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Course Requirements
Course Requirements
Students earning a Jump Start/TOPS Tech diploma must have 23 Carnegie units as indicated below. Only courses taught in Terrebonne Parish are listed.
Students earning a Jump Start/TOPS Tech diploma must have 23 Carnegie units as indicated below. Only courses taught in Terrebonne Parish are listed.
English Requirements - 4 Units
English Requirements - 4 Units
- 1 Unit - English I
- 1 Unit - English II
- 2 Units (choose 2) - English III, Business English, Technical Writing, or English IV
Math Requirements - 4 Units
Math Requirements - 4 Units
- 1 Unit - Algebra I
- 3 Units (choose 3) - Math Essentials, Business Math, Financial Literacy, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra III, Advanced Math Functions and Statistics, Advanced Math Pre-Calculus
Science Requirements - 2 Units
Science Requirements - 2 Units
- 1 Unit - Biology I
- 1 Unit - Chemistry I, Environmental Science, or Physical Science
Social Studies Requirements - 2 Units
Social Studies Requirements - 2 Units
- 1 Unit - US History
- 1 Unit - Civics
Health/Physical Education Requirements - 2 Units
Health/Physical Education Requirements - 2 Units
- 1 Unit - Physical Education I
- 1/2 Unit - Physical Education II, Marching Band, Extracurricular Sports, Cheer, or Dance (Student must be in the activity a minimum of 45 days to earn the credit.)
- 1/2 Unit - Health Education
Jump Start Electives - 9 Units
Jump Start Electives - 9 Units
9 Units will come from the following:
9 Units will come from the following:
- Jump Start School-Based Electives - Law Studies, Speech, IBCA, BCA, Cooperative Marketing, Principles of Business, Entrepreneurship, Quest for Success, EMR/EMT, Virtual Workplace Experience I & II, Intro to Maritime Careers and Opportunities, Food Service/Culinary
*1 unit credit must come from Journeys to Careers, Education for Careers, Quest for Success, or JAG
*1 unit credit must come from Journeys to Careers, Education for Careers, Quest for Success, or JAG
*Courses that count towards an academic requirement cannot also count towards the requirement of 9 Carnegie credits for a Jump Start Pathway.
*Courses that count towards an academic requirement cannot also count towards the requirement of 9 Carnegie credits for a Jump Start Pathway.
Scheduling Guidelines
Scheduling Guidelines
- Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors must carry a full schedule (Exception: Juniors in Marketing may get out after their 6th period class to go to work as part of the Marketing curriculum.)
- Vocal and Instumental Music must be scheduled the full year in order to participate in Choir or Band.
- Only 4 Units of Physical Education count toward the 24/23 units needed for graduation.
- Honors courses may only be scheduled if a student has been placed in the honors program based on placement guidelines.
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