PONCHATOULA HIGH SCHOOL

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PONCHATOULA HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR PARENT MEETING

Remind 101

Graduation Requirements

Academic Audit

Post-secondary Options

ACT/SAT/Compass

Paying for College

College Search

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Graduation

Monday, May 16, 2016

Only students who have completed all testing and credit requirements will be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. Deadline to complete all requirements – May 2.

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Diploma Track (specific course requirements)

Core 4 (24 credits)

Basic (24 credits, AOC)

Career (23 credits, AOC)

EOC (End of Course tests)

English II or English III

Algebra I or Geometry

Biology I or US History

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Louisiana High School Graduation Requirements

PHS Course Offerings

(for students entering 9th_{grade in August 2008 through August 2013)}

La Core 4 Curriculum Basic Core Curriculum English – 4 units

English I, I, III, and IV Math – 4 units

Algebra I or Algebra I Pt. 2 Geometry

Algebra II

Remaining unit shall come from the following: Financial Math, Math Essentials, Advanced Math – PreCalculus, Advanced Math – Functions and Statistics, Calculus Science – 4 units

Biology Chemistry

2 units from the following: Physical Science, Integrated Science, Physics, Biology II, Chemistry II, Environmental Science, Agriscience II, Anatomy and Physiology

Social Studies – 4 units Civics

American History

2 units from the following: World Geography, World History, Psychology

Health – ½ unit

Physical Education – 1 1/2 units Foreign Language – 2 units

2 units from the same foreign language or 2 units of speech Arts – 1 unit

Fine Arts Survey or one unit of Art, Music, or Theatre

Elective – 3 units

Total units = 24

English – 4 units

English I, II, III, and IV or Senior Applications in English

Math – 4 units

Algebra I or Algebra I Pt. 2 Geometry

Remaining units shall come from the following: Algebra II, Financial Math, Math Essentials, Advanced Math – PreCalculus, Advanced Math – Functions and Statistics, Calculus Science – 3 units

Biology

1 unit from physical science cluster: Physical Science, Integrated

Science, Chemistry I, Physics I 1 unit from Biology II, Chemistry II, Environmental Science, Agriscience II, Anatomy and Physiology

Social Studies – 3 units American History Civics

1 unit from World History or World Geography

Health – ½ unit

Physical Education – 1 ½ units Electives – 8 units

Education for Careers or Journey to Careers

Shall include the minimum courses required to complete a

Career/Technical Area of Concentration

Total Units = 24

Note: Students who qualify may graduate with a Career Diploma instead of the Louisiana Core 4 or the Louisiana Basic Core. See you counselor for information.

Must include 1 computer course

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Area of Concentration

• Complete 4 primary courses

• Education for Careers I & II

• * course in AOC

• 2 additional courses

• Complete 2 related courses

• Computer course

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Spelling of Name Social Security # Date of Birth Course Credit Earned GPA Total Credits GPA computed using Semesters 1 & 2, not the Final

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2.5 minimum

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It is the student’s responsibility to self-identify with the

college’s Office of Disability Services.

Louisiana Rehabilitation Services Lila Toler

Job coaching/placement 3651 Cedar Crest Ave.

Post-secondary-financial assistance Baton Rouge, LA 70816-4010 based on need (225)295-8900 or 800-737-2959 Physical/academic modification assistance

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• Employment

• Apprenticeship

• Technical/Trade School

• 2 year college

• 4 year college

• Military

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How do you find a job you will love?

1. Self-Assessment

• What you like to do (interests)

• What you have a natural talent for (aptitudes)

• What you are good at (abilities)

• What is important to you (values)

2. Investigate Your Career Choices

• Research and read

• Talk to people • Informational interviews • Job shadow • Internships • Volunteer • Network • Professional organizations

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Useful Websites

• http://www.laworks.net/Stars/default.aspx

• http://www.self-directed-search.com/

• kudernavigator.com

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College Admissions

Tests

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ASVAB

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ACT

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• Avoid remedial/developmental classes

• English sub score of 18

• Math sub score of 19

• 17 composite required to qualify for TOPS Tech

• 20 composite required to qualify for TOPS Opportunity

• April 30 deadline w/o penalty

• June 30 deadline w/ loss of 1 semester of funding

• Fee waivers available for students receiving free or

reduced lunch.

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SAT

http://sat.collegeboard.org/home

• 820 needed to qualify

for TOPS Tech

• 940 needed to qualify

for TOPS OPH

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Slightly over two-thirds of those surveyed indicated they would be

recommending students, who are academically prepared, take the current version of the SAT to avoid changes, capitalize on known skills, satisfy

coaches, or otherwise get the test out of the way. IECs specified the

following groups of students might consider taking the more familiar “devil you know” old SAT:

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 Students who perform better on the old SAT (using test diagnostic)

 Students who are “academically mature, truly ready to start test prep soon”  Juniors with high sophomore PSAT scores

 DI athletic prospects

 CTY (Center for Talented Youth) students for screening purposes

 Rising juniors who have completed (or will complete as juniors) Algebra II

 Students with attention or processing issues, given the personal timing challenges inherent to the ACT

 Students with strong backgrounds in Algebra

 Students scoring over 154 on the October PSAT

 Students who read voraciously

 Students who like testing and understand the new/old SAT model

 Student s who are considering coastal campuses (more than one IEC suggested regional biases about the tests)

 Students who have time management issues with ACT or otherwise don’t like it  Students with weaker math/science skills

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Compass Test

• COMPASS is a computer-based test designed to test an

individuals knowledge of subject areas. There are two

subject areas: Math and English. This test is not timed.

Compass tests are administered Mon. - Thurs. by

appointment. The institution fee for this exam is $10 per

test and must be paid prior to scheduling an appointment.

A student may take each section two times.

• To help you prepare to take the compass exams, here is

the website to review the study guides:

http://www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html

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Two-Year Colleges – 44.5%

Four-Year Colleges – 34.8%

College Dropout Rate

2013

First to Second Year

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Louisiana 4 Year Public College

15.5%

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Louisiana 2 Year Public College

8.8%

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Why are students taking longer to

graduate?

• Aimless course selection

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Pick courses that do not fit their majors

• Courses aren’t available

• Students don’t take full loads

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15 hours/semester

• Switching schools

• Remedial-course delay

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Paying

for

College

Loans

Grants

Scholarships

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Average Debt in USA

Education loan: $28,900 Home mortgage: $156,700

Car loan: $14,600 Credit card: $5,700

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Financial Aid

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

It is necessary to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA)in order to be considered for most federal financial aid

programs. Many state financial aid programs and various scholarships

also require the submission of the FAFSA. The Department of

Education processes the FAFSA and notifies applicant with the Student

Aid Report (SAR).

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LOSFA - TOPS & FAFSA Presentation

• January

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LELA – assistance with completing FAFSA

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College Goal Sunday

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TOPS

http://www.osfa.la.gov/index.jsp

• TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) is a

program of state scholarships for Louisiana residents who

attend either one of the

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Louisiana Public Colleges and Universities

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Louisiana Community and Technical College System Schools

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Louisiana approved Proprietary and Cosmetology Schools

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The four award components of the TOPS Program are:

• TOPS Opportunity Award

• TOPS Performance Award

• TOPS Honors Award

• TOPS Tech Award

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Completion of TOPS Core Curriculum for award level

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Qualifying ACT/SAT scores for award level

• Opportunity Award - 20

• Performance Award - 23/additional $400 per year

• Honors Award - 27/additional $800 per year

• Tech Award 17

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Qualifying ACT/SAT scores for award level

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Minimum 2.5 GPA in TOPS Core for Opportunity and Tech

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Where can I use a TOPS Tech Award?

You can use the TOPS Tech Award to enroll in a technical program for a vocational or technical education certificate or diploma at any eligible postsecondary institution that offers such courses. This includes the Louisiana Technical College campuses, some public colleges and universities and some of those colleges and universities that are members of the Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Any school with a valid and current certificate of registration issued by the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology that is accredited by an accrediting organization

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and any proprietary school with a valid and current license issued by the Louisiana Board of Regents that is accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

What is a technical program?

A program of courses designed to teach a skill or occupation or provide technical training resulting in a vocational or technical education certificate, diploma, or a technical undergraduate degree. The purpose of TOPS Tech is to provide an incentive for qualified Louisiana residents to prepare for and pursue technical positions in Louisiana.

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AWARD DURATION:

You may receive a TOPS Tech Award for a maximum of 2 years. If

you complete your technical program before you use 2 years of

eligibility, you may use any remaining eligibility to enroll in another

qualifying technical program.

Summer terms in technical programs are considered part of the

academic year and are eligible for award payment if you enroll

fulltime.

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https://www.osfa.la.gov/AwardSystem/

The Louisiana Award System provides you with "real-time" access to your data for ALL LOSFA-administered financial aid programs for which you are

eligible. LOSFA’s programs include Early Start, TOPS, Go Grant, LEAP, and the Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship.

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http://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/TOPS_Tuition_Amounts.pdf LSU $7,110.99 ULL $5,406.96 SLU $5,278.00 LA Tech $5,553.00

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http://lela.org/documents/guide_to_college_cost_2015-16.pdf LSU $8701 ULL $6766 SLU $6584 LA Tech $8052

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Scholarships

As you begin your scholarship search, please keep in mind the following:

Sifting through the lists of scholarships will take time and may even prove frustrating as you read through lists of criteria, but a few hours of work may pay off with a few hundred or even a few thousand dollars (not necessarily a free ride, but every amount counts)!

It should not cost money to win money! Be wary of scholarship applications that charge a fee.

Be wary of companies that charge a fee for finding you grants and

scholarships…everyone can apply for grants and scholarships on their own.

If you join a scholarship search service (one that required personal data) be aware that you may be signing yourself up for lots of junk mail.

If you are told that you have received an award for which you never applied, be wary!!

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The number one winning scholarship tip

There is a lot of competition for

college scholarships

so it’s

important for students putting in the effort to apply to take their

best chance to win.

Read then follow the directions.

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PHS Counselors’ Web Page

http://tangischools.org/Page/21351

LELA

http://asklela.org

KuderNavigator

Kudernavigator.com

Cappex

Cappex.com/scholarships

Scholly App

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Decisions, Decisions

How to Pick the Best College for You

• Undergraduate Admission Requirements

• Rankings

• Location

• Your Potential Major

• Costs and Financial Aid

• Faculty

• Accreditation

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Transfer Degree

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Comparing Colleges

• http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/education/higher-education/college-score-card

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Ponchatoula High School College & Career Fair

Thursday, 9/3 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Register at

www.gotocollegefairs.com

New Orleans National College Fair

Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center

Tuesday, October 20

9:00am - 12:00pm, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Baton Rouge National College Fair

Baton Rouge River Center Wednesday, October 21

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Additional Info

• Requests for a letter of recommendation should be

submitted to your counselor at least one week in advance.

• Dual enrollment students – request transcripts

• SLU

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College Tours

ACT Score = Composite, English, Math TOPS GPA = 2.5, 3.0

Overall GPA

Deadlines – Priority, Application, Housing Scholarships

FAFSA – after Jan 1

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Louisiana Public Universities

Grambling State University www.gram.edu/

Louisiana State University – Alexandria www.lsua.edu/ Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge www.lsu.edu/ Louisiana State University – Eunice www.lsue.edu/

Louisiana State University – Health Science Center New Orleans www.lsuhsc.edu Louisiana State University – Health Science Center Shreveport

ww.sh.lsuhsc.edu/index.html

Louisiana State University – Shreveport www.lsus.edu/ Louisiana Tech University www.latech.edu/

McNeese State University www.mcneese.edu/ Nicholls State University www.nicholls.edu Northwestern State University www.nsula.edu Southeastern Louisiana University www.selu.edu Southern University – Baton Rouge www.subr.edu/ Southern University – New Orleans www.suno.edu/ Southern University – Shreveport www.susla.edu/ University of New Orleans www.uno.edu/

University of Louisiana at Lafayette www.ull.edu/ University of Louisiana at Monroe www.ulm.edu/

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Louisiana

Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

(LAICU)

Centenary College www.centenary.edu/ Dillard University www.dillard.edu/

Louisiana College www.lacollege.edu/ Loyola University www.loyno.edu/

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary www.nobts.edu Our Lady of Holy Cross College www.olhcc.edu

Our Lady of the Lake College www.ololcollege.edu/ St. Joseph Seminary College www.sjasc.edu

Tulane University www.tulane.edu Xavier University www.xula.edu

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Louisiana

Community and Technical College System Community

Colleges

www.lctcs.edu

Baton Rouge Community College www.mybrcc.edu Bossier Parish Community College www.bpcc.edu Delgado Community College www.dcc.edu

Louisiana Delta Community College www.ladelta.edu Nunez Community College www.nunez.edu

River Parishes Community College www.rpcc.edu

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Technical Community Colleges

www.ltc.edu

L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College www.fletcher.edu/ Sowela Technical Community College www.sowela.edu

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Louisiana Proprietary Schools

American School of Business http://www.americanschoolofbusiness.com/ Aveda Institute http://www.avedainstitutes.com/

Ayers Career College http://www.ayers.edu

Career Technical College http://www.careertc.com/ Crescent City School of Gaming & Bartending

http://www.crescentschools.com/

Delta School of Business & Technology http://www.deltatech.edu/ Diesel Driving Academy http://dda.edu

Fortis College http://www.FortisCollege.edu ITI Technical College http://iticollege.edu/

Louisiana Culinary Institute http://www.louisianaculinary.com Remington College http://www.remingtoncollege.edu/

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