1. Course Selection 2012-2013 Seneca High School

2. Graduation Requirements  English-4 years  Math-3 years  Science-3 years  World Language-2 years  History-US 1, US 2, World Cultures  PE & Health-4 years  Visual Performing Art-1 year  Century Life & Careers, Career Tech Vocation-1 year  Financial Literacy-1/2 year  Must pass HSPA given in Junior year  130 credits to GRADUATE

3. Grade Promotion 10 th grade-29 credits 11 th grade-58 credits 12 th grade-91 credits 130 credits to graduate Academic & Elective classes are 5 credits each PE & Health are 2 credits each (total of 4) Lab sciences are 6 credits

4. LEVELS 1.Honors-By invitation only; not on selection sheet because you need to be invited. Need an A as a final grade in Level 2 or an A or B in Level 1. Honors letters will be distributed next week. Level 1 classes can be chosen on course selection sheet if honors letter is signed and attached. 2.Academic-College bound-competitive 4 year school 3.Modified Academic-College bound & vocational-some 4 year colleges, all 2 year colleges and vocational programs 4.Basic Skills-Teacher recommended 5.Special Education-Classified students *S TEST results can determine placement in English & Math*

5. Academic Units 4 year competitive colleges (for ex.- Rutgers, Rowan, Penn State, U of DE, 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

6. Top Factors for College 1. 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 attempted Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling

7. Selection Sheet 10 th Grade Course Selection Sheet 1.English 2 2.World Language 3.Math 4.Science 5.US 1 6.Physical Education/Health 2 7.Elective * must pick alternate electives* 8.Elective or Study Hall **Must pick at least 7 classes** _______________________________________________________________ 11 th Grade Course Selection Sheet 1.English 3 2.Math 3.Science 4.US 2 5.Physical Education/Health 3 6.World Language or Elective 7.Elective * must pick alternate electives* 8.Elective or Study Hall **Must pick at least 7 classes**

8. Course Changes August 1 st 2012 is the last day to request changes in your schedule. This must be done in writing with your parent’s signature. Once school starts ONLY errors will be corrected. There are timelines to drop levels and/or drop a course to a study hall. Only 1 study hall per year is allowed (so you cannot drop a class if you already have one!) If you drop a course WP (Withdraw Passing) or WF (Withdraw Failing) will appear on transcript. CHOOSE WISELY!!

9. Option 2 College/Internet courses Work/Internship Community Service Proof of Proficiency-Written request by 6/1. Test completed by 7/15. Summer School/Tutoring for Original Credit Firefighter/EMT Applications due to counselor by 6/1 www.lrhsd.org

10. Athletics Seneca Sports Fall/Winter Sports: Must pass 30 credits at end of this year Spring Sports: Must pass 15 credits at end of 1 st semester 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.

11. Attendance 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. 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) College Visit (with a letter from the college) 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.

12. Due Date Each academic subject teacher must sign your course selection sheet Parent must sign course selection sheet Attach signed honors sheet Due to homeroom teacher by Friday, 2/10

13. Seneca Counselors Hand in your course selection sheets by 2/10/12 to your homeroom teacher. Your counselor WILL meet with you sometime in the Spring to go over your courses and credits.

14. Open Counseling Center Thursday, February 2 nd 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm

15. Any Questions