1. WELCOME PARENTS! Libby Schayot, Ph.D., LPCMs. Elizabeth Heil, Counselor Intern(985) 892-7112 ext. 232 libby.schayot@stpsb.org Junior Parent Information Night

2. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 24 Credits (Carnegie Units) AND Pass End of Course (EOC) Tests in: English II or English III Algebra I or Geometry Biology or American History

3. HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED  Provide a good place to study.  Help your student set goals.  Insist on daily attendance.  Check JPAMS Home frequently.  Help with time management.  Contact teacher with concerns.  Have student attend tutoring.

4. PROMOTION TO NEXT GRADE  Sophomore 5 credits  Junior11 credits  Senior17 credits  Graduate24 credits  Students are not promoted at mid-year.

5. LA CORE 4 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (If Entered 9 th grade 2008 and thereafter)  4 English  4 Math  4 Science  4 Social Studies  2 Foreign Language or Speech  1 Art  1.5 Physical Education or ROTC .5 Health  3 Electives  24 Total Credits/Carnegie Units (See handout for specific information)

6. LA BASIC CURRICULUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (If entered 9 th grade 2008 and thereafter)  4 English  4 Math  3 Science  3 Social Studies  1.5 Physical Education or ROTC .5 Health  8 Electives (chosen from IGP) 24 Total Credits/Carnegie Units Complete coursework in a Career/Technical Area of Concentration. (See handout for specific information.)

7. Standardized Testing 2012-13  11 th Graders: EOC – May PSAT – Oct 20, 2012 ASVAB – Nov 14, 2012 ACT – FHS Schoolwide ACT Mar. 19 FREE Oct. 27, Dec. 8, Feb. 9, Apr. 13, June 8

8. STUDENT TRANSCRIPTS  Includes all courses attempted and all grades earned.  Cumulative GPA – This is not the academic core GPA for TOPS.  Denotes Honors, AP, Gifted, Talented courses

9. TOPS SCHOLARSHIP  Taylor Opportunity Program for Students State of LA pays college tuition Good for 4 years of college  Requirements LA resident for 2 years 2.5 GPA in the TOPS Core curriculum at the time of high school graduation ACT Composite – 20 Must attend a LA college/university

10. Do I qualify for TOPS? Check the LEADS Report.  OPPORTUNITY AWARD:  ACT – 20, SAT – 940  2.5 GPA in 19 core courses  PERFORMANCE AWARD:  ACT – 23, SAT – 1060  3.0 GPA IN 19 core courses  Additional $400 per year  HONORS AWARD:  ACT- 27, SAT – 1210  3.0 GPA in 19 core courses  Additional $800 per year (See handout for a list of the TOPS Core courses)

11. COMPUTING THE TOPS GPA What is your child’s TOPS GPA?  Access the following website: http://college.stpsb.org/tops08_cal.xls  You will need a copy of your student’s FHS transcript

12. TOPS TECH SCHOLARSHIP  State of LA pays tuition to a LA vocational/technical school  Good for 2 years Requirements  2 year resident of LA  2.5 GPA in the TOPS TECH curriculum at the time of high school graduation  ACT Composite – 17  Must enroll in a vo-tech program in LA (See handout for Tops Tech Curriculum)

13. LOUISIANA PUBLIC UNIVERSITY MINIMUM ADMISSIONS CRITERIA See handout for specific information.

14. COLLEGE PLANNING Finding the Right Fit  Admission Requirements  Cost  Size  Location  Housing  Campus Activities  Sports  College Fairs  See Handout

15. Collegiate Athletics  NCAA  Register online with the NCAA Clearinghouse at www.eligibilitycenter.org  Arrange to have your transcript and official test scores sent to the clearinghouse.  Meet with your counselor for academic eligibility.  NAIA (Nat’l Assn. for Intercollegiate Athletics)  Eligibility Center opened for first time in fall 2010.  Certification of NAIA eligibility is separate from NCAA.  Register with NAIA at www.naia.cstv.com.  NAIA LA colleges include Dillard, LSU (Alexandria & Shreveport), Loyola, Southern (New Orleans), & Xavier University.

16. ACT Preparation  Mike Gemelli- October 17, 18 & 19 First Baptist Church in Slidell 6:00-8:00 PM, $150 Contact to register: Ms. Joan Reeves, Slidell High, 643-2992, ext. 212; joan.reeves@stpsb.org  Princeton Review  Kaplan (kaptest.com)  Huntington Learning Center (huntingtonlearning.com; 727-0000)  Kumon Learning Center 626-1819  Local Bookstores

17. COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH WEBSITES  www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com  www.scholarships.com www.scholarships.com  www.cappex.com/scholarships Scholarship Scams:  Www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams Www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams  See handout.

18. FHS Website Information Teachers’ Email addresses Academic Handbook Parish College Counselor Your child’s FHS Counselors Scholarships Etc.

19. Check Out the School Counseling Website!  http://fontainebleauhigh.stpsb.org/  Click on School Counseling Department, then School Counseling Website.

20. HANDOUTS  Graduation Requirements  TOPS Core Curriculum  TOPS Opportunity Award  TOPS Tech Award  LA College Admission Requirements  College Checklist  College Fair Info  Financial Aid  Student Transcript/LEADS Report