Saint Louis Catholic High School

The Place for Your Saint!

 

 

TOPS

Louisiana’s Tuition Opportunity Program for Students

 

TOPS Core Curriculum

 

 

 

 

             Credits                          Course

             4                                     English I, English II, English III, English IV

             1                                     Algebra I

             1                                     Algebra II

             1                                     Geometry, Calculus or an approved Advanced Math Substitute

             1                                     Biology

             1                                     Chemistry

             1                                     Environmental Science, Physical Science, Biology II or Physics

             1                                     American History

             1                                     World History or World Geography

             1                                     Civics

             1                                     Fine Arts Survey (or substitute two units of performance courses in Music                                                                    or Studio Art. OR substitute one unit of an elective from among the other                                                                  subjects listed in this core curriculum)

             1/2                                  Computer science OR substitute at least 1/2 credit of an elective from                                                                           among the other subjects listed in this core curriculum

             2                                     Foreign Language credits (Same language)

             1                                     An additional unit of advanced math or advanced science from among the                                                                    following: Algebra III, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Biology II, or Physics

 

 

 

 

             17.5 Credits Required

 

· Must Have 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale on above listed core courses (GPA cannot be rounded up.)

· 20 ACT Composite (Minimum for Opportunity Award)

· The TOPS Core Curriculum is required for admission to Louisiana Public Universities.

 

 

 

 

             For more information, call the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) at                                         

            (800) 259-5626 Ext. 1012 or visit the website www.osfa.la.gov. Go to the TOPS portal for rules and              information.