Enrollment in Released Time Seminary Instructions for Bishoprics and Executive Secretaries February 2010 (For MLS and above) Template 003.ppt 1

Enrollment in Released Time Seminary The bishop and his counselors personally encourage... youth of the appropriate age to participate in seminary… The bishop and his counselors personally encourage... youth of the appropriate age to participate in seminary… Enrollment of youth … in seminary … is the responsibility of priesthood leaders, with assistance from [representatives from Seminaries and Institutes of Religion] (Church Handbook of Instructions, 1: ). Enrollment of youth … in seminary … is the responsibility of priesthood leaders, with assistance from [representatives from Seminaries and Institutes of Religion] (Church Handbook of Instructions, 1: ). Template 003.ppt 2 Click to continue

Two parts to the enrollment process Enrollment in released time seminary is a two-part process: Enrollment in released time seminary is a two-part process: 1.Obtain and deliver signed parental permission documents (Request for Released Time forms) and a complete Potential Seminary Students report to the seminary. From this information, seminary personnel can determine (a) who to expect in seminary and (b) others that may benefit from our additional, joint enrollment efforts. 2.Students register for released time with the school (parents and youth may be reminded to register for Released Time as they register for other classes in the Spring). Template 003.ppt 3 Click to continue

This presentation outlines part 1 of the process. 1.Obtain and deliver signed parental permission documents (Request for Released Time forms) and a complete Potential Seminary Students report to the seminary. From this information, seminary personnel can determine (a) who to expect in seminary and (b) others that may benefit from our additional, joint enrollment efforts. Needed documents Template 003.ppt 4 Click to continue

Sign in Click Seminaries and Institutes Click, Seminary Released Time Form Click to continue Sign into MLS

Template 003.ppt 6 Print Request for Released Time Form Select beginning and ending ages (generally 14 and 17). Select the appropriate school year. Click to continue

Template 003.ppt 7 1. Select students for whom a Request for Released Time form is needed OR click Select All. Print Request for Released Time Form Click to continue 2. Print the forms.

Distribute, collect, verify, and review Distribute forms to parents. Distribute forms to parents. Collect completed forms from parents. Collect completed forms from parents. Verify forms for accuracy and completeness. Ensure that all blank fields (To the principal __________ School, grade, cell phone, work phone, , signature, etc.) are complete. This enables contact from the seminary. If incomplete, return to parents. Verify forms for accuracy and completeness. Ensure that all blank fields (To the principal __________ School, grade, cell phone, work phone, , signature, etc.) are complete. This enables contact from the seminary. If incomplete, return to parents. Review with bishop Review with bishop Template 003.ppt 8 Click to continue

Sign in Click Seminaries and Institutes Click, Seminary Released Time Return to MLS Click to continue

Template 003.ppt 10 Enter Grade and School Names From each completed Request for Released Time form, Click to continue enter the grade and the school name for each youth.

Template 003.ppt 11 Enter Grade and School Names Click to continue … enter the grade and the school name and clickNo. This will allow for further invitations to participate. For each youth for whom a Request for Released Time form was not completed…

Template 003.ppt 12 Review, correct, and print Review for accuracy and make any needed changes. Click Save and then Print. Click to continue

Page(s) with no Request for Released Time Forms Page(s) for Woodrock Charter Page(s) for Rockwood Junior High The printed report groups students by the school that they will attend (check marks on the school name indicate receipt of a Request for Released Time form). The printed report groups students by the school that they will attend (check marks on the school name indicate receipt of a Request for Released Time form). Template 003.ppt 13 Click to continue Page(s) for Rockwood High School The final page(s) of the report indicate youth for whom a Request for Released Time form was NOT received (no check mark). The final page(s) of the report indicate youth for whom a Request for Released Time form was NOT received (no check mark).

Return all completed Request for Released Time forms Return all completed Request for Released Time forms and the Completed Potential Seminary Students for [selected school year] report Completed Potential Seminary Students for [selected school year] report Template 003.ppt 14 Return documents Request for Released Time forms Potential Seminary Students for [selected school year] report Click to continue

Part 1 of the process is complete 1. When forms are delivered back to the seminary, part 1 of the process is complete. Template 003.ppt 15

Part 2 Students still need to register for released time with local schools (parents and youth may be reminded to register for Released Time as they register for other classes in the Spring). Students still need to register for released time with local schools (parents and youth may be reminded to register for Released Time as they register for other classes in the Spring). Template 003.ppt 16

Further Assistance Further assistance is available from your local representative from Seminaries and Institutes of Religion. Further assistance is available from your local representative from Seminaries and Institutes of Religion. Template 003.ppt 17