Welcome to Stevens High School 6:30 -7:10 pm registration presentation in the theater 7:15 Department Showcase 2nd floor Please pick up a handout in the theater hallway near entrance Reminder to have copies of handouts available

Stevens High School Home of the Raiders “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”-Ben Franklin John

Welcome to Stevens High School Principal – John Julius Assistant Principals Shane Heilman (A-G) Tyler Rachetto (H-N) Jocelyn Hafner (O-Z) Guidance Counselors Paula Wilson (ABC EFG) Melissa Good-Mitzel (HIJ LMN) Kim Elder (O-V) Katie Baskerville (DK W-Z) Activities Director – Jared Vasquez Gifted Education Coordinator - Kathryn Sosa Registrar – Marcia Geyer John

Objectives of the Evening Timeline for Registration Process of Registration Registration materials distributed at middle schools and available online Graduation Requirements Transitioning to High School Department Showcase Visit with teachers from 7:15-8:00 pm outside the theater on 2nd floor and Gifted Education in the library John

QUESTIONS General questions will be answered at the end of the presentation. Remain after the Q&A sessions to ask individual questions. John

Registration Materials All students receive registration materials Frequently Asked Questions Sheet Green Summary Sheet Course Listings Handbook (Online) (www.rcas.org) (Click on Parents and Students, Handbooks) http://intranet.rcas.org/administration/SA/Pages/High%20School%20Course%20Listing.aspx Green sheet summary sheet – lists required 9th grade courses and elective options Please contact SHS if you are unable to access a course listing handbook online TY

Online Registration Student Access: Students use their username and password to register for classes. This can be accomplished at home or school. Student username, password and directions will be mailed (January 21- January 23). TY

This letter will be mailed to your home address. This letter includes registration directions, user name and password. Login:SmithJOH000 Password: Ty If password is listed as __________ contact your middle school counselor to obtain password!

Timeline Please refer to your handout for informational items January 21-23 Receive Informational Letter Username and Password (keep confidential) Online Registration Instructions Middle School Presentations to Students Southwest Middle School – January 26, January 27– 11:30 am West Middle School – January 28,11:22 am February 11 Registration Window Closes at Midnight Late August Student Schedule Complete Schedules will not be accurate until late August Students/Parents will not be able to view schedules until late August Please refer to your handout for informational items TY

Finalize your child’s course selections prior to Feb 12 Staffing is based on course selection; dropping a class after Feb 11 is not allowed. TY Classes maybe cancelled for following reasons: Low Enrollment/Overbooked Programmatic cuts

Online Registration Information Students need username and password to complete online registration (These will be mailed home. You should receive this on January 21- January 23) January 26 through February 11 personnel at Stevens High School will be available (7:30 am - 4:00 pm) for anyone with questions or needing Internet access (394-4025) Submit course requests online from home or school between January 26 and February 11 (Registration Window) You may change course selections anytime between January 26 and February 11. After February 11 no changes can be made therefore approve your child’s course selections prior to Feb 12. Marcia

Registration Assistance Refer to handout under Registration Assistance if you experience problems Call 394-4025 and ask for Marcia (Registrar) Call 394-4025 to visit with a counselor or gifted education coordinator Call 394-4051 to visit with an administrator Marcia

Graduation Requirements/ Selecting Courses for 9th Grade Required Courses Elective Courses Students must earn a minimum of 22 credits to meet graduation requirements We encourage students to sign up for 7 classes per semester Personal Learning Plan Jocelyn

Jocelyn

GRADE LEVEL CLASSIFICATION SOPHOMORE 5 - 10.5 credits   FRESHMAN 0 - 4.5 credits SOPHOMORE 5 - 10.5 credits JUNIOR 11 - 15.5 credits SENIOR 16 and above Jocelyn

Personal Learning Plan (PLP) List of courses students plan to take Four Year High School Academic Plan Ongoing process (updated yearly) PLP helps prepare for high school and post- secondary goals 8th grade year students take interest inventory (Matchmaker) 10th grade year students take an ability profiler assessment 9th through 12th grade revisit PLP Jocelyn

Personal Learning Plan Jocelyn

SDMylife.com http://sdmylife.com/ Prepare for ACT Build a resume Research post secondary education options Find out about scholarship opportunities View facts about a career SDMyLife is free to all students and parents Username and password available at student’s current middle school Jocelyn

Course Selection Kathryn Sosa, gifted education coordinator, will be available in library after presentation for more information and to answer questions Jocelyn

Gifted Education Services Kathryn Sosa, Coordinator Assisting high ability and high potential students with the following: Advance course planning Competitive college planning College application process Career development Affective support Special program opportunities Kathy Sosa

9TH Grade Required Classes All incoming 9th graders will be registered by us for the following required classes: English 9 Physical Science 1, Physical Science 2 Civics, World Geography Integrated Math 1 or 2 *(Your middle school math teacher will provide us a recommended math course for your son or daughter.) (Math Lab) John

Elective Credits (3 credits) Students choose 3 credits of elective classes. Students are enrolled in a reading class if they do not pass the reading test (9th grade equivalency required for high school graduation). A list of elective classes available to 9th graders is provided on page 4 in the student’s green registration handout. John

John Students will receive a copy of this page at Middle School Presentations

Resources Available School Counselor Course Listing Book (www.rcas.org) and Supplemental Registration Materials Parents Current Teachers Gifted Education Coordinator John

Transitioning to Stevens High School Students Parents Shane

Transition Components August 9th grade Orientation – August 21, 8:30 am Student Leaders Faculty Pictures – August 12, 13 Open House – August 20, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Meet the teacher/locate classrooms Shane

Steps for Student Success Excellent Attendance Positive Attitude Homework Completion Parental Involvement Family Access (Sign-up through your current school), Parent Network, Parent Teacher Conferences Get Involved in extra-curricular activities Activities - Fine Arts/Athletics organizations, clubs, and intramurals For a list of the most current activities and clubs offered please visit StevensRaiders.com. The website also includes the coaches/advisors contact information. Shane

StevensRaiders.com Shane

Students 9th Grade Wing 9th grade lunchroom Primarily 9th grade students for the morning classes Afternoon classes spread throughout the building 9th grade lunchroom Shane

Department Showcase Please visit with teachers from 7:10-8:00 pm outside the theater on 2nd Floor Gifted Education, Kathryn Sosa, Library Family and Consumer Science, Business Education, Technology Education, Drama, Agriscience, German, Spanish, Chorus, Title VII Indian Education, Physical Education/Athletics, Art, Booster Club-2nd Floor Teachers have booths setup on second floor and are available to answer questions. Booster club is available for parental involvement information and spirit gear. Reminder to have copies of handouts available (Tyler)

QUESTIONS General questions will be answered at the end of the presentation. Remain after the Q&A sessions to ask individual questions. Tyler