The Guidance Department assists students in dealing with academic decisions, career plans, personal problems, social skills, and other areas in preparing the student to take her/his place in our society.
During the school year, Mrs. Everett has group meetings and individual conferences to address the issues of students and to help them make good decisions. Mrs. Everett also meets with juniors and seniors to begin the graduation and college orientation process. Support is provided to all students throughout the year with a wealth of information that will help students plan their future. Students should feel free to make an
appointment when they need advice on any problem.
Graduation Requirements
Minimum Course Requirements for High School Graduation
English / Language Arts |
4 units |
| English I, English II, and English III in consecutive order Also English IV | |
Mathematics |
3 units |
| Algebra I, 2 units from Geometry, Algebra II or an advanced math | |
Science |
3 units |
| I unit of Biology, 2 units from Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, OR Environmental Science | |
Social Studies |
3 units |
| American History, one-half unit of Civics, one-half unit of Free Enterprise, and World History | |
Health Education |
1/2 unit |
Physical Education |
1 1/2 units |
| A maximum of four units of physical education may be used toward graduation | |
Electives |
8 units |
| Total Units Required for Graduation | 23 units |
The English / Language Arts and Mathematics components of the GEE 21 are first administered to 10th grade students.
The Science and Social Studies components of the GEE are administered first to 11th grade students.
Remediation and retake opportunities will be provided for students that do not pass the test. Students will be provided
50 hours of remediation each year in each content area they do not pass.
College may seem like a long way off, but it's really right around the corner. Students should choose classes that are interesting and challenging and spend time reading about your interests. If you are curious about a particular college, trade school, or other programs, please see Mrs. Everett.
ACT Information
The ACT Assessment consists of English, Reading, Mathematics, and Science Reasoning. Most colleges and universities require students to take this or similar tests before being admitted to the school. The test consists of 215 multiple-choice questions. The test takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete. The ACT is not an aptitude or an IQ test. The ACT is a curriculum based exam. The questions are based on what you have leaned in your high school English, math and science classes.
For more information on the ACT test, go to www.act.org
Paying for college should not be a deterrent to students attending the school of their choice. The state of Louisiana and the federal Department of Education provide many resources to help
students pay the cost of college.
Louisiana offers the T.O.P.S. program. This is a state sponsored grant that helps students pay for college. To get more information concerning TOPS, go to www.regents.state.la.us
To apply for a wide range of financial aide for attending college, the FASFA form must be completed.
This form opens the door to a long list of programs of financial aide. To get more
information about
FASFA, contact www.fafsa.ed.gov
Students are classified and assigned to a grade level according to the number of
high school units they have successfully completed.
The number of years in school does not determine the grade level of high school students.
Only the number of high school units completed by the student determines grade placement.
Grade Placement Based on High School Units Completed
Earned Units Classification
6 units including English I Grade 10 (Sophomore)
12 units including English I, II, and a Math unit Grade 11 (Junior)
16 units providing the remaining units results in graduation Grade 12 (Senior)