Juniors
Boys and Girls State:
The American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are summer leadership and citizenship programs for high school juniors, which focus on exploring the mechanics of American government and politics. Programs are hosted on the campus of a state college in the summer. Programs may include mock trials, journalism, the political process, emergency management simulations, music shows, athletic competitions, and more!
Interested students should speak to their LVHS Guidance Counselor by January 1 of their junior year. Competitive candidates will be invited to apply and interview with the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary representatives and will be selected by the American Legion. The American Legion sponsors the male and female candidate (s), so selected candidates should be sure to thank the Legion Family.
For more information, visit the American Legion websites!
Boy's State https://aljbs.org/
Girl's State https://www.legion-aux.org/ala-girls-state
Governor's School:
Governor's School: Governor's School is a tuition-free, summer, residential program for high-achieving high school juniors. New Jersey currently runs Governor's School programs in Engineering & Technology at Rutgers University and Sciences at Drew University. Lenape Valley Regional High School may nominate one candidate for each of the two Governor's Schools. Selected candidates are invited to apply in December/January of each school year.
Information and applications for the Governor's School is made available at https://www.nj.gov/govschool/
Trooper Youth Week:
The New Jersey State Police host a Trooper Youth Week program for students during the summer following their junior year. Information and applications can be found at the state police website. Applications are generally due during the month of April. Information and applications for Trooper Youth Week can be found at https://www.njsp.org/trooper-youth-week/index.shtml
Summer Program Search:
Pre-College Summer Program Search Engine: The HS Navigator is a web-based search engine that helps students connect students with pre-college summer programs.
HS Navigator https://hsnavigator.org/search-program
Concurrent
Lenape Valley Regional High School has articulated with colleges and universities to allow for certain high school courses to be offered in a concurrent format. In reviewing Lenape Valley’s curricula and instructors, the college or university has certified that the course work and rigor of the high school courses match those of college level courses. Students enrolled in courses identified as concurrent have the option to earn college credit by simultaneously enrolling through the college or university for the course being taught at the high school. Currently, Lenape Valley has concurrent relationships with Sussex County Community College, Syracuse University, and Rider University. Courses offered concurrently are identified in the course description. Review the Program of Studies on the Registration and Scheduling Tab for more information about concurrent courses offered at LVHS.
Jump Start / Challenger
Opportunities to enroll in college courses are also offered by CCM & SCCC, but are not affiliated specifically with Lenape Valley. This means that students will earn credits on a community college transcript, but the credits will not transfer to Lenape Valley. The college course may be considered as satisfying pre-requisites so as to allow Lenape Valley student to accelerate their studies in high school. For example, a student who has enrolled in Spanish 1 as a Freshman at Lenape Valley may enroll in Spanish 2 at the community college and then enroll in Spanish 3 during their sophomore year. While the student will not receive credit at Lenape Valley, this option will enable the student to earn college credits and accelerate their course sequence at LVHS. Interested students should apply directly to the community college and submit a college transcript to Lenape Valley upon completion of the course. These courses may additionally transfer to future colleges.
Sussex County Community College (Stanhope & Byram residents):
County College of Morris
(Netcong residents):
Advanced Placement
The College Board hosts Advanced Placement (AP) courses , which are college-level classes that you take while you are still completing your high school degree. The courses will follow the same schedule as your high school. AP courses prepare students for AP ® exams, which are college-level exams on specific subjects and are administered in May upon the completion of an AP course taken at a student's high school. At many colleges and universities, a high enough score will earn the student college credit. In some instances, earning college credit can mean an overall lower college tuition bill. Review the Program of Studies on the Registration and Scheduling Tab for more information about AP courses offered at LVHS.
Parent Program:
This PowerPoint presentation provides information to parents about post-secondary planning, including researching options, registering for testing, tools and resources to facilitate the process, etc.
Junior Parent Program Presentation-2023
The Differences Between High School and College Handout
College Planning Calendar: Use this calendar to manage your college search and application process.
Student Naviance Program:
Naviance is a tool that can be used in the post secondary-planning process. Counselors meet with juniors in the spring through their history classes and then follow up individually to provide guidance in the post-secondary transition.
Junior Student Program: Post-Secondary Planning Information
Naviance Website Log into Naviance and visit the Naviance Help Center to access video tutorials!
Naviance tutorial: https://sites.google.com/philasd.org/navianceresourcesite/naviance-instructional-videos
Naviance Help Center Video Tutorial: https://www.screencast.com/t/4RtTfAjXXNaviance Student Overview and Tour Video Tutorial: https://www.screencast.com/t/tbcYt9eUkKg
The Student Journey in Naviance Student Video Tutorial: https://www.screencast.com/t/OlGl04dntU8F
Naviance Road Trip Nation Interview Archive Video Tutorial: https://www.screencast.com/t/oC2qMirDS
Naviance How To Career Search Video Tutorial: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tECFNDUdvBzUCPGXLmUTUvk3ecsdkFS2/view
Naviance Strengths Explorer Assessment Video Tutorial: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m0HraafkeflgX-eq3BaYo8sSkOrU46If/view
Occupational Outlook Handbook to research careers
Post-Secondary Planning- Researching and Visiting: Researching and visiting post-secondary options in order to identify the right choices for you is an important part of the post-secondary planning process.
Lenape's administration supports this process by excusing three absences during junior year and three absences during senior year with documentation of visits to post-secondary institution.
Lenape Valley hosts two mini-college fairs during the school day in September and March.
Or attend some of the state and national college fairs offered throughout the year. Consider scheduling a campus tour on the websites or attend an open house at the post-secondary institutions of interest.
Senior Forms: Students interested in preparing their LVHS required forms to support their college applications in advance of senior year, can access them here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bCEUVeZnG3OVvsCo_Vgu-xLLl9GzyrQV7t7c2rwRctg/edit?usp=sharing
College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT) : Many post-secondary institutions require entrance exams as a part of a comprehensive application. STUDENTS MUST REGISTER FOR THESE EXAMS AND ISSUE OFFICIAL TEST SCORES TO THE COLLEGES DIRECTLY FROM THE EXAM WEBSITES. Test dates and locations can be found on-line. It is recommended students first sit for an exam in the spring of junior year at least once and then in the fall of senior year again if desired.
A SUGGESTED COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM CALENDAR:
OCTOBER OF GRADE 10: PSAT (optional)
OCTOBER OF GRADE 11: PSAT with National Merit opportunity
SPRING OF GRADE 11 (March or May): SAT or ACT
FALL OF GRADE 12 (October, November, or December) Students take SAT or ACT again in the FALL OF SENIOR year to improve their scores.
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Test Prep Resources:
SAT-ACT Prep, Sparta NJ (private business)
Practice SAT (PSAT)
The PSATs assess the same skills and knowledge as the SAT.
The PSAT provides students an opportunity to be included on college mailing lists in order to receive information about majors and colleges that meet the interests they disclose. Juniors are encouraged to sit for the PSAT because it is also the National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test (NMSQT) used for the selection of National Merit Scholars.
The PSAT is only offered once per year, during the month of October. Students may register during the first two weeks of September with this link: https://aptestservice.com/lenapevalley/
College Board- SAT Reasoning Test
Register through the College Board website:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat
Lenape Valley's CEEB Code 311411
Students with diagnosed disabilities who receive accommodations in school through either an IEP, 504 Plan, or Health Plan may apply to the College Board to determine if they qualify for accommodations on tests offered through this organization, including AP, SAT Reasoning, and SAT Subject Tests. Please review the attached forms and contact the student's guidance counselor or case manager with questions.
Services for Students with Disabilities Consent Form for Accommodations Request
Services for Students with Disabilities Application for Temporary Physical/Medical Conditions
Register through the ACT website:
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
Students with diagnosed disabilities who receive accommodations in school through either an IEP, 504 Plan, or Health Plan may apply to the American College Test Organization to determine if they qualify for accommodations on tests offered through this organization, including ACT. Please review the attached forms and contact the student's guidance counselor or case manager with questions.
The ACT Consent to Release Information to apply for accommodations
Students who aspire to compete in Division I and II college athletics must be found eligible by the National Collegiate Athletic Association or NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse. STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE A PROFILE ON THE NCAA WEBSITE, ARRANGE FOR A HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT TO BE ISSUED, AND ISSUE THEIR SAT/ACT SCORES FROM THE OFFICIAL TEST WEBSITES.
Students who aspire to compete in Division III college athletics or club athletics DO NOT need to register with the NCAA.
NCAA Eligibility Center Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
NCAA Eligibility Center Guide for Two Year Transfers
NCAA Eligibility Center Guide for High School Guidance Counselors
INTEREST:
Please see the Senior Page for the below information:
a list of our local military recruiters
information about the ASVAB test
information about military schools
OPT OUT:
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), requires local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under ESEA, upon request, to provide certain student information to military recruiters, institutions of higher education, and/or prospective employers. The school must provide this information unless a parent or the adult student (age 18 or over) has “opted out” of disclosing such information. Parents and students may "opt out" by completing the electronic form in Genesis Parent Portal or completing and submitting the Military Opt Out Form linked here before October 1 of the school year.