1. Zachary High School Class of 2014 Parent Meeting February 22, 2011

2. 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

3. Folders “ Beat the H.E.A.T.” card Course Offerings Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) Graduation/ TOPS Requirements AR Home Connect/ STAR Reading ACT PathwayReady Report JTCC Goals Worksheet

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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 … or 2 units of visual/performance courses … or an elective from core area Foreign Language - 2 Units Two units in the same language 19 Total Core Curriculum Units 2.5 Core GPA ACT Score: 20 3.0 Core GPA ACT Score: 23, 27

7. 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

8. 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

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

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

11. 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

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

15. ?Questions? Donna Kline, Freshman Academy Coordinator donna.kline@zacharyschools.org Donna Grice, School Counselor donna.grice@zacharyschools.org This PowerPoint, any handouts, and other useful information will be posted on our website at www.zacharyhigh.org/guidance.html. www.zacharyhigh.org/guidance.html