1. 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

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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. Registration Materials
All students receive registration materials
Frequently Asked Questions Sheet
Green Summary Sheet
Course Listings Handbook (Online) ( (Click on Parents and Students, Handbooks)
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

8. 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

9. 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!

10. Timeline Please refer to your handout for informational items
January 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

11. 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

12. 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 ( )
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

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

14. 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

15. Jocelyn

16. GRADE LEVEL CLASSIFICATION SOPHOMORE 5 - 10.5 credits
FRESHMAN credits
SOPHOMORE credits
JUNIOR credits
SENIOR and above
Jocelyn

17. 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

18. Personal Learning Plan
Jocelyn

19. 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

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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

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

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

26. Transitioning to Stevens High School
Students
Parents
Shane

27. 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

28. 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

29. StevensRaiders.com
Shane

30. 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

31. 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)

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