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

2. Invest in Knowledge! According to a 2007 study by the US Government ◦ Average High School income= $31,000 ◦ Average College graduate income=$51,000 ◦ Average Graduate degree income=$80,000  (over a 40 year period a college graduate earns $1.17 million more than a high school graduate. Someone with a graduate degree earns 2 million more. A two year AA provides $180,000 more than a high school graduate.  Imagine trying to survive without at least a high school diploma?

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 2015 Handouts: Registration Information Handout Transcript Online Registration Instructions Single/Double Schedule 2013-2014 Course Listing Book is available online at rcas.org. Click on Parents and Students, then click Handbook and Registration (www.rcas.org)www.rcas.org

6. High School Graduation Requirements Personal Learning Plan (PLP) 4 year academic plan Focus on your career interests Update courses of study Ongoing process (Subject to change) Communicate with guardians

7. Personal Learning Plan

9. Graduation Requirements English4.0 Math3.0 Science3.0 Social Studies3.0 Fine Arts1.0 Physical Education1.0 Computers1.0 Personal Finance or Economics.5 Required Offerings1.0 Electives4.5 Total Credits22 (minimum)

10. Grade Level Classification Freshman0 – 4.5credits Sophomore5 – 10.5 credits Junior11 – 15.5credits Senior16 and above Class status determined by earning credits, not years of attendance

11. Required English Credits (4) GradeClassCredit 9 th GradeEnglish 91.0 10 th GradeEnglish 10 or Advanced English 101.0 11 th GradeEnglish 11 or Advanced English 111.0 12 th Grade Literature (.5) or AP English 12 (1.0).5 12 th GradeWriting (.5) or AP English 12 (1.0).5

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

13. Required Math Credits (3) GradeClassCredit 9 th GradeAlgebra 1 or (Algebra A & B) 1.0 10 th GradePlane Geometry (Formal or Informal) 1.0 11 th GradeAlgebra 2 (Advanced or Intermediate) Math Elective if Completed Adv Alg 2 1.0 12 th GradeMath Elective

14. 11 th Grade Math Your math teacher will recommend your math class for next year based upon your math achievements (form provided by math teacher). Options during 11 th grade: ◦ Algebra 2 or Intermediate Algebra 2 ◦ Integrated Math 2 ◦ Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry (If completed this class, you cannot take Trig next year)

15. Required Science Credits (3) GradeClassCredit 9 th GradePhysical Science 1 Physical Science 2 1.0 10 th GradeBiology 1 Biology 2 1.0 11 th GradeChemistry or Physics1.0 12 th GradeScience Elective

16. 11 th Grade Science Register for Chemistry (1credit) or Physics (1credit) 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 already completed chemistry

17. Required Social Studies Credits (3) GradeClassCredit 9 th GradeCivics (.5) World Geography (.5) 1.0 10 th GradeWorld History.5 11 th GradeUS History 1 and 2 or AP History1.0 12 th GradeUS Government or AP US Government (1.0 credit).5

18. 11 th Grade Social Studies Register for U.S. History 1 (.5 credit) and U.S. History 2 (.5 credit) or AP U.S. History (1 Credit) ◦ U.S. History is a required social studies course for graduation

19. Required Credits CategoryCredit Fine Arts1.0 Physical Education1.0 Computer Studies1.0 Personal Finance or Economics.5 (Required Offering) Any combination of the following: World Language, Approved Career & Technical Courses, Capstone Experience or Service Learning 1.0

20. Total Credits Required for Graduation Required Courses17.5 Elective Courses4.5 Total Credits22 (minimum)

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

22. Single/Double Schedule You each received a single/double proposed schedule. This sheet is your guide to avoid scheduling conflicts

23. New classes offered Shakespeare (12 th grade literature option) American Indian Literature (12 th grade literature option) Principles of Biomedical Science (11 th and 12 th grade elective option Please view the course descriptions to learn more (www.rcas.org 2013-2014 Course Listing Book )

24. Summary 11 th 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 ◦ Math Class ◦ Personal Finance ◦ Chemistry or Physics or Science class Register for 2-2.5 additional credits

25. 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 www.rcas.org Click on Parents and Students and Test Out or call 394-4053 for more information and details Information available during May in the guidance office

26. 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 1 – February 18, 2013 (Registration Window) Communicate your selected courses with your parent/guardian as he/she will approve your selections

27. Assistance Talk to your parents Talk to your teachers Ask your counselor ◦ Paula Wilson (ABC EFG) ◦ Kerri Stover (HIJ LMN) ◦ Kim Elder (O-V) ◦ Shirley Andrews (DK W-Z) ◦ Kathryn Sosa (Gifted Education Services) Administration ◦ Bruce Jordan (A-G) ◦ Tyler Rachetto (H-N) ◦ Jocelyn Hafner (O-Z) Registrar ◦ Marcia Geyer