WELCOMEPARENTS!

Libby Schayot, Class of 2014 Toni Matherne, College/Scholarship (985) 892-7112 ext. 232 (985) 892-7112 ext. 233libby.schayot@stpsb.org toni.matherne@stpsb.org

Che Ashby-Jackson, Class of 2015(985) 892-7112 ext. 250Che.ashby-jackson@stpsb.org

CLASSES OF 2014-2015

Information Night

AGENDA

• Review graduation requirements• Review TOPS requirements• Review college admissions

requirements• Scheduling Process

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

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)

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.)

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

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)

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

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)

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.

SCHEDULINGSPECIAL PROGRAMS

DUAL ENROLLMENT

INTERNSHIPS(Class of 2014 only)

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.

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.

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

COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH WEBSITES

www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.cappex.com/scholarships

Scholarship Scams: Www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams

Check Out the School Counseling Website!

http://fontainebleauhigh.stpsb.org/

Click on School Counseling Department, then School Counseling Website.

HANDOUTS

To Do List

LA College Admission Requirements

Student Transcript

LEADS Report (TOPS GPA)