1. Zachary High School Class of 2013 Parent Meeting February 22, 2011

2. Objectives for the Meeting To review Graduation Requirements To review TOPS curriculum/ Core GPA To prepare for registration To share information regarding Journey to College and Career

3. Core 4 Graduation Requirements English4 Units Must be I, II, III, and IV Mathematics4 Units Algebra 1, 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

4. Basic Core At the end of 10 th grade, students have the opportunity to change from a Core 4 college prep curriculum to a Basic Core technical or community college curriculum. Requires approval by parents, student, and school.

5. TOPS English – 4 Units English I, II, III and English IV Mathematics – 3 Units Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry, Calculus, or Advanced Math Science – 3 Units Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science, Physical Science, Biology II (AP), Chemistry II (AP) or Physics Social Studies - 3 Units American History, Civics/ Free Enterprise, and World Geography or World History Fine Arts Survey - 1 Unit … or 2 units of visual/performance courses … or an elective from others in core Foreign Language – 2 Units Two units in the same language. Computer - ½ Unit Add. Math/ Science - 1 Unit Geometry, Calculus, Adv. Math, Discrete Math, Physics, Biology II (AP), Chemistry II (AP) 17½ Total Core Curriculum Units 2.5 Core GPA ACT Score: 20 3.0 Core GPA ACT Score: 23, 27

6. 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

7. 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

8. Honor Programs Blue Ribbon Academic Curriculum –10 Honors, Pre-AP, 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

9. Registration Information Course selections should be driven by the student’s career interest and postsecondary plans. Course Offerings Current 9 th graders – February 23 rd – 25 th Current 10 th graders – February 28 th – March 2 nd Current 11 th graders – March 9 th – 11 th

10. Journey to College and Career (JTCC) Goals Worksheets –Sophomore year –Junior year

13. Questions? Michelle Vaughn, Sophomore Counselor michelle.vaughn@zacharyschools.org This PowerPoint and any handouts will be posted online at www.zacharyhigh.org/guidance.html.www.zacharyhigh.org/guidance.html