January 16, 2019 Tiffany Fowler - Counselor
Principal Mr. William Percy Assistant Principal Mr. Quay Brisco Assistant Principal Dr. Jeffrey Burgoyne Assistant Principal Mr. George Herdliska Assistant Principal Mrs. Trece Larsen Senior Counselor Mrs. Sharon Chambliss Sophomore Counselor Ms. Tasha Alvendia Freshman Counselor Ms. Lindsey Hernandez
What s the Difference? TOPS Tech Career 2 Year College 23 Credits 2 Social Studies and 2 Science 4 English and 4 Math 9 Career Technical Electives Industry Based Certification Required Both Options Diploma Jump Start Career Pathways Industry Based Certifications TOPS University 4 Year College 24 Credits 4 Social Studies and 4 Science 4 English and 4 Math Industry Based Certification Optional
(4) English I, II, III, IV (4) Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and any of the following: Algebra III, Pre-calculus, Calculus (4) Biology, Chemistry and any of the following: Physical Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry II, Biology II, Physics (4) Government, US History, and World Geography, World History (2 of same) Foreign Language: Spanish, French or ASL (1) Art: Art I, Fine Art Survey, Theatre, Basic Technical Drafting, or Music: Band, Chorus, Guitar or Piano (2) Physical Education I and Health Ed with half credit of Physical Education II or (2) JR ROTC I and II; extra curricular sports/marching band count only for half credit of PE II (3) Electives TOTAL of 24 Credits
Louisiana s Taylor Opportunity Program for Students is a comprehensive program of state scholarships. http://www.osfa.la.gov/tops_mainlink.html OPPORTUNITY: ACT: 20 or SAT: 940 2.5 GPA in the 19 TOPS Core Courses PERFORMANCE: ACT: 23 or SAT: 1060 3.0 GPA in the 19 TOPS Core Courses Additional $400 per year HONORS: ACT: 27 or SAT: 1210 3.0 GPA in the 19 TOPS Core Courses Additional $800 per year **Pending Legislation, may change requirements**
TOPS 17 Tech Award - Tuition at training school 20 Opportunity Award-tuition 23 27 Performance Awardtuition +$400 Honors Award-tuition +$800 ULL 24 $700+ currently 2 semesters 25 $800+ currently 27 $950+ currently 28 $1200+ currently 32 $1200 currently Room/Board Laptop 25+ exempt Math 105 28+ exempt Math 109 30+ exempt Math 109&110 SLU 23 $500+ currently 24 $1000+ currently $750 Housing 27 $1800+ currently $1500 Housing 30 $2500+ currently $3000 Housing LSU 24 $500+ year LSU Legacy Scholarship 26 $750+ year LSU Legacy Scholarship 28 $1500+ year 30 $2000+ year 33 $3500+ year 26+ exempt ENGL 1001 32+ exempt ENGL 1001&2000 25+ exempt Math 1021
TOPS Tech Award amounts differ by type of school attended https://www.osfa.la.gov/tops_tech.html Minimum High School GPA of 2.50 (GPA on 19 core courses only) Minimum ACT Score of 17 - Must enroll full time as a first time freshman, by the first semester following the first anniversary of high school graduation - Be a US citizen or permanent resident - Meet TOPS Louisiana Residency requirements **Pending Legislation, may change requirements**
Student Hub: https://www.osfa.la.gov/studenthub.html Provides tracking of award eligibility and status along with TOPS GPA To register, click the "Register" link then click the "Student" button on the next page, where you can start the registration process with your students Louisiana Secure ID (SASID), which can be found on your child's transcript-top right corner
Includes all courses attempted and all grades earned. Please check it for accuracy. Cumulative GPA total grade point average of all courses attempted. **This is not the TOPS University or TOPS Tech Career GPA** Rank in class will not be put on the transcript. Rank in class will not be available until the completion of senior year. If you have failed a class that is a diploma requirement, you will need to schedule to take that course your senior year or plan to apply for summer school in April.
* Signature of previous teacher in that subject area * 2.5 GPA * 19 Composite on the ACT as well as the scores listed next to the course on your handout
Students must take the following End of Course Tests (Leap 2025) in order to earn a diploma: English II and English III Algebra I and Geometry Biology and US History
I am aware of the requirements for graduation and have taken and scheduled the necessary courses to meet these requirements. My signature below indicates that I have selected the courses necessary to meet the Louisiana state graduation requirements. I understand that placement in selected classes will be permanent and is based on need and availability. I understand that there is no guarantee that the courses I request will be the courses scheduled. The course requests taken from the Course Selection Card will be used in developing Slidell High s master schedule for the 2019-20 school year. Parent Signature Student Signature Date
Friday, January 18: Students receive their transcript, junior schedule card, and the course description guide. Tuesday, January 22: Students return schedule card (completed and signed) and bring to the library. If it is not signed, then it will not be accepted. By grade level, Tiger Family students are called to the library to meet with a counselor and review their schedule and IGP (Individual Graduation Plan). Students will receive a copy of their IGP, which needs to be returned signed by parent (state requirement). If you have any questions, please email me Tiffany.Fowler@stpsb.org