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Freshman Course Freshman Course Selection Selection Seneca High School Seneca High School
Freshman Course Freshman Course SelectionSelection
Seneca High SchoolSeneca High School
Seneca CounselorsSeneca Counselors
Mrs. Trish LaBouff Supervisor
Mr. Sam Maira A-Coo
Mrs. Mary Sabo Cop-Gou
Mr. Dave Lafferty Gr-Ki
Ms. Michelle Torrence Kl-Or
Mrs. Erica Maira Os-Sn
Ms. Sue Johnson So-Z
This presentation will help guide 8th grade parents/guardians through the course
selection process.
It may also be helpful to access the 2012-2013 Program
of Studies for complete descriptions of all courses
referenced in this presentation.
Itinerary for Tonight
1. Power Point Presentation
2. Move to Classrooms to meet Counselors/Questions
3. Curriculum/Course Information in the Cafeteria
Graduation Graduation RequirementsRequirementsEnglish – 4 years
Math – 3 yearsScience – 3 yearsU.S. History – 2 yearsWorld Cultures – 1 yearWorld Language – 2 yearsHealth and PE – 4 yearsVisual / Performing Arts – 1 yearCentury Life & Careers, Career-Tech Education– 1 yearFinancial Literacy- ½ year
All Students must complete 130 Credits
All Students must pass the High School Proficiency
Assessment (HSPA) given in Junior year• It measures Language Arts Literacy and Math
Grade PromotionGrade Promotion
o 10th Grade-29 creditso 11th grade-58 creditso 12th grade-91 credits
130 credits to graduate
• Academic & Elective classes are 5 credits each• PE & Health are 2 credits each• Lab sciences are 6 credits
Failure to adhere to the Attendance Policy may also prohibit promotion. See the 2012-2013 Program of Studies for complete details.
Levels of InstructionLevels of Instruction
Honors-Level 1Honors-Level 1• Instruction designed to rigorously and intensively
prepare students to enter competitive four year college programs.
• Honors courses are invitation only. Invitations come from the middle school. Select Level 2 and it will be changed later after honors letter is returned.
• Once the school year commences, a student will not be allowed to opt out of Level 1 until mid October.
Academic-Level 2Academic-Level 2• Instruction designed to prepare students to meet the
academic requirements of a four year college.
Modified Academic – Level Modified Academic – Level 33
• Instruction designed to prepare students for some four year colleges, two year colleges, community schools, vocational schools, as well as the world of work.
Basic – Level 4Basic – Level 4• Instruction which stresses basic skills.
Special Education – Level 5Special Education – Level 5• Instruction which is designed to meet the needs of
classified students.
Academic UnitsAcademic Units4 year competitive colleges (Rutgers, Rowan, Penn State, U Delaware,
U of MD, Stockton, etc.) need at least 16 academic units (level 1 or
level 2 courses)• English-4 years• History-3 years• Math-3-4 years• Science-3-4 years• World Language-2-3 years
Top Factors in College AdmissionsTop Factors in College Admissions1. Grades in College Prep Courses – Grades in AP, honors, or level 2
courses
2. Strength of Curriculum – Both the amount of course work you complete in high school and the quality of those courses
3. Admission Test Scores – Scores on either the SAT or ACT (most schools accept both interchangeably)
4. High School Grade Point Average – Calculated by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number of credits attempted
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
LRHSD 9LRHSD 9thth Grade Schedule Grade Schedule SampleSample1. English – choose a level
2. World Language – usually same level chosen as English . Students who had Spanish 1 in middle school can pick Spanish 2. Option at end of 8th grade to take high school credit for Spanish 1.
3. Math – Algebra 1 or Geometry (only if had Algebra 1 in middle school). Option at end of 8th grade to take high school credit for Algebra 1. If students do not pass Math section of NJ Ask 8-will be placed in Algebra support class in addition to Algebra 1 class.
4. Science – choose Environmental Earth or Biology (Can only take Biology if taking Geometry)
5. PE / Health 6. Elective 7. Elective 8. Elective or Study Hall
• It is possible to take one study hall each year and fulfill the 130 Credit Graduation Requirement.
• If you select 7 courses, you will automatically get Study Hall.
*Must choose at least 3 alternate electives*
Course ChangesCourse Changeso August 1, 2012 is the last day to request a
schedule change. This must be done in writing with a parent’s signature.
o Once school starts ONLY errors will be corrected. o There are timelines to drop levels and/or drop a
course to a study hall.o Only 1 study hall per year is allowed (so a class
cannot be dropped if you already have a study hall).
o If you drop a course, WP (Withdrawal Passing) or WF (Withdrawal Failing) will appear on transcript.
o CHOOSE WISELY!! o See the 2012-2013 Program of Studies for details about
Course/Level Changes.
Option TwoOption Two Option Two serves as an alternative to traditional high school courses for
credit in the following categories:
• College Courses• Internet Courses• Work/Internship• Community Service• Summer School Original Credit• Proof of Proficiency• EMT/Firefighter
** 8th grade courses (Algebra 1, Spanish 1) being accepted for high school credit will appear on the transcript as a level 2 course and will NOT affect GPA and rank. **
Please visit the district website for more information
www.lrhsd.org
AthleticsAthleticsSeneca SportsFall/Winter Sports: All Freshmen are eligible.
Spring Sports: All Freshmen must pass 15 credits at the end of the first semester to be eligible.
College Sports- NCAA- www.ncaa.org• Division I sports require 16 academic units• Division II sports require 14 academic units• Minimum GPA-2.0• Academic courses taken in the Lenape Regional High• School District designated as Level l or 2 meet the criteria,
as a core course, set forth by the NCAA.• See the 2012-2013 Program of Studies for NCAA Eligibility
Requirements
AttendanceAttendance• 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 homeroom or leaves before the end of the school
day, it will be considered an absence.
The following will excuse an absence: • Doctor’s note• Funeral/death in family• Court• Written parental permission-Limited to one parent note per semester (note may
excuse a series of consecutive days absent)
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 8
unexcused absences will be on No Credit for full year courses.
Visit www.lrhsd.org for detailed attendance policy.
**COURSE SELECTION SHEETS ARE DUE **COURSE SELECTION SHEETS ARE DUE BACK TO MIDDLE SCHOOLS BY FRIDAY, BACK TO MIDDLE SCHOOLS BY FRIDAY,
1/27**1/27**
COUNSELOR CONTACT INFORMATION: Seneca-609-268-4600
Mr. Sam Maira A-Coo x6687 [email protected]. Mary Sabo Cop-Gou x6679 [email protected]. Dave Lafferty Gr-Ki x6686 [email protected]. Michelle Torrence Kl-Or x6673 [email protected]. Erica Maira Os—Sn x6685 [email protected]. Sue Johnson So-Z x6656 [email protected]
Course Selection/Scheduling QuestionsCourse Selection/Scheduling QuestionsThursday, February 2nd
5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Seneca Cafeteria
Report to the following rooms to meet Report to the following rooms to meet your child’s counselor and for follow up your child’s counselor and for follow up
questions:questions:
Last Name Counselor RoomA-Coo Mr. Maira Room C108Cop-Gou Mrs. Sabo Room C106Gr-Ki Mr. Lafferty Room C104Kl-Or Ms. Torrence Room C105Os-Sn Mrs. Maira Room A103So-Z Ms. Johnson Room A104
The evening will conclude in the cafeteria with
Curriculum/Course Information
