With the directive from Louisiana Department of Education that includes all public and non-public approved schools, and states, “All students graduating in May, 2012, in order to attend a four-year college in Louisiana, will have to complete a course of studies that is equivalent to the present one that makes a student T.O.P.S. certified and fulfills the LA Core 4 curriculum requirements.” This means that we will address the majority of our students by having STANDARD SCHEDULES for each grade level.
When a student enter 9th grade he/she will begin earning credits towards graduation. Students must earn 26 credits in specified classes to be able to graduate from N.C.S.
A = 94-100 ; 4 quality points
B = 87-93 ; 3 quality points
C = 77-86 ; 2 quality points
D = 70-76 ; 1 quality point
F = 0-69 ; 0 quality points
9th Grade – less than 6 Credits
10th Grade – 6 Credits – 12 Credits
11th Grade – 13 Credits – 19 Credits
12th Grade – 20 Credits and Above