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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 substitute 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, Advanced Math – Pre Calculus, Advanced Math – Functions & Statistics,
Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics,
Algebra III, Applied Mathematics III, Integrated Mathematics III, or AP Calculus
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, or substitute Agriscience I & II (two units)
1 Additional Math or Science: Geometry, Calculus, Advanced Math – Pre Calculus,
Advanced Math – Functions & Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Probability and Statistics,
Discrete Mathematics, Algebra III, Applied Mathematics III, Integrated Mathematics III, AP Calculus,
Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics, Physics II, or AP Physics
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 substitute 2 units of performance courses in music, dance, or theater
or substitute 2 units of studio art
or substitute 2 units of visual art
or substitute Speech III & IV (two units)
or substitute 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 substitute 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 substitute ½ unit of an elective from among the other subjects listed in this core curriculum
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 : 9/18/2008
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