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Hammond High Magnet School

Hammond High Magnet School 45168 River Road Hammond, Louisiana 70401 (985) 345-7235 Phone (985) 345-5252 Fax

2011-2012 Career Clusters Guide

This Career Clusters Guide is designed to serve as a guide for students entering in the 2011-12 academic school year. As required by state law, all students must select a Career Cluster and Career Pathway to base their plan of study upon. Students are then advised in the proper course selection in order to develop their own Individual Graduation Plan (IGP), which serves as their roadmap towards graduation. Regular meetings with school counselors and carefully following this plan will ensure that students meet all requirements necessary for graduation. A student will only be permitted to make changes to his/her Career Cluster at the end of an academic year. However, it is important to note that making changes at any point can result in a possible delay in graduation.

In order to successfully complete a selected career cluster and pathway, a student must complete a minimum of 4 units in Primary Electives and a minimum of 2 units in Related Electives, of which one unit must be a computer course. The only substitution that will be allowed will be if a student completes 5 units in Primary Electives and one unit of a computer course. Several industry-based certifications are available to students choosing a career cluster; please consult a counselor for more information on these opportunities.

The following plans of study list the required courses for graduation along with the electives available to complete a Career Cluster in a yearly sequence that is easy to follow. Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must adhere to specific requirements listed, and those graduating in 2011-2013 who wish to meet TOPS course requirements must take IBCA.

Please see the course description guide to more information about the courses offered and their prerequisites.

1 | H a m m o n d H i g h M a g n e t S c h o o l Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Pathways in Agriculture Production, Management, & Entrepreneurship

This career cluster prepares students for postsecondary education programs in Agricultural Sciences, Farm and Ranch Management, Agricultural Production, Food Science and Technology, Forestry, and other related sciences. Students choosing this career cluster will be prepared for careers in various agricultural occupations such as Agricultural Product Inspections, Fish and Game Officer, Fisheries Manager or Technician, Forest Worker or Logger, Park Manager or Technician, or Water Monitoring Technician.

Primary Electives: Agriculture I, II, III (at least 1 course required) Journey to Careers Environmental Science Nutrition & Food Small Animal Care

Related Electives: Advanced Nutrition & Food Foreign Languages Biology II IBCA (required) Business English Nutrition & Food Chemistry Physics Financial Math World Geography Fine Arts Survey World History

Freshman Year English I 1 unit Sophomore Year Algebra I 1 unit English II 1 unit Physical Science 1 unit Geometry 1 unit World Geography 1 unit Biology 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Civics 1 unit Journey to Careers 1 unit Physical Education 0.5 units Agriculture I 1 unit Health Education 0.5 units Related Elective 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Total units 8 units Primary Elective 1 unit IBCA 1 unit Junior Year Total units 8 units English III 1 unit Algebra II 1 unit Chemistry 1 unit Senior Year American History 1 unit English IV 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Math Elective** 1 unit Fine Arts Elective* 1 unit Science Elective** 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Social Studies Elective 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Electives (optional) 1-4 units Total units 8 units Total units 4-8 units

*Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year. **Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.

2 | H a m m o n d H i g h M a g n e t S c h o o l Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication Career Pathway in Liberal Arts

This career cluster best serves students who wish to be involved in the school band or choir throughout high school, or those wishing to pursue college majors in Music, English or Fine Arts.

Primary Electives: Art I, II* Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Band* Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Choir* Journey to Careers Fine Arts Survey Studio Piano (*At least one course required in any of these areas.)

Related Electives: Financial Math Psychology Foreign Languages IBCA (required) Publications

Freshman Year Sophomore Year English I 1 unit English II 1 unit Algebra I 1 unit Geometry 1 unit Physical Science 1 unit Biology 1 unit World Geography 1 unit Civics 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Physical Education 0.5 units Journey to Careers 1 unit Health Education 0.5 units Primary Elective 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit IBCA 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Related Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Junior Year English III 1 unit Algebra II 1 unit Senior Year Chemistry 1 unit English IV 1 unit American History 1 unit Math Elective** 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Science Elective** 1 unit Fine Arts Elective* 1 unit Social Studies Elective 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Electives (optional) 1-4 units Related Elective 1 unit Total units 4-8 units Total units 8 units

*Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year. **Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.

3 | H a m m o n d H i g h M a g n e t S c h o o l Government and Public Administration Career Pathway in JROTC

This career cluster is suitable for students who wish to pursue careers in the military field or major in Criminal Justice at the college level. Students who enroll in JROTC throughout high school are eligible to apply for college scholarships upon graduation.

Primary Electives: JROTC I, II, III, IV (at least 1 course required) Journey to Careers World Geography

Related Electives: Advanced Math Physics Biology II Psychology Financial Math Social Studies elective First Responder World Geography IBCA (required) World History

Freshman Year English I 1 unit Sophomore Year Algebra I 1 unit English II 1 unit Physical Science 1 unit Geometry 1 unit World Geography 1 unit Biology 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Civics 1 unit Journey to Careers 1 unit Physical Education 0.5 units JROTC I 1 unit Health Education 0.5 units Related Elective 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Total units 8 units JROTC II 1 unit IBCA 1 unit Junior Year Total units 8 units English III 1 unit Algebra II 1 unit Chemistry 1 unit Senior Year American History 1 unit English IV 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Math Elective** 1 unit Fine Arts Elective* 1 unit Science Elective** 1 unit Primary or Related Elective Social Studies Elective 1 unit 1 unit Electives (optional) 1-4 units Related Elective 1 unit Total units 4-8 units Total units 8 units

*Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year. **Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.

4 | H a m m o n d H i g h M a g n e t S c h o o l Health Science Career Pathway in Emergency Health Care

Students in this career pathway are prepared for such careers as an EMT, Athletic Trainer, First Responder, or Paramedic. Students will also be prepared for college majors in Allied Health, Biology, Nursing, Sports Medicine, and Pre-Med.

Primary Electives: EMT – Basic* First Responder* Allied Health Services I Journey to Careers Intro to Health Occupations Medical Terminology Nurse Assistant Psychology (*At least one course required in any of these areas.)

Related Electives: Advanced Math Calculus Advanced Nutrition & Food Early Childhood Ed Algebra II Financial Math Biology II Physics

Freshman Year Sophomore Year English I 1 unit English II 1 unit Algebra I 1 unit Geometry 1 unit Physical Science 1 unit Biology 1 unit World Geography 1 unit Civics 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Physical Education 0.5 units Journey to Careers 1 unit Health Education 0.5 units Intro to Health Occ. 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Elective 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Related Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Junior Year English III 1 unit Algebra II 1 unit Senior Year Chemistry 1 unit English IV 1 unit American History 1 unit Math Elective*** 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Science Elective*** 1 unit Fine Arts Elective** 1 unit Social Studies Elective 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Electives (optional) 1-4 units Related Elective 1 unit Total units 4-8 units Total units 8 units

**Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year. ***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.

5 | H a m m o n d H i g h M a g n e t S c h o o l Health Science Career Pathway in Health Professionals

Students in this career pathway are prepared for such health careers as a Surgical Technologist, Medical Assistant, Lab Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Healthcare Administrator, or Health Information Coder. Students will also be prepared for college majors in Allied Health, Biology, and Pre-Med.

Primary Electives: Allied Health Services I, II* Medical Terminology* Biology II Journey to Careers Intro to Health Occupations EMT – Basic Nurse Assistant Pharmacy Technician (*At least one course required in any of these areas.)

Related Electives: Advanced Math Financial Math Advanced Nutrition & Food Physics Algebra II Nutrition & Food Calculus Physics Chemistry Psychology Early Childhood Ed

Freshman Year Sophomore Year English I 1 unit English II 1 unit Algebra I 1 unit Geometry 1 unit Physical Science 1 unit Biology 1 unit World Geography 1 unit Civics 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Physical Education 0.5 units Journey to Careers 1 unit Health Education 0.5 units Intro to Health Occ. 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Elective 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Related Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Junior Year English III 1 unit Algebra II 1 unit Senior Year Chemistry 1 unit English IV 1 unit American History 1 unit Math Elective*** 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Science Elective*** 1 unit Fine Arts Elective** 1 unit Social Studies Elective 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Electives (optional) 1-4 units Related Elective 1 unit Total units 4-8 units Total units 8 units

**Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year. ***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.

6 | H a m m o n d H i g h M a g n e t S c h o o l Health Science Career Pathway in Nursing

Students in this career pathway are prepared for such health careers as an LPN, Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, or Registered Nurse. Students will also be prepared for college majors in Allied Health, Biology, and Nursing.

Primary Electives: Nurse Assistant* (At least one course required.) Allied Health Services I Medical Terminology Journey to Careers Intro to Health Occupations First Responder Pharmacy Technician

Related Electives: Advanced Math IBCA Advanced Nutrition & Food Nutrition & Food Biology II or elective Physical Ed elective Chemistry Physics Early Childhood Ed Psychology Financial Math

Freshman Year Sophomore Year English I 1 unit English II 1 unit Algebra I 1 unit Geometry 1 unit Physical Science 1 unit Biology 1 unit World Geography 1 unit Civics 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Physical Education 0.5 units Journey to Careers 1 unit Health Education 0.5 units Intro to Health Occ. 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Elective 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Related Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Junior Year English III 1 unit Algebra II 1 unit Senior Year Chemistry 1 unit English IV 1 unit American History 1 unit Math Elective*** 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Science Elective*** 1 unit Fine Arts Elective** 1 unit Social Studies Elective 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Nurse Assistant 2 units Related Elective 1 unit Electives (optional) 1-2units Total units 8 units Total units 6-8 units

*Nurse Assistant course cannot be taken until Senior Year. **Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year. ***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.

7 | H a m m o n d H i g h M a g n e t S c h o o l Health Science Career Pathway in Nutrition & Food

Students in this career pathway are prepared for such health careers as a Dietician, Dietetic Technician, Nutritionist, or Food Services Manager. Students will also be prepared for college majors in Health Services and Nutrition & Food.

Primary Electives: Nutrition & Food* Advanced Nutrition & Food* Chemistry Journey to Careers Consumer Home Economics (FCS) (*Required Courses)

Related Electives: Adult Responsibilities Consumer Home Ec. Biology II Financial Math Early Childhood Ed IBCA (required) Environmental Science Prostart I, II Family and Consumer Science elective

Freshman Year Sophomore Year English I 1 unit English II 1 unit Algebra I 1 unit Geometry 1 unit Physical Science 1 unit Biology 1 unit World Geography 1 unit Civics 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Physical Education 0.5 units Journey to Careers 1 unit Health Education 0.5 units FCS 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Elective 1 unit Nutrition & Food 0.5 units Total units 8 units Adv. Nutrition & Food 0.5 units Related Elective 1 unit Junior Year Total units 8 units English III 1 unit Algebra II 1 unit Chemistry 1 unit Senior Year American History 1 unit English IV 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Math Elective*** 1 unit Fine Arts Elective** 1 unit Science Elective*** 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Social Studies Elective 1 unit Related Elective 1 unit Electives (optional) 1-2units Total units 8 units Total units 4-8 units

*Nurse Assistant course cannot be taken until Senior Year. **Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year. ***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.

8 | H a m m o n d H i g h M a g n e t S c h o o l Health Science Career Pathway in Pharmacy

Students in this career pathway are prepared for health careers in Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician. Students will be prepared for college majors in Pharmacy and Pre-Med.

Primary Electives: Pharmacy Technician* (Required) Biology II Medical Terminology Journey to Careers Intro to Health Occupations

Related Electives: Advanced Math Financial Math Advanced Nutrition & Food Nutrition & Food Calculus Physics

Freshman Year Sophomore Year English I 1 unit English II 1 unit Algebra I 1 unit Geometry 1 unit Physical Science 1 unit Biology 1 unit World Geography 1 unit Civics 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Physical Education 0.5 units Journey to Careers 1 unit Health Education 0.5 units Intro to Health Occ. 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Elective 1 unit Related Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Junior Year English III 1 unit Algebra II 1 unit Senior Year Chemistry 1 unit English IV 1 unit American History 1 unit Math Elective*** 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Science Elective*** 1 unit Fine Arts Elective** 1 unit Social Studies Elective 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Pharmacy Technician 1 unit Related Elective 1 unit Electives (optional) 1-3units Total units 8 units Total units 5-8 units

*Pharmacy Technician course cannot be taken until Senior Year. **Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year. ***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.

9 | H a m m o n d H i g h M a g n e t S c h o o l Health Science Career Pathway in Sports Medicine

Students in this career pathway are prepared for health careers in Physical Therapy and Athletic Training. Students will also be prepared for college majors in Sports Medicine, Biology, and Kinesiology.

Primary Electives: Sports Medicine I, II, III* (At least one unit required.) Allied Health Services I Medical Terminology Journey to Careers Intro to Health Occupations First Responder EMT – Basic Nurse Assistant Nutrition & Food/Adv. Nutrition & Food Psychology CTE Internship

Related Electives: Advanced Math Health Occupation elective Biology II IBCA (required) Calculus PE III Chemistry Physics Financial Math

Freshman Year Sophomore Year English I 1 unit English II 1 unit Algebra I 1 unit Geometry 1 unit Physical Science 1 unit Biology 1 unit World Geography 1 unit Civics 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Physical Education 0.5 units Journey to Careers 1 unit Health Education 0.5 units Intro to Health Occ. 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit IBCA 1 unit Sports Medicine I & II 1 unit Total units 8 units Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Junior Year English III 1 unit Algebra II 1 unit Senior Year Chemistry 1 unit English IV 1 unit American History 1 unit Math Elective*** 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Science Elective*** 1 unit Fine Arts Elective** 1 unit Social Studies Elective 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Electives (optional) 1-4units Related Elective 1 unit Total units 4-8 units Total units 8 units

**Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year. ***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.

10 | H a m m o n d H i g h M a g n e t S c h o o l Hospitality and Tourism Career Pathway in Culinary Arts

Students in this career pathway are prepared for careers as a Cook, Caterer, and Executive Chef. Students will be prepared for college majors in Culinary Arts, Food Services, and Restaurant, Food and Beverage Services.

Primary Electives: ProStart I, II* (required) Nutrition & Food Advanced Nutrition & Food Journey to Careers

Related Electives: Art I Fine Arts Survey Chemistry IBCA (required) FCS elective Psychology Financial Math

Freshman Year Sophomore Year English I 1 unit English II 1 unit Algebra I 1 unit Geometry 1 unit Physical Science 1 unit Biology 1 unit World Geography 1 unit Civics 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Physical Education 0.5 units Journey to Careers 1 unit Health Education 0.5 units Intro to Health Occ. 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit IBCA 1 unit Nutrition & Food 0.5 units Total units 8 units Adv. Nutrition & Food 0.5 units Related Elective 1 unit Junior Year Total units 8 units English III 1 unit Algebra II 1 unit Chemistry 1 unit Senior Year American History 1 unit English IV 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Math Elective*** 1 unit Fine Arts Elective** 1 unit Science Elective*** 1 unit ProStart I 1 unit Social Studies Elective 1 unit Elective 1 unit ProStart II 2 units Total units 8 units Electives (optional) 1-2units Total units 6-8 units

*ProStart I course cannot be taken until Junior Year. **Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year. ***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.

11 | H a m m o n d H i g h M a g n e t S c h o o l Human Services Career Pathway in Child Development Services

Students in this career pathway are prepared for such careers as Childcare Assistant, Preschool Teacher, or Teacher’s Assistant. Students will also be prepared for college majors in Early Childhood Development.

Primary Electives: Early Childhood Ed I, II* (At least one course required.) Adult Responsibilities Consumer Home Economics Journey to Careers Parenthood Ed Psychology

Related Electives: Art I IBCA (required) Advanced Nutrition & Food Nurse Assistant Business English Nutrition & Food Chemistry Physics Environmental Science Psychology Financial Math FCS elective

Freshman Year Sophomore Year English I 1 unit English II 1 unit Algebra I 1 unit Geometry 1 unit Physical Science 1 unit Biology 1 unit World Geography 1 unit Civics 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Physical Education 0.5 units Journey to Careers 1 unit Health Education 0.5 units FCS 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit IBCA 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Related Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Junior Year English III 1 unit Algebra II 1 unit Senior Year Chemistry 1 unit English IV 1 unit American History 1 unit Math Elective*** 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Science Elective*** 1 unit Fine Arts Elective** 1 unit Social Studies Elective 1 unit Early Childhood Ed 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Related Elective 1 unit Electives (optional) 1-2units Total units 8 units Total units 5-8 units

*Early Childhood Ed course cannot be taken until Junior Year. **Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year. ***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.

12 | H a m m o n d H i g h M a g n e t S c h o o l Information Technology Career Pathway in Computer Science

Students in this career pathway are prepared for such careers as Computer Programmer, Operating Systems Designer, and Game Programmer. Students will also be prepared for college majors in Computer Science and Computer Engineering.

Primary Electives: Computer Science I, II* (At least one course required.) Computer Architect Advanced Math Journey to Careers Physics

Related Electives: Financial Math IBCA General Technology Ed (GTE) Psychology

Freshman Year Sophomore Year English I 1 unit English II 1 unit Algebra I 1 unit Geometry 1 unit Physical Science 1 unit Biology 1 unit World Geography 1 unit Civics 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Physical Education 0.5 units Journey to Careers 1 unit Health Education 0.5 units GTE 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit IBCA 1 unit Computer Science I 1 unit Total units 8 units Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Junior Year English III 1 unit Algebra II 1 unit Senior Year Chemistry 1 unit English IV 1 unit American History 1 unit Math Elective*** 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Science Elective*** 1 unit Fine Arts Elective** 1 unit Social Studies Elective 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Elective 1 unit Electives (optional) 1-2units Total units 8 units Total units 5-8 units

**Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year. ***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.

13 | H a m m o n d H i g h M a g n e t S c h o o l Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Career Pathway in Engineering

Students in this career pathway are prepared for careers in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, and Industrial Engineering. Students will also be prepared for college majors in various areas of Engineering.

Primary Electives: Advanced Math* Biology II* Physics* Engineering Design I, II* Journey to Careers Calculus Computer Science I, II *At least one of these courses is required.

Related Electives: Art I Financial Math Algebra II Fine Arts Survey Biology II General Technology Ed (GTE) Chemistry Geometry English IV IBCA Environmental Science Physics Psychology World Geography World History

Freshman Year Sophomore Year English I 1 unit English II 1 unit Algebra I 1 unit Geometry 1 unit Physical Science 1 unit Biology 1 unit World Geography 1 unit Civics 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Physical Education 0.5 units Journey to Careers 1 unit Health Education 0.5 units GTE 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Elective 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Related Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Junior Year English III 1 unit Algebra II 1 unit Senior Year Chemistry 1 unit English IV 1 unit American History 1 unit Math Elective*** 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Science Elective*** 1 unit Fine Arts Elective** 1 unit Social Studies Elective 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Primary Elective 1 unit Elective 1 unit Electives (optional) 1-2units Total units 8 units Total units 5-8 units

**Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year. ***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.

14 | H a m m o n d H i g h M a g n e t S c h o o l LA Core 4 Curriculum

Students not interested in pursuing any of the career clusters offered at Hammond High Magnet School can choose this option and still meet graduation requirements.

Please note that if a student fails to meet the LA Core 4 requirements and he/she has not selected an Area of Concentration, he/she could possibly delay his/her graduation.

Freshman Year Sophomore Year English I 1 unit English II 1 unit Algebra I 1 unit Geometry 1 unit Physical Science 1 unit Biology 1 unit World Geography 1 unit Civics 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Physical Education 0.5 units Journey to Careers 1 unit Health Education 0.5 units Elective* 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Elective 1 unit Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units

Junior Year English III 1 unit Senior Year Algebra II 1 unit English IV 1 unit Chemistry 1 unit Math Elective*** 1 unit American History 1 unit Science Elective*** 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Social Studies Elective 1 unit Fine Arts Elective** 1 unit Electives (optional) 1-4 units Elective 1 unit Total units 4-8 units Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units

*Students who meet criteria are eligible to take a foreign language during their freshman year. **Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year. ***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.

 Students graduating in 2011-2013 who wish to meet TOPS course requirements must also take IBCA as an elective.

15 | H a m m o n d H i g h M a g n e t S c h o o l LA Core 4 Fast Track Curriculum

Students not interested in pursuing any of the career clusters offered at Hammond High Magnet School and who wish to accelerate their plan of study can choose this option to meet graduation requirements in three years instead of four.

Please note that if a student fails to meet the LA Core 4 requirements and he/she has not selected an Area of Concentration, he/she could possibly delay his/her graduation.

Year 1 English I 1 unit Algebra I 1 unit Physical Science 1 unit World Geography 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Journey to Careers 1 unit Year 2 Biology 1 unit English II 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Geometry 1 unit Total units 8 units English III 1 unit Civics 1 unit Physical Education 0.5 units Year 3 Health Education 0.5 units English IV 1 unit Foreign Language 1 unit Algebra II 1 unit Chemistry 1 unit American History 1 unit Elective 1 unit Math Elective*** 1 unit Total units 8 units Fine Arts Elective** 1 unit Science Elective*** 1 unit Social Studies Elective*** 1 unit Elective 1 unit Total units 8 units

*Students who meet criteria are eligible to take a foreign language during their freshman year. **Fine Arts elective can be taken in junior or senior year. ***Students wishing to meet TOPS course requirements must take advanced-level courses in Math and Science.

 Students graduating in 2011-2013 who wish to meet TOPS course requirements must also take IBCA as an elective.

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