East Ascension High School

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1 East Ascension High School Course & Curriculum Guide Incoming Freshmen (9 th ) ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Kim Cook-Uzee Matthew Monceaux Walter Traveler ADMINISTRATION Traci McCorkle, Principal Lauren L. Avery, Associate Principal SCHOOL COUNSELORS Natali Aucoin, 9th Grade Angela Lee, 10th Grade Kimberly Burgess-Smith, 11th Grade Judi Gautreau, 12th Grade Sharon Lambert, Registrar Website:

2 LETTER TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS Dear Students and Parents: This Course Catalog is designed to help you develop a plan for your high school career a Personal Learning Plan that best meets your needs and interests. Review this plan each year with your parents, advisor, or school counselor, as your interests and plans may change from year to year. The first step involves selecting a career cluster based on your career interests and aptitudes. Selection of a career cluster will help in narrowing your focus for course registration and get you started on a pathway for life after high school, whether it leads to post-secondary studies, a branch of the military or directly into the workforce. The East Ascension High School Career Clusters Model is included in this guide to assist with the scheduling process. Your career cluster selection should also be discussed and clarified each year as part of your conference with the school counselor and your parents. The second step is to keep track of your required coursework. Are you staying on track with courses that you need to meet graduation requirements and that fit with your selected career cluster? Make the most of your high school experience by exploring and participating in extra-curricular activities, student leadership organizations, Youth Internship programs, and advanced placement and dual credit courses. These opportunities support your high school experience, allow you to practice the skills you are learning in the classroom, and give you a head start on credits toward postsecondary education. Use this catalog to assist in current and future planning. Also use the expertise of the faculty and counselors here at East Ascension High School. We re here to support your success. Sincerely, EAHS Student Services Department 2

3 Table of Contents Topic Page # Scheduling Policy 4 Grading Policy, EOC, & Grade Classification 5 Dual Enrollment, Special Help, Edgenuity, & Kuder Navigator 6 Blackboard, EAHS App, Glossary of Terms, Early Release, & IGP statement 7 TOPS University Diploma Requirements (Fall 2014 Incoming 9 th graders) 8 TOPS Core Curriculum for the Opportunity, Performance & Honors Award (Class 9 of 2018 & beyond) JUMPSTART Tops Tech Requirements (Fall 2014 Incoming 9 th ) 10 Jump Start Career Pathways (Class of 2018 & beyond) 11 LA Board of Regents Minimum Requirements 12 NCAA Eligibility Requirements 13 Centers of Excellence 14 Course Descriptions English Mathematics Science Social Studies Physical Education/Health Fine Arts ELECTIVES Agriscience/Industrial Technology Technical/Craft Programs Business & Marketing Education Technology Center Career Exploration/Preparation Special Education Courses * Courses and course descriptions are subject to change 3

4 SCHEDULING POLICY A great deal of time is invested in both the registration and scheduling process. The basis for building a master schedule, for any school year, are the requests made by our students during registration. Each individual course request made in the spring affects the final schedule for the next school year. Therefore, when students make their course selections, it is understood that their schedule will reflect these choices. If staff or facilities are limited in an area, upperclassmen will have priority in scheduling the affected courses. Students are asked to identify alternate electives, should their primary selections produce scheduling conflicts. For the reasons above, schedules WILL NOT be changed unless the request meets one of the following criteria: The student has not met course prerequisite and/or did not pass a class that is a pre-requisite for another class passed summer school coursework that necessitates a change needs a specific course that is a graduation requirement has been placed in the wrong level class class is no longer being offered has been placed in a class that he/she has already taken and passed has a medical reason (written documentation must be provided) elective (for Seniors & some Juniors) is needed for pathway completion error in scheduling by the school (data entry error) did not meet standard on the EOC exam Students who fail a core subject will have their requests changed to account for re-taking the required course. If a schedule does not reflect such a change, it is the student s responsibility to notify his/her counselor. The following represents reasons NOT considered acceptable for schedule changes: Student does not like the teacher or considers him/her to be too hard GPA is being affected Class is not a specific graduation requirement Student wants to join friends in a particular class A specific teacher is preferred Non-completion of summer assignments (for Honors/AP classes) Student prefers another elective Student wants to keep the class but change the block that it is taken Students will be given a chance to verify or make changes to their schedule after the scheduling process is complete and they have received a schedule verification form. All changes must be made by April 1. It is the student s responsibility to return their verification forms to his/her respective counselor. If the verification form is not received, a scheduling change will not be completed at a later date unless the above criteria is met. *NOTE: For those wishing to change out of Honors, Dual Enrollment, or AP level courses: In order for a student to change out of an advanced academic course, a parent conference must be scheduled. Otherwise, students will not be changed out of any DE, AP or Honors courses once the verification process has been completed. Process for Requesting a Schedule Change: 1) At the beginning of the school year, if the student has an acceptable reason for requesting a schedule change (see list above), he/she should speak with his/her academic advisor (homeroom teacher) and complete the emergency schedule request form. 2) Because there is a streamlined process for schedule changes in place, and to promote student academic responsibility, parent requests for schedule changes by phone or will not be considered. This will help make the process more efficient. 4

5 GRADING POLICY GRADING PROCEDURES Teachers will assign percentage grades for all work done during a 9-week period and record these grades as percentages. Once a percentage grade for the nine weeks has been determined, it will be converted to a letter, according to the grading scale below: Academic Grading System Honors Grading System A = 4 quality points A = 5 quality points B = 3 quality points B = 4 quality points C = 2 quality points C = 3 quality points D = 1 quality point D = 2 quality point F 0-66 = 0 quality points F 0-66 = 0 quality points For example: If you score a 100 on a test and a 0 on another test, your average in the class is a 50% F. Quarter grades are averaged and rounded up to a final grade in a course. An A = 3.5 or higher, B = 2.5 or higher, C = 1.5 or higher; however, a 1.0 average is required to earn a D. Each semester students MUST pass the last nine weeks and earn 2 quality points for the semester in order to pass. In any EOC course, the EOC test scores will be counted as 15% of the course grade. Helpful Hints Turn in EVERY assignment even if not complete. Zeroes on any coursework can decrease your average in a class dramatically. Attend regularly. If you miss any graded work, it is extremely important to make it up because it will become a zero. End of Course Exams (EOC) All public high school students will be required to take the state End of Course (EOC) exams. Students must pass the required EOC exams in the following areas: English II OR English III Algebra I OR Geometry Biology OR U.S. History This requirement is in addition to the required number of Carnegie units in the student s diploma pathway. Students have numerous opportunities to retake any exit test not passed. Remediation is available to students who do not pass exit tests in accordance with Ascension Parish Pupil Progression Plan. Grade Classification-Credits Required for Promotion to each grade level Students are classified by the number of Carnegie units/credits earned. Students are not promoted mid-year. The credits required for each grade level are: CLASSES CREDITS/UNITS REQUIRED Sophomores (10 th ) Juniors (11 th ) Seniors (12 th ) TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 5 credits 10 credits 16 credits 24 CREDITS *NOTE: For a student in the class of 2017, who is pursuing a LA Core 4 or LA Basic Diploma to be promoted from Junior classification to Senior classification the student must have earned 16 units and those units must include 3 credits that count as Core credits for graduation as required on the chosen diploma path in ELA and 3 credits that count as core credits in Math as required on the chosen diploma path. (Ascension Parish School System, Pupil Progression Policy) 5

6 DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES Dual Enrollment is a program that allows eligible high school students to concurrently enroll in a college course while being taught by the high school teacher. The credits that students earn will be eligible towards both a high school diploma and college credit. Beginning in the school year, rising 10 th graders will now be offered Dual Enrollment courses. To be eligible for the Dual Enrollment Program, a student must be classified as a sophomore, junior or senior, and have taken the PLAN test or ACT test and scored at the required level for acceptance into the DE course at the respective post-secondary institutions. SPECIAL HELP COUNSELORS CONTACT INFORMATION Students are assigned to a counselor based on their cohort/graduation year. Counselors can be contacted by phone at or by . The grade levels for counselors for the school year are below. COUNSELOR COHORT Natali Aucoin Natali.Aucoin@apsb.org Freshman (9 th ) Angela Lee Angela.Lee@apsb.org Sophomore (10 th ) Kimberly Burgess-Smith Kimberly.Smith@apsb.org Junior (11 th ) Judi Gautreau Julia.Gautreau@apsb.org Senior (12 th ) Conference with Teachers: When parents want to talk with a teacher either by phone or in person, they may contact the Student Services Secretary, Mrs. Michelle Miller at to make the appropriate arrangements or the teacher through the school s blackboard website. Teachers appreciate parents telephoning or ing rather than requesting a conference if the matter can be satisfactorily handled by telephone or . Personal conferences are welcomed if the telephone conversation does not prove an adequate solution. To schedule a conference with several teachers, please contact the Student Services Secretary. Conference with Counselor: Students wishing to see the counselor should sign in at the Office of Student Services, report to class and wait to be called. Students may drop in to see the counselor in their office before school, during their lunch or after school. Parents must call and make an appointment when a personal conference is requested with the counselor. SUMMER SCHOOL EDGENUITY PROGRAM Ascension Parish School System only offers Credit Recovery courses that are on-line through Edgenuity. After school and/or summer school course fees are $200 per new or repeat course for 1 credit classes and $100 for ½ credit classes. Repeat courses will be allowed for credit with the grade-level counselor s approval. Credit recovery applications must be picked up from your school counselor only. Kuder Navigator In early February, Ascension Parish School System purchased Kuder Navigator which is a program designed to assist students and parents with career exploration. Kuder Navigator, an online system designed to help your child discover his or her career interests, skills, and work values and explore associated career and education options. The system relates career assessment results to occupational information and provides an online career portfolio that may be accessed at any time and from anywhere an Internet connection is available. The system opens the door to continued exploration by presenting direct links to job opportunities, postsecondary options, financial aid information, and additional education planning and career development resources. With this information, exploration becomes more exciting and your child better understands the future possibilities. Encourage your child to show you his or her online assessment results and review the related options together. As you discuss future plans, help your child set goals for their career future. 6

7 Blackboard Blackboard is an Ascension Parish School System website designed for parent and student use. Through this site, users can access East Ascension High School information (school calendar, events, announcements, curriculum, etc.) as well as student specific information (student s schedule, teachers, assignments and due dates, grades). Parents are strongly encouraged to use Blackboard regularly to monitor their student s progress throughout the school year. Go to Click on Schools, and then select East Ascension High. Keep up to date on events, scholarship information, etc. Check out Counselor s Corner under Student Services for more detailed information about your child s specific grade level. For activation codes speak with Mrs. Lacroix, Librarian at (225) EAHS App Our EAHS app can be downloaded on your phone so that you can receive notifications of events and activities taking place on our campus. GLOSSARY OF TERMS Career Pathway/Area of Concentration: A coherent and focused sequence of rigorous academic and career/technical courses, commencing in the ninth grade and leading to postsecondary education and/or work. These pathways are implemented and maintained in partnership among secondary and postsecondary education, business, and employers represent the skill and knowledge necessary to pursue an full range of career opportunities within a pathway, from entry level to management, including technical and professional career specialties. Elective: An optional course in the school curriculum that is used to satisfy graduation requirements for any diploma pathway within the student s chosen career area. Grade Point Average (GPA): Determined by the number of quality points earned divided by the number of credits attempted, using quarter grades. Prerequisite: A requirement that is necessary beforehand; i.e., Algebra I before Geometry. Quality Points: Numerical designation assigned to letter grades, used to determine GPA and class rank. Recommendation-Required Course: Students must be approved for this course by teachers and/or counselors according to test scores and grades. Individual Graduation Plan Requirements By the end of the eighth grade, each student shall develop, with the input of his/her family, an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP). The purposes of the IGP document and related activities are as follows: Explore educational and career possibilities Make appropriate secondary/postsecondary decisions as part of an overall career plan Plan based on the student s talents and interests Consider graduation requirements relevant to the student s chosen area of concentration and postsecondary entrance requirements. The IGP will be discussed with the student, parent and counselor and kept on file at the school. 7

8 Units TOPS University Diploma Requirements For Incoming Freshmen Beginning Fall 2014 *All courses listed may not be offered at EAHS* Please check the LOSFA website for updates. Subject to change without notice ENGLISH = 4 Units Courses 1 Unit English I 1 Unit English II 1 Unit from the following: English III, AP English Language Arts and Composition 1 Unit from the following: English IV, AP English Literature and Composition MATH = 4 Units 1 Unit Algebra I 1 Unit Geometry 1 Unit Algebra II (Integrated Mathematics I, Integrated Mathematics II, and Integrated Mathematics III may be substituted for the Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II sequence) 1 Unit from the following: Algebra III; Advanced Math - Functions and Statistics, Advanced Math - Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Probability and Statistics SCIENCE = 4 Units 1 Unit Biology I 1 Unit Chemistry I 2 Units from the following: SOCIAL STUDIES = 4 Units Earth Science; Environmental Science; AP Environmental Science; Physical Science, Agriscience I and Agriscience II (the elective course Ag I is a prerequisite for Ag II); Chemistry II, AP; Physics I; Biology II 1 Unit from the following: U.S. History, AP U.S. History 1 Unit from the following: Government, AP U.S. Government and Politics: Comparative, or Civics 2 Units from the following: Units Western Civilization, European History, or AP European History; World Geography, AP Human Geography; World History or AP World History; History of Religion,; Economics; AP Macroeconomics; AP Microeconomics; or IB Economics Courses FOREIGN LANGUAGE = 2 Units Foreign Language, both units in the same language, which may include the following: American Sign Language I, II, III, IV; B Language ab initio: Arabic, IB Language B: Arabic; AP French Language and Culture, IB Language ab initio: French, IB Language B: French, French III, French IV; AP German Language and Culture, IB Language ab initio: German, IB Language B: German, German III, German IV; AP Latin, IB Classical Language, Latin III, Latin IV; AP Spanish Language and Culture, IB Language ab initio: Spanish, IB Language B: Spanish, Spanish III, Spanish IV; AP Chinese Language and Culture, IB Language ab initio: Chinese, or IB Language B: Chinese, Chinese III, Chinese IV; AP Italian Language and Culture, IB Language ab initio: Italian, IB Language B: Italian, Italian III, Italian IV; AP Japanese Language and Culture, IB Language an initio: Japanese, IB Language B: Japanese, Japanese III, Japanese IV ART = 1 Unit 1 Unit from the following: Visual Arts courses (Bulletin ), Music courses (Bulletin ), Dance courses (Bulletin ), Theatre courses (Bulletin ), Speech III and IV (one unit combined), Fine Arts Survey, Drafting Health/Physical Education = 2 Units (JROTC may be substituted for PE.) 1 Unit from the following: Physical Education I ½ Unit from the following: ½ Unit from the following: ELECTIVES = 3 Units Electives Total Units = 24 Physical Education II, Marching Band, Extracurricular Sports, Cheering, or Dance Teams Health Education (JROTC I and II may be used to meet the Health Ed) 8

9 Units ENGLISH = 4 Units TOPS Core Curriculum For Graduates of 2018 & thereafter For the Opportunity, Performance and Honors Awards *All courses listed below may not be offered at EAHS. The courses listed are for all Louisiana high schools. 1 Unit English I Courses 1 1 Unit English II 1 Unit from the following: English III, AP English Language Arts and Composition, or IB English III (Language A or Literature and Performance) 1 Unit from the following: MATH = 4 Units 1 Unit Algebra I 1 Unit Geometry 1 Unit Algebra II 1 Unit from the following: SCIENCE = 4 Units 1 Unit Biology I English IV, AP English Literature and Composition, or IB English IV (Language A or Literature and Performance) (Integrated Mathematics I, Integrated Mathematics II, and Integrated Mathematics III may be substituted for the Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II sequence) Algebra III; Advanced Math - Functions and Statistics, Advanced Math - Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus, or IB Math Methods I (Mathematical Studies SL); Calculus, AP Calculus AB, or IB Math Methods II (Mathematics SL); AP Calculus BC; Probability and Statistics or AP Statistics; IB Further Mathematics HL; IB Mathematics HL 1 Unit Chemistry I Earth Science; Environmental Science; Physical Science; Agriscience I and Agriscience II (one unit combined); Chemistry II, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry II; AP Environmental Science or IB Environmental Systems; Physics 2 Units from the following: I, AP Physics B, or IB Physics I; AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, or IB Physics II; AP Physics I and AP Physics II; Biology II, AP Biology, or IB Biology II SOCIAL STUDIES = 4 Units 1 Unit from the following: U.S. History, AP U.S. History, or IB U.S. History 1 Unit from the following: 2 Units from the following: FOREIGN LANGUAGE = 2 Units ART = 1 Unit 1 Unit from the following: TOTAL = 19 Units Civics, Government, AP U.S. Government and Politics: Comparative, or AP U.S. Government and Politics: U.S. Western Civilization, European History, or AP European History; World Geography, AP Human Geography, or IB Geography; World History, AP World History, or IB World History; History of Religion; IB Economics, Economics, AP Macroeconomics, or AP Microeconomics Foreign Language, both units in the same language, which may include the following: AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP German Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, AP Japanese Language and Culture, AP Latin, AP Spanish Language and Culture, IB French IV, IB French V, IB Spanish IV, and IB Spanish V Performance course in Music, Dance or Theatre; Fine Arts Survey; Art I, II, III, and IV; Talented Art I, II, III, and IV; Talented Music I, II, III and IV; Talented Theater Arts I, II, III, and IV; Speech III and Speech IV (one unit combined); AP Art History; AP Studio Art: 2-D Design; AP Studio Art: 3-D Design; AP Studio Art: Drawing; AP Music Theory; IB Film Study I; IB Film Study II; IB Music I; IB Music II; IB Art Design III; IB Art Design IV;IB Theatre I or Drafting 1 GIFTED COURSES: Any core curriculum course that is taken by a student who has been identified as gifted pursuant to State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) policy and that is taken in fulfillment of the student s Individualized Education Plan shall be considered a Gifted Course and shall fulfill the core curriculum. Beginning with students entering the 9th grade in and graduating in the school year and thereafter, the calculation of the TOPS Core Curriculum grade point average (GPA) will use a five- (5.00) point scale for grades earned in certain designated Advanced Placement (AP) courses; International Baccalaureate (IB) courses; Gifted courses; Dual Enrollment courses, Honors courses and Articulated courses offered for college credit by the Louisiana School for the Math, Science and the Arts used to complete the TOPS Core Curriculum. The courses currently designated to be calculated on the 5.00 point scale can be viewed at At this time, BESE and the Board of Regents have not designated the Honors or Articulated courses that will be calculated on the five- (5.00) point scale. For the designated courses, five quality points will be assigned to a letter grade of A, four quality points will be assigned to a letter grade of B, three quality points will be assigned to a letter grade of C, two quality points will be assigned to a letter grade of D, and zero quality points will be assigned to a letter grade of F. Note that students earning credit in courses graded on the five (5.00) point scale may earn a grade point average on the TOPS Core Curriculum that exceeds Courses approved for the five- (5.00) point scale will be noted in updates to this document. Updated: 08/25/2015 9

10 Jump Start TOPS Tech (Career Diploma) Course Requirements Accessed from the High School Planning Guidebook **** The decision to follow the Jump Start Pathway will take place at the end of the sophomore year*** Units Courses 1 ENGLISH = 4 Units 1 Unit English I 1 Unit English II 2 Units from the following: MATH = 4 Units English III, English IV, AP or IB English courses, Business English, Technical Writing, or comparable Louisiana Technical College courses offered by Jump Start regional teams as approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education 1 Unit Algebra I, Algebra I Part One and Algebra I Part Two, or an applied or hybrid Algebra course 3 Units from the following: Substitutions SCIENCE = 2 Units 1 Unit Biology I Geometry, Math Essentials, Financial Literacy (formerly Financial Math), Business Math, Algebra II, Algebra III, Advanced Math - Functions and Statistics, Advanced Math - Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus, or comparable Louisiana Technical College courses offered by Jump Start regional teams as approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Integrated Mathematics I, II, and III may be substituted for Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II for three mathematics credits 1 Unit from the following: Chemistry I, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Agriscience I and Agriscience II (one unit combined), or AP courses SOCIAL STUDIES = 2 Units (One credit of CIVICS may be substituted for any two of the one-half credit Social Studies courses specified.) 1 Unit from the following: U.S. History, AP U.S. History, ½ credit from the following:* ½ credit from the following:* Government, AP U.S. Government and Politics: Comparative, or AP U.S. Government and Politics: U.S. Economics, AP Macroeconomics, or AP Microeconomics Health/Physical Education = 2 Units (JROTC may be substituted for PE.) 1 Unit from the following: Physical Education I ½ Unit from the following: ½ Unit from the following: Jump Start = 9 Units from the same pathway Physical Education II, Marching Band, Extracurricular Sports, Cheering, or Dance Teams Health Education (JROTC I and II may be used to meet the Health Ed) requirement 9 Units from the following: Jump Start course sequences, workplace experiences, and credentials as approved in Regional Jump Start proposals. TOTAL = 23 Units * Courses that count towards an academic requirement cannot also count towards the requirement of 9 Carnegie credits for a Jump Start Pathway.* A student shall complete a regionally-designed, district-implemented series of Career and Technical Education Jump Start coursework and workplace-based learning experiences leading to a statewide or regional Jump Start credential. Each student s Jump Start graduation pathway shall include courses and workplace experiences specific to the credential, courses related to foundational career skills requirements, and other courses (including career electives) that the Jump Start regional team determines are appropriate for the career pathway. With this pathway students must attain state or regional credentials in order to graduate with a high school diploma. Please check the Louisiana Department of Education Jumpstart site for any changes. Subject to change without notice. 10

11 Jump Start Career Pathways Class of 2018 & Beyond Jump Start is our state s new program developed by the Louisiana Department of Education (DOE) in which school districts, colleges, and businesses collaborate to provide career courses and workplace experiences for high school students, certifying them for the career fields most likely to lead to high-wage jobs. Jump Start will be implemented for the incoming 2014 freshmen cohort. All students who plan to graduate with a JumpStart Career Diploma must pick one of the Pathways listed below, earn 9 credits within the pathway, and earn either a State or Regional Jump Start Credential. Type of Pathway is listed below: Statewide Utilizes industry credentials approved by the Workforce Investment Council (WIC). Credentials are separated into Basic and Advanced; Student must earn one. Regional Completion of pathway and required credential allows student to graduate. Credentials are separated into Core and Complimentary; Student must earn one core and two complimentary credentials. Integrated Depending upon the credential earned this path can be either a statewide pathway or a regional pathway Act 833 only special education students who are Act 833 eligible may use this pathway and attain the credentials listed in that career pathway. *Not all pathways may be offered within Ascension Parish School District. Only the blue highlighted pathways are offered at East Ascension High. Pathways that are offered at EAHS and the district have a star () next to them. See your counselor for more information. Statewide Graduation Pathways Integrated Graduation Pathways Regional Graduation Pathways Automobile Service Agriculture Tech Pathway Business Management Pathway Carpenter Pathway Digital Media Pathway Carpenter Helper Pathway Certified Mechanical Drafter Health Sciences Pathway Commercial Driver Pathway Certified Nursing Assistant Hospitality Tourism Culinary and Retail Pathway Electrician Helper Pathway Collision Repair Information Technology Pathway Fashion Design Pathway Cyber Engineering Pathway Manufacturing Construction Crafts and Logistics Pathway Dental Pathway Manufacturing Specialist Pathway Mason Pathway Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Helper Pathway Electrician Pathway Maritime Pathway Micro-Enterprise Pathway Emergency Medical Tech Pathway STEM Pathway Pipefitter Helper Pathway Four Stroke Engine Tech Pathway Technology Specialist Pathway Public Service Pathway HVAC Tech Pathway Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Pathway Internet Web Foundations Pathway Mobile Crane Operator Pathway Oil & Gas T-2 Safety Systems Pathway Pipefitter Pathway Plumber Pathway ProStart Pathway Web Design Professional Pathway Welder Pathway Sheet Metal Pathway Welder Helper Pathway Workplace Safety Pathway ACT 833-ELIGIBLE PATHWAYS FOR SELECTED SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS Agriculture Tech 833 Pathway Hospitality Tourism Culinary and Retail 833 Pathway Manufacturing Construction Crafts and Logistics 833 Pathway Workplace Safety 833 Pathway 11

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13 NCAA Eligibility Requirements (Prospective college athletes must submit ACT scores and register with NCAA Clearinghouse during the Junior year) Division 1 If you enroll in a Division 1 college and want to participate in athletics or receive an athletics scholarship during your first year, you must: Graduate from high school, Complete these 16 core courses (effective August 1, 2015: ten required courses must be completed prior to the senior year and are "locked in" and cannot be repeated to increase gpa and seven of the ten must be in English, math or natural/physical science: o 4 years of English o 3 years of math (algebra 1 or higher) o 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered by your high school) o 1 extra year of English, math, or natural or physical science o 2 years of social science o 4 years of extra core courses (from any category above, or foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy); Earn a minimum required grade-point average in your core courses (effective August 1, 2015: must have a minimum corecourse GPA of 2.3); and Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches your core-course grade-point average and test score sliding scale (which is available at NOTE: A complete List of Approved Core Courses for East Ascension High (School Code ) is available on the Prospective Student Athlete link of All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse by the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will no longer be used. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the clearinghouse code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported. Division II If you enroll in a Division 2 college and want to participate in athletics or receive an athletics scholarship during your first year, you must: Graduate from high school, Complete these 16 core courses: o 3 years of English o 2 years of math (algebra 1 or higher) o 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered by your high school) o 3 extra years of English, math or natural or physical science o 2 years of social science o 4 years of extra core courses (from any category above, or foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy) Earn a grade-point average or better in your core courses; and Earn a combined SAT score of 820 (on the verbal and math sections only) or an ACT sum score of 68 (not including the writing section). There is no sliding scale in Division II. NOTE: A complete List of Approved Core Courses for East Ascension High (School Code ) is available on the Prospective Student Athlete link of All SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse by the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will no longer be used. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the clearinghouse code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported. Division III Division III does not use the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Contact the Division III college regarding its policies on financial aid, practice and competition. 13

14 CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE Foundation courses are taken at your home school during your ninth and tenth grade years. If you choose to participate in one of the following centers as a Junior or Senior you will attend the school offering the program you choose during 1st or 4th block then return to your home school. You are responsible for transportation to and from the chosen center and must apply for the programs. Allied Health (St. Amant High School) will be based at each home school. Allied health is a vast field of health careers comprised of over 100 health care professions including physical therapy, radiological technology, health information management, medical assistant, physician assistant, occupational therapist, dental assistant, etc. Foundation courses required during 10 th grade are English II A/H, Physical Science or Chemistry A/H, and Business Computer Applications A/H. Junior level courses offered in a Fall/Spring block will be English III-A/H and Introduction to Health Occupations. Volunteer work is required. Students must receive an Industry Based Certification in order to earn an endorsement. In addition, 90 hours of work in their Career Pathway area is required for a diploma endorsement. Technology Center (East Ascension High School) Technology careers involve the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. 9 th grade students should begin with IBCA. Special considerations for 9 th grade students who have completed Algebra EOC with an excellent. In addition to meeting all requirements for TOPS and admission to college, students have the opportunity to receive nationally recognized technology certifications. Current certifications offered are CompTIA A + and Adobe Associate in Photoshop and Dreamweaver. Participation in the courses does not guarantee certification. Additional study is normally required. Dual enrollment is currently offered through Baton Rouge Community College for Computer Electronics I and II. Future enhancements to the center will include additional dual enrollment courses with Baton Rouge Community College s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Department as well as certifications in networking. ProStart Foodservice Management (Dutchtown High School) This course focuses on preparing students for careers in the foodservice/hospitality industry. Emphasis is on obtaining skills for the industry-based certification and preparation for internships in the industry. The course utilizes the ProStart I and II text and curriculum developed by the National Restaurant Association s Educational Foundation. Topics of study include skills necessary for careers in the hospitality industry, organization and management, professionalism, use of commercial equipment, proper sanitation and safety standards for industry, and essential math. Advanced topics of study include career preparation, history of the industry, lodging, tourism, the art of service, marketing, purchasing and inventory control, as well as advanced planning and food preparation techniques. This class includes laboratory classes utilizing advanced planning and preparation techniques. Students are mentored by managers and chefs in the field. Skills in critical thinking, math, communications, and science are reinforced in this course. Students will complete a 400-hour internship (some hours during school time and some out-of-school time) and students who meet the testing requirements of the National Restaurant Association will receive the nationally and internationally recognized ProStart certification. Students must complete both courses to receive any credit. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Status Food and Nutrition and recommended Advanced Food and Nutrition 14

15 Course Descriptions ENGLISH DEPARTMENT English I Grade 9 In this course, students will use the College Board SpringBoard curriculum which is a college and career readiness program for ALL students. This curriculum helps students develop the knowledge and skills needed for Advanced Placement as well as for success in college and beyond. The ninth grade program is aligned to Common Core and develops critical thinking skills, precision reading and writing, analysis and evaluation, and expanded academic vocabulary. English I (Honors) Grade 9 Prerequisite: Advanced or Mastery on English state test and other additional performance indicators English I Honors is designed for the student with high reading ability and strong interest in developing writing skills. Students will use the College Board SpringBoard curriculum which is a college and career readiness program for ALL students. This curriculum helps students develop the knowledge and skills needed for Advanced Placement as well as for success in college and beyond. This class moves at fast and more advanced level than a non-honors course. It is aligned to Common Core and develops advanced critical thinking skills, advanced level survey of literature, including short stories, poetry, drama, and novels, analysis and evaluation, and expanded academic vocabulary with a focus on composition skills. Reading I Grade 9 Utilizes reading strategies in the content area subjects assisting students in overcoming problems in comprehension of text and increasing vocabulary. Required for students scoring Approaching Basic or below on state standardized testing in English. MATHEMATICS Math Elective In this course, students will study the following concepts: Variables and Numeric Relationships, Data Analysis, Probability and Odds, Measurement, Solving Equations and Real-life Graphs, Linear Equations and Graphing, Graphing and Writing Equations of Lines, Inequalities and Absolute Values in One Variable. Remediation Math/Developmental Math Grades 9 This course is REQUIRED for students who scored Unsatisfactory or Approaching Basic on the 8 th grade Math standardized state test. A review of basic concepts from 8 th grade mathematics is taught to gain additional foundational skills to make mathematically sound decisions. 15

16 Algebra I Prerequisite: Course grade of C or better in Math Elective This course continues the information gained in Math Elective with the following concepts added: Systems of Equations and Inequalities, Solving Using Matrices, Equations and Systems of Equations, Monomials, Radical Expressions, Factoring and Quadratics. Algebra I (Honors) Prerequisite: Advanced or Mastery on state test in Math and additional performance indicators This course includes understanding the use of the language of algebra, performing operations with real numbers, solving linear equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations, computations with polynomials, factoring polynomials, performing operations with algebraic fractions, solving quadratic equations and understanding the integration of algebra with other mathematics. Emphasis is placed on real world applications. A graphing calculator is strongly recommended for this course. Students will take an End of Course (EOC) test in this subject which is REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. Geometry (Honors) Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I with a score of Good or Excellent on the End of Course exam and additional performance indicators This course includes the structure of geometric relationships in a plane, properties of angles and perpendicular lines, methods of reasoning and types of simple proofs, recognition and application of an angle, the characteristics of a circle, perimeter, area, and volume of geometric figures. A scientific calculator is strongly recommended for this course. Students will take an End of Course (EOC) test in this subject which is REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. Algebra II (Honors) Grades 10-12; selective 9 th graders or Elective Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I with a recommended C or better average and Teacher recommendation Accelerated course in Algebra II. Provides an avenue for sharpening the understanding of algebraic concepts introduced in Algebra I and Geometry for extending the use of functions as models for real-word situations. Students explore algebraic expressions and forms, especially linear and quadratic forms, powers and roots, absolute value, and functions based on these concepts. Topics include exponential, logarithmic, quadratic and high-order polynomial functions, as well as conic sections and rational functions. Fee: scientific calculator. Financial Math This course is designed to focus on mathematical concepts and applications needed for the design and management of personal and business finances. Financial Mathematics serves as a foundation for ALL students to learn to make mathematically sound decisions in their roles as consumers, employees, and/or entrepreneurs. This course extends students knowledge of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percent as well as basic statistics and probability in the context of relevant real life problem-solving situations. In general this course covers the following topics: basic math skills, world problems, personal finance, budgeting, banking, investments, consumer credit, housing, transportation, insurance, and taxes. 16

17 SCIENCE Biology This course gives the student an understanding of the principles and concepts of living things and their organization. FEE: $10. AN EOC EXAM IS TAKEN AT THE COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE. Biology (Honors) Prerequisite: Must be in either Algebra I or Geometry. Selective survey course for college bound students. Same subject matter as academic level but more depth and research. FEE: $10. AN EOC EXAM IS TAKEN AT THE COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE. Prerequisite: Must have a 23 on the Math section of the ACT or PLAN test; B or better in Honors Chemistry. Non-honors chemistry students should have an A and a recommendation from the Chemistry teacher. Continued work with basic chemistry concepts plus college level (advanced) concepts. Individual thinking and problem solving skills are reinforced. AP exam is given in May of that school year where a student may earn college credit hours in science. LAB FEE: $15 Physical Science This course is designed as a preparatory course for high school chemistry and physics with emphasis on laboratory work and abstract thinking skills. Study of energy and matter. FEE: $10 SOCIAL STUDIES World Geography Grade 9 This course is a study of people, places and environment from a physical and cultural perspective. Through a variety of classroom activities, students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the interdependent world in which they live. Students will analyze and evaluate the connection between their local and global communities. The course will emphasize the practical and responsible application of geography to life situations. Human Geography (AP) Grade 9 Prerequisite: AP Pre-test score, LEAP Social Studies score and other additional performance indicators Advanced course that analyzes a study of people, places and environment from a physical and cultural perspective. Through a variety of classroom activities, students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the interdependent world in which they live. Students will analyze and evaluate the connection between their local and global communities. The course will emphasize the practical and responsible application of geography to life situations. 17

18 PHYSICAL EDUCATION HEALTH EDUCATION Health Education 1/2 Credit Required This course is designed to motivate and assist students to maintain and improve their health, prevent disease and reduce health-related risk behaviors. Physical Education I 1/2 Credit Required This course is designed to provide a broad range of activities. The curriculum consists of flag football, softball, volleyball, and basketball and physical/motor fitness. Physical Education II This course focuses on a variety of lifetime sports activities. The curriculum consists of badminton, field hockey, softball, soccer, speedball, physical fitness, volleyball & basketball. FINE ARTS INCLUDES: Art, Band, Choir and Theatre courses Art I Art I is an introductory course open to all students. Composition and creative thinking are developed through a variety of projects. BAND COURSES Advanced Band Everyone must furnish their own reeds, percussion mallets, oil, mutes, etc. Audition and marching fundamentals are stressed. Fundraisers required. Instrumental Technique Class Prerequisite: Band students only. Independent study and one-on-one instruction to improve proficiency on individual instruments and/or prepare for Honor Bands and All State Bands/Orchestra. Additional instruments may be learned as well. Percussion Ensemble Prerequisite: Audition or recommendation of director. Must be in the marching band 1 st semester and either symphonic band or symphonic winds 2 nd semester. Any student wanting to excel in basic marching, percussion techniques and rudiments on the instrument. Need to purchase drum heads, mallets, etc. Fundraisers required. 18

19 Wind Ensemble Prerequisite: Audition. Top performing instrumental group. The student must furnish his/her own reeds, percussion mallets, oil mutes, etc. Fundraisers required. CHOIR COURSES **All Choir courses have a class fee. Beginning Choir $15 and All other Choirs $25 Beginning Choir Fundamentals course in singing and vocal performance. Competes at district and state levels. Attendance for extra rehearsals, outside performances, and concerts required. Must provide uniform. Advanced Choir Prerequisite: Audition. Vocal performance class which competes at district and state levels. Attendance for extra rehearsals, outside performances, and concerts required. Must purchase uniform. Piano Class This course is a fundamental, beginning piano class, geared toward students with little or no prior piano instruction. Students progress through daily practice and class activities, perform in ensembles and prepare for written, as well as performance exams. Students are required to purchase a book, but do not need to own a piano/keyboard. Speech I This is a survey course covering the basics of communication skills, public speaking, theater, oral interpretation, and discussion. An objective of the course is to build the student s self-image and assist in his ability to communicate. Non-participation results in project grade of zero. FEE: $5 19

20 ELECTIVES AGRISCIENCE/ INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY **All Agriscience and Industrial Technology courses have a materials fee. Agriscience I This course provides students with basic knowledge of agriculture and the science applications in agriculture. It includes units in animal science, soil science, plant science, agriculture mechanics, and food science technology and agriculture leadership. Additionally, students will go through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Hunter s Safety Program. Students will be expected to work on all athletic fields and landscaping around the school. Supervised agricultural experiences will be used. May earn 1 credit with NCCER Core by meeting the NCCER Core requirements. Agriscience II Prerequisite: Agriscience I (cannot take simultaneously with AgSc I) This course provides students with basic knowledge of agriculture and the science applications in agriculture. This course includes units in animal science, soil science, plant science, agriculture mechanics, food science technology and agriculture leadership. Additionally, students will go through the Louisiana department of Wildlife and Fisheries Boater s Safety Program. Students will be expected to work on all athletic fields and landscaping around the school. Course can substitute for a third science for graduation and TOPS. Supervised agricultural experiences will be used. General Technology Education (GTE) This course is designed as an introductory course into the world of industry and technology. Some of the topics covered, but not limited to are: measuring/layout, lettering, sketching, bridge building, model car building, and introduction to computer-aided drafting (CAD). Use of the CAD will assist in identifying the software and hardware, understanding the use of draw and modify commands, how to print/plot a drawing, how to save a drawing, how to edit simple variables such as linetype and create simple 2D and 3D patterns. Basic Technical Drafting (BTD) Prerequisite: Recommended completion of General Tech Ed This class is designed to give students a general overview of the basic concepts that are common to the broad field of technical drafting. Drafting is used by engineers, designers, architects and other individuals to describe the size, shape and other details of manufacturing. It covers the following topics: Introduction to Contemporary Drafting, sketching and lettering, drafting conventions and formats, geometric construction, multiview drawings dimensioning conventions, sectional & auxiliary views, pictorial and working drawings, The student is introduced to AutoCAD and will spend 60% of time and 40% of time spent in the classroom. 20