This diploma pathway prepares students to attend a four-year university to pursue a degree.  The Core Curriculum meets the minimum requirements for admission to a Louisiana college or university and course requirements for the TOPS Scholarship Program.

TOPS University Core Curriculum (24 units)

• English (4 units): English I, II, III, & IV

• Math (4 units): Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, & Advanced Math

• Social Studies (4 units): American History, Civics, World Geography, & World History

• Science (4 units): Biology, Chemistry, & two of the following: 

  • • Environmental Science, Physical Science, Biology II, Physics (ACCC)

• Foreign Language (2 units of same language): 

  • • Spanish, American Sign Language (ACCC), French (E2020), Latin (E2020)

• Physical Education (2 units): PE (1.5 units) & Health (0.5 unit)

• Art Elective (1 unit): 

  • • Art, Band, Theater, Choir, or Fine Arts Survey

• Financial Literacy (1 unit)

• Electives (2 units)

  • Computer Science (required for cohort of 2029 and later)