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WELCOMEPARENTS!
Libby Schayot, Class of 2014 Toni Matherne, College/Scholarship (985) 892-7112 ext. 232 (985) 892-7112 ext. [email protected] [email protected]
Che Ashby-Jackson, Class of 2015(985) 892-7112 ext. [email protected]
CLASSES OF 2014-2015
Information Night
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AGENDA
• Review graduation requirements• Review TOPS requirements• Review college admissions
requirements• Scheduling Process
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Junior 11 creditsSenior 17 creditsGraduate 24 credits
AND Pass End of Course (EOC) Tests in:English II or English III Algebra I or Geometry
Biology or American History
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LA CORE 4 (If Entered 9th grade 2008 and thereafter)
4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 2 Foreign Language or Speech 1 Art 1.5 Physical Education or ROTC .5 Health 3 Electives
24 Total Credits/Carnegie Units
(In Program of Study)
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LA BASIC CURRICULUM(If entered 9th grade 2008 and thereafter)
4 English 4 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 1.5 Physical Education or ROTC .5 Health 8 Electives (chosen from IGP)
24 Total Credits/Carnegie Units Complete coursework in a Career/Technical
Area of Concentration.(See handout for specific information.)
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TOPS SCHOLARSHIP
Taylor Opportunity Program for Students State of LA pays college tuition Good for 4 years/8 semesters of college
Requirements LA resident for 2 years 2.5 GPA in the TOPS Core curriculum at the
time of high school graduation ACT Composite – 20 Must attend a LA college/university
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TOPS QUALIFICATION Check the LEADS Report.
OPPORTUNITY AWARD: ACT – 20, SAT – 940 2.5 GPA in 19 core courses
PERFORMANCE AWARD: ACT – 23, SAT – 1060 3.0 GPA IN 19 core courses Additional $400 per year
HONORS AWARD: ACT- 27, SAT – 1210 3.0 GPA in 19 core courses Additional $800 per year
(See handout for a list of the TOPS Core courses)
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COMPUTING THE TOPS GPA
Access the following website:http://college.stpsb.org/tops08_cal.xls
You will need a copy of your student’s FHS transcript
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TOPS TECH SCHOLARSHIP State of LA pays tuition to a LA
vocational/technical school Good for 2 years
Requirements 2 year resident of LA 2.5 GPA in the TOPS TECH curriculum at the
time of high school graduation ACT Composite – 17 Must enroll in a vo-tech program in LA
(In Program of Study)
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LOUISIANA PUBLIC UNIVERSITYMINIMUM ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Flagship University (Tier 1)LSU
Statewide Universities (Tier 2)LA TechULLUNO
Regional Universities (Tier 3)Nicholls NSUSLU Southern - BRULM McNeese
See handout for specific information.
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SCHEDULINGSPECIAL PROGRAMS
DUAL ENROLLMENT
INTERNSHIPS(Class of 2014 only)
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SCHEDULING PROCESS
Class of 2014 Students receive
marked cards 4/15. Counselors work with
students on 4/15. Students return
signed schedule cards on 4/19.
Class of 2015 Students receive
marked cards 4/17. Counselors work with
students on 4/17. Students return
signed schedule cards on 4/19.
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Summer To Do List
Class of 2014 ACT prep – Retake ACT
in September College visits/choices Resume Evaluate TOPS GPA
(Consider repeat/delete)
Begin college application process
Use Louisiana Connect
Class of 2015 Start building list of
colleges/careers and gathering information.
Organize information in a folder.
Practice for the ACT. Volunteer or get a
summer job.
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LOUISIANA CONNECTwww.louisianaconnect.org
Comprehensive, college, and career planning web portal that provides: Online Career and College Planning Ability to create an online portfolio College Searches Career Assessments Financial Aid Options Your student’s transcript and TOPS GPA
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COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH WEBSITES
www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.cappex.com/scholarships
Scholarship Scams: Www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams
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Check Out the School Counseling Website!
http://fontainebleauhigh.stpsb.org/
Click on School Counseling Department, then School Counseling Website.
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HANDOUTS
To Do List
LA College Admission Requirements
Student Transcript
LEADS Report (TOPS GPA)