Transcript 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 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?
Learning Target: Students will understand the registration process in
order to register classes according to their personal learning plan.
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)
Stevens High School
1200 44th St. Rapid City, SD 57702
605-394-4025
«Student_Name»
School: Stevens HS
Registration directions for students who will be in 9h grade next year.
Note: You will use your username and password to request courses for next school year. You are
required to register on-line. The on-line window will be open to register from February 14 through
March 1, 2006. Stevens will host an on-line registration at the school on February 28, 2006, from
4:00 until 7:30 p.m.
You can use this log-in name and password to look at your attendance, grades, schedule, and
personal information. Keep your password safe; DO NOT share your password with anyone else.
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On the internet, go to www.rcas.org
Click on Family/Student Access
Click on Family/Student Access Login
Enter your log-in and password.
Login Name: «Student_Key»
Password:
«Password»
5. Select Stevens under School Selection (upper left corner).
6. Click on “Available Courses” listed under Next Year Requests to view a list of available
courses. Refer to your blue Course Listing book for descriptions of the courses.
7. Courses that you are required to take have already been assigned to you.
8. Once you have decided which courses you will be registering for, click on “Update
Requests”.
9. To request a course, click on the desired course to highlight it and then click the “Add
Course” button.
10. To remove a request, highlight the course and click the “Remove Course” button.
11. When you are done entering your requests, you may review the list by clicking “Selected
Courses”.
12. Print a copy of your “Next Year Selected Courses” for your records.
13. Please exit the program by clicking “Logout of System” located at the top right corner of the
screen. You are finished.
14. The registration window will be open from February 14, 2006 through March 1, 2006.
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
Personal Learning Plan
Graduation / Admissions / Eligibility Requirements
English
Math
Science
Social
Studies
Fine Arts
Information
Comm Technology
Physical Education
Economics or
Personal Finance
Required Offerings
Electives
Regents’
Scholar
Diploma
4 credits
South Dakota
Opportunity
Scholarship
4 credits
3 credits
(Algebra 1 or higher)
and ACT Math 20 or
AP Calc score 3
4 credits
(Algebra 1 or
higher)
4 credits
(Algebra 1 or
higher)
3 credits
( must be lab sciences)
and ACT Science 17 or
AP Science score 3
3credits
and ACT Social Studies /
Read 17 or
AP Social Studies score 3
4 credits
( 3 must be lab
sciences)
4 credits
( 3 must be lab
sciences)
3 credits
3 credits
1 credit
1 credit
.5 credit
1 credit
.5 credit
.5 credit
.5 credit
.5 credit
World Language
2 credits of the
same language
World Language
2 credits of the
same language
Rapid City Area Schools
Graduation Requirements
South Dakota
Universities Admissions
4 credits total
English 9 – 1 credit;
English 10 – 1 credit
English 11 – 1 credit
Grade 12 - .5 credit of Literature
.5 credit of Writing
3 credits total
Algebra 1 – 1 credit;
Intermediate Algebra 2 or
Advanced Algebra 2* – 1 credit;
Formal Plane Geometry or
Informal Plane Geometry –1credit
3 credits total of Lab Science
Physical Science 1 & 2 – 1 credit;
Biology 1 & Biology 2 – 1 credit;
Chemistry / Physics** – 1 credit
3 credits total
Civics - .5 credit;
Geography - .5 credit;
World History - .5 credit;
U.S. History – 1 credit;
U.S. Government - .5 credit
1 credit
1 credit
4 credits
and ACT English 18 or
AP English score 3
1 credit; which includes Health
.5 credit
Student must select 1 credit:
World Language; or
Capstone Experience or Service
Learning; or
Approved Career & Technical
Education courses***; or
additional Math/Science electives
4.5 credits
Graduation Requirements
English
4.0
Math
3.0
Science
3.0
Social Studies
3.0
Fine Arts
1.0
Physical Education
1.0
Computers
1.0
Personal Finance or Economics
.5
Required Offerings
1.0
Electives
4.5
Total Credits
22 (minimum)
Grade Level Classification
Freshman
 Sophomore
 Junior
 Senior
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0 – 4.5 credits
5 – 10.5 credits
11 – 15.5 credits
16 and above
Class status determined by earning
credits, not years of attendance
Required English Credits (4)
Grade
Class
Credit
9th Grade
English 9
1.0
10th Grade
English 10 or Advanced English 10
1.0
11th Grade
English 11 or Advanced English 11
1.0
12th Grade
Literature (.5) or AP English 12 (1.0)
.5
12th Grade
Writing (.5) or AP English 12 (1.0)
.5
11th Grade English
Register for English 11 or Advanced
English 11
 Communicate with current English
teacher for recommendation
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Required Math Credits (3)
Grade
Class
Credit
9th Grade
Algebra 1
or (Algebra A & B)
Plane Geometry
(Formal or Informal)
Algebra 2 (Advanced or Intermediate)
1.0
10th Grade
11th Grade
Math Elective if Completed Adv Alg 2
12th Grade
Math Elective
1.0
1.0
11th 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 11th grade:
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◦ Algebra 2 or Intermediate Algebra 2
◦ Integrated Math 2
◦ Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry (If completed
this class, you cannot take Trig next year)
Required Science Credits (3)
Grade
Class
Credit
9th Grade
1.0
11th Grade
Physical Science 1
Physical Science 2
Biology 1
Biology 2
Chemistry or Physics
12th Grade
Science Elective
10th Grade
1.0
1.0
11th 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
Required Social Studies Credits (3)
Grade
Class
Credit
9th Grade
1.0
10th Grade
Civics (.5)
World Geography (.5)
World History
11th Grade
US History 1 and 2 or AP History
1.0
12th Grade
US Government
or AP US Government (1.0 credit)
.5
.5
11th Grade Social Studies
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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
Required Credits
Category
Credit
Fine Arts
1.0
Physical Education
1.0
Computer Studies
1.0
Personal Finance or Economics
.5
(Required Offering) Any combination 1.0
of the following: World Language,
Approved Career & Technical Courses,
Capstone Experience or Service
Learning
Total Credits Required for
Graduation
Required Courses 17.5
Elective Courses
4.5
Total Credits
22 (minimum)
Elective Credits = CHOICES
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Elective classes are your CHOICE
Choose your elective classes wisely
 Consider your strengths and weakness when
determining a manageable course load
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Consider your findings from SDMyLife
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Consider personal interests
Single/Double Schedule
AP/Single/Double Classes
Period 1
8:31-9:18
AG
SCIENCE
ART
Period 2
9:23-10:15
Period 3
10:20-11:07
Period 4
11:12-11:59
Period 5
11:57-12:44
Wild/Ag/Conser
= 29
Crafts= 27
Adv Art=21
Period 6
12:49-1:36
BUSINESS
Multi= 23
COMPUTER
Multi= 21
Software = 14
Web Des 1= 22
MUSIC
Singers
Women’s
Chorus 10-12
MUSIC
Jazz 9
COMPUTER
Period 7
1:41-2:28
Period 8
2:33-3:20
Sport/Ent= 23
Intro to Bus= 18
Intro to Bus= 18
Horticulture= 24
Web Des 1= 23
Band 10-12
Orchestra 10-12
Poetry in
Motion
Jazz 10-12
Concert Choir
Men’s Chorus
Band 9
Women’s
Chorus 9
Orchestra 9
Blue &Silver
Child Dev 2= 17
Fashion Des= 27
Chamb Orch
(7:45)
DRAMA
Drama 2= 21
Drama 3= 16
Drama 2= 20
Adv Photo= 26
PHOTO
FACS
WORLD
LANG
WORLD
LANG
WORLD
LANG
LANG ARTS
LANG ARTS
LANG ARTS
MATH
MATH
PE
(swim am)= 9
German 2= 15
Adv Food=22
Gerrm 3/4= 16
French 2= 22
French 3/4= 22
Spanish 4= 16
Spanish 4= 14
Journal Write= 20
Yearbook= 6
World Lit= 21
World Lit= 13
AP Eng 12= 19
Sr Comp= 13
Sr Compu= 11
Trig= 21
Trig= 22
Adv Weigh=18
Adv Weigh=18
Child Dev 2= 17
German 2= 18
French 2= 22
Tech Write= 24
Tech Write= 17
AP Calc= 21
Trig= 22
Trig= 18
Ad Weigh=15
AP Calc= 30
Tech Ed 1= 20
Tech Ed 2= 25
Tech Ed 1= 19
Tech Ed 2 = 24
Cardio 1= 18
Cardio 2= 24
Found Tech
(Year) = 18
PE
TECH ED
SCIENCE
Cardio 2= 24
Intro Engineer
=17
AP Chem= 20
AP Chem= 17
Meteor= 25
Geology= 24
AP Physics= 23
Cardio 1= 24
Found Tech
(Year) = 24
AP Physics= 20
Org Chem= 22
Org Chem= 17
Microbio= 25
Microbio= 9
SCIENCE
SCIENCE
SOCIAL
STUDIES
SOCIAL
STUDIES
SOCIAL
STUDIES
Intro Manufact
=14
AP Psych= 12
Econ= 27
Econ= 14
AP Psych= 17
CWA-= 19
AP US Hist
= 21
Sociology= 11
Sociology= 15
AP US Hist
= 26
You each received a single/double proposed schedule.
This sheet is your guide to avoid scheduling conflicts
New classes offered
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Shakespeare (12th grade literature option)
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American Indian Literature (12th grade
literature option)
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Principles of Biomedical Science (11th and 12th
grade elective option
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Please view the course descriptions to learn
more (www.rcas.org 2013-2014 Course Listing Book )
Summary
 11th
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
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
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Online Registration Instructions
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You will need your username and password to
complete the On-Line Registration (you received these
today).
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You will be able to submit your course requests online from home or school beginning
February 1 – February 18, 2013 (Registration Window)
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Communicate your selected courses with your
parent/guardian as he/she will approve your
selections
Assistance
Talk to your parents
 Talk to your teachers
 Ask your counselor
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Paula Wilson (ABC EFG)
Kerri Stover (HIJ LMN)
Kim Elder (O-V)
Shirley Andrews
(DK W-Z)
◦ Kathryn Sosa (Gifted
Education Services)
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Administration
◦ Bruce Jordan (A-G)
◦ Tyler Rachetto (H-N)
◦ Jocelyn Hafner (O-Z)
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Registrar
◦ Marcia Geyer