Principal – Larry Long
Assistant Principal – Rebecca Bonner
Assistant Principal/Curriculum Coordinator – Haley Holley
Assistant Principal – Bryant Jacobs (A-G)
Assistant Principal – Nathan Randall (H-M)
Administrative Assistant – Lanoria Washington (N-Z)
OPHS websites(page 4):
http://ouachitahigh.opsb.net/ -School Website,
Twitter - @OuachitaLions – for general school information
Freshman Counselor – Meredeth Mayeaux
Scheduling – March 8th @ OJHS & March 13th @ EOMS
Freshman Orientation – Tentatively set for August 2nd
English I– PreAP , GT *To take a PreAP class, student must have a B or higher in your current class for that
subject
Algebra I– PreAP, or Integrated Math I, or Geometry PreAP or Geometry GT
Physical Science – or Biology I PreAP or Biology GT *To take Biology I PreAP, student must be in an advanced level science class now with a
B or higher
Civics or US Gov & Pol AP ($94 exam fee)
PE – or ROTC, Color Guard, Band, Athletics
Basic Career Readiness(requirement)
Elective – Intro BCA, Family Consumer Science I/II, Choir, Band/Wind Ensemble, Spanish I, Agriscience I, Art I, Orchestra, Piano, *To take Spanish I, student must be in an advanced English class now with a B or higher
Parental Consent Forms
Sign and Return schedules, Consent Form to Guidance Office. Make changes as needed. Contact Info: [email protected] , 345-1127
TOPS 4 Pathway
Subjects Units Subject
English 4 English I, II, III, IV
Math 4
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one
from the following: Advanced Math,
PreCalculus, Calculus
(Integrated Math I,II,III may substitute for
Alg I,Geom, Alg II)
Science 4
Biology, Chemistry, and two from the
following: Environmental Sc, Physical Sc,
Agriscience I & II, Chemistry II, Physics,
Biology II
Social
Studies 4
Civics, US History, and units from: World
Geography, World History
Foreign
Language 2 Spanish I, II
Art 1 Can be Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Piano
PE 1 Physical Education or ROTC
PE 0.5
PE II, Marching Band, Extracurricular
Sports, Cheering, or Dance Team, ROTC
Health Ed 0.5 Health Ed (JR ROTC I & II may sub)
Other 3 Electives
24 TOTAL
Testing Requirements
1. LEAP 2025 Must take the test when enrolled in
-Algebra I, Geometry -
English I, English II
-English II, English III (2020 grads only)
-Biology, US History
2. ACT, WORKKEYS
All students must take the ACT
Students will take WorkKeys in addition to
ACT depending on their ACT score.
TOPS 4 Pathway required
for admittance into a Louisiana
four year University
TOPS 2 Pathway
Units Subject
4 English I, II, III or Technical Writing, IV
4
Algebra I and three additional units from the following:
Math Essentials, Business Math, Financial Lit,
Geometry, Algebra II, Advanced Math, PreCalculus
(Integrated Math I,II,III may substitute for Alg
I,Geom,Alg II)
2
Biology I and one from the following: Environmental
Sc, Physical Sc, Agriscience I & II(one unit combined),
Chemistry I
2
Civics, US History
0 None
0 None
1 Physical Education or ROTC
0.5
PE II, Marching Band, Extracurricular Sports, Cheering,
or Dance Team, ROTC
0.5 Health Ed (JR ROTC I & II may sub)
9
TOPS 2 Course Sequences, Workplace Experiences, and
Credentials (Students must obtain 1 statewide or 1
regional/2 complimentary credentials in order to
graduate)
23 TOTAL
Testing Requirements
1. LEAP 2025 Must take the test when enrolled in
-Algebra I, Geometry
-English I, English II
-English II, English III (2020 grads only)
-Biology, US History
*If the student does not take Geometry, then they must earn a
passing score on the Algebra I LEAP 2025. If the student does not
take English III, they must earn a passing score on the English II
LEAP 2025.
2. ACT, WORKKEYS
All students must take the ACT
Students will take WorkKeys in addition to ACT.
TOPS 2 Pathway allows admittance into a two year Community or
Technical College
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, each graduating senior must complete one of the following:
Complete and submit the FAFSA for the TOPS award
Complete and submit the FAFSA for student aid
Complete and sign the opt out form provided by the counselor if the parent does not wish to complete the application
Financial Aid nights held at OPHS in the fall
FAFSA Waiver page 17
Refer to page 16 in course guide
Opportunity Award– ACT 20, TOPS GPA 2.5
Performance Award – ACT 23, TOPS GPA 3.0 ($400/year)
Honors Award – ACT 27, TOPS GPA 3.0 ($800/year)
English – 4 units
Math – 4 units
Science – 4 units
Social Studies – 4 units
Art– 1 unit
Foreign Language – 2 units
TOTAL = 19 core units
*See page 15 in course guide
English – 4 units Math – 4 units Science – 2 units Social Studies – 2 units TOPS 2 course sequences- 9 units TOTAL = 21 core units
GPA 2.5
ACT 17 or silver on WorkKeys
See page 14 in course guide
TOPS 2 Counselor-Crystal Johnson
What are my options after high school?
Students select diploma pathway at the end of their 10th grade year. Counselor may send home a letter identifying your child as TOPS 2 during 10th grade year that will require a response by a certain date.
Five TOPS 2 Majors – page 8-12 Business Management - Digital Media & Entertainment,
Hostpitality, Tourism, Culinary, & Retail - Health Science - Manufactoring, Contruction, & Crafts
Credentials will be earned in TOPS 2 courses. Students must take 9 TOPS 2 electives specific to a pathway one must be a career course and obtain 3 credentials (1 Statewide or 1 Regional/2 Complientary).
TOPS 2 Major Selection Form-page 7 in Guide
Students on the TOPS 2 pathway are required to take this test as well as select students who do not score a 21 on the ACT.
The test is given several times within the year.
Three areas of testing:
Applied Math
Graphic Literacy
Workplace Documents
*see page 24 in course guide
Grade 9
A 9th grade student (Freshman) is one who has acquired between 0 and 5 Carnegie units and has been promoted as a result of passing all required coursework and testing at the culmination of 8th grade. At the end of the 9th grade year, to be considered a 10th grader (Sophomore), students must have acquired at least 6 credits *Credits must include one credit each of math and English
Grade 10
At the end of the 10th grade school year, to be considered an 11th grader (Junior), students must have earned 11 credits *Two courses each in English and Math, and one required course in Science and Social Studies. 10th grad students make the decision to pursue either the TOPS 4 or TOPS 2 graduation pathway. Students on the TOPS 2 graduation pathway are required to have two approved TOPS 2 elective credits for placement in the 11th grade.
Grade 11
At the end of the 11th grade year, to be considered a 12th grader (Senior), students must have acquired 17 units of credit that include three courses each in English, Math, and two courses each in Science, and Social Studies.
Grade 12
Must have acquired 24 units for TOPS 4 graduation pathway (23 for students in the TOPS 2 graduation pathway—9 units must be elective credits from the selected major and pass necessary industry-based certifications (IBCs)), including all required courses, and have passed the required EOC and/or LEAP 2025 HS tests shall be eligible for graduation in accordance with Bulletin 741 *Students identified under ACT 833 have alternative graduation requirements designated in
their IEP. Students are required to attempt IBC acquisition, but failure to acquire the sought IBC does not prevent graduation
Unscheduled Policy (for Senior Year)
ACT 18
Or WorkKeys Silver
Must have transportation
Must sign and return an Unscheduled Contract
Opportunities to test:
-All Juniors take the ACT on March 12th ,as well as, April, June, July testing dates
-WorkKeys testing in August
LEAP 2025 Coordinator-Corey Greenwood
LEAP 2025 Tests are computer based- page 23
English I- April 29
English III-April 29
English II-April 30
US History-April 30
Biology-May 1
Algebra I-May 2
Geometry-May 2
Students in these courses need to make sure they are at school on the designated test dates
*The score will count 15% of the final grade in the subject tested
Pass means a student a score of App Basic or above
Tests are now timed
Class of 2023: text @ophs2023 to 81010
Class of 2022: text @ophs2022 to 81010
Class of 2021: text @ophsco2021 to 81010
Class of 2020: text @ophs2020 to 81010
*Receive important school-related information
LEAP 2025
ACT– 11th *Next available test is April 13th
Deadline to register for April ACT is March 8th
State testing date for Juniors – March 12th
ACT School Code-191830
ACT Codes: OPHS test center code-190730
TOPS-1595, NCAA-9999, ULM for DE-1598
WORKKEYS– 11th
PSAT – 10th/11th
ASVAB – 11th
SAT
See page 23-24 in course guide
ULM Contact – Douglissa Harris – DE Coordinator – Mrs. Cagle
Board of Regents DE Admission Requirements:
Address the TOPS 4 Pathway
Minimum 2.75 OVERALL GPA
Minimum 19 ACT Composite
Minimum English ACT of 18 for any English, Spanish, Social Studies courses
Minimum Math ACT of 19 for any Science and Math courses
*Before enrolling in any course in the Spring semester of the Senior year in high school, students MUST acquire the ACT 18 in English AND ACT 19 in Math. Fee – A nonrefundable $20 application fee
Credit – 1 high school credit per course
Grades - 10-12
Dual Enrollment courses available:
Biology II DE online, Chemistry II DE, English IV DE, Medical Termiology DE online, PreCalculus DE, Psychology DE online, Psychology II DE online, Sociology DE online, Spanish II DE, US History DE, World History DE *See page 53 in course guide
Courses
English IV AP
Calculus AP
Biology II AP
Human Geo AP
Music Theory AP
US Gov & Politics AP
US History AP
Physics AP Students are required to take an AP exam after completing the course in May. If they score a 3 or higher, then they may be eligible for college credit for the course. A fee for the test does
apply($94). *fee subject to change*See page 54 in the course guide
Full time student (7 periods)
4.0 GPA
TOP Valedictorian(selected based on the number of PreAP, GT, DE, AP, and college courses)
Salutatorian – next highest GPA, full time student (7 periods)
Beginning with graduates 2021 and after:
-Only TOPS 4 students eligible for Val/Sal
-Must make an “A” in the course the first time it is taken. This includes courses taken for high school credit at the middle school level.
See page 27 in course guide
February 26 – current 11th graders
February 27 - current 9th graders
February 28/March 1-current 10th graders
March 8 – 8th grade scheduling at OPJH
March 13 – 8th grade scheduling at EOMS Scheduling Overview – Page 57
Parents and Students: After course selections are inputted, a tentative schedule will be sent home for parents to review, make any changes,
and sign and return to Guidance.
Course List – back cover of guide
The deadline for ordering a personalized yearbook (with student name on the yearbook or any other extras) is Feb. 28. You can order online or at the school. $65 is the cost
Ordering information is at the school web page.
Order forms are also available tonight.
If you don’t order a yearbook by Feb. 28, you may not be able to get a yearbook later. We have to submit our order total for printing on Feb. 28, we only order about 30 extra yearbooks, and sometimes we sell out.
The price of the yearbook goes up after Feb. 28.
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