Course Selection for the 2019 2020 School Year

Course Selection for the 2019 – 2020 School Year Seneca High School

Graduation Requirements Ø English - 4 years Ø Math - 3 years (Alg. 1, Geom, Alg II) Ø Science - 3 years (see program of studies) Ø World Language - 2 years Ø History - US I, US II, & World Cultures Ø PE & Health - 4 years Ø Visual Performing Arts - 1 year (5 credits) Ø 21 st Century Life & Careers, Career Tech Ed. - 1 year (5 credits) Ø Financial Literacy - 1/2 year (2. 5 credits) Ø Must be proficient on one of the graduation assessment requirements (PARCC, PSAT, ACT, Accuplacer, ASVAB, Portfolio) Ø 130 credits to GRADUATE

Grade Promotion 10 th grade - 29 credits (30 to play sports) 11 th grade - 58 credits 12 th grade - 91 credits 130 credits to graduate Academic & Elective classes are worth 5 credits PE & Health are worth 5 credits each Lab sciences are worth 6 credits

LEVELS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Honors – Recommended to be a strong student in subject area. Honors classes can be chosen on course selection sheet. Accelerated - College bound-competitive 4 year school College Prep - College bound & vocational-some 4 year colleges, all 2 year colleges and vocational programs Modified – Reinforces & builds upon basic skills Pullout Replacement – Based on CST meetings

Academic Units 4 year competitive colleges (for example - Rutgers, Rowan, Penn State, U of DE, U of MD, Stockton etc. . ) want at least 16 academic units. v English - 4 years v History - 3 years v Math - 3 -4 years v Science - 3 -4 years v World Language - 2 -3 years

Top Factors for College 1. Grades in Academic Courses/GPA 2. Strength of Curriculum – Both the amount of course work you complete in high school and the rigor of those courses 3. Admission Test Scores – Scores on either the SAT or ACT (most schools accept both interchangeably) Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling

Option 2 College/Internet courses Work/Internship (Grade 11 & 12 only) Proof of Proficiency-Written request by 6/1. Test completed by 7/15. Summer School Original Credit Firefighting/EMT Applications due to counselor by 6/1 Must pick at least 7 classes now. Schedule will be changed after paperwork is approved. More info on district website: www. lrhsd. org

Attendance • • • Students are allowed 4 unexcused absences per semester Semester 1 - Marking Periods 1 & 2 Semester 2 - Marking Periods 3 & 4 Anytime a student arrives after the school day has begun or leaves before the end of the school day, it will be considered an absence unless accompanied by an excused absence note. The following will excuse an absence: Doctor’s note Funeral/Death in family Court Appearance Written Parental Permission –Limited to one parent note per semester (note may excuse a series of 3 consecutive days absent) College Visit (with a letter from the college – 3 max per year – Juniors and Seniors only!) No Credit Status. Requires a student to attend the LRHSD Credit Completion program to be awarded high school credit for completed courses. Any pupil who exceeds 4 unexcused absences will be on No Credit for single semester courses and any pupil who exceeds 9 unexcused absences will be on No Credit for full year courses.

Athletics • Seneca Sports • Fall/Winter Sports: Must have earned 30 credits by the end of this year • Spring Sports: Must have earned 15 credits by the end of the 1 st semester • NCAA www. ncaa. org • Division I & II sports require 16 academic units • Most Academic courses taken in the Lenape Regional High School District meet the criteria as a core course set forth by the NCAA. • Check NCAA information out for yourself online • Minimum GPA-2. 3 and certain SAT/ACT scores

Rising 10 th Graders 10 th Grade Course Selection • English II • World Language • Math • Science • US I • Physical Education/Health II • Elective * must pick alternate electives* • Elective or Study Hall **Must pick at least 7 classes & Alternates **

Rising 11 th Graders _______________________________ __ 11 th Grade Course Selection 1. English III 2. Math 3. Science 4. US II 5. Physical Education/Health III 6. World Language or Elective 7. Elective * must pick alternate electives* 8. Elective or Study Hall **Must pick at least 7 classes & Alternates

Rising 12 th Graders 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. English IV World Cultures PE/Health IV Math or Elective Science or Elective World Language or Elective * must pick alternate electives* 8. Elective or Study Hall **Must pick at least 7 classes & Alternates

9 th-11 th ONLINE COURSE SELECTION

Click REQUESTS tab These are pre-selected courses for every student. Others include Individual Studies and PLTW

Click Request a course under a specific subject area. This will bring up a screen with available courses within that subject area

Choose appropriate level by clicking Request this course

Selecting Alternate Courses Type Alternate 1 or Alternate 2 in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION box then Click Request this course

To delete a request - Remove my request Click the trash can icon 206 FRENCH 1 ACC

Return to SCHEDULING tab to view full list of selected courses for the 2019 -2020 school year Click the PDF icon to access a PDF version of course requests 2019 -20 Schedule Course Request for 2019 -20 Schedule

To submit selected 2019 -2020 school year course requests Click SUBMIT https: //www. lrhsd. org/cms/lib/NJ 01000316/Centricity/Domain/91/Programof. Studies 2019 -2020. pdf

Due Date 2/11/19 Due Monday, th February 11 ONLINE!!!

Seneca Counselors Please submit your online selection sheets by Monday, February 11 th! Your school counselor WILL meet with you sometime in the Spring to go over your courses and credits.

Course Changes • August 1 st 2019 is the last day to request changes in your schedule. This must be done in writing with your parent’s signature. Online will be closed after 2/11/19 • There are timelines to drop levels and/or drop a course to a study hall. (January 31 - February 7) • Only 1 study hall per year is allowed (so you cannot drop a class to a study hall if you already have one!) • If you drop a course WP (Withdrawal Passing) or WF (Withdrawal Failing) will appear on transcript. • CHOOSE WISELY!!

Open Counseling Center Tuesday, February 5, 2019 6: 00 pm- 7: 30 pm

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