Agricultural Science I (ASCI1):

Eligibility: Students enrolled in the first year of Agricultural Science. The objective-type
questions will be based on the beginner’s knowledge of Basic Agricultural Science
information as outlined in the Agriculture I Course of Studies.

Accepted Course Codes: 010301, 010401, 010402, 010403, 010404

Agricultural Science II (ASCI2):

Eligibility: Students enrolled in the second year of Agricultural Science. The objective-type
questions will be based on the advanced knowledge of Basic Agricultural Science information
as outlined in the Agriculture II Course of Studies.

Accepted Course Codes: 010302, 010411, 010412, 010413, 010414

Agricultural Science III (ASCI3):

Eligibility: Students enrolled in the third year of Agricultural Science. The objective-type
questions will be based on Agricultural Areas of Specialization, Farm Management,
and Farm Mechanics as prescribed in the Agriculture III Course of Studies.

Accepted Course Codes: 010303

Accounting I (ACCT1):

Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Spring Semester of Accounting I for at least
a half-Carnegie Unit or students who were enrolled in at least a half-Carnegie Unit
course during the Fall Semester are eligible. The testing of this event is primarily
a short answer, objective-type exam, including multiple-choice and/or matching items.
Emphasis on elementary fundamentals of Accounting I: worksheet, adjustments, trial
balance, bad debts, complication of notes, and inventories. Minimum of basic financial
statement preparation is expected. No extended mathematical calculations.

Accepted Course Codes: 040101

Introduction to Business Computer Application (INBCA):

Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Spring Semester of Introduction to Business
Computer Application or the primary Business Computer Application course for at least
a half-Carnegie Unit or students who were enrolled in at least a half-Carnegie Unit
course during the Fall Semester are eligible.  Students who have completed Introduction to
Business Computer Application and who are enrolled in Business Computer Application
or Business Computer Application I are not permitted to test in this event. A written,
objective-type test will be administered and will include basic computer application
skills based on Office 2007.  Students will be expected to have knowledge in the touch
method of operating a computer keyboard to produce simple business documents.  Emphasis
will be placed on basic computer concepts both hardware and software, word processing,
and spreadsheet applications.

Accepted Course Codes: 040401

Business Computer Application (BCA):

Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Spring Semester of Business Computer Application
or Business Computer Application I for at least a half-Carnegie Unit or students who
were enrolled in at least a half-Carnegie Unit during the Fall Semester are eligible.
A written, objective-type test is designed to acquaint students with advanced principles
associated with information processing based on Office 2007.  Students must be versed
in advanced computer concepts, software applications, and computer systems. Emphasis
will be placed on skill development in using technology to perform advanced information
processing. Topics of study include computer concepts, word processing, spreadsheet,
database, and presentation software applications.  Communication skills, keyboarding,
decision making, technology, and critical thinking skills are reinforced in this course
through business application projects.

Accepted Course Codes: 040400

Principles of Business (PRBUS):

Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Spring Semester of Principles of Business (formerly
called Introduction to Business) for at least a half-Carnegie Unit or students who
were enrolled in at least a half-Carnegie Unit course during the Fall Semester are
eligible. The test includes objective-type questions covering the following topics:
living and working in our economy; the nature of American business; business and the
consumer; saving and investing money; practical money management; banks and banking
services; economic risks and insurance; communication and transportation; our economic
world; and government, business, and labor.

Accepted Course Codes: 040306, 041025

Economics (ECON): Students with less than one unit in Economics are eligible. The test consists of objective-type
questions covering the followoing topics: sociology, law, psychology, geography and
history, at local and global levels.

Accepted Course Codes:  220201, 220202, 220603, 220605, 220606, 220608, 220609, 220610

English I, II, III, and IV: will test students’ knowledge of all aspects of their
work in English in their respective grade levels. They will be expected to demonstrate
that they are able to read and interpret literature, understand the principles of
writing correctly and effectively, and have a working knowledge of English grammar.

English I (ENGL1):

Eligibility: Students with less than one (1) unit in English are eligible.  Middle/junior
high students are eligible if they will earn a Carnegie Unit for English I and it
will be posted on their high school transcript.

Accepted Course Codes: 120331

English II (ENGL2):

Eligibility: Students with less than two (2) units in English.

Accepted Course Codes: 120332

English III (ENGL3):

Eligibility: Students with less than three (3) units in English.

Accepted Course Codes: 120325, 120327, 120329, 120333, 120341, 120403, 120404, 120601,
120602, 120603, 120604, 120605

English IV (ENGL4):

Eligibility: Students with less than four (4) units in English.

Accepted Course Codes: 120326, 120328, 120330, 120334, 120342, 120405, 120406, 120606, 120607, 120608, 120609,
120610, 120611, 120612, 120613, 120614, 120615, 120616

Journalism (JOUR1):

Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Spring Semester of Journalism I for at least
a half-Carnegie Unit or students who were enrolled in at least a half-Carnegie Unit
course during the Fall Semester are eligible. The objective-type questions will cover
topics including principles of journalism, news writing, editing, news concepts, press
law as it relates to scholastic journalism, word usage, design principles, style,
editorial concepts, and the role of journalism in the high school community.

Accepted Course Codes: 050601, 050602, 050699

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS):

Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Spring Semester of Family and Consumer Science
(formally called Consumer Homemaking I) for at least a half-Carnegie Unit or students
who were enrolled in at least a half-Carnegie Unit course during the Fall Semester
are eligible. The objective-type test will be based on the content of basic units
in Family and Consumer Science – a comprehensive, introductory course in the family
and consumer sciences. The basic units include Consumer Education, Clothing and Personal
Appearance, and Housing.

Accepted Course Codes: 100401, 100410, 100411, 100412, 100413

Nutrition and Food (NUTR):

Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Spring Semester of Nutrition and Food, Advanced
Nutrition & Food, Nutrition Education, or Advanced Nutrition Education, or students
enrolled in Preparatory or Cooperative Food Services for at least a half-Carnegie
Unit or students who were enrolled in at least a half-Carnegie Unit course during
the Fall Semester are eligible. The test consists of objective-type questions drawn
from these content courses.

Accepted Course Codes: 100300, 100301, 100315

  

Health (HEALT):

Eligibility: Students who are regularly enrolled in Health for at least a half-Carnegie
Unit or students who were regularly enrolled in at least a half-Carnegie Unit course
during the Fall semester. Test topics include concepts related to: health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health; the influence of family, peers, culture,
media, technology, and other factors on health behavior; the assessment of valid information,
products, and services to enhance health; the use of interpersonal communications
skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks; the ability to use decision-making
skills and goal-setting skills to enhance health; the ability to practice health-enhancing
behaviors and avoid or reduce personal, family, and community health risks; and identifying
effective strategies to overcome barriers or attitudes when communicating on health
issues.

Accepted Course Codes: 190101, 190500

Fine Art Survey (FAS):

Eligibility:  Students currently enrolled in Fine Arts Survey for at least a half-Carnegie
Unit or students who were regularly enrolled in at least a half-Carnegie unit course
during the Fall semester.  The test consists of objective-type questions drawn from
the interrelationship of the four arts – Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts – as
applied in contemporary society and their daily lives. The course includes the examination
of aesthetics, historical perspective, and critical analysis of each of these arts
in order to develop a familiarity and respect for cultural differences.  This course
also analyzes great works of art relative to the content and uses of artistic elements.

Accepted Course Codes: 030332, 030364, 030590, 030591, 030592, 030593

A student who is a native speaker* of a foreign language is not eligible to participate
in that foreign language event. French I, II, and III and Spanish I, II, III, and
IV tests consist of objective-type questions drawn from the two parts that test the
student’s abilities in the following: structural analysis and reading comprehension.
In structural analysis, the student is tested on the different grammatical structures
involving parts of speech, idiomatic expressions, etc. In reading comprehension, the
student is tested on his/her ability to understand what one reads and correctly answer
questions based on the passages read.  

French I (FREN1):

Eligibility: Students with less than one (1) unit in French are eligible. Middle/junior
high students are eligible if they will earn a Carnegie Unit for this course and it
will be included on their high school transcript.

Accepted Course Codes: 121001, 121006, 121007, 121008

French II (FREN2):

Eligibility: Students with less than two (2) units in French.

Accepted Course Codes: 121002

French III (FREN3):

Eligibility: Students with less than three (3) units in French.

Accepted Course Codes: 121003, 121009, 121011, 121012, 121013

Spanish I (SPAN1):

Eligibility: students with less than one (1) unit in Spanish are eligible. Middle/junior
high students are eligible if they will earn a Carnegie Unit for this course and it
will be included on their high school transcript.

Accepted Course Codes: 122501, 122507, 122508

Spanish II (SPAN2):

Eligibility: Students with less than two (2) units in Spanish.

Accepted Course Codes: 122502

Spanish III (SPAN3):

Eligibility: Students with less than three (3) units in Spanish.

Accepted Course Codes: 122503, 122509, 122511, 122512

Spanish IV (SPAN4)

Eligibility: Students with less than four (4) units in Spanish.

Accepted Course Codes: 122504, 122506, 122510, 122513, 122514

 

Special Instructions:  Students may use an LHSRA approved calculator on all Mathematics
tests.  See LHSRA Calculator Usage Policy for details.

Advanced Mathematics – Pre-Calculus (ADVM1):

Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Spring Semester of Advanced Math – Pre-Calculus
for at least a half-Carnegie Unit or students who were enrolled in at least a half-Carnegie
Unit course during the Fall Semester are eligible. Test topics include definitions
of circular functions which relate real numbers with real numbers, graphs of circular
functions, identities and conditional equations, trigonometric functions, and polar
coordinates.

Accepted Course Codes: 160346, 160348, 160365, 160366, 160501, 160502

Advanced Mathematics – Functions and Statistics (ADVM2):

Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Spring Semester of Advanced Math – Functions
& Statistics for at least a half-Carnegie Unit or students who were enrolled in at
least a half-Carnegie Unit course during the Fall Semester are eligible. Test topics
include: single-variable statistics and data collection; bivariate statistics, regression
and correlation; probability and probability distributions; functions; trigonometry;
exponential and logarithmic functions; modeling of data using a variety of functions;
graphs; and paths.

Accepted Course Codes: 160347

Algebra I (ALGB1):

Eligibility: Students with less than one Carnegie Unit of Algebra are eligible. Middle/junior
high students are eligible if they will earn a Carnegie Unit for this course and it
will be posted on their high school transcript. Test topics include: rational numbers,
polynomials, rational expressions (quotients of polynomials), relations and functions,
and systems of linear equations-solutions.

Accepted Course Codes: 160321, 160380

Algebra II (ALGB2):

Eligibility: Students with less than two Carnegie Units of Algebra are eligible. Test
topics include: linear equations, polynomials, relations and functions, rational numbers
and expressions, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions.

Accepted Course Codes: 160322

Financial Literacy (FLIT):

Eligibility: Students with less than one unit in Financial Math (formerly called Business/Financial
Mathematics). Test topics include: cash recording, payroll, budgeting, buying, borrowing,
investing, paying taxes, insurance, and owning real and personal property. Math needed
for every consumer will be used in both personal and business applications.

Accepted Course Codes: 160345

Calculus I (CAL):

Eligibility: Students enrolled in the Spring Semester of Calculus for at least a half-Carnegie
Unit or students who were enrolled in at least a half-Carnegie Unit course during
the Fall Semester are eligible. Test topics include: vertical and horizontal asymptotes;
one sided limits, limits found algebraically, trigonometric limits, infinite limits,
limits of infinity; derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic
functions; application of the derivative; definite and indefinite integrals and applications
of the integral to find the area, volume, work, average value of a function, and arc
length.

Accepted Course Codes: 160326, 160327, 160357, 160359, 160360, 160368, 160504, 160506

Calculus II (CAL2)

Eligibility: Students with less than two units in Calculus. Test topics include: Definition
of the derivative, continuity, limits (approaching both real numbers and infinity),
derivatives, and antiderivatives of rational, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric,
exponential, and logarithmic functions, continuity and differentiability on intervals,
horizontal asymptotes, applications of the derivative, Mean and Intermediate Value
Theorems, average value of functions, solutions of differential equations, Riemann
sums, definite integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, improper integrals,
calculating area between curves, arc length, volumes of solids of revolution, sequences,
infinite series (including Taylor, Maclaurin, geometric, alternating, and p-series),
power series and intervals of convergence, Taylor and Maclaurin polynomials, derivatives
and antiderivatives of functions in polar coordinates and parametric equations, and
Euler’s Method for approximating solutions to differential equations. 

Accepted Course Codes: 160328, 160358, 160507

 

Geometry (GEOM):

Eligibility: Students with less than one unit in Geometry. In order to minimize the
number of identical scores, several problems will have multiple parts. Lines, angles,
polygons, with associated elements; coordinate geometry of line segments in the Cartesian
plane, points of division of line segments; circles and all elements associated with
circles; solid geometry polyhedrons, Cavalieri’s Theorem, and regular polyhedrons
will be included.

Accepted Course Codes: 160323

 

Computer Science I (CMPSC):

Eligibility: Students with less than one unit in Computer Science are eligible. The
test will include objective-type questions intended to prepare students in the evolving
discipline of computer science. Focus will include programming methodology, algorithm
selection and analysis, and selection of appropriate data structures.

Accepted Course Codes: 061101, 061102, 061175, 061176, 061177, 061199

Special Instructions:  Students may use LHSRA approved calculator on Chemistry and
Physics tests only.  See LHSRA Calculator Usage Policy for details.  A Periodic Table
of Elements will be provided on Chemistry tests.

Biology (BIOL1):

Eligibility: Students with less than one unit of Biology. The test consists of objective-type
questions covering the following topics: man – his various physiological systems;
growth and development, cells, and heredity; vertebrates (classes) and invertebrates;
Mendelian Laws; classification; evolution; and rudimentary plant biology. 

Accepted Course Codes: 150301, 150321, 150322

Biology II (BIOL2):

Eligibility: Students with less than two units of Biology. The test consists of objective-type
questions on the following topics: historical concepts of anatomy and physiology,
scientific investigation, taxonomy, cytology and histology, genetics, skeletal and
muscular systems, digestive systems, nervous and endocrine systems, circulatory and
respiratory systems, reproduction system, plant anatomy and physiology, photosynthesis,
and ecological relationships. 

Accepted Course Codes: 150302, 150303, 150305, 150307, 150308, 150323, 150324, 150325,
150326, 150327

Chemistry (CHEM):

Eligibility: Students with less than one unit in Chemistry. The test consists of objective-type
questions covering the following topics: atomic theory, properties and families of
the elements, solutions, writing and balancing equations, formulas for elements and
compounds, mole weight, ionic reactions, bonding; acids, bases, density, weight, valence,
electron dot formula, gas laws, ionic bonding, exothermic and endothermic reactions,
solutions, isotopes, and organic formulas.

Accepted Course Codes: 150400, 150401, 150412, 150413, 150414, 150415

Environmental Science (ENVSC):

Eligibility: Students with less than one unit in Environmental Science. The test will
consist of objective-type questions drawn from the following topics: ecology and its
sub-topics, resources and its sub-topics, energy and its sub-topics, and pollution
and environmental health and its sub-topics.

Accepted Course Codes: 150310, 150311, 150312, 150328, 150911, 150913, 150914

Physical Science (PHYSC):

Eligibility: Students with less than one unit in Physical Science. The test consists
of objective-type questions covering the following topics: the nature of science,
measurement, forces, work, matter (including change of state, chemical and physical
changes, elements, compounds, and mixtures), the chemistry of matter (including the
atom, the periodic table, compounds, solutions, acids, and bases), and energy (including
types of energy, wave motion, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, heat, and nuclear
energy). 

Accepted Course Codes: 150802, 150915

Physics (PHYSI):

Eligibility: Students with less than one unit in Physics. The questions will be chosen
with a view to testing the student’s range of information with regard to the principles
of physics and his/her knowledge of practical applications as well as his/her ability
to solve problems and interpret formulas. The test will include objective-type questions
covering the following topics: vectors, motion, force, and Newton’s Laws; energy,
periodic and circular motion, heat, and wave motion. Other items may include electricity,
magnetism, optics, and modern physics. 

Accepted Course Codes: 150000, 150699, 150700, 150703, 150704, 150705, 150724, 150725,
150726, 150727, 150728, 150794, 150795

Civics (CIVIC):

Eligibility: Students with less than one unit in Civics are eligible. The test consists
of objective-type questions covering the following topics: the U.S. Constitution (structure,
amendments, interpretations, etc.); structure and powers of the three branches of
the Federal Government; structure and powers of local and state government; American
economic system; the American (local, state, federal) judiciary; foreign relations;
citizenship.

Accepted Course Codes: 220501, 220504, 220510

Government (GOVT):

Eligibility: Students with less than one unit of Civics are eligible.  The test will
consist of objective-type questions covering the following topics:  The philosophy
behind the U.S. Government, the American Founding, the U.S. Constitution (structure,
amendments, interpretations, etc.); structure and powers of the three branches of
the Federal Government; voting, elections and candidates; and the media and political
polling.  

Accepted Course Codes: 220502, 220505, 220513, 220501, 220504, 220503, 220514

Psychology (PSYC):

Eligibility: Students with less than one unit in Psychology. The test consists of
objective-type questions covering the following topics: historical framework and relies
on effective collection and analysis of data. Topics will also include theories of
human development, personality, motivation, and learning.

Accepted Course Codes: 222001

Sociology (SOCIO):

Eligibility: Students with less than one unit in Sociology. The test consists of objective-type
questions covering the following topics: the family; home; community; culture; social
change; ethnic groups and their contributions, behavior, and moral/spiritual values.

Accepted Course Codes: 220601

U.S. History (AMHST):

Eligibility: Students with less than one unit in U.S. History (formerly called American
History). The test consists of objective-type questions covering the following concepts:
change, cause and effect, values and beliefs, landmarks, and traditions in America
during the period 1877 to the present. Specific topics included are landmark legislation,
decisions, treaties, and elections; American traditions; political, literary, social,
and religious figures involved in basic American values and beliefs; and foreign relations. 

Accepted Course Codes: 220403, 220404, 220405, 220406, 220407, 220408, 220409

World Geography (WGEOG):

Eligibility: Students with less than one unit in World Geography are eligible. Middle/junior
high students are eligible if they will earn a Carnegie Unit for this course and it
will be posted on their high school transcript. The test consists of objective-type
questions covering the following topics: physical and cultural aspects of the earth
relative to natural features, landmarks, etc., location, topography, climate, ecology,
natural resources, and economics of the various areas and cultures of the Earth.

Accepted Course Codes: 220300, 220310, 220311, 220312, 220315

World History (WHIST):

Eligibility: Students with less than one unit in World History. The test includes
objective-type questions covering the following topics: values and beliefs among ancient/early
people; cause and effect of significant political, social, religious changes occurring
in history; traditions; famous/celebrated landmarks; significant contributions of
individuals; foreign relations; and continuity.

Accepted Course Codes: 220400, 220401, 220411, 220413, 220450, 220451

Open Events are District level only events.  Students who place in these events do
NOT go on to participate at the State level.

Spelling (SPELL): 

Students from any grade level may compete and they need not be enrolled in any particular
course. No more than two students from a school may compete, but Spelling contestants
may not compete in any other event except the Art Exhibit. Winners will be recognized
with district honors only and will not go on to a state competition. The test will
be multiple choice, objective-type test in which students will select a word from
a group that is spelled correctly or may decide that all of the words in the group
(of four to five words) are misspelled. Answer choice(s) will be recorded on a separate
answer sheet.

Art:

The Art Exhibit is a District only event unique to the Southeast Louisiana District
Literary Rally. Students may participate in this Art Exhibit regardless of whether
they are participating in another District Rally event. They are not required to be
enrolled in an art class in their high school, but each high school is only permitted
two entries per category. Judging is conducted by Southeastern’s Visual Arts Department
staff and each 1st place winner is awarded the Southeastern Freshman Scholastic Achievement
Award.

Categories

1. (ARTX1) Three Dimensional
2. (ARTX2) Two Dimensional: Oil, Acrylic, or Water Medium
3. (ARTX3) Two Dimensional Color: Drawing, Print-Making, Photography, Digital Art
4. (ARTX4) Two Dimensional Black & White: Drawing, Print-Making, Photography, Digital
   Art