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

2. Graduation Requirements
English - 4 years
Math years (Alg. 1, Geom, Alg II)
Science - 3 years (see program of studies)
World Language - 2 years
History - US I, US II, & World Cultures
PE & Health - 4 years
Visual Performing Arts - 1 year (5 credits)
21st Century Life & Careers, Career Tech Ed. - 1 year (5 credits)
Financial Literacy - 1/2 year (2.5 credits)
Must be proficient on one of the graduation assessment requirements (PARCC, PSAT, SAT,ACT, Accuplacer, ASVAB, Portfolio)
130 credits to GRADUATE

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

4. LEVELS
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

5. want at least 16 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.
English - 4 years
History - 3 years
Math years
Science years
World Language years

6. Top Factors for College
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

7. More info on district website: www.lrhsd.org
Option 2
College/Internet courses
Work/Internship (Grade 11 & 12 only)
Proof of Proficiency 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:

8. 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.
Visit for detailed attendance policy.

9. Athletics Seneca Sports NCAA www.ncaa.org
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 1st semester
NCAA
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

10. Rising 10th Graders 10th 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 **

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

12. Rising12th Graders English IV World Cultures PE/Health IV
Math or Elective
Science or Elective
World Language or Elective
Elective * must pick alternate electives*
Elective or Study Hall
**Must pick at least 7 classes & Alternates

13. 9th-11th ONLINE COURSE SELECTION

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

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

17. Choose appropriate level by clicking
Request this course

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

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

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

21. To submit selected 2019-2020 school year course requests
Click SUBMIT

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

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

24. Course Changes
August 1st 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!!

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

26. Any Questions