Sacred Heart High School

Religious Formation, Academic Excellence, & Social Development

Course Offerings

2016-2017

Sacred Heart High School

114 Trojan Lane Ville Platte, LA 70586

(337) 363-1475 Fax (337) 363-0348

Father Jason Vidrine

Mrs. Diane Fontenot, Principal

Mrs. Dawn Shipp, Assistant High School Principal

If you need information concerning:

AthleticsMr. Joshua Harper Athletics Director (337)363-6372

CafeteriaMrs. Lana Brown Cafeteria Manager (337) 363-3473

CurriculumMrs. Sheila Guillory Curriculum Director (337) 363-3183

DevelopmentMrs. Kim LeJeune Development Director (337) 363-8050

Finances Mrs. Kathy Daire Bookkeeper (337) 363-3312

GeneralMrs. Rita DeVille Receptionist (337) 363-1475

Mrs. DessaLaHaye Administration Secretary (337) 363-4950

Guidance ServicesMrs. Sadie Fontenot Guidance Counselor (337) 363-6722

LibraryMrs. Laura Daire Librarian (337) 363-7976

Religion DepartmentMrs. Anne-Christine Jagneaux Religion Director (337)363-1142

TechnologyMrs. Yvette Buller Technology Director (337) 363-1477

Sacred Heart School

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Rooted in the mission of the school and designed to foster the achievement of the philosophy, mission, vision and goals of the school, Sacred Heart School is committed to providing the highest quality Catholic education for each student. Combining evidence-based methods and current best practices, we are dedicated to equipping our students with the tools necessary to be successful individuals who are responsible, life-long learners, effective communicators and problem solvers.

In preparation for the 2016-2017 school year, our faculty and staff have designed a program of studies which is guided by AdvancED, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the requirements of Louisiana Department of Education, the Louisiana Board of Regents college admissions requirements and the general entrance requirements of colleges, universities and career training programs. While maintaining the religion course requirement for all grade levels is a priority, Sacred Heart School is committed to guiding our students in selecting courses that will maximize their opportunities for continued growth in the future.

The 2016-2017Course Offerings Guide provides a description of all courses, and prerequisites. Although information regarding TOPS is included, everyone is advised to periodically refer to the Louisiana Department of Education website, for updates.

A student’s schedule is subject to change to balance student enrollment in certain classes; as a result, students may not request specific teachers. Poor performance in a course, dislike of the sequence of courses and/or dislike of a teacher does not merit consideration for a change. The school will not consider a request for a change in the schedule unless one or more of the following conditions are met:

a. due to a scheduling error committed by the school;

b. a student is completing an academic course, which substantially affects some

scheduled course in the summer before the new school year;

c. a student must take a course failed the previous school year and which was not available online as a summer-school session.

Creating a master schedule is a challenging task which requires the coordination of numerous factors and limitations; therefore, your cooperation in reviewing this guide, consulting with our guidance counselor making course selections carefully and adhering to the timeline provided will contribute to a smooth and successful scheduling process for everyone involved.

The attached schedule request forms are to be completed online and submitted by specified due date according to grade levels.If a schedule request is not submitted by this date and time, school personnel will complete the schedule to the best of their knowledge.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation,

SHS Administration

Table of Contents

Diploma Requirements……………………………………………. 5

Sacred Heart Honors Curriculum………………………………... 6

TOPS Requirements……………………………………………….. 9

TOPS TECH Requirements……………………………………….. 13

Course Descriptions………………………………………………… 14

FORMS

SHHS Four Year Plan………………………………………….24

Honors GPA Worksheet……………………………………….25

Core & TOPS GPA Calculations………………………………26

TOPS Worksheet………………………………………………..27

TOPS TECH Worksheet………………………………………..28

Sacred Heart High School

Diploma Requirements 2016-2017

To receive a diploma from Sacred Heart, students are required to: 1) complete a total of 8 semesters (4 years) in high school, 2) complete all the required religious service hours per year, 3) English I, II, III, IV are required ,4) successfully complete all of the academic requirements for one of the following diplomas:

Core 4 / Basic Core / SHS Honors
  • This curriculum is for college bound students.
  • It is very similar to the TOPS curriculum.
  • Allows the student to enroll in a 4-year university directly out of high school.
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  • Standard High School Diploma
  • This does not follow the TOPS curriculum, but it is similar to the TOPS TECH curriculum.
  • Students will not be able to directly enroll in a 4-year university after high school.
  • Students must attend a technical college or 2-year college before enrolling in a 4-year college.
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  • Very similar to the Core 4 and TOPS curriculum.
  • In order for a student to be considered a candidate for the Sacred Heart School Honors Curriculum, the student must complete the 22 Honors classes with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. (Only the 22 classes will be averaged and GPA must be at least a 3.5)
  • Honors classes willbe at a faster rate and more rigorous.

Religion – 4 Units
Religious Studies I, II, III, IV / Religion – 4 Units
Religious Studies I, II, III, IV / Religion – 4 Units
Religious Studies I, II, III, IV
English – 4 Units
English I, II, III, IV / English – 4 Units
English I, II, III, IV / English – 4 Units
English I, II, III, IV
Mathematics – 4 Units
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra II
  • Geometry
  • Advanced Math I
/ Mathematics – 4 Units
  • Algebra I
  • Geometry
  • Algebra II
  • Financial Math
/ Mathematics – 4 Units
  • Algebra I (H)
  • Algebra II (H)
  • Geometry (H)
  • Advanced Math I (H)

Science – 4 Units
  • Physical Science
  • Biology I
  • Chemistry I
  • 1 unit from the following: Biology II, Physics, orEnvironmental Science
/ Science – 3 Units
  • Physical Science
  • Biology I
  • Chemistry IorEnvironmentalScience
/ Science – 4 Units
  • Physical Science (H)
  • Biology I (H)
  • Chemistry I (H)
  • 1 unit from the following: Biology IIorPhysics

Social Studies – 4 Units
  • Civics
  • World Geography
  • U.S. History
  • World History
/ Social Studies – 3 Units
  • Civics
  • U.S. History
  • World Geography or World History
/ Social Studies – 4 Units
  • Civics
  • World Geography
  • U.S. History (H)
  • World History

Physical Education – 2 Units / Physical Education – 2 Units
Foreign Language – 2 Units
  • 2 units from the same foreign language (TOPS) or 2 units of speech (TOPS TECH)
/ No Foreign Language Needed / Foreign Language – 2 Units
  • 2 units from the same foreign language

Arts – 1 Unit
  • Art Ior Fine Arts Survey
/ *A student can take honors classes without being in the honors curriculum. Example- A student is planning to go into a science related field after high school. The student can take Biology I (H) and/or Chemistry I (H) to better prepare himself for college, even though the student is not in the Honors Curriculum.
Electives- 3 Units / Electives-8 Units
Total Credits - 28 / Total Credits – 24-28 / Total Credits - 22

Guidelines for placement into the Honors Program

Placement into freshman courses is under the supervision of the Administration and Guidance Department. Students entering their freshman year will be placed into Honors classes using the following guidelines:

Criteria for Honors Placement
English / Standardized Tests Average (6th-8th) of:
English = 85 National Percentile or higher
Meet Aspire Benchmark in English = 421
Final Grade: 90% or higher
Science / Standardized Tests Average (6th-8th) of:
Science & Math = 85 National Percentile or higher
Meet Aspire Benchmark in Science = 425 & Math= 422
Final Grade: 90% or higher
Math / Standardized Tests Average (6th-8th) of:
85 National Percentile or higher in Math
Meet Aspire Benchmarks in Math = 422
Final Grade: 90% or higher
Social Studies / Standardized Tests Average (6th-8th) of:
Reading = 85 National Percentile or higher
Meet Aspire Benchmarks in Reading=423
Final Grade: 90% or higher

For students who wish to enter into the honors program after 8th grade:

  • The student must meet the criteria on the chart above.
  • Eighth grade teachers will complete the teacher recommendation form and return to the guidance counselor.
  • The administration and counselor will meet to evaluate the student’s grades and teacher recommendations, with the final determination being made at the end of the school year.
  • Parent and student must sign Honors Curriculum contract

To maintain honors status (Grades 9-12):

  • The student must maintain an overall “B” average (3.0) or higher to be placed in the honors program for the following year.
  • If the student finishes a grading period with less than a “B” average, a warning letter will be sent to the parents/guardians by the Guidance Department. The warning letter will state that if the student continues to perform below a “B” average in other grading periods, the student will be removed from the honors program the following school year.
  • If the student has not achieved a “B” average on the final grading period, a confirmation letter will be sent home to the parents/guardians by the Administration. The confirmation letter states that the student will be placed in a regular level class the following school year because he/she was unable to attain a minimal “B” average.

For students who wish to take an honors class but not participate in the honors program:

  • The student must attain an overall minimal “B” average in the subject area the student wishes to take an honors course.
  • A teacher recommendation form is needed.
  • If the student finishes a grading period with less than a “B” average, a warning letter will be sent to the parents/guardians by the Guidance Department. The warning letter will state that if the student continues to perform below a “B” average in other grading periods, the student will be removed from the honors program the following school year.
  • If the student has not achieved a “B” average on the final grading period, a confirmation letter will be sent home to the parents/guardians by the Administration. The confirmation letter states that the student will be placed in a regular level class the following school year because he/she was unable to attain a minimal “B” average.

Honors’ Program Contract- After acceptance into the SHS Honors’ program, each student and parent will be asked to sign a contract accepting the responsibilities required by the school’s program.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL

HONORS CURRICULUM

Class of 2015-2017

In order for a student to be considered as a candidate for the Sacred Heart School Honors Curriculum, he/she must complete the following courses required with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher:

English I, II, III and IV

Algebra I or Algebra I, Parts I and II (Class of 2016 only), Geometry (Honors), Algebra II (Honors), and Advanced Math I (Honors)

Civics, U.S. History (Honors), World Geography and World History

Physical Science, Biology I (Honors), Chemistry I (Honors) and one of the following:

Biology II or Physics

(In the event a student completes more than one of the 2 subjects mentioned, the course with the highest grade earned will be calculated for the Honors Curriculum.)

Religious Studies I, II, III and IV

French I and II or Spanish I and II(Both units in the same language)

HONORS CURRICULUM

Class of 2018 and thereafter

In order for a student to be considered as a candidate for the Sacred Heart School Honors Curriculum, he/she must complete the following courses required with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher:

English I-IV (Honors)

Algebra I (Honors), Algebra II (Honors), Geometry (Honors), and Advanced Math I (Honors)

U.S. History, World Geography, Civics and World History

Physical Science(Honors), Biology I (Honors), Chemistry I (Honors) and one of the following:

Biology II or Physics

(In the event a student completes more than one of the 2 subjects mentioned, the course with the highest grade earned will be calculated for the Honors Curriculum.)

Religious Studies I, II, III and IV

French I and II or Spanish I and II(Both units in the same language)

TOPS

Louisiana’s Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) is a comprehensive program of state scholarships, and one of the most innovative and progressive student assistance programs in the nation.

TOPS has three award components:

  • TOPS Opportunity
  • TOPS Performance
  • TOPS Honors

Summary of the 3 TOPS categories:

TOPS Opportunity:- TOPS GPA of a 2.5 of higher on TOPS curriculum

-ACT Composite Score of 20 or higher

-Portion of tuition paid for 4 years- does not include lab fees, books, or room and board

TOPS Performance:- TOPS GPA of a 3.0 or higher on TOPS curriculum

-ACT Score of 23

-Portion of tuition paid for 4 years plus $400 annually

TOPS Honors- TOPS GPA of a 3.0 or higher on TOPS curriculum

-ACT score of 27

-Portion of tuition paid for 4 years plus $800 annually

TOPS Requirements:

  • 19 specific units (credits)-included in the Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum
  • 4 English
  • 4 Math
  • 4 Science
  • 4 Social Studies
  • 2 Foreign Languages (Both units in the same language)
  • 1 Art

TOPS Core Curriculum

For the Opportunity, Performance, and Honors Awards

For High School graduates of 2014 through 2017

Units / COURSES
ENGLISH = 4 Units
4 units / English I, II, III, IV
MATH = 4 Units
1 unit / Algebra I or Integrated Mathematics I
or Algebra I Parts 1 &2 (two Units)
1 unit / Algebra II or Integrated Mathematics II
2 units / Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Advanced Math-Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Advanced Math-Functions and Statistics, Probability and Statistic, or Algebra III
SCIENCE = 4 Units
1 unit / Biology I
1 unit / Chemistry I
2 units / Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics, Physics II, Anatomy and Physiology
or both Agriscience I & II (both for 1 unit)
SOCIAL STUDIES = 4 Units
1 unit / U.S. History
1 unit / Civics and Free Enterprise ( 1 unit combined)
Civics ( 1 year)
2 units / World History, Western Civilization, World Geography, European History
FOREIGN LANGUAGE =
2 UNITS
2 units / Foreign Language (2 units in the same language)
FINE ARTS = 1 Unit
1 unit / Fine Arts Survey
or 1 unit of studio art
or 1 unit of a performance course in theater, dance, or
music
or both Speech III & IV (both for 1 unit)
TOTAL = 19 Units

TOPS Core Curriculum

For the Opportunity, Performance, and Honors Awards

For High School graduates of 2018 and thereafter

Units / COURSES
ENGLISH = 4 Units
1 unit / English I
1 unit / English II
1 unit from the following: / English III, AP English Language Arts and Composition, or IB English III (Language A or Literature and Performance)
1 unit from the following: / English IV, AP English Language Arts and Composition, or IB English IV (Language A or Literature and Performance)
MATH = 4 Units
1 unit / Algebra I
1 unit / Geometry
1 unit / Algebra II
(Integrated Mathematics I, Integrated Mathematics II, and Integrated Mathematics III may be substituted for the Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II sequence)
1 unit from the following: / Algebra III; Advanced Math – Functions and Statistics, Advanced Math- Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus, or IB Math Methods I (Mathematical Studies SL); Calculus, AP Calculus AB, or IB Math Methods II (Mathematics SL); AP Calculus BC; Probability and Statistics or AP Statistics; IB Further Mathematics HL; IB Mathematics HL
SCIENCE = 4 Units
1 unit / Biology I
1 unit / Chemistry I
2 units from the following: / Earth Science; Environmental Science; Physical Science; Agriscience I and Agriscience II (one unit combined); Chemistry II, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry II; AP Environmental Science or IB Environmental Systems; Physics I, AP Physics B, or IB Physics I; AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, or IB Physics II; AP Physics I and AP Physics II; Biology II, AP Biology, or IB Biology II
SOCIAL STUDIES = 4 Units
1 unit from the following: / U.S. History, AP U.S. History, or IB U.S. History
½ unit from the following: / Government, AP U.S. Government and Politics: Comparative, or AP U.S. Government and Politics: United States
½ unit from the following: / Economics, AP Macroeconomics, or AP Microeconomics
(one unit of Civics may be substituted for the two ½ units above)
2 units from the following: / Western Civilization, European History, AP European History; World Geography, AP Human Geography, or IB Geography; World History, AP World History, or IB World History; History of Religion; IB Economics
FOREIGN LANGUAGE =
2 UNITS
2 units / Foreign Language, both units in the same language, which may include the following: AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP German Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, AP Japanese Language and Culture, AP Latin, AP Spanish Language and Culture, IB French IV, IB French V, IB Spanish IV, and IB Spanish V
FINE ARTS = 1 Unit
1 unit from the following: / Performance course in Music, Dance, or Theatre; Fine Arts Survey; Art I, II, III, IV; Talented Art I, II, III, IV; Talented Music I, II, III, and IV; Talented Theatre Arts I, II, III, IV; Speech III and IV (one unit combined); AP Art History; AP Studio Art: Drawing; AP Music Theory; IB Film Study I; IB Film Study II; IB Music I; IB Music II; IB Art Design III; IB Art Design IV; or IB Theatre I
TOTAL = 19 Units

TOPS Tech Core Curriculum

The TOPS TECH Award was created by the Louisiana Legislature with the sole intention of promoting a skilled workforce in Louisiana.

  • Offered to qualified high school graduates
  • Provides up to two years of tuition assistance for skill or occupational training- Community College (LSUE, BRCC, Sowela, & SLCC) or Technical College
  • 2.5 GPA or higher
  • ACT Composite Score of 17 or higher

Units / COURSES
3 Units / English I, II, III
1 Unit / English IV, Business English or Senior Applications in English
1 Unit / Algebra I, or Algebra I Part 1 & 2 (two units); Applied Algebra I or Applied Mathematics I and II (two units)
2 Units / Geometry, Applied Mathematics III, Algebra II, Math Essentials, Financial Mathematics, Advanced Math-Pre-Calculus, Advanced Math-Functions and Statistics, Pre-Calculus or Algebra III
(Integrated Mathematics I, II, II may be substituted for Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II, and shall be considered the equivalent of the 3 required math units)
1 Unit / Biology
2 Unit / Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Integrated Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics I, Physics II, Physics for Technology, Anatomy and Physiology or Agriscience I & II (both for 1 unit)
1 Unit / U.S. History
1 Unit / civics
1 Unit / World History, Western Civilization, World Geography, European History or AP Human Geography
Option 1
1 Unit / Fine Arts Survey ( or substitute two units of performance courses in music, dance or theatre; or two units of visual art; or two units of studio art; or a career/technical studies course approved by Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE); or substitute one unit of an elective from among the other subjects listed in this core curriculum) or Speech III and IV (two units)
2 Units / Foreign Language, Technical Writing, Speech I or Speech II
1 Unit / Computer education program of studies approved by BESE
TOTAL: 17 units
Option 2
4 Units / A career major comprised of a sequence of related specialty course and approved for the school by BESE. For a complete list of majors and courses, please go to http;//
1 Unit / Related or technical field course
1 Unit / Basic computer course
TOTAL: 19 units

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS