Stevens High School Home of the Raiders

1. Stevens High SchoolHome 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 schedule classes according to their personal learning plan.

4. Online Registration InstructionsCLASS OF 2014 Handouts: • Registration Information Handout • 2011-2012 Course Listing Book (Green) • Transcript • Online Registration Instructions (Yellow)

6. High School GraduationRequirements 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

10. Grade Level Classification • Freshman 0 – 4.5 credits • Sophomore 5 – 10.5 credits • Junior 11 – 15.5 credits • Senior 16 and above • Class status determined by earning credits, not years of attendance

11. Required English Credits (4)

12. 10th Grade English • Register for English 10 or Advanced English 10 • Communicate with current English teacher for recommendation • Contact registrar to register for Advanced English 10

13. Required Math Credits (3)

14. 10th 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 10th grade: • Plane Geometry or Informal Plan Geometry • Algebra 2 or Intermediate Algebra 2 • Algebra B

15. Required Science Credits (3)

16. 10th Grade Science • Register for Biology 1 (.5 credit) and Biology 2 (.5 credit) • Your current science teacher needs to provide you with a recommendation if you are considering registering for chemistry.

17. Required Social Studies Credits (3)

18. 10th Grade Social Studies • Register for World History (.5) • World History is a required social studies course for graduation

19. Required Credits

20. Total Credits Required for Graduation

21. Elective Credits = CHOICES • Elective classes are your CHOICE • Choose your elective classes wisely • Consider your findings from sdMyLife • Consider personal interests

22. Summary • 10th grade students register for the following: • English 10 or Advanced English 10 • Biology 1 and Biology 2 • Math Class • World History • Register for 2, 2.5, or 3 additional credits

23. 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 or call 394-4053 for more information and details • Information available during May in the guidance office

24. 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 beginningFebruary 14 – February 27, 2011(Registration Window)

25. Assistance • Talk to your parents • Talk to your teachers • Ask your counselor • Paula Wilson (A-G) • Kerri Stover (H-N) • Kim Elder (O-Z) • Kathryn Sosa (Gifted Education Services) • Administration • Bruce Jordan (A-G) • Tyler Rachetto (H-N) • Jocelyn Hafner (O-Z) • Registrar • Marcia Geyer