CC)
2 years of tuition

39. TOPS REVIEW
TOPS Core Curriculum GPA will use a five (5) point scale for grades earned in certain designated AP courses; Gifted courses; Dual Enrollment courses.
19 units of specific courses
2.5 Core GPA & 20 or above on the ACT or the equivalent score on the SAT

40. What can I do now to prepare for college?
Take a rigorous curriculum
Get high grades
Join Clubs & Organizations & take a leadership role in these clubs & organizations.
Explore college programs and requirements
Visit colleges (during holidays, summer)
Attend recruitment events
Attend sporting events, ect. At colleges (football games, greek shows)

41. Pre-ACT

42. What Do Your Scores Mean?
Your scores are between 1 (lowest score) and 35 (highest score).
Composite score is simply the average of the English, math, reading, and science test scores (rounded to a whole number).
Your STEM score is the average of the math and science test scores.
Compare your score ranges (the colored boxes) to the ACT Readiness Benchmarks (the gray lines with numbers).
Students that score at or above the benchmarks are likely to be ready to do well in entry-level college courses in these subjects.
These scores assume that you will continue to work hard and take challenging courses throughout high school.

45. Have a productive and successful semester!
THANK YOU