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Stevens High School Home of the Raiders

Stevens High School Home of the Raiders. “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”-Ben Franklin. Invest in Knowledge!. According to 2011 study U.S. Department of Education (full year median wages for ages 24-35) Average High School income= $29,000 Associates Degree income $37,000

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Stevens High School Home of the Raiders

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

  2. Invest in Knowledge! • According to 2011 study U.S. Department of Education (full year median wages for ages 24-35) • Average High School income= $29,000 • Associates Degree income $37,000 • Average College graduate income=$45,000 • Average Graduate degree income=$60,000 • (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 InstructionsCLASS OF 2017 Handouts: • Registration Information Handout • Transcript • Online Registration Instructions • 2014-2015 Course Listing Book is available online at rcas.org. Click on Parents and Students, then click Handbook and Registration (www.rcas.org). (Yellow)

  5. 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

  6. Personal Learning Plan

  7. Graduation Requirements

  8. 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

  9. Required English Credits (4)

  10. 10th Grade English • Register for English 10 or Advanced English 10 • Communicate with current English teacher for recommendation

  11. Required Math Credits (3)

  12. 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: • Integrated Math 2 • Integrated Math 3 (If completed Integrated Math 2)

  13. Required Science Credits (3)

  14. 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 also considering registering for chemistry.

  15. Required Social Studies Credits (3)

  16. 10th Grade Social Studies • Register for World History (.5) • World History is a required social studies course for graduation

  17. Required Credits

  18. Failing a Class • Register for any core class that you failed • Register for any core class that it appears you will be failing (example year long classes)

  19. Total Credits Required for Graduation

  20. 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

  21. Summary • 10th grade students register for the following: • English 10 or Advanced English 10 • Biology 1 and Biology 2 • Integrated Math 2 or Integrated Math 3if you completed Integrated Math 2 • World History • Register for 3-3.5 additional credits

  22. 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.orgClick on Parents and Students and Test Out or call 394-4053 for more information and details https://public.rcas.org/administration/CA/Pages/TestOutProgram.aspx • Contact your counselor for further information

  23. 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 beginningJanuary 30– February 12, 2014 (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.

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

  25. “Education teaches you the value of discipline” President Obama • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hOp408Ib5w

  26. 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? • How many credits can you earn for a semester class? How many for a yearlong class? • Who are your best resources to help you select elective courses? • Why does a full schedule and involvement in extra-curricular activities lead to increased student achievement.?

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