- What are the State of Louisiana Graduation Requirements?
- What is the 5 yr. plan?
- What are diploma endorsements?
- What is the GEE 21?
- What is TOPS?
- What are post-secondary requirements?
- What about scholarships?
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What are the State of Louisiana Graduation Requirements?
English...........................4 units
Mathematics.......................3 units
Science...........................3 units
Social Studies....................3 units
Phys. Educ. I, II, or JROTC.......1.5 units
Health Ed......................... .5 units
Electives...........................8 units
Total Minimum for Graduation........23 units
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What is the 5 yr. plan?
Each student shall develop with the input of his family, a Five-Year
Educational Plan. Such a plan shall include a sequence of courses which are
consistant with the student's stated goals for one year after graduation.
In addition, student shall meet state diploma requirements and, if
applicable, TOPS scholarship requirements.
The course requirements for the career cluster shall consist of the
following:
1. At least 6 or more units from a chosen cluster
2. 4 units must be primary units.
3. 2 units must be related courses, with one of these being a computer
technology class.
4. Courses should be selected to prepare a student for a postsecondary
education and/or career.
Parents and students are responsible for ensuring that they meet graduation,
career cluster, GEE 21, diploma endorsements, TOPS,and post-secondary
requirements.
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What are diploma endorsements?
Based on the student's choices for classes and the successful completion of
these courses, a student has the opportunity to earn academic endorsements,
career technical endorsements, and articulated credit upon graduation. The
students receive this information during their years at NHS. Please also
see the endorsements page for further explanation.
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What is the GEE 21?
This is the state graduation exit exam that all students must pass before
receiving a Louisiana state diploma. Students must pass the ENGLISH and
MATH components, PLUS pass either SCIENCE OR SOCIAL STUDIES component.
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What is TOPS?
This is the Louisians Tuition Opportunity Program for Students. If a
student takes and passes the 17.5 units of the CORE curriculum of TOPS and
earns a 2.5 gpa in that core (on a 4.0 scale), the state will pay for the
tuition of that child when he enters a Louisiana state college.
See the LOSFA website for more information: www.osfa.state.la.us
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What are post-secondary requirements?
Each university has their own set standards for acceptance into their
university. Be sure to contact the university of your choice to make sure
your child has the recommended requirements. GPA is usually determined on a
4.0 scale.
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What about scholarships?
See the scholarships page on this website. Please understand that it is UP
TO THE PARENT AND THE STUDENT to research what scholarships are available
and what you might qualify for. The counselor is here to help with the
paperwork submission of the scholarship.
