1. REGISTRATION CLASS OF 2017 Put your future in good hands. Your own. -Anonymous

2. LEARNING TARGETS: 1.Understand the following tools as they relate to your senior year course selection and graduation: Transcripts and credit checks Graduation requirements and course options Special Scholarship requirements 2.Develop awareness regarding post high planning tools and resources: ACT and SAT websites NCAA and NAIA Eligibility College planning

3. REGISTRATION MATERIALS You should have the following materials:  Your transcript and credit check  Your registration letter (white)  A registration handout with elective courses (blue)  Single/Double course listing sheet The Course Listing Book (descriptions of every course) is online at www.rcas.org –www.rcas.org Click on:  Parents & Students  Parent/Student Home  Handbooks & Registration  High School

4. SD OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP $6,500 3.0 GPA unweighted C or higher on core subjects 4 Math 4 Science (3 lab Science) 2 Foreign Language OR Career Technical Education (can be a combination) ACT of at least 24 OR SAT score of 1090 or higher. ACT of 28 with sub scores met = automatic scholarship Entering a South Dakota College/University/Technical Institution in the fall after graduation. Automatic scholarship if you apply

5. DAKOTA CORP SCHOLARSHIP SD HS graduate with a 2.8 or higher GPA Minimum ACT of 26 Attend a SD institution Selective – limited number of scholarships. Incoming freshman in critical need occupation. 2015 critical need areas: Teaching (math, science, special education, foreign language), Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology, Registered Nurses Work in SD for 5 years after college graduation.

6. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS YOU are responsible for choosing courses that meet graduation requirements. Transcript includes courses taken, grades and credits earned, GPA, and class rank. MAKE SURE YOUR TRANSCRIPT IS CORRECT. Colleges, scholarships, the military, or a job will all likely require an official high school transcript. Do your best this year. Many admission/award decisions are made based on your transcript through your junior year.

7. CREDIT CHECKS Required courses are on the left; electives on the right. To graduate, everyone needs 17.5 credits of required courses and 4.5 credits of elective courses (minimum). Remember – if you plan to apply for scholarships and/or attend college next year, your course selection is very important. See your counselor if you have questions about course selection.

8. IMPORTANT NOTES Grade Replacement - If you retook a class for a higher grade, you can request that the lower grade come out of your GPA. Forms are in the guidance office. Some restrictions apply; see your counselor with questions. Any Combination of the Following: (Bottom left side of your credit check) – You must take 1 credit of any combination of World Language(s) or Career & Technical Ed courses. Math & Science – If you are college bound, we recommend you take extra credits of math and science.

9. 2016-2017 COURSE SELECTION Your credit check will help you determine which classes you must take to graduate in 2017.  Class drops are NOT allowed, so choose courses carefully.  Some colleges have different requirements than we require for graduation. Required senior courses include the following:  1 credit of Language Arts .5 credit -composition &.5 credit - literature OR 1 credit -AP English 12 .5 credit of US Government  Or 1 credit - AP US Government,.5 of which will be an elective

10. 2016-2017 COURSE SELECTION  If you have taken a math class below Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1, you will need to sign a math waiver before you can graduate. See your counselor for the waiver.  If your 3 science credits do not include chemistry or physics, your parent must sign a science waiver before you can graduate. See your counselor to approve your 3 rd science credit and give you the waiver.  If you are currently failing (cumulatively) a class you need to graduate, we recommend you sign up for it next year. If you pass it, it can be dropped.  To be eligible for all school activities, including fine arts, you must pass 4 courses and be enrolled in 4 courses.  For new course offerings, see the course handbook online.

11. 2016-2017 COURSE SELECTION There are many dual credit opportunities. See www.SDMyLife.com, the course listing book and/or talk to your counselor for more information. If you are interested in attending RC High School next year, you must still choose classes for Stevens next year. Apply for RCHS admission and they will let you know later this spring if you’ve been accepted.

12. ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Instructions for registration are on your letter, along with your login name and password. Please keep track of this letter as it provides a link to your personal information in Skyward Family Access. If you misplace your letter or did not receive one, contact Marcia Geyer (Registrar) in the guidance office. Feel free to schedule an appointment with your counselor if you want help; bring all these registration materials with you.

13. WWW.RAIDERSCORNER.COM  Guidance Staff and Contact Information  ACT/SAT Test Dates  Stevens High School Profile  Senior Planning  Junior Planning  College Visit Guide  Scholarship Search Sites  Essay Help  On-Line Resources  SD Mylife Information  Stevens Listserv

14. COLLEGE ADMISSION EXAMS Counselors recommend you take the ACT test on April 9 or June 11 Registration deadlines: March 4 or May 6 Cost: $39.50 (ACT plus writing -- $56.50) Website: www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org You may also take the SAT test on March 5 or May 7  Registration deadline: Feb 5 or April 8  Cost: varies; see website for details  Website: www.sat.org/registerwww.sat.org/register  Some schools require SAT subject tests for specific programs

15. COLLEGE ADMISSION EXAMS Please see ACT or SAT websites for additional test dates. If you have conflicts with the Spring 2016 date(s), there are more available. We strongly recommend you test (for the first time) this Spring. If you are not satisfied with your score, additional fall test dates are available. Remember, some admission and scholarship deadlines are as early as October 1, 2016.

16. NCAA & NAIA ELIGIBILITY If you plan to participate in college athletics, you must register with the NCAA or NAIA Register with NCAA at www.eligibilitycenter.orgwww.eligibilitycenter.org Register with NAIA at www.playNAIA.orgwww.playNAIA.org You must check eligibility requirements on these websites Technical Writing does not count toward NCAA eligibility

17. PAYING FOR COLLEGE  FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  Apply in October 2016  National websites – www.fastweb.com, www.schoolsoup.com, www.studentaid.ed.govwww.fastweb.com www.schoolsoup.comwww.studentaid.ed.gov  Stevens Scholarship Listserv  Freshman scholarships from colleges - based on majors, activities, need, academics, etc.  Work – your employer, your parents’ employers  Private loans  Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)/reciprocity with Minnesota schools  Military

18. OTHER ITEMS  This spring will be your last opportunity to test out of a high school class.  You cannot test out of any class in which you have had seat time.  For information, go to www.rcas.org, Parents & Students, Parent/Student Home, Test Out Program, or see your counselor.www.rcas.org  This spring, summer and fall are great times for college visits!  Contact the college of your choice to make arrangements for a tour.  Go to www.raiderscorner.com for a college visit guide.www.raiderscorner.com

19. THE END  Please come see us soon if you have any questions!  Paula Wilson: A B C E F G  Melissa Good: H I J L M N  Kim Elder: O through V  Katie Baskerville: D K W X Y Z  From now on, SEE ONLY YOUR COUNSELOR for schedule adjustments.