So 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)
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Syracuse University Project Advance English
(SUPA); Wrt105-Practices of Academic WritingThis 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.
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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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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the document:
Go to www.riverdell.org
Click on high school
Click on the guidance tab
Click on the program of studies
tab
Read course descriptions
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
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Senior Options
Program
The River Dell Senior
Experience
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Senior Internships
School to Work
Senior Service
Dual Enrollment
Job Shadow
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Application
Interview
Attendance
Record Review
Meeting Deadline
Dates
Resume & Letter
of Intent
Final Contract
Review
 Schedule
Availability
 Transportation
 Participants in
Random Drug
Testing Pool
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Paid
Professional
Positions
Morning School
Schedule
15 Credits
Career
Counseling &
Educational
Support
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Networking
Development
of Workplace
Readiness
Skills
Creation of a
Professional
Portfolio &
Career Goals
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Exposure to
Possible
Career s
Develop
Workplace
Readiness
Skills,
Professionalis
m, &
Independence
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Preparation
for PostSecondary
Education.
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Flexible
Scheduling (S1–
S2 or Full Year)
Networking
Looks Great on
Resumes and
College
Application
2.5 – 5 credits
Non-Paid
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Last 5 weeks of
Senior Year
Exempt from
classes & finals
Volunteer at
not-for-profit
organization of
students choice
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Explore
diversity
Professionalism
Independence
Provides Real
World Exposure
25 hours a
week
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
Presented By
The Counseling Department
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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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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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2011-2012
Test Dates
Tests
Regular
Late (a fee
applies)
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
June 2, 2012
SAT &
Subject Tests
8SAT, 2012
May 8, 2012
January 28, 2012
(not offered at RD)
April 20, 2012
May 22, 2012
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2011 - 2012 ACT Test Dates
Registration Deadline
Late Deadline,
(fee required)
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
Test Date
February 11, 2012
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Student athletes intending to play NCAA
Division I or II sports must register with the
NCAA
◦ www.ncaa.org
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Students in the Class of 2013 must meet
NCAA requirements
◦ 16 core courses (see Program of Studies for
approved courses)
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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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Learn about the college application
process.
 Parents must choose one date and call
Mrs. Robinson in the Counseling Office
to register
at (201) 5997221.
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
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Meetings will be held in the HS Auditorium
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Mr. Louis Hirsch
Director of Undergraduate Admissions,
University of Delaware
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