Slidell High Welcomes - The Class of 2022 - Slidell High School

Slidell High Welcomes
    The Class of 2022

Tonight, you and your
parents will make your
  schedule for your
  Freshman year at
     Slidell High

Tonight, is not about rules and
  regulations, or about dress
 codes! It is about step one of
your journey on a pathway to a
            diploma.

Freshman Orientation
will be held for students
 Tuesday, July 24, 2018
        6:30 p.m.

Parent Orientation
     will be held
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
      6:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 9, 2018
   First Day of School
        8:45 a.m.

Registration
• Any student who currently attends Slidell Junior
  High or Clearwood Junior High is automatically
  registered.

• Any student who is currently attending a non-
  public school (Lake Castle, Calvary, First Baptist,
  home school, etc.) will schedule tonight but is not
  registered.

• Registration will be held April 9th-20th between
  9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

• Please call 643-2992 for an appointment after
  March 26, 2018

What to bring to Registration

• 3 Proofs of Residency (in district)
• A letter of assignment to Slidell High
• Certified Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
   – (not the “receipt” you received with the
     original)
• An up to date Louisiana State Health
  Card/Shot Record
• Standardized Test Scores (7th or 8th grade)
   – Please direct any questions to Karen Kety,
     District Test Coordinator, at 898-6481

CREDIT

 Successful completion of two semesters in
  any course.
 1/2 credit is given for each semester
 Each semester stands alone
 You need to earn 23 or 24 credits to graduate
  depending on the diploma pathway chosen
 5 credits are required to become a sophomore

Courses
A Course = 1st Semester Course

B Course = 2nd Semester Course

S Course = Can be scheduled
           either semester

Honors Placement
• Based on:
  – A or B in Prerequisite
  – Teacher Recommendation
  – Satisfactory Score on Honors Placement
    Test
    • Clearwood Jr. High: Tuesday, February 6, 2018
    • Slidell Jr. High: Wednesday, February 7, 2018
    • Private Schools and Makeup Testing: 4:30-
      6:00 on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in the
      library.

Pathways to
  Success

What is the right choice?

  4 Year      Community   Technical
 University     College   Program

Diploma
                 Paths

   TOPS         TOPS
Tech Career   University

What’s the Difference?

    TOPS                  Both                TOPS
 Tech Career             Options            University
   2 Year College                            4 Year College
                           Diploma
     23 Credits                                24 Credits
                          Jump Start
   2 Social Studies         Career          4 Social Studies
    and 2 Science          Pathways          and 4 Science
4 English and 4 Math                      4 English and 4 Math
                           Industry
     9 Career               Based           Industry Based
 Technical Electives     Certifications       Certification
   Industry Based                              Optional
Certification Required

Culinary               Automotive   Information
            Maritime
                       Technician   Technology

     Example Pathways

                           First    Certified
Carpentry   Welding     Responder    Nurse
                           EMT      Assistant

How it Works
                         Enter High
                           School
 Complete High
School Ready for                        Complete 2
 Career and/or                         Years of Basic
    College                               Classes

Choose Your                              Consider
Graduation                             TOPS Tech vs.
  Pathway                             TOPS University
                    Discuss with         Diploma
                   Counselor and
                      Parents

Matt   Avid hunter and
       fisherman
       4th generation
       fisherman;
       Grew up trawling
       with his father
       Wants to work on
       the water
       Hates math, loves
       money

Maritime Pathway

TOPS
   TOPS Tech       Maritime
University
Career Diploma
                    Safety
                 Certifications

Jasmine
Wants to
help people

Volunteers at
the hospital

Loves Science

Wants a 4
Year Degree

Certified Nursing
Assistant Pathway

Certified Nursing
  TOPS       Assistant and Certified
University
 TOPS
                ECG Technician

             6 Hours- Dual Enrollment
University      Math and Biology

 Diploma        3 Hours- Advanced
                Placement English

Tyler   Likes to work
        with his hands
        Would rather read
        Popular Mechanics
        than Shakespeare
        Doesn’t like Algebra
        but good at Geometry
        Wants to go straight to
        work after graduation

Welding Pathway

TOPS
  TOPS Tech            NCCER Level 1
 University
Career Diploma       Welding Certification

   Hired by ABC
   Manufacturing
   ($20/hour and
    full benefits)

TOPS University Diploma Requirements

English = 4 Units          P.E./Health=2 Units

Math = 4 Units             Foreign Language=2 Units

Science = 4 Units          Fine Art=1 Unit

Social Studies = 4 Units   General Electives=3 Units

                           Total = 24 credits

What do I need to graduate with a
  TOPS University Diploma ?

• 24 CREDITS
• Approaching Basic or above on LEAP2025
  in:
  – Algebra I or Geometry
  – English I or English II
  – Biology or US History

College Requirements

• Students should contact post-secondary
  institutions of choice for individual entrance
  requirements.

• Many Louisiana 4 year colleges and
  universities require students to complete the
  TOPS University Diploma curriculum.

TOPS Tech Career Diploma
               Requirements

English = 4 Units          P.E./Health=2 Units

Math = 4 Units             Career Pathway Electives=9 Units

Science = 2 Units          Industry Based Certification (IBC)

Social Studies = 2 Units

                           Total = 23 credits

What do I need to graduate with a
 TOPS Tech Career Diploma?

 •   23 CREDITS
 •   9 CREDITS IN CAREER PATHWAY
 •   INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATION
 •   Approaching Basic or above on LEAP2025
     in:
     – Algebra I or Geometry
     – English I or English II
     – Biology or US History

Slidell High Career PATHWAYS

• Agricultural Technician
  (Horticulturist, Farming, Animal Care)

• Automobile Service
  (Auto/Diesel Mechanic)

• Business Management
  (Sales manager, customer service representative, office supervisor)

• Carpentry
  (Carpenter, Cabinetmaker, Construction worker)

• Certified Mechanical Drafter
  (Drafter, Architect)

Slidell High Career PATHWAYS

 • Digital Media
   (Editor/Producer/Anchor, Marketing, Animator, Graphic Artist, Advertising)
 • Health Science
   (Cert. Nursing Assistant, First Responder, EMT Basic, Patient Care)
 • Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary & Retail
   (Food Service, Hotel Management, Sales)
 • Maritime- Coming Soon
   (Boat Captain, Boat Pilot, Offshore)
 • Public Service
   (Law Enforcement, Judiciary)
 • Welding
   (Welder)

The mission of Slidell High School is to prepare a
diverse student population to function in a world
  that is increasingly global and technological.

                THEREFORE…
   Students are encouraged to take the most
rigorous courses available as well as courses that
           will provide a career focus.

*National Honor Society requires 2 Honors/AP/DE Classes per
               semester per year for eligibility.

Schedule Changes

• It is important that you take the process of
  scheduling seriously.
• What you sign up for tonight will be the
  courses you will get.
• Teachers are hired and plans are made for
  the school year based on student selections.
• You will not be able to change your elective in
  the fall.

Schedule Cards

Front of Schedule Card

Back of Schedule Cards

Step 1: When you receive your schedule
card, the first step is to fill out the top
 portion. Please fill out all information.

Step 2 Course Selections:
Check box of Diploma Track you are
following, circle course choices, if taking
honors, gifted, or resource write next to class
name.

STEP 3 Electives:
 TOPS UNIVERISTY DIPLOMA TRACK: circle your elective
   choice in row 6 and write in your elective choice in row 7.
   TOPS CAREER DIPLOMA TRACK: Write in your elective
                     choices in row 6 and 7.
In the Alternate Course section, choose 3 alternative courses.
               List them in the order of priority.

Step 4:
Please sign and date the
bottom of your card.

The Course Description
Guide is yours to keep.

Counselors will be
collecting your
completed schedule
card.

SCHEDULE CARD STEPS:

• Step 1: Fill out the top portion of card. Please fill out all
  information.
• Step 2: Course Selections: Check box of Diploma Track you
  are following, circle course choices, if taking honors or
  resource write next to class name.
• Step 3: Electives: TOPS UNIVERISTY DIPLOMA TRACK: circle
  your elective choice in row 6 and write in your elective
  choice in row 7. TOPS CAREER DIPLOMA TRACK: Write in
  your elective choices in row 6 and 7. In the Alternate
  Course section, choose 3 alternative courses. List them in
  the order of priority.
• Step 4: Please sign and date the bottom of your card.