Graduation Pathways and Important Dates for Junior & Senior Parent Night

WELCOME JUNIOR & SENIOR PARENT NIGHT

DHS Counselors A-D Mrs. Amanda Bourgeois E-K Mrs. Bonny Maise L-Robertson Ms. Jeannine Taylor Robicheaux Z Ms. Robin Valerius Special Assignment Mrs. Carla Shelton

Agenda 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Introductions and Important Dates Graduation Pathways and the IGP (5 year plan) Satellite Center Dual Enrollment Choosing a College a.Financial Aid b.TOPS Introduce Naviance Post-Secondary Options LA College Admin Policies 6. 7. 8.

Important Dates October 2nd - Senior Saturday (More info to come through google classroom) Be prepared to be here for the entire morning. $5.00 sitting fee for senior yearbook pictures order Senior Supplies ($100 deposit required)- cap, gown, and announcements senior shirt ($12-$40) purchase sr. yearbook ad ($40-$225) Bring cash or more than one check. Mr. Scamardo from Herff Jones will be available several lunch periods in the fall semester to take orders. September Credit Check Letters were sent to homerooms. (eLearning students were mailed home. Please sign and return by Sept. 17th. Oct 1-FAFSA opens for students and parents to complete (2020 taxes) Nov 5th ASVAB (sign up in school to career office) Nov -DHS scholarship applications will be distributed in homeroom. It is also on google classroom.

More Important Dates College and Career Night at Edward Dufresne Center September 30th 2021 at 6:00 to 7:30 Early January, 2022 Be sure to order senior supplies if you want the DHS logo on announcements March 8th- ACT for all current Juniors/maybe Seniors April Prom- TBA due to the CDC guidelines April 26- Senior Scholarship Night May 4th- Ring Ceremony (current juniors) May 4th - Seniors Last Day May 12th- Graduation Practice May 16th- Baccalaureate May 19th- Graduation

Graduation Pathways TOPS University Diploma Jump Start TOPS Tech Career Diploma DHS Advanced Studies (honors)Diploma HiSet - formally GED

Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs)

Graduation Pathways, cont. Tops University English = 4 Credits Jumpstart TOPS Tech English = 4 Credits Math = 4 Credits Math = 4 Credits Science = 4 Credits Science = 2 Credits Social Studies = 4 Credits PE or ROTC = 1 and Credits Health = Credit Foreign Language = 2 Credits Performance Art = 1 Credit Electives = 3 Credits Social Studies = 2 Credits PE or ROTC = 1 and Credits Health = Credit Jumpstart Pathway = 9 Elective Credits And, Must earn Pathway Credentials Manufacturing, Construction Health Sciences Hospitality, Tourism Entertainment Information technology 24 Credits 23 Credits

Advanced Studies Program Students on the Advanced Studies Diploma track engage in accelerated studies that challenge them as critical thinkers and creative problem solvers. To earn an Advanced Studies Diploma, a student must excel in at least 18 classes at the Honors, Gifted, Dual Enrollment (DE), and/or Advanced Placement (AP) level, as detailed below: Curriculum (18 classes) English: 4 Honors, Gifted, DE, or AP classes Math: 4 Honors, Gifted, DE, or AP classes Science: 4 Honors, DE, or AP classes (Physics is accepted as a 4th honors science) Social Studies: 4 Honors, DE, or AP classes (Must include Honors Civics and AP US History) Electives: 2 additional Honors, Gifted, DE, or AP classes (Does not include Gifted Independent Study) Overall 85 B average in all Honors, Gifted, DE, and AP classes No FINAL grade lower than a C in any class

LEAP / Additional Requirements In order to graduate students must pass LEAP 2025: English I or English II Algebra I or Geometry Biology or US History All seniors must complete the FAFSA. If not, you will have to fill out a parental non-participation form before graduation. Complete graduation pathway requirements

FALL LEAP TESTING DATES Fall LEAP Schedule December 1 1stand 2ndPeriod English I/II Session 1 December 2* 3rdand 4thPeriod English I/II Session 1 (May be a flipped schedule as we used to do TBD) December 3 - Early Dismissal; potentially a make-up day for English Session 1 December 6** - Make-Up Day December 7 English I/II (Sessions 2 and 3) December 8 US History (All Sessions) December 9 Algebra I/Geometry (All Sessions) December 10 Biology (All Sessions)

Satellite Center 1 Period, 1 Semester (1 Credit) Air Conditioning/Refrigeration I Dance I Dance II Educators Rising II (STAR) NCCER Scaffolding Level I

Satellite Center Double-block, 1 Semester (2 Credits) Adv TV Broadcasting I Culinary Arts/ProStart I Digital Media I Digital Media II Educators Rising I (STAR) Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Health Career Exploration HRT Administration I

Satellite Center Double-block, 1 Semester (2 Credits) Interactive Media I Interactive Media II Technical Theatre (Lights, Audio, Visual, Set Design) Theatre Design & Technology (Costume Design, Makeup, Set Design) NCCER Instrumentation Level I Patient Care Process Technology I

Satellite Center Double-block, Year-long (4 Credits) Adv TV Broadcasting I & II (afternoon) Engineering Design I & II/Hon. Physics Medical Assistant I & II Sterile Processing Technology I & II

Dual Enrollment on Campus Students earn credit from local colleges and universities for DHS courses Must be 15 years old Below is a partial listing of Dual Enrollment courses. Go to the DHS website for a complete listing. Course Campus Course Campus Basic Electricity DHS EKG (RPCC) Sat Center Business English DHS Nursing Fund (RPCC) Sat Center Customer Service DHS Med Technology (RPCC) Sat Center Business math DHS Med Off Term (RPCC) Sat Center Electronics DHS Plant Safety (RPCC) Sat Center Web Design DHS Adv TV Production (SELU) Sat Center Welding I, II DHS Intro to Hospitality (UNO) Sat Center TV Production SELU) DHS Intro to Teaching (UNO) Sat Center Physics Lab (UNO) Sat Center Intro Instrumentation (RPCC) Sat Center

Dual Enrollment on Campus Junior and seniors can earn college credit from Southeastern for courses taken at DHS Students must meet the requirements ACT: Eng courses 18 or higher; Math courses 19 or higher GPA 2.75 This year SELU is allowing the use of LEAP and class grades DHS English III DE English IV DE College Course English Comp I English Comp II Math IV DE Math V DE Chemistry I- H Chemistry II Math 161: College Algebra Math 162: Plane Trigonometry Chemistry 101 Chemistry 102 Spanish III Spanish IV Spanish 101 Spanish 102

Dual Enrollment on the college campus Seniors can enroll at local universities and colleges (Delgado, Southeastern, Holy Cross, UNO, Nicholls, Fletcher, and River Parish Community College) Must have a 2.5 overall GPA Must earn an 18 or better in ELA and 19 or better in Mathematics on the ACT in order to qualify for academic courses and 19 composite on the ACT Students must provide transportation Students are responsible for fees (parking, SGA, etc)

Recognition at Graduation Advanced Studies Diploma (honors) White Stole; seated on stage Suma Cum Laude (98.5-107 GPA)- Gold Cord Magna Cum Laude (94.5-98.4 GPA)- Silver Cord Cum Laude (89.5-94.4 GPA)-White Cord Mu Alpha Theta Navy Stole National Honor Society Blue Stole Basic and Advanced Jumpstart Industry Based Certifications purple and white

Choosing a College Factors: Major, cost, size, distance, athletics, etc. College Visits: -Universities are organizing virtual college visits. Contact the university for specifics Web sites that will help: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ https://www.chegg.com/schools https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best- colleges/

Estimated College Costs Estimate for Tulane per semester Tuition & Fees 27,000 Dorm $4400 Meal Ticket $3200 Books $600 Total $36,000 Estimate for SLU per semester Tuition & Fees $3900 Estimate for LSU per semester Tuition & Fees $5853 Dorm $3100 Meal Ticket $1800 Books $200 Dorm $3700 Meal Ticket $2200 Book $1000 Total $12,753 Total $9000

Financial Aid FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)- Begins Oct. 1st and need your 2020 tax information to complete. Loans Perkins, Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford, PLUS Scholarships DHS scholarships, internet searches, college (varies per school) Federal & State Grants Pell, SEOG, Go Grant Work Study Program- identify on the FAFSA TOPS scholarship

TOPS Scholarship Awards Opportunity Performance Honors TOPS Awards Award TOPS Tech Partial Tuition Partial Tuition Partial Tuition + $400 3.0 (3.25 for Class of 2022) 23 or better Partial Tuition + $800 3.0 (3.5 for Class of 2022) 27 or better Core GPA* 2.5 2.5 17 or better Workkeys Silver Public Full Private Lump Sum 4 semesters/2 years ACT 20 or better Public Full Private Lump Sum 8 Semesters /4 years Public Full Private Lump Sum 8 Semesters /4 years Public Full Private Lump Sum 8 Semesters /4 years Tuition Paid* Semester/ Years *Core GPA- 16 core classes, 2 foreign language, 1 art *Tuition Paid- at the 2016-2017 academic year Go to www.osfa.la.gov for more details

TOPS Students are allowed to go out-of-state and return to a Louisiana college and claim the remainder of TOPS eligibility. You may also start in LA, go out-of-state, then return and claim the remainder of your TOPS. LOSFA recommends sending them your ACT/SAT scores. Code for ACT is 1595 and SAT is 9010. Please visit www.osfa.la.gov for more details

Naviance Naviance is an American college and career readiness software provider that has partnered with St. Charles Parish School to provide students with college planning and career assessment tools. Juniors and seniors will be assigned tasks designed to assist them in career and post-secondary searchers. Students can find Naviance already loaded on their google waffle. We have assigned three tasks for our juniors and seniors, open Naviance up and begin your personal career & college search. Career Interests Profiler Do What You Are College Super Match

Choosing a Career Know yourself http://www.unlockmyfuture.org/ https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality- test Learn about careers https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Occupational Outlook Handbook

After High School Community College (2 year Associate Degree or Certification) Delgado, Fletcher, BRCC, RPCC http://www.dcc.edu/ https://www.rpcc.edu/admissions/reserve-campus Proprietary Schools (6 months- 2 years Certification or license) Cosmetology, Court Reporting, Truck Driving https://aveda.edu

After High School Apprenticeship Programs Electrician: www.ieci.org/apprenticeship Carpenters: https://www.carpenterstfla.org/ Plumbers: http://www.ualocal60.org/ Military Army Air Force Navy Marines National Guard Coast Guard Workforce

Transfering to a 4-year college Earn your Associate s Degree (two years) through BRCC, RPCC, or Delgado THEN Transfer to A Four year college as a junior and complete your Bachelors Degree Transferring to UNO 24 or more credits of courses (English and Math with a "C" or higher) 2.25 or higher cumulative GPA Transfering to LSU 30* or more transferable (academic, non-remedial) credits from a regionally-accredited college or university 2.5 academic GPA on all transferable college work attempted a grade of C or better in English and a grade of C or better in math

Applying to Colleges and Universities Apply to 3-5 colleges or universities. Too many applications become overwhelming and expensive. one or two stretch schools, one or two within reach schools, and one or two well within reach. Apply early: Apply before the end of Fall semester. You must be accepted to be considered for financial aid. Sending Transcripts: In state colleges they have access to your transcripts. Out-of-State colleges complete a Transcript Request form located in the counseling office. Provide the address of the college or university for quicker service.

What are Colleges Looking for? Submit the following: Application (online application, completed) Test Scores (ACT or SAT) College Readiness: English 18; Math 19 Transcripts in-state public colleges can retrieve transcripts online out-of-state or private colleges complete request form. Apply early: before Christmas; students must be accepted for admissions before being considered for financial aid Letter of Recommendation: Notify the person you would like to write your rec i.e. Teachers, community members, counselors, employers

How to Apply to College Go to the website of the University of your choice: LSU for example: https://www.lsu.edu/ Delgado: http://www.dcc.edu/ RPCC: https://www.rpcc.edu/admissions/reserve- campus Search Engines for applications: Common APP (LSU) SENDedu commonblackcollegeapp.com (55 HBCUs for only $35) Free and Reduced Lunch recipients receive free application waivers. Email your counselor.

Louisiana Colleges Admission Policies Require the TOPS University Diploma ACT English subscore 18 or better ACT subscore Math 19 or better Flagship: LSU - 3.0 in 19 Core Classes AND 22 ACT Statewide: La Tech, ULL & UNO** - 2.5 Core GPA, OR 23 ACT **UNO application fee is waived, admitted if you meet their admissions policy

Louisiana Admin Policies, cont. Regional: Grambling, LSU-A, LSU-S, Southern BR, & SUNO 2.0 Overall GPA OR 20 ACT Northwestern & McNeese, Minimum 2.35 Overall GPA and one of the following: 20 ACT OR 2.0 Core GPA Nicholls One of the following: 21 ACT OR 2.35 Overall GPA Southeastern & ULM Minimum 2.35 Overall GPA and one of the following: 21 ACT OR 2.0 Core GPA Community Colleges: Open Admissions Delgado, BRCC, RPCC, 71 community colleges across Louisiana.

ACT & SAT Louisiana is an ACT state Out-of-state schools may vary some require one or the other. Check the schools websites! Cost - ACT - $60.00; We have Fee Waivers for students who are on free/reduced lunch based on the school lunch forms completed each year. Writing Portion of the ACT for admissions (costs $85) Tulane and LSU honors college ACT is now allowing subject test retakes SAT I & SAT II (subject area tests) Louisiana suggests college ready: Math =19, English=18.

NCAA Eligibility Center For any athlete interested in playing at the college level, see your counselor Must complete application online Fee waivers are available for students who are on free/reduced lunch Must meet ACT and Core GPA requirements Website: www.eligibilitycenter.org

We are here to help! Senior Bulletin is distributed every other Wednesday morning and Junior Bulletin every month. School s website Google Classroom Please email or call 764-9872 to make an appointment with your counselor