Superintendent looking forward to continuation of four-day rotating schedule
For 2017, the Lenape Regional High School District is looking forward to the continuation of many programs. From new — such as the four-day rotating schedule and the second Transition Services Awards Ceremony — to the traditional — such as prom and graduation — carrying on LRHSD initiatives and events is something to be excited about.
“Our goals remain pretty consistent … which is to continue the high quality of programs associated with the LRHSD while remaining conscious to the ever-changing world of the 21st century,” Seneca High School Principal Jeffrey Spector said.
Superintendent Carol L. Birnbohm said she is looking forward to the continuation of the four-day rotating schedule, benefiting students and teachers with the opportunity to get extra help, make up missed work and meet with clubs. Spector looks forward to the ceremonial events such as prom and graduation.
Birnbohm is also eagerly anticipating the second Transition Services Awards Ceremony. Transition Services provides students with a disability certain activities that facilitate the students’ movement from school to post-school activities. In 2017, the LRHSD looks forward to continuing to honor these students and is especially proud of the community support of the program, she said.
Each year, goals are made to achieve the LRHSD mission. One goal is to ensure the academic programs prepare all seniors for college and a career. That goal is supported by the “Two Graduations” initiative, emphasizing the importance of reaching a second graduation, with high school being the first of two. A new portion of the LRHSD website, which will be coming soon, will feature the “Two Graduations” initiatives in one location.
“We hope that this site will be informative to parents and students. But, most importantly, we hope that this site inspires all students, especially those who may be first-generation college-goers in their family,” Birnbohm said.
Birnbohm wanted to remind parents about changes in the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers — New Jersey’s assessment for students in grades three to eight and high school — for this year that impacts the classes of 2020, 2021 and thereafter. To see the changes and more information about the PARCC test and graduation requirements, visit www.nj.gov/education/sca/parcc/.
“I encourage all parents to be aware of these changes, which we have communicated via email to parents and at parent meetings. Parents should also visit our ‘Requirements for Graduation’ website, www.lrhsd.org/page/715, which provides information about the testing requirements for each grade,” Birnbohm said.
This year, in each of the high schools, the driver’s education classroom was outfitted with eight new driving simulators for all students. The purpose of using the most current and modern simulation equipment with the LRHSD curriculum is to better provide real-life driver training experiences for students in a safe environment.
“While there are not many new events planned, I encourage and invite people to come catch an event like a sporting event, the art show, the LRHSD robotics tournament, a concert, the musical and so much more. I promise the students will amaze you. A calendar of all these events can be found on our website or download the LRHSD App,” Spector said.
Birnbohm invites all members of the community to follow the LRHSD on Twitter, as well as club and sports pages.
“You can find a listing of all official Twitter pages at www.lrhsd.org/Page/6592. I encourage all students and their parents to select their school’s main Twitter account, as well as any of the other 69 official Twitter accounts that interest them. You can also follow me @cbeducator,” Birnbohm said.
For more information, visit the LRHSD website at www.lrhsd.org.
