First T Time me Fresh eshma man Schedul uling ng Dates es (2 f for orms s will b l be ret eturned ed) • Ponchatoula Junior High School : April 30, May 1, and May 2 • Champ Cooper : April 9 • St. Joseph School : April 8 • All others: Call 386-3514 to make an appointment with Ms. Davis
Two Diploma Tracks OR ***Classes do not change until the beginning of junior year.
Two Diploma Track: Course Offerings See green handout!
College Admission TOPS University Curriculum Qualifies a student for a 4-Year university Jump Start/TOPS Tech Curriculum Students must start at a 2-year community college and transfer to a 4-year university after completing transfer requirements.
Current TOPS Requirements for a 4-year University • Complete TOPS University Curriculum • 2.5 GPA • 20 ACT Composite • State Average
Dual Enrollment Courses and Requirements (11 th and 12 th Graders) • Courses Offered through SLU • English College Algebra, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Psychology, Chemistry, Biology, Fine Arts, Western Civilization, Spanish • Pre-ACT or ACT Composite 19 English 18 Math 19 • Pre-ACT cannot be used to qualify for Dual Enrollment Classes once a student takes the ACT.
LEAP 2025 Required for Graduation Students must pass three EOC tests to graduate. One from each column below. English I or English II Algebra I or Geometry Biology I or American History *Test will count as 15% of the final grade.
First Time Freshman Schedule 1. English I or English II 2. Algebra I or Geometry 3. American History 4. Science 5. Physical Education 6. IBCA 7. One elective
Courses with Prerequisites • English I is a prerequisite for English II • Algebra I is a prerequisite for Geometry
th Grad Honors Co Cour urses A Avail ailab able t to 9 th aders • English I-H • English II-H (requires English I credit) • Algebra I-H • Geometry-H (requires Algebra I credit) • American History-H • Science – H
Honors Criteria To be eligible for 9 th grade honors classes at PHS, a student must meet 3 of the following: 1. Student self evaluation - ask for it 2. Teacher recommendation/signature * 3. 3.0 GPA in subject area 4. 2.8 overall GPA *Teac acher sh shou ould si sign on on Scheduling F For orm n next xt c cou ourse se se selection on!
Incoming Freshmen must choose one elective from the following: • Agriscience I • Art I Course • Band (teacher recommendation) Descriptions on • Beginning Choir pink handout! • Fine Art Survey (FAS) • FCS – Family and Consumer Science I • French I (principal recommendation) • Principles of Business • Spanish I (principal recommendation) • Theatre I/Speech I
The following forms (completed by the student and the parent) must be returned before scheduling: 1. Scheduling Form 2. Individual Graduation Plan (Back of scheduling form) 3. Consent Form for TOPS Make sure all necessary signatures are on forms!
Scheduling Form:
Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) Form: According to the Career Options Law, every student must have an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) on file at the school.
Individual Graduation Plans (IGP): The plan is started in 8 th grade and will be updated each year. • The IGP shall be signed by the student and parent or legal guardian each • year. The IGP reflects the curriculum pathway and the recommended sequence • of elective courses. The IGP is flexible, yet sufficiently structured, to ensure that a student will • meet the high school requirements for admission to a postsecondary education institution or enter the workforce.
Sample Individual Graduation Plans (IGP):
Consent Form :
New Student Tours Tentative Date: Thursday, August 1, 2019 Will be posted on the school website before the end of this semester! Any Questions? Lisa Davis, Assistant Principal– Freshman Academy Lisa.davissanders@tangischools.org 985-386-3514
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