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TOPS REQUIREMENTS
Tuition Opportunity Program for Student
This page is a simplification of the TOPS brochure. Please consult the brochure
for specific information or contact Glenda Jones, school counselor (985-878-8140)
Visit the TOPS website or call
1-800-259-5626, Ext. 1012 for more detailed information.
TOPS AWARDS
OPPORTUNITY AWARD—2.50 GPA, ACT 20
PERFORMANCE AWARD ALTERNATIVE CRITERIA—3.00 GPA, ACT 24
PERFORMANCE AWARD—3.50 GPA, ACT 23
HONORS AWARD—3.50 GPA, ACT 27
All GPA’s are computed on core courses only.
PLEASE NOTE CHANGES SET FOR 2008:
The 2008 graduating class and thereafter, will be required to take an additional
unit of advanced mathematics or advanced science from among the
following: earth science, environmental science, physical science, Biology II,
Chemistry II, physics, Physics II, or Physics for Technology, geometry, trigonometry,
calculus, or an approved advanced mathematics substitute.
Beginning with the 2008 graduating class and thereafter, Agriscience I AND
Agriscience II (two units) may be substituted for the one unit required from
among these science courses.
Unit Courses
(Courses Available @ Loranger High School) |
| English I, II, III, and IV |
American History |
| Algebra I, II |
World Geography |
| Geometry |
Civics |
| Biology |
Free Enterprise |
| Chemistry |
Fine Arts |
| Physical Science |
Foreign Language* |
Technology Course
1/2 credit |
*2 units same language |
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Suggested Course Sequencing
@ Loranger High School |
FRESHMAN YEAR
English I
Algebra I
Physical Science
Civics/Free Enterprise
Physical Education
Two Electives
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SOPHOMORE YEAR
English II
Geometry
Biology
World Geography
Physical Education
Two Electives
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JUNIOR YEAR
English III
Algebra II or Chemistry
or Enviromental Science
(Agriscience I and II may substitute for the third science unit.)
Three Elective
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SENIOR YEAR
English IV
At least three electives.
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Loranger High School also provides the opportunity for students to
study via virtual classroom where students may take certain classes over
the Internet. This option includes such classes as Latin, Spanish, chemistry,
world history, and web mastering. Students who enroll in the virtual option must
remember that this is an independent study class.
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STUDENT HANDBOOK
Right-click on link
and select "save as", download manual to your Desktop and print.
Class Schedules
Uniform Regulations
Graduation Requirements
TOPS Requirements
Planning for College
College Scholarships
Testing Dates & Info
Rules for School-Bus Riders
2006-07 Holidays & Events
PDF DOWNLOADS
Right-click on link and select "save as", download to your Desktop and print.
Code of Conduct Contract
School-Bus Verification
Handbook Verification
Student Photo Release Form
AVAILABLE ELECTIVES:
‡Agriscience I, II, III, IV
‡Cooperative Agriculture
Education (CAE, must be
a junior or a senior)
‡Career Exploration
‡Home Economics
‡Advanced Nutrition
‡Clothing/Textiles
‡Nutrition
‡Parenthood Education
‡Adult Responsibility
‡Publications
‡Speech
‡(GCE) Physics
‡Advanced Mathematics
‡Financial Mathematics
‡Introduction to Business
Computer Applications
‡Accounting
‡Teacher Cadet
(senior-level course)
‡Band
‡Fine Arts
‡Choir
‡Entrepreneurship
‡Effective Study
‡Physical Education
III and IV
‡Library Science
‡Housing
‡Journalism
‡Computer Architecture
‡General Cooperative
Education (Juniors and
Seniors only)
‡Business Computer
Applications
‡Spanish I, II, III
‡Environmental Ecience
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