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- TOPS University Diploma Requirements
- Steps to access ACT prep through Evangeline Parish Library
- TOPS Approved Courses 5 Point Scale
- TOPS GPA Update for graduating class 2021 and thereafter
- SHHS Honors Worksheet
- TOPS-TOPS TECH Information
- TOPS TECH Approved Colleges and Universities(Programs)
- 2022-2023 Articulation Matrix
- ACT Testing Information
- TOPS GPA Worksheet
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The Sacred Heart guidance department offers individual, academic and career counseling for all students.
Elementary guidance counselor is Amanda Hebert
Contact information: amanda.hebert@shsvp.com
High School guidance counselor is Sadie Fontenot
Contact information: sadie.fontenot@shsvp.com -
TOPSLouisiana’s Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) is a comprehensive program of state scholarships and one of the most innovative and progressive student assistance programs in the nation. TOPS has four components, all of which are available to Sacred Heart School undergraduate students. Courses listed in the chart below, have been revised according to Sacred Heart course offerings.
*Note TOPS and TOPS TECH worksheets are available to the students and parents/guardians via the school
website and/or in the counselor’s office. The Administration highly recommends that all students considering
these awards follow and complete the worksheet annually.
TOPS GRADE POINT AVERAGE CLASSES OF 2023 AND BEYOND
Students will earn an extra quality point for a grade of A, B or C in state-designated Honors and Dual Enrollment classes taken in the 11th and/or 12th grade when calculating the TOPS GPA. As a result, students enrolled in Honors and/or Dual Enrollment courses may have a GPA higher than 4.0. *This only applies for TOPS GPA not Cumulative GPA.TOPS CORE CURRICULUM*
(Classes 2024-2026)
(According to courses offered at Sacred Heart School)* TOPS curriculum is subject to change pending State Legislation.ENGLISH 4 UNITS I, II, III, IV MATHEMATICS 4 UNITS Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry,
Algebra III and Pre-Calculus
SCIENCE
4 UNITSBiology I, Chemistry I, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Anatomy and Physics
SOCIAL STUDIES
4 UNITSCivics, U.S. History, World History and World Geography
FINE ARTS SURVEY
1 UNITFine Arts Survey, or one unit of visual art (Art I)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
2 UNITS
Spanish I and Spanish II
TOTAL 19 UNITS
TOPS CORE CURRICULUM*
(Classes 2027 and thereafter)
(According to courses offered at Sacred Heart School)* TOPS curriculum is subject to change pending State Legislation.ENGLISH 4 UNITS I, II, III, IV MATHEMATICS 4 UNITS Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry,
Algebra III and Pre-Calculus
SCIENCE
4 UNITSBiology I, Chemistry I, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Anatomy and Physics
SOCIAL STUDIES
4 UNITSCivics, U.S. History, World History and World Geography
FINE ARTS SURVEY
1 UNITFine Arts Survey, or one unit of visual art (Art I)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
OR
COMPUTER SCIENCE
2 UNITSSpanish I and Spanish II
*Both units from same language
OR
Computer Science and Foundation of Computer ScienceTOTAL 19 UNITS TOPS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSTOPS TECH ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
**Beginning with the graduates of the Class of 2021, TOPS GPA changed from ACT 388 of the legislative** Must be achieved on or before the April national test date in the year of high school graduation to receive eight semesters of tuition. However, if the required ACT score is obtained on the June test date, the student will qualify for seven semesters of tuition.ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS *Opportunity
AwardPerformance
AwardHonors
Award
TOPS GPA
2.50
3.25
3.5
Core Units
19
19
19
ACT Composite**
20
23
27
Must EnrollAs a first time freshman or by the 1st semester following the 1st anniversary of high school graduation. Eligible Institutions Public and LAICU institutions Maximum Award
Public CollegesTuition fees Tuition fees plus $400 annually Tuition plus $800 annually
College GPA, End of Academic Year2.30 first year
2.50 all other years Maintain steady academic
progress for all terms (2.00 Cumulative GPA)3.00 each year Maintain steady academic progress of all other terms
(2.00 Cumulative GPA)3.00 each year Maintain steady
academic progress of all other terms (2.00 Cumulative GPA)Hours Earned 24 hours each academic year Reinstatement Upon
Attainment of Required GPA
YesYes, but reinstated as Opportunity Award Yes, but reinstated as Opportunity Award Award Limits 4 years or 8 semesters
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TECH AWARD TOPS GPA 2.50 Core Units 19 Units ACT Composite Score** 17 or higher Must Enroll Full Time As a first time freshman, by the 1st semester following the 1st anniversary of high school graduation.
Eligible InstitutionsLouisiana Technical College campuses and other 2-year public postsecondary or non-public institutions that are members of the Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and
Universities (LAICU)Maximum Award at Public Colleges Tuition fees
College GPA, End of Academic Year2.50 end of academic year
Maintain steady academic progress at the end of all other terms or semesters
(2.00 Cumulative GPA)Hours Earned Per Academic Year Enroll full time and maintain continuous enrollment each semester, earn 24 hours or more each academic year Reinstatement Upon Attainment of
Required GPAYes Award Limits 2 years
**Students must apply for all TOPS/TOPS TECH awards by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which corresponds to the year they plan to enroll in a post-secondary school. The form may be obtained online at www.fafsa.gov , the college financial aid office, or by calling the Office of Student Financial Assistance at (800) 259-5626 ext. 1012.
For full compilation of TOPS requirements and with all changes incorporated to date, refer to the TOPS web site at www.osfa.state.la.us. -
Honor Graduate CurriculumSacred Heart School students must take a core set of courses (22 from the list below) which are deemed to constitute a rigorous curriculum to be considered an “Honor Graduate.” These specific courses are averaged to determine the student’s GPA for the purpose of honoring Sacred Heart graduates. A student must attend Sacred Heart School for his/her last two years of high school in order to qualify for Valedictorian or Salutatorian. A student must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the courses taken from the school’s Honor Graduate
Curriculum in order to be considered an “Honor” graduate.
* Note: The courses required and recognized to qualify for TOPS may be different than those deemed for a Sacred Heart School “Honor” graduate
COURSES REQUIRED IN THE SACRED HEART SCHOOL HONOR GRADUATE CURRICULUM
GRADUATING CLASS OF 2023 AND THEREAFTER- Algebra I
- Algebra II
- Biology I
- Chemistry I
- Civics
- English I, II, III and IV
- Geometry
- Physical Science (Conceptual Physics)
- Physics or Anatomy & Physiology
- Pre-Calculus
- Religious Studies I, II, III and IV
- Spanish I and Spanish II or Computer Science I and II (Class of 2027 and thereafter)
- U.S. History
- World History
- World Geography