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

2. Invest in Knowledge! The Benefits of College and Career Readiness
Prepares students for many of the sought-after employability skills by corporations. These skills include written/verbal communications, teamwork, initiative, and analysis/investigating skills.
Digital and technological savvy, understanding what resources are available for use and when.
Critical thinking, problem solving and reasoning.
Ability to analyze and evaluate differing or conflicting viewpoints.
Ability to adapt communication toward a specific audience, task or purpose.
In summary, students will have the knowledge and abilities needed to succeed in life, whether attending college, military, or starting a career.

3. Learning Target: Students will understand the registration process in order to register classes according to their personal learning plan.

4. Online Registration Instructions CLASS OF 2019 (2020 9th Biology Students)
Handouts:
Registration Information Handout
(Yellow- 2020)
Transcript
Online Registration Instructions
Single/Double Schedule
Course Listing Book
is available online at rcas.org. Click on Parents and Students, then click Handbook and Registration (
(Pink)

5. Keep Username and Password Confidential!
Marcia

6. SDMyLife Personal Learning Plan
Graduation Requirement
4 year academic plan
List of courses students plan to take
Focus on your career interests
Ongoing process (Subject to change)
Freshman year update
Sophomore ability profiler

7. Dual Credit http://sdmylife.com/students
What is dual credit?
What are the benefits of dual credit?
How much do dual credits cost?
How do I register?
Will these courses transfer?
Student frequently asked questions?
Parents frequently asked questions?
Is dual credit right for me?
Positives of dual credit
Challenges to consider
Jocelyn

8. $ years

9. Graduation Requirements
Language Arts
4.0
Mathematics
3.0
Science
Social Studies
Fine Arts
1.0
Physical Education
Information Technology
Personal Finance or Economics .5
Required Offerings
Electives
4.5
Total Credits
22 (minimum)

10. Grade Level Classification
Freshman 0 – 4.5 credits
Sophomore 5 – credits
Junior 11 – 15.5 credits
Senior 16 and above
Class status determined by earning credits, not years of attendance
John

11. Required Language Arts Credits (4)
Grade
Class
Credit
9th Grade
English 9
1.0
10th Grade
English 10 or Advanced English 10
11th Grade
English 11 or Advanced English 11
12th Grade
Literature (.5) or AP English 12 (1.0) .5
Writing (.5) or AP English 12 (1.0)

12. 11th Grade Language Arts 10th Grade Language Arts
Register for English 11 or Advanced English 11
Communicate with current Language Arts teacher for recommendation
10th Grade Language Arts
Register for English 10 or Advanced English 10

13. Required Mathematics Credits (3)
Grade
Class
Credit
9th Grade
Integrated Math 1 or Integrated Math 2
1.0
10th Grade
Integrated Math 2 or Integrated Math 3
11th Grade
Integrated Math 3 or Math Elective (Visit with math teacher for next year’s course selection )
12th Grade
Math Elective

14. 11th Grade Mathematics
Your math teacher will recommend your math class for next year based upon your math achievements (form provided by math teacher).
Options during 11th grade:
Integrated Math 3
Math Elective
Communicate with students that they can not earn credit for Pre-Calc with Trig and Trig.

15. 10th Grade Mathematics
Your math teacher will recommend your math class for next year based upon your math achievements (form provided by math teacher).
Options during 10th grade:
Integrated Math 2
Integrated Math 3 (if completed Integrated Math 2)
Communicate with students that they can not earn credit for Pre-Calc with Trig and Trig.

16. Required Science Credits (3)
Grade
Class
Credit
9th Grade
Physical Science 1/Physical Science 2
or Biology 1/Biology 2
1.0
10th Grade
Biology 1/Biology 2
or Chemistry
11th Grade
Chemistry or Physics
or Science Elective
12th Grade
Science Elective

17. 11th Grade Science
Register for Chemistry (1 credit) or Physics (1 credit) or other science class
Visit with your current science and math teacher to ensure you have met the math requirements for either of these classes.
Visit with your current science teacher to determine next year’s science class if you have already completed Chemistry or Physics.
10th Grade Science
Register for Chemistry

18. Required Social Studies Credits (3)
Grade
Class
Credit
9th Grade
Civics (.5)
World Geography (.5)
1.0
10th Grade
World History
US History 1 or 2 or 3
(unless taking AP US History) .5
11th/12th Grade
or AP US History
Government
or AP US Government

19. 11th Grade Social Studies
Register for U.S. History 1 (.5 credit) or U.S. History 2 (.5 credit) or U.S. History 3 (.5 credit) or AP U.S. History (1 Credit)
One credit of U.S. History is a required social studies course for graduation
Register for US Government, AP US Government or AP US History

20. 10th Grade Social Studies
Register for World History
Register for U.S. History 1 (.5 credit) or U.S. History 2 (.5 credit) or U.S. History 3 (.5 credit)
.5 credit of World History is a required social studies course for graduation
1 Credit of U.S. History is a required social studies course for graduation

21. US History 1, 2, 3
US History 1- Founding Through Civil War Reconstruction
US History 2 - Post Civil War Western Expansion Through Great Depression
US History 3 - World War II to the Present

22. Required Credits Category Credit Fine Arts 1.0 Physical Education
Information Technology
Personal Finance or Economics .5
(Required Offering) Any combination of the following: World Language, Approved Career & Technical Courses, or Youth Internship

23. Approved CTE
Use Course Listing Book to explore options

24. Total Credits Required for Graduation
Required Courses
17.5
Elective Courses
4.5
Total Credits
22 (minimum)

25. Elective Credits = CHOICES
Elective classes are your CHOICE
Consider your findings from SDMyLife
Choose your elective classes wisely
Consider your strengths and weaknesses when determining a manageable course load
Consider personal interests

26. Single/Double Schedule
You each received a single/double proposed schedule. Be aware of the times single/double classes are offered to avoid conflicts.

27. Summary 11th grade students register for the following:
English 11 or Advanced English 11
U.S. History 1 and U.S. History 2 or AP U.S. History
Mathematics Class
Personal Finance or Economics
Chemistry or Physics or other science class
Register for additional credits

28. Summary 10th grade students register for the following:
English 10 or Advanced English 10
Chemistry
Integrated Math 3
World History
US History 1or 2 or 3
Register for 3 additional credits

29. Testing Out of Courses
Testing out of courses is an option for students to accelerate coursework and meet the goals of their Personal Learning Plan
Go to Click on Parents and Students, Click Parents/Students Home, and Test Out or call for more information and details
Contact your counselor for further information
This will be updated in spring

31. Online Registration Instructions
You will need your username and password to complete the On-Line Registration (you received these today).
You will be able to submit your course requests on-line from home or school beginning February 6– February 15, (Registration Window)
Communicate your selected courses with your parent/guardian as he/she will approve your selections
During registration, students pick course selections only. Students schedule (pick times and teachers based on arena attendance) in early May.

32. Assistance Talk to your guardian Talk to your teachers
Ask your counselor
Paula Wilson (ABC EFG)
Melissa Good (HIJ LMN)
Kim Elder (O-V)
Katie Baskerville (DK W-Z)
Kathryn Sosa (Gifted Education Services)
Administration
Courtney Crosswait (A-G)
Tyler Rachetto (H-N)
Jocelyn Hafner (O-Z)
Registrar
Marcia Geyer

33. The Value of Education!
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34. Top Ten Skills Employers Want National Association of Colleges and Employers conducted a survey of over 300 employers (Chevron, IBM, etc)
Ability to work in a team structure
Ability to make and solve problems
Ability to communicate with people inside/outside an organization
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
Ability to obtain and process information
Ability to analyze quantitative data
Technical knowledge related to the job
Proficiency with computer software programs
Ability to create and or edit written reports
Ability to sell and influence others

35. Check Your Understanding!
When does the registration window open and close?
Explain why you are not allowed to drop a class after registration window closes?
Who are your best resources to help you select elective courses?
How can the single/double sheet help avoid scheduling conflicts?
What impact does education have on your wellbeing? Explain your answer.