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SY 2017-2018 Student Scheduling

Graduation Requirements for Class of 2018 and Beyond.

Career Pathways at BCHS

Electives for Career Pathways

Career Exploration – Authentic Work Presentations

Promotion at the End of School Year

Standardized Tests

College Credits in High School

Requirements for Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) Courses.

New Financial Aid Requirements

Next Steps

High School Diploma

TOPS University Jump Start TOPS Tech

English 4 CreditsEnglish I, II, III and IV

Math 4 Credits(Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II), and Advanced Math, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, or Calculus

Science 4 Credits(Biology, Chemistry), Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, or Physics

Social Studies 4 CreditsWorld Geography, Civics, United States History, World History

Health ½ CreditPhysical Education 1 ½ CreditsArt 1 CreditForeign Language 2 CreditElectives 3 Credits

Total 24

English 4 Credits(English I, II, III) and English IV or Senior Applications in English

Math 4 Credits(Algebra I Part A and Algebra Part B or Algebra I), Geometry, Business Math, Math Essentials, Algebra II, Advanced Math/Pre-Calculus or Financial Literacy

Science 2 Credits(Biology), Physical Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, or Physics

Social Studies 2 CreditsCivics, United States History

Health ½ CreditPhysical Education 1 ½ CreditsElectives 9 Credits – Must complete course sequence and credentials for career

pathway

Total 23

End of Course Test will be given in the following

courses:

Algebra I Geometry

English II English III

Biology I US History

Graduation Requirements

Complete credits for diploma track including required courses

Pass End of Course (EOC) state tests with Fair, Good, or Excellent

Jump Start – Complete 9 elective courses for career pathway and earn credentials (1 state credential OR 1 core and 2 complementary credentials) for selected career pathway

Digital Media and Entertainment Productions

Health Science – Patient Care and Management

Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary, and Retail

Manufacturing, Construction Crafts, and Logistics

Introduction to Business Computer Applications (IBCA)

Business Communication

Journey to Careers / Personal Branding

Speech I & II

Law Studies

Agriscience I & Agriscience Leadership

Emergency Medical Responder

Digital Media I & II

Music and Media

Music and Technology

Art I & II or Talented Art I & II

Theater I, II, & III

General Technology

Introduction to Business Computer Applications (IBCA)

Business Communication

Journey to Careers / Personal Branding

Speech I & II

Law Studies

Agriscience I & Agriscience Leadership

Emergency Medical Responder

Health Occupations

Anatomy and Physiology

Psychology (CLEP)

Medical Terminology I & II (Dual)

Nutrition & Food / Advanced Nutrition & Food

Patient Care Technician

Emergency Medical Technician (off campus – Nunez)

Introduction to Business Computer Applications (IBCA)

Business Communication

Journey to Careers / Personal Branding

Speech I & II

Law Studies

Agriscience I & Agriscience Leadership

Emergency Medical Responder

Hospitality & Marketing / Principles Of Hospitality

Nutrition & Food / Advanced Nutrition & Food

Tourism Marketing

Food Science (Dual)

Lodging Management I (off campus – Delgado)

Lodging Management II (off campus – Delgado)

Introduction to Business Computer Applications (IBCA)

Business Communication

Journey to Careers / Personal Branding

Speech I & II

Law Studies

Agriscience I & Agriscience Leadership

Emergency Medical Responder

Agriscience II, III, and IV

Introduction to Logistics

Electrical I

General Technology

Outdoor Power Technician I

Introduction to Engineering Design

Principles of Engineering

Basic Technical Drafting

HVAC (Nunez), Welding (Delgado), Automotive (Delgado), P-Tech (Nunez) – all off campus

September:Education

October: Cosmetology/Business/Hospitality/Culinary

November: Law Enforcement

January:Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Logistics

February:Health Science – Patient Care and Management

March:Digital Media, Entertainment Productions, Performing Arts

April:Agricultural Production

Students earn a Carnegie unit (also known as high school

credit) when they earn a passing grade in a class.

The following grade levels must earn the credits indicated to

be promoted at the end of the school year:

Freshmen (9th) – earn 6 credits 10th

Sophomores (10th) – earn 12 credits 11th

Juniors (11th) – earn 18 credits 12th

Practice ACT – Taken in 9th grade

Pre-ACT – Taken in 10th grade

ACT – Taken in 11th grade, 12th grade or BEFORE

PSAT – Taken in 10th and 11th grades

SAT – Taken in 11th grade, 12th grade or BEFORE

Tests for College and Scholarships

Test scores count if you want to qualify for classes where you can earn college credits. These courses are:

Dual Enrollment Courses

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

CLEP Test (i.e., Psychology, Sociology, Biology II)

Earning College Credits in High School

Students must meet both requirements listed below:

-- Pre-ACT test scores for subject area and

-- A’s and B’s both quarters for subject area in 10th grade

Students currently taking honors and AP classes this school

year do NOT automatically qualify for honors and AP courses

next school year.

AP Language and Composition (in place of English III) has a

required summer reading assignment due on the first day of

school (August 2017).

Financial Aid

Louisiana is requiring all graduates in Spring of 2018 and

beyond to complete the Louisiana Office of Financial

Student Assistance (LOSFA) or the Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form for financial aid, or

complete a waiver for non-completion.

As a result of completing these forms, students will be able

to determine which grants, work study and loans they are

eligible for.

www.osfa.la.gov or www.fafsa.ed.gov

Financial Aid

When a Student is Attending College

(School Year)

When a Student Can Submit a FAFSA

Which year’s income

is needed?July 1, 2015—June 30, 2016 January 1, 2015—June 30, 2016 2014

July 1, 2016—June 30, 2017 January 1, 2016—June 30, 2017 2015

July 1, 2017—June 30, 2018 October 1, 2016—June 30, 2018 2015

July 1, 2018—June 30, 2019 October 1, 2017—June 30, 2019 2016

www.fafsa.ed.gov

What is Next?

Choose diploma track – TOP University or Jump Start TOPS Tech

Select a career pathway, electives, and alternate electives

Set up appointment with counselors to opt-in to Jump Start TOPS

Tech (if applicable)

Update individual graduation plan (IGP), sign, and return to

counselors

Complete schedule request form for SY 2017-2018, sign, and

return to counselors

What is Next?

1. Basic Information2. Education Goals including

completion of Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FASFA)

3. Career Goals4. Course Selection/

Completion Tracker5. Extracurricular and

Employment Tracker6. Assessment Tracker7. Specialty Courses8. Annual Signatures

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Kimberlie Bergman-LeBlancRegistrar / Professional Assistant

kleblanc@ppsb.org504-595-6611

Marilynn G. Rink9th & 10th Grade Counselor

mrink@ppsb.org504-595-6606

Milicent A. Roussell11th & 12th Grade Counselor

mroussell@ppsb.org504-595-6605