Junior Parents NightSo You’re Almost A Senior!

English Department:Humanities (Honors and College Prep)

Literature and Social Activism (H)Medicine and Literature (H)Analytical Writing Through Film Analysis (H)

American Satire (H)

So Many Choices

Syracuse University Project Advance English (SUPA); Wrt105-Practices of Academic Writing-This part of the course introduces students to the academic thinking, writing, and reading practices of the contemporary university and focuses on the skills of analysis argument.

Ets 142-Narratives of Culture: Introduction to Critical Reading-Students will examine what reading is and how meaning is created through texts and language. The courses uses a variety of works that help students analyze texts.

And Even More Choices

Literature and Composition: This course follows the AP description found at: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com and works at helping students become more proficient reading of a variety of texts, as well as better writers. The reading is complex, and students are expected to complete a summer assignment prior to September.

Advanced Placement English

AP is by recommendation only Average must be 90+ in previous class

Enrollment limited to two AP concurrent courses

Required summer assignment, part of which is due before school ends

AP exam required

AP Information

Science: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science

Social Studies: European History, Government and Politics

World Language: Spanish and French Art: Studio Art (including photography) Math: AB & BC Calculus, Statistics English: Literature/Composition

AP Courses

Courses replicate those taught on campus Students earn credits Students pay for credits/financial aide and

payment plans are available Students receive a Syracuse University

college transcript Credits are transferable to over 700

colleges and universities in the country Our instructors are adjunct professors

SUPA Program

English-6 college credits (full year) Forensic Science-4 college credits (full year) Sociology-3 college credits (half year) Psychology-3 college credits (half year) Public Affairs-3 college credits (half year) Economics-3 college credits (half year) College Learning Strategies-3 credits (half

yr.) Physics-8 college credits Accounting: 4 college credits

SUPA Courses

Locating the document:1. Go to www.riverdell.org2. Click on high school3. Click on the guidance tab4. Click on the program of studies

tab5. Read course descriptions

The Program of Studies

No course changes after July 2, 2012

Choose both semesters carefully Select the courses that you want Do not select a course based on the instructor

Dropping a course is never a good idea!

Senior Internships

Important Reminders

The River Dell Senior Experience

Senior Options Program

Senior Internships School to Work Senior Service Dual Enrollment Job Shadow

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Choices

Application Interview Attendance

Record Review Meeting

Deadline Dates Resume &

Letter of Intent

Final Contract Review

Schedule Availability

Transportation Participants in

Random Drug Testing Pool

The Application Process

Paid Professional Positions

Morning School Schedule

15 Credits Career

Counseling & Educational Support

Networking Development of

Workplace Readiness Skills

Creation of a Professional Portfolio & Career Goals

School to Work

Exposure to Possible Career s

Develop Workplace Readiness Skills, Professionalism, & Independence.

Preparation for Post-Secondary Education.

Flexible Scheduling (S1–S2 or Full Year)

Networking Looks Great

on Resumes and College Application

2.5 – 5 credits Non-Paid

Internships

Last 5 weeks of Senior Year

Exempt from classes & finals

Volunteer at not-for-profit organization of students choice

Explore diversity

Professionalism

Independence Provides Real

World Exposure

25 hours a week

Senior Service

Dual Enrollment Experience College Level

Courses

Prepares Students for Post Secondary Education

Earn College Credits

Compete General Courses

Exposure to Subjects of Interest

Transferable Credits

Participating Colleges :

William Paterson

Montclair

Ramapo

Bergen Community

A Few Topics to Consider…

Presented ByThe Counseling Department

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As you begin the college process Keep the process in perspective Work together as a family Students must take ownership Discuss finances openly Start early and meet all deadlines Meet often with your counselor

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College Admissions - Testing Students must register to take the SAT I

and/or ACT. SAT II’s are required for some colleges,

usually more competitive schools (check with each school)

River Dell Regional High School CEEB Code: 311054

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SAT Test Dates (register at www.collegeboard.org)

2011-2012 Test Dates

Tests Regular Late (a fee applies)

January 28, 2012(not offered at RD) SAT &

Subject Tests December 30, 2011 January 13, 2012

March 10, 2012(not offered at RD) SAT February 10, 2012 February 24, 2012

May 5, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests April 6, 2012 April 20, 2012

June 2, 2012 SAT &

Subject Tests8SAT, 2012

May 8, 2012 May 22, 2012

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ACT Test Dates (register at www.actstudent.org)

2011 - 2012 ACT Test Dates

Test Date Registration DeadlineLate Deadline, (fee required)

February 11, 2012 January 13, 2012 January 20, 2012

April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012 March 23, 2012

June 9, 2012(offered at RD) May 4, 2012 May 18, 2012

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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Student athletes intending to play NCAA Division I or II sports must register with the NCAA◦ www.ncaa.org

Students in the Class of 2013 must meet NCAA requirements◦ 16 core courses (see Program of Studies for

approved courses)

Junior Student Small Group Meetings

The counselors will be meeting with the junior students in small groups starting the week of Feb. 6th, in the HS Media Center.

Topics to be discussed include planning for college, work, and other options.

Review of Naviance. Appointment times for students will be

e-mailed and posted outside the counseling office.

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Junior Parent Meetings Learn about the college application

process. Parents must choose one date and call

Mrs. Robinson in the Counseling Office to register at (201) 599-7221.

Please choose one of the following dates: Thursday, Feb. 9th 7:00-8:30 pm Wednesday, Feb. 15th 8:00-9:30 am Thursday, Feb. 16th 7:00-8:30pm

Meetings will be held in the HS Auditorium

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RDHS welcomes… Mr. Louis Hirsch Director of Undergraduate Admissions,

University of Delaware

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