Sci High provides a wide array of academic supports, including extra reading and math classes, test prep classes, and extended academic days for teacher-led data-driven tutoring for students in all grades. The Academic Guidance Advisors provide students with information on ACT preparation, scheduling, graduation requirements and pathways, financial aid, as well as college & career guidance, with a dedicated counselor for each grade level.
Grade classification requirements must be met in terms of credits earned in accordance with the Pupil Progression Plan.
| Grade Level | Total Credits Earned | Courses Completed |
| Freshman | 0-5.5 credits | N/a |
| Sophomore | 6-11.5 credits | Earned at least 2 of the following credits: English I, Algebra I, World Geography, Environmental Science (other core academic requirements may be substituted) |
| Junior | 12-17.5 credits | Earned at least 6 of the following credits: English I, English II, Algebra I, Geometry, World Geography, World History, Physical Science, Chemistry (other core academic requirements may be substituted) |
| Senior | 18 or more credits | Earned at least 10 of the following credits: English I, English II, English III, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, World Geography, World History, US History, Physical Science, Chemistry, Biology (other core academic requirements may be substituted) |
For incoming freshmen in 2017-2018 and beyond, students must meet the assessment requirements below to earn a diploma. Students must pass one test at the end of the course in each of the following categories:
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1 Unit |
English I |
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1 Unit |
English II |
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1 Unit |
English III |
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1 Unit from the following: |
English IV or AP English Literature |
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1 Unit |
Biology I |
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1 Unit |
Chemistry I |
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2 Units from the following: |
Physical Science Environmental Science Physics Anatomy & Physiology |
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2 Units from the following: |
Digital Photography Digital Media I |
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.5 Unit from the following: |
Health
|
|
1 Unit |
Algebra I |
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1 Unit |
Geometry |
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1 Unit |
Algebra II |
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1 Unit |
Probability & Statistics
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|
1 Unit |
U.S. History |
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1 Unit |
Civics |
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2 Units from the following: |
World Geography African American History
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2 Units from the following: |
Spanish I Spanish II |
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3 Units from the following: |
See concentration table for lists of electives |
*Note: These are the minimum requirements of the State. Sci High reserves the right to require additional courses.
In preparation for their post-secondary pursuits, are prepared for college admissions and successful careers during their junior year.
Every fall our school hosts a college fair for students and familie to attend. This fair features college reprenatives from across the gulf-south region and afar.
To prepare our students to better prepare for college admissions our advisors host a FAS ID/FASFA workshop for eligible students each school year.
NextLevel NOLA offers our students the opportunity to earn college credit while developing skills to position them for long term success.
Sci High students participate in YouthForce NOLA's Launch, a program developed to aid students in taking a gap year after high school.
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New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 324-7061
Fax: (504) 459-2602
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