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TOPS UNIVERSITY

Why Choose TOPS U

A high‑school student chooses the TOPS University Diploma track when their next goal is attending a four‑year college or university and maximizing state scholarship eligibility.

 

TOPS U aligns with college admissions requirements (always check admissions requirements for your specific colleges of interest).

 

Completion of the TOPS U curriculum is mandatory for TOPS Opportunity, Performance, Honors, or Excellence award eligibility (4-year scholarships).​

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FSHS TOPS U Course Requirements

English - 4 Units

  • English I or English I Honors

  • English II or English II Honors

  • English III or AP English Literature

  • English IV or DE College Composition​

 

Math - 4 Units

  • Algebra I

  • Geometry

  • Algebra II

  • Advanced Math Pre-Calculus or DE College Algebra & Stats​

 

Science - 4 Units

  • Environmental Science or AP Environmental Science

  • Biology I

  • Chemistry

  • Biology II, Human Anatomy & Physiology, or Agriscience II​

 

Social Studies - 4 Units

  • US History

  • Civics

  • World Geography or AP Human Geography

  • World History or DE Western Civilization​

 

Health Education - ½ Unit​

 

Physical Education - 1½ Units​

 

Foreign Language - 2 Units

  • Spanish I

  • Spanish II​

 

Arts - 1 Unit​

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Students entering 9th grade prior to the 2024-2025 school year:

Electives - 3 Units

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Students entering 9th grade in the 2024-2025 school year and thereafter:

Financial Math - 1 Unit​

Electives - 2 Units

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Students entering 9th grade in the 2026-2027 school year and thereafter:

Financial Math - 1 Unit

Computer Science - 1 Unit

Elective - 1 Unit

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Total - 24 Units

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Jump Start TOPS Tech

Why choose Jump Start

A student picks the Jump Start  TOPS Tech Diploma when their priorities are career readiness, hands‑on learning, and workforce entry. The path suits students targeting technical training, community college, or immediate employment over a traditional four‑year university route.

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Students earn industry-based credentials while in high school.

 

Graduates can enroll in technical or community colleges, and later pursue a four‑year university after completing an eligible transfer associate’s degree.

 

Students can earn a TOPS Tech Award (2-year scholarship).

 

Jump Start requires are fewer advanced academic core requirements than TOPS U and has more applied versus academic electives.

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FSHS Jump Start Course Requirements

English - 4 Units

  • English I

  • English II

  • Technical Writing

  • Business English

 

Math - 4 Units

  • Algebra I

  • Geometry

  • Financial Math

  • Transition to College Math

 

Science - 2 Units

  • Biology I

  • Environmental Science

 

Social Studies - 2 Units

  • US History

  • Civics

 

Health Education - ½ Unit

 

Physical Education - 1 ½ Units

 

Career Readiness Course - 1 Unit

  • Agriscience I, Intro to Health Occupations, or Quest for Success

 

Jump Start Universal & Pathway Specific Electives - 8 Units

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Students entering 9th grade in the 2026-2027 school year and thereafter:

Computer Science - 1 Unit

Jump Start Universal & Pathway Specific Electives - 7 Units

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Total - 23 Units

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FSHS Jump Start Pathways

Universal Electives-

Count in all Jump Start Pathways

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  • Agriscience I - career readiness course

  • CITF Carpentry I

  • Computer Science

  • CTE Internship (1 credit course)

  • CTE Internship (2 credit course)

  • Emergency Medical Responder

  • Entrepreneurship II

  • Foreign Language I

  • Foreign Language II (same language)

  • Introduction to Business Computer Applications

  • Introduction to Health Occupations - career readiness course

  • Quest for Success - career readiness course​

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Architecture & Construction

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​Culminating Credentials/Certifications:

  • Basic (Required to Graduate):

    • ​CITF Carpentry Level 1, CITF Welding Level 1, or EPA Section 608 (HVAC)

  • Advanced (Cord for Graduation):

    • CIFT Carpentry Level 2

 

Pathway Specific Courses:

  • Agriscience II (Prereq-Agriscience I)​

  • AC/Refrigeration I

  • CITF Carpentry II (Prereq-CITF Carpentry I)

  • CITF Welding I

  • Chemistry

  • Digital Media I

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Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications

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Culminating Credentials/Certifications:

  • Basic (Required to Graduate):

    • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or PremierePro​

  • ​Advanced (Cord for Graduation):​​​
    • ​Adobe Visual Design Specialist​ - Photoshop + Illustrator or InDesign​
    • Adobe Video Design Specialist - Photoshop + PremierePro

 

Pathway Specific Courses:​

  • AP Computer Science Principles

  • Art I

  • Art II

  • Art III

  • Digital Media I

  • Digital Media II

  • Digital Media III

  • Keyboarding

  • Publications (Yearbook) I

  • Publications (Yearbook) II

  • Studio Art Design: AP Studio Art 2D Design

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Health Sciences

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Culminating Credentials/Certifications:

  • Basic (Required for Graduation):

    • Emergency Medical Responder or Certified Clinical Patient Care Technician​

  • Advanced (Cord for Graduation):

    • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant​

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​Pathway Specific Courses:

  • Biology II

  • Chemistry

  • Digital Media I

  • Digital Media II

  • Digital Media III

  • Forensic Science

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology

  • Keyboarding

  • Medical Assistant (1 credit course)

  • Medical Assistant (2 credit course)

  • Medical Terminology

  • Nutrition & Foods/Advanced Nutrition & Foods

  • Patient Care Technician

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Hospitality & Tourism​​

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Culminating Credentials/Certifications:

  • Basic (Required for Graduation):

    • ServSafe Food Protection Manager​

  • Advanced (Cord for Graduation): 

    • ​ProStart National Certificate of Achievement AND ServSafe Food Protection Manager (including 400+ internship hours)

 

​Pathway Specific Courses:

  • Chemistry

  • Digital Media I

  • Digital Media II

  • Digital Media III

  • Intro to Culinary Arts (Food Science)

  • Keyboarding

  • Nutrition & Foods/Advanced Nutrition & Foods

  • ProStart I

  • ProStart II

  • Publications (Yearbook) I

  • Publications (Yearbook) II

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