Zachary High School Class of 2015 Parent Meeting

1. Zachary High SchoolClass of 2015Parent Meeting February 9, 2012

2. Objectives for Tonight’s Meeting • To share information regarding academic resources for ZHS students and parents • To review Graduation Requirements and TOPS curriculum • To prepare for 10th grade scheduling

3. Folders • “Beat the H.E.A.T.” card • STAR Reading Assessment/Home Connect letter for parents • ACT online prep log-in • JTCC Goals Worksheet for 10th grade • Standard/Honors/AP chart • Graduation/ TOPS Requirements • Career Pathways • Course Offerings • Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)

4. Core 4 Graduation Requirements • English 4 Units Must be I, II, III, and IV • Mathematics 4 Units Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 4th Math • Science 4 Units Biology, Chemistry, 3rd and 4th Science • Social Studies 4 Units World Geography, Civics, American History, 4th Social Studies • Physical Education 1½ Units Can substitute ROTC I and II • Health ½ Unit • Foreign Language 2 Units Two years in the same language • Art Elective 1 Unit Fine Art Survey, Art, Music, or Drama • Electives 3 Units 24 Units

5. Basic Core • At the end of 10th grade, students have the opportunity to change diploma tracks from a Core 4 college prep curriculum to a Basic Core Curriculum. • Basic Core Curriculum prepares students for entry into the workforce, military, technical/trade schools, and community colleges. • Requires approval by parents, student, and school.

6. TOPS Fine Arts Survey - 1 Unit … or 1 unit of visual/performance course 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 • 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 Probability & Statistics or Calculus • Science – 4 Units Biology, Chemistry, and 2 from Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Biology II (AP), Chemistry II (AP), Physics, Physics (AP), Anatomy & Physiology, or Agriscience II • Social Studies - 4 Units American History, Civics, World Geography, and World History

7. Typical 10th Grade Schedule: • English II • Geometry • Biology I • Civics • P.E. • Foreign Language • 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. Scheduling Information • Course selections should be driven by the student’s career interest and postsecondary plans. • Course Offerings • Current 9th graders – February 15th – 17th • Current 10th graders – February 22nd – 24th • Current 11th graders – March 1st – 5th

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 Bianca Brown, School Counselor bianca.brown@zacharyschools.org Tiffany Montelepre, School Counselor tiffany.montelepre@zacharyschools.org This PowerPoint, any handouts, and other useful information will be posted on www.zacharyhigh.org/guidance.html.

16. AP Meeting • Advanced Placement parent/student meeting in ZHS Library immediately following this meeting. • 7:00-7:30 p.m.