By the end of their tenth grade year, Rayville High School students will select a diploma pathway to pursue. This selection is aligned with their future career goals. Please review the following information about each pathway and the coursework required:
| TOPS University | Jump Start TOPS Tech Career |
|---|---|
| For students who plan on attending a 4-year college or university | For students interested in preparing for college and/or a career |
| Students are required to complete coursework that will qualify them for TOPS scholarships | Students are required to complete coursework that prepares them for an education at a technical or community college |
| Students will earn industry credentials that will help them attain entry-level employment |
| TOPS University Courses | Jump Start TOPS Tech Career Courses |
|---|---|
| 4 units of English | 4 units of English |
| 4 units of Math | 4 units of Math |
| 4 units of Science | 2 units of Science |
| 4 units of Social Studies | 2 units of Social Studies |
| 2 units of Spanish | 1 unit of PE |
| 1 unit of Art | 0.5 unit of PE II, Marching Band, Extracurricular Sports, Cheer, Dance Team |
| 1 unit of PE | 0.5 unit of Health |
| 0.5 unit of PE II, Marching Band, Extracurricular Sports, Cheer, Dance Team | 9 units of Jump Start courses |
| 0.5 unit of Health | 1 or more Credentials |
| 3 units of Electives | 23 TOTAL UNITS OF CREDIT |
| 24 TOTAL UNITS OF CREDIT |
| TOPS University Testing Requirements | Jump Start TOPS Tech Career Testing Requirements |
|---|---|
| LEAP 2025 (must pass with at least an Approaching Basic): Algebra I or Geometry English I or English II Biology or US History | LEAP 2025 (must pass with at least an Approaching Basic): Algebra I or Geometry English I or English II Biology or US History |
| ACT | ACT or WorkKeys |
For more information regarding high school diploma pathways, please visit the Louisiana Department of Education website here.