1. Assumption High School
Freshman Roundup Parent Night
Class of 2022
April 12, 2018

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Topics
Graduation Pathways/Requirements
Testing
Course Selection
Transcripts, Ranking, and Grade Promotion
Scheduling Process
Future Events
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3. Assumption High School
Louisiana High School Graduation Requirements Students enter high school following the TOPS University Pathway. Students wishing to switch to the Jump Start diploma must do so during their second year of high school.
Students selecting the TOPS University Pathway will continue to pursue core academic credits that mirror the TOPS Core curriculum. Students planning on attending a 4-year college or University should pursue the TOPS University Pathway. These students are actively striving to meet proficiency standards on LEAP tests and GPA & ACT requirements for TOPS and University admissions.
Students pursuing the Jump Start TOPS Tech Pathway are striving to meet requirements for TOPS Tech and are actively working to earn credentials needed to be successful in chosen career fields. Students planning on attending a 2-year community college, vocational or technical school, or enter the workforce should pursue the Jump Start TOPS Tech Pathway. Upon earning an Associates Degree, these students may transfer to a 4-year University.
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TOPS University Diploma (Required for admission into a 4-year University)
English – 4 units
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Math – 4 units
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Advanced Math Functions & Statistics
Science – 4 units
Biology I
Chemistry
Remaining 2 units shall come from the following:
Physical Science, Biology II, Environmental Science, Physics, or Agriscience II
Social Studies – 4 units
World Geography or AP Human Geography
Civics
U.S. History
World History
Health – ½ unit
Health or Naval Science (ROTC I & II)
Physical Education – 1 ½ units
PE or Naval Science (ROTC I & II)
Foreign Language – 2 units
French I & II or Spanish I & II
Arts – 1 unit
Fine Arts Survey, Art I, Band, or Drafting
Electives – 3 units
TOTAL – 24 units
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TOPS
The TOPS University Diploma requirements also fulfill the core curriculum requirements for the TOPS award!
TOPS is a scholarship that pays for college tuition and can be used at any public University in the state of Louisiana for up to 4 years (8 semesters). The TOPS scholarship can also be used to pay a portion of tuition at private/independent colleges and universities in the state of Louisiana.
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There are 3 different award levels of TOPS based on student achievement:
OPPORTUNITY:
Core GPA – 2.50
ACT score – 20+
(basic tuition)
PERFORMANCE:
Core GPA – 3.25
ACT score – 23+
(basic tuition + stipend)
HONORS:
Core GPA – 3.50
ACT score – 27+
(basic tuition + stipend)
**For the most up to date information on TOPS funding and legislative updates, visit **
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Jump Start TOPS Tech Diploma (Does not meet University admission requirements)
Science – 2 units
Biology I
Physical Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Agriscience II
Social Studies – 2 units
Civics
U.S. History
Health – ½ unit
Health or Naval Science (ROTC I & II)
Physical Education – 1 ½ units
PE or Naval Science (ROTC I & II)
Jump Start Pathway Electives – 9 units
Must pass required credentialing tests
Total – 23 units
English – 4 units
English I
English II
Remaining 2 units shall come from the following:
English III, English IV, Technical Writing, or Business English
Math – 4 units
Algebra I
Remaining 3 units shall come from the following:
Geometry, Math Essentials, Financial Literacy, Business Math, Algebra II, or Advanced Math
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TOPS Tech
The Jump Start TOPS Tech Diploma requirements also fulfill the core curriculum requirements for the TOPS Tech award!
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TOPS Tech is a scholarship that pays for tuition for up to 2 years (4 semesters) at approved Louisiana Technical Schools, Community Colleges, and Proprietary Schools that offer technical (non-academic) programs.
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Requirements:
Core GPA – 2.50
ACT – 17+ or WorkKeys Silver
**For updates regarding Jump Start and TOPS Tech, Text “JUMPSTART” to 99008**
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8. LEAP 2025 Exams - English I or English II - - Algebra I or Geometry -
Along with completing either the TOPS University Diploma or the Jump Start TOPS Tech Diploma, students must also pass LEAP 2025 exams in order to graduate!
LEAP also factors into 20% of a student’s final grade in that course.
Students must pass 3 LEAP exams from the following
(1 from each category):
- English I or English II -
- Algebra I or Geometry -
Biology I or US History -
Achievement levels: Advanced, Mastery, Basic, Approaching Basic, Unsatisfactory
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9. Honors Placement Advanced on LEAP and an A, B, or C final class grade
Students will be scheduled for Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes in the core subjects they qualify for based on LEAP (public) or Aspire (non-public) scores in each area AND final course grades.
Advanced on LEAP and an A, B, or C final class grade
Mastery on LEAP and an A or B final class grade
Basic on LEAP and an A final class grade
Students who qualify for honors courses will also be scheduled for Fine Arts Survey. Those who do not will be scheduled for Basic Career Readiness.
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10. Remediation Placement
Students will automatically be scheduled for remediation classes in Math and English based on LEAP scores. Students who are in need of remediation courses will be promoted to Transitional 9th Grade (T9).
8th Graders should score at least a “Basic” achievement level in either English Language Arts or Math and at least an “Approaching Basic” in all other areas with no “Unsatisfactory” achievement level in any of the four tests to be promoted to 9th Grade.
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11. Transcripts and Ranking
ALL courses taken for high school credit, including Edgenuity and those taken in middle school, will be on your child’s official high school transcript!
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This can affect class ranking, GPA, TOPS eligibility and college admission!
All Edgenuity courses must be completed by May 28, 2018 for high school credit. After this date, all progress will be purged, and students will not be allowed to continue on their courses the following school year.
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Grade Promotion
Students are promoted based on the number of units they earn each school year
Freshman: 0 – 5 units
Sophomore: 6 – 11 units
Junior: 12 – 17 units
Senior: units
*** Number of units alone does not indicate if a student is on track to graduate.***
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Choosing your 9th grade elective(s) (Most courses will be assigned based on 8th grade test scores and performance)
Fill out all the information in the top box.
Read the course descriptions and flow chart on the back of the page for help in selecting electives.
Choose your electives. NUMBER your choices 1, 2, and 3. Number 1 should be your first choice, and will be the class that we will try our best to put in your 9th grade schedule!
Indicate your interest in the honors program.
Please let us know what diploma pathway you see your child pursuing.
Sign and date the bottom.
Turn in your schedule proposal to the designated teacher at your school. Delay in turning in your schedule means you may not get your 1st choice class!!!
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Parent Involvement
Freshman Orientation – August 6, 2018
Open House
Annual Individual Planning Meetings
10th Grade Parent Night – Diploma Options
11th & 12th Grade Financial Aid Presentations (TOPS info)
12th Grade FAFSA Completion Day
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Support Contacts Assumption High School Freshman Academy (985) Ext
- Jessica Thibodeaux, 9th Grade Principal - - Jenny Cedotal, 9th Grade Academy Secretary - Counselors: - Alyssa Aysenne, A-D Counselor - - Shannon Bayham, E-M Counselor - - Erin Theriot, N-Z Counselor -
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