Course Selection 2018-2019 School Year 8th Grade Parent Night 1/29/14 Course Selection 2018-2019 School Year Seneca High School

Graduation Requirements 8th Grade Parent Night 1/29/14 Graduation Requirements English - 4 years Math - 3 years including Algebra I, Geometry, Intro/Alg II Science - 3 years including Biology, two others World Language - 2 years History-US History I, US History II, & World Cultures PE & Health - 4 years Visual Performing Arts - 1 year 21st Century Life &Careers, Career Tech Education - 1 year Financial Literacy - ½ year Must Pass NJ State High School Proficiency Assessment 130 credits to GRADUATE

8th Grade Parent Night 1/29/14 Grade Promotion 10th grade - 29 credits 11th grade - 58 credits 12th grade - 91 credits 130 credits to graduate Academic & Elective classes are worth 5 credits for full year and 2.5 for half year courses PE & Health are worth 2.5 credits each (total of 5) Lab sciences are worth 6 credits

8th Grade Parent Night 1/29/14 LEVELS Honors – Should be an exceptionally strong and motivated student in chosen subject area. Accelerated - College bound-competitive 4 year schools College Prep - College bound & vocational-some 4 year colleges, all 2 year colleges and vocational programs Modified – Reinforces and builds upon basic skills Pullout Replacement –usually placed by Child Study Team

8th Grade Parent Night 1/29/14 Academic Units 4 year colleges typically require at least 16 academic units. English - 4 years History - 3 years Math - 3-4 years Science - 3-4 years World Language - 2-3 years Top Factors for College Grades in Academic Courses 2. Strength of Schedule – 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) 4. Class Rank based on weighted grade point average. Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling

8th Grade Parent Night 1/29/14 Selection Sheet English I - Choose a level World Language - Usually same level chosen as English Math - All students must take Algebra I or Geometry (only if had Algebra I in middle school). Option at end of 8th grade to take high school credit for Algebra I. Algebra Support class may be taken in addition to Algebra I class for students who need extra skill building. This is a pass/fail class and does not count as required math course. Science - Environmental Science (CP or Mod), Biology (honors or ACC) Physical Education/Health I 6. Elective 7. Elective 8. Elective or Study Hall **Must pick at least 7 classes** **Must pick alternative electives**

8th Grade Parent Night 1/29/14 Number Level Course Title 1. English _____ English 1 2. W.Language _____ _____ ___________ 3. Math _____ _____ ___________ 4. Science _____ _____ ___________ 5. PE/Health 910/913 ------ Phys Ed/Health 6. Elective _____ _____ ___________ 7. Elective _____ _____ ___________ 8. S.Hall/Elective_____ _____ ___________ **List 4 alternate electives** Must pick alternate electives. If 1st choice elective does not fit in schedule, alternate electives will automatically be scheduled. 8th Grade Parent Night 1/29/14

8th Grade Parent Night 1/29/14 Course Changes August 1st 2018 is the last day to request changes in your schedule. This must be done in writing with a parent signature. There are timelines to drop levels and/or drop a course. Please refer to back of your course selection sheet. 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!!

8th Grade Parent Night 1/29/14 Option 2 College/Internet courses Work/Internship (Grade 11 & 12) Community Service Proof of Proficiency-Written request by 6/1. Test completed by 7/15. Can test to get credit for HON level classes after 7/1/18 Summer School/Tutoring for Original Credit Firefighter/EMT More info on district website: www.lrhsd.org **8th grade courses (Algebra I & Spanish I) being accepted for high school credit will appear on the transcript as an accelerated course and will NOT be calculated in GPA and rank.

8th Grade Parent Night 1/29/14 Athletics Seneca Sports Fall/Winter Sports: All in-coming Freshmen are eligible. Spring Sports: Must be passing 15 credits (6 classes) at the end of the first semester to be eligible. College Sports-NCAA- www.ncaa.org Division I & II sports require 16 academic units Minimum GPA-2.3 Academic courses taken in the Lenape Regional High School District meet the criteria as a core course, set forth by the NCAA. Please check out information on NCAA website.

8th Grade Parent Night 1/29/14 Attendance 8th Grade Parent Night 1/29/14 Students are allowed 4 unexcused absences per semester Semester 1 - Marking Periods1 & 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 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 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.

8th Grade Parent Night 1/29/14 Due Date Middle school subject teachers must sign your course selection sheet Parent must sign course selection sheet Due to middle school by 1/26/18

8th Grade Parent Night 1/29/14 COUNSELOR CONTACT INFORMATION Counselor Last Names Phone Email Sam Maira A-Col x6687 smaira@lrhsd.org Heather Gardner Con- Go x6679 hgardner@lrhsd.org Chad Devino Gr-La x6686 cdevino@lrhsd.org Kelly Bulger Le-N x6615 kbulger@lrhsd.org Erica Maira O-Si x6685 emaira@lrhsd.org Sue Johnson Sk-Z x6656 sjohnson@lrhsd.org Seneca-609-268-4600

8th Grade Parent Night 1/29/14 Additional Questions ? Sam Maira & Heather Gardner C105 Chad Devino & Kelly Bulger C108 Erica Maira & Sue Johnson C106 *Coordinators for each subject area will be in the C Hallway *Parents of Special Education students are invited to attend an information meeting in the Media Center.  Meet Seneca’s Child Study Team and learn about the timeline for transition to Seneca. *Parent of students with a current 504 plan, can stop by room C106 where Ms. Johnson can answer questions. *Coordinators for each subject in C Hallway