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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
Industry Based Certification Required
9 Career Technical Electives
2 Social Studies and 2 Science
23 Credits
TOPS Tech Career
4 English and 4 Math
TOPS University
4 Year College
4 Social Studies and 4 Science
24 Credits
Industry Based Certification
Optional
4 English and 4 Math
Diploma
Jump Start Career
Pathways
Industry Based
Certifications
Both Options
• (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 Performance Award-
tuition +$400
27 Honors Award-tuition
+$800
ULL 24 $700+ currently
from univ. 2 semesters
25 $800+ currently
from univ. 8 semesters
27 $950+ currently
from univ. 8 semesters
28 $1200+ currently
from univ. 8 semesters
32 $1200 currently
from univ. 8 semesters Room/Board
Laptop
25+ exempt Math 105
28+ exempt Math 109
30+ exempt Math
109&110
SLU 23 $500+ currently
from univ. 8 semesters
24 $1000+ currently
from univ. 8 semesters
$750 Housing
27 $1800+ currently
from univ. 8 semesters
$1500 Housing
30 $2500+ currently
from univ. 8 semesters
$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 [email protected]