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Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS)

Core Curriculum

For the Opportunity, Performance, Honors and Tech Awards

UNITS COURSES

4 English I, II, III, IV

1 Algebra I or Integrated Mathematics I

or Algebra I - Parts 1 & 2 (two units)

or Applied Algebra 1A & 1B (two units)

or Applied Mathematics I & II (two units)

1 Algebra II or Integrated Mathematics II

1 Geometry, Calculus, Advanced Math I or II, Pre-Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Algebra III, Applied Mathematics III, Integrated Mathematics III, or AP Calculus AB

1 Biology I or II

1 Chemistry I or II, or Chemistry Com

1 Earth Science, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics, Physics II, Physics for Technology, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, or Agriscience I & II (two units)

1 Additional Math or Science: Geometry, Calculus, Advanced Math I, Advanced Math II, Pre-Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Algebra III, Applied Mathematics III, Integrated Mathematics III, AP Calculus AB, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics, Physics II, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, or AP Physics C: Mechanics

1 American History

1 Civics and Free Enterprise (1 unit combined), Civics, or AP American Government

1 World History, Western Civilization, World Geography, or European History

2 Foreign Language (2 units in the same language), or American Sign Language I & II

1 Fine Arts Survey

or 2 units of performance courses in music, dance or theater

or 2 units of studio art

or 2 units of visual art

or Speech III & IV (two units)

or 1 unit of an elective from among the other subjects listed in this core curriculum

½ Computer Science I or II, Business Computer Applications, Computer Technology Literacy,

Introduction to Business Computer Applications, or Computer Science Elective

or Word Processing, Computer Multimedia Presentations, Desktop Publishing, Web Design, Telecommunications, Computer Applications, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems/ Networking I, Digital Graphics and Animation, Multimedia Productions, Webmastering, Independent Study In Technology Applications, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science AB, Database Design and Programming, Java Programming, Database Programming with PL/SQL Training, Digital Media I or II, Advanced Technical Drafting, or Computer Electronics I or II

or ½ unit of an elective from among the other subjects listed in this core curriculum

Total: 17.5 units

This core curriculum is accurate as of the date of publication and includes courses listed in TOPS statute and those determined to be equivalent by the La. Board of Regents and BESE.

(800) 259-5626, Ext. 1012 or (225) 922-1012

custserv@osfa.la.gov www.osfa.la.gov

P.O. Box 91202, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202 Updated: 9/6/2007

 

 

Laticia Barthe',

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Priestley School Architecture & Construction

821 General Pershing

New Orleans, LA 70115

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