Core Classes Offered by Department
* Indicates NCAA Clearinghouse Approved Core Class
ENGLISH
Basic Communications
English IA
*English I
*English II
*English III
*English IV
*A.P. English
*American Humanities
The Holocaust in History
*Public Speaking
Applied Communications
*Creative Writing
*Drama
MATHEMATICS
General Math
*Algebra 1A
*Algebra 1B
Algebra/Geometry 1A
Algebra/Geometry 1B
Algebra/Geometry 1C
Applied Geometry
*Algebra I
*Geometry
*Algebra II
*Trigonometry
*Pre-Calculus
*Intro to Calculus
*Calculus
*Pre-Calc/Trig
SCIENCE
*Introduction to Lab Science
Applied Biology
*Biology I
*Chemistry I
*Chemistry II
*Physics
SCIENCE CONT.
*Anatomy/Physiology
*Environmental Problems
*Biotechnology
SOCIAL STUDIES
*World Geography
*World History
*U.S. History
*American Government
* Economics
*Current Issues
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
*Spanish I
*Spanish II
*Spanish III
*Spanish IV
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCI
Intro to Family & Consumer Sci
Foods/Nutrition I
Child Development
Child Care Occ I
Child Care Occ II
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
Health Occupations
Nurse Assistant
Allied Health
BUSINESS
Computer Skills
Computer Concepts
Software Applications
Accounting I
Accounting II
Webpage/Media I
Webpage/Media II
Business Concepts
PE/HEALTH
Physical Education
Health Education
Drivers Education
BFS Strength Training
ART
Art I/II/II/IV
Photography
MUSIC
Band
Chorus
Music Appreciation
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Video I/II
Intro to Tech
Drafting I/II
Architectural Drawing
Drafting III (CAD)
Woods I/II/III
Construction Tech I/II
AGRICULTURE
Introduction to Agriculture
Agriculture Science
Agriculture Mechanics
Agriculture Management
Introduction to Horticulture
AUTO
Introduction to Auto
Vocational Auto I/II/III
Phone: (815) 357-5000
Fax: (815) 357-5050
CEEB/ACT Code: 143-865
SCHOOL PROFILE
2011-2012
School District and Community
Seneca is a small rural town located about 75 miles
southwest of Chicago, IL. Seneca Township High School is
a high school district – District #160 – and is fully
accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Seneca High School is a four-year comprehensive high
school with an enrollment of 470 students. Seneca High
School is part of the Interstate Eight Conference, and
students from the high school attend either Joliet Junior
College or Illinois Valley Community College for a 2-year
college. The high school operates on an 8-block scheduling
system. Classes are 83 minutes in length and meet on an
alternating day basis. Semester courses run for 18 weeks
and year courses for 36 weeks. Typically, 70% of graduates
continue their education at a post-secondary institution –
34% at a four-year college or university and 36% at a twoyear community or junior college.
Graduation Requirements for Class of 2012
Twenty-four (24) units of credit are required to graduate
from Seneca Township High School. Required courses for
graduation are:
English
4 Credits
(which must include one-half credit in
Public Speaking)
Mathematics
3 Credits
Science
2 Credits
(1 credit in life science and 1 credit in
physical science)
Social Science
3 Credits
(which must include one credit in U.S.
History, and one-half credit in American
Government and Economics– in which
students must receive a passing grade on
both the U.S. and Illinois Constitution tests)
Health
½ Credit
Driver’s Education
½ Credit
Electives
11 Credits
(includes P.E.)
Special Recognitions:
14 Illinois State Scholars in the class of 2011
307 East Scott Street
Seneca, Illinois 61360
www.senecahs.org
Grade Point Average/Class Rank
The Grade Point Average (GPA) is computed by assigning
quality points for completed courses. All subjects and
grades (except Student Aide, and Special Education
Classes) are used in the calculation of GPA. Class rank is
derived from the cumulative grade point average. Seneca
High School does not have weighted grades or weighted
GPA. There are no honor classes.
AP Classes
Seneca High School offers AP English. Students in the
class take the English Literature and Composition test at the
end of the class through the College Board.
Grading Scale
A+
100
A
94-99
A93
B+
92
B
86-91
B85
C+
84
C
78-83
C77
D+
76
D
71-75
D70
F
0-69
Grade Points:
Non-Weighted
A-4
B-3
C-2
D-1
F-0
Seneca High School Information from the “ACT High
School Profile Report”
Class of: Number Composite Illinois
National
2007
110
20.2
20.5
21.2
2008
111
20.4
20.7
21.1
2009
132
19.9
20.8
21.1
2010
116
20.6
20.7
21.1
2011
112
20.8
20.9
21.1
CEEB/ACT Code: 143-865
Core Class Offerings by Subject Area Listed on Back
For Further Information Please Contact
Students A-K Kirk Houchin, Counselor 815-357-5018
Students L-Z Chris Jackson, Counselor 815-357-5019
Guid. Office Karen Ruder, Secretary 815-357-5040