Planning for Success at Mandeville High School
Mandeville High School, known for its tradition of excellence, sets high expectations for all stakeholders. Students can expect great support from parents, faculty, and the community. The school provides various resources for a successful freshman year, including counseling, tutoring, and planners. Graduates have diverse post-high school options, with a focus on attending 4-year universities, community colleges, or pursuing technical programs. The TOPS program offers different pathways for students' career and education goals. Consideration of future plans is crucial as students navigate their high school journey.
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Welcome to Mandeville High Class of 2028
Mandeville High is a Great School Outstanding tradition of excellence High expectations from all stakeholders Great students Great parents Great faculty & staff Outstanding community support
A GREAT START to the Freshman Year is so Important Orientation in August Involvement in the School JPAMS Student Progress Center Join PTSA MHS offers one-on-one counseling MHS offers free tutoring MHS gives a free PLANNER to all freshmen
What is the right choice? What is the right choice? 4 Year University Community College Technical Program
Please give very thoughtful consideration to your student s future as you plan for high school. Approximately 80% of MHS graduates attend a 4 year university. Approximately 10% of MHS graduates attend a 2 year community college. Approximately 10% of graduates enter the work force, join the military or pursue technical training.
Diploma Diploma Paths Paths TOPS TOPS University Tech Career
Whats the Difference? What s the Difference? TOPS University Both Options TOPS TOPS Tech Career Tech Career 2 Year College 4 Year College Diploma 23 Credits 24 Credits Jump Start Career Pathways 2 Social Studies and 2 Science 4 Social Studies and 4 Science 4 English and 4 Math 4 English and 4 Math Industry Based Certifications 9 Career Industry Based Certification Optional Technical Electives Industry Based Certification Required
Health Science Automotive Technician Manufacturing Hospitality Example Pathways Example Pathways Available pathways can be found in the back of the Course Description Guide beginning on page 34.
How it Works How it Works Enter High School Complete High School - Ready for Career and/or College Complete 2 Years of Basic Classes Choose Your Graduation Pathway Consider TOPS Tech vs. TOPS University Diploma Discuss with Counselor and Parents
Jasmine Wants to help people Volunteers at the hospital Loves Science Wants a 4 Year Degree
Emergency Medical Responder and Certified ECG Technician TOPS University TOPS University Diploma 6 Hours- Dual Enrollment Math and Biology 3 Hours- Advanced Placement English http://nursing.lsuhsc.edu/Images/LSU_NewOrleansSON15.png
Matt Athletic, likes to be outside 3 generations working in the construction industry Summer jobs working on construction sites Hates math, loves money Matt could choose the Carpentry Pathway
TOPS University Career Diploma TOPS Tech CITF Carpentry Certification Work Force Work Force
Important In general most freshmen take similar classes. Pathway decisions can be made at the end of the sophomore year, however it is important to understand the available options.
How do I know which class to schedule for my student?
Gifted must have a gifted IEP Resource must have a Students With Exceptionalities (SWE) IEP Honors choose wisely On Level majority of students; this is a college prep curriculum Talented must have a talented IEP For students that want to enter the work force after high school adjustments are made after the sophomore year
The on-level curriculum is a college prep curriculum. Students wishing to be challenged at a high level with an increased homework load may consider choosing honors/gifted. Consider the following when making course selections: Current schedule What type of classes is your student currently taking? Current and past grades Students should be making A s and B s to continue in honors/gifted classes. Teacher recommendations 7th & 8th grade standardized test scores Students taking honors/gifted should be scoring at the Advanced or Mastery level Parental knowledge Is your student motivated to work hard?
The freshman year is not the time to make drastic changes. In general high school is much more difficult than junior high. Make choices that will setup your student for success. Taking all honors/gifted classes can be mentally and emotionally overwhelming. Students can take individual honors/gifted classes. Choose the level of class that matches their specific area of interest and aptitude. Example: A student may be strong in English, but weak in Math. They can schedule Honors English and On-level Math
This Schedule Card will be used in developing Mandeville High School s master schedule for the 2324 session. Your signature below indicates that you understand placement in these courses will be PERMANENT and no changes will be made. Although this statement seems harsh your selections are important. Once the master schedule has been created it is very difficult to add or delete course sections.
Questions Gifted Families Maria.Keyes@stpsb.org Students with Exceptionalities Amy.Frey@stpsb.org General Questions Freshman Counselor Joshua.Hallila@stpsb.org
Please turn in your schedule card if possible tonight before you leave. You may want to take a picture of the schedule card so you will have a copy.
Submitting Schedules 3 Options Scan and email the form to the Freshman Counselor at Joshua.Hallila@stpsb.org Mail the form to Mandeville High Bring the form to the front office at Mandeville High Please submit your schedule as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, March 8.
